Sports Picks & Predictions

20* DRAKE/EVANSVILLE CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Drake -4 -110

My money is on Drake to cash in an easy win and cover as a 4-point road favorite against Evansville in Wednesday's college hoops action. Really no need to overthink this one. Evansville is 0-6 in MVC play and just lost their head coach and are replacing him with Todd Lickliter, who hasn't been with the team this year. Drake is also poised for a big bounce back effort after an ugly showing last time out in a 49-66 loss at Southern Illinois. BET THE BULLDOGS -4! 

20* CLIPPERS/MAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Clippers vs Mavs over 231½ -110

My money is on the OVER 231.5 in Tuesday's NBA action between the Clippers and Mavs. This will be the second meeting between these two teams at Dallas this season. The first was a weird game that saw LA win 114-99, as both offenses shot horrible Mavs were just 38% from the field and they shot 46% at home for the season. Clippers weren't much better at 42%and they shoot 46% on the road. Quite a few more shots fall this time around and this thing flies past the number. BET THE OVER 231.5! 

20* TEXAS TECH/TCU CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Texas Tech vs TCU over 123 -110

My money is on the OVER 123 in Tuesday's college hoops action that has TCU hosting Texas Tech. You don't normally think OVER in games involving the Red Raiders, but I think the books have simply set it too low. Texas Tech ranks 4th in the Big 12 in offensive efficiency and 3rd in effective field goal percentage. TCU is near the bottom in both of those metrics on defense and dead last in 2-point % defense. BET THE OVER! 

15* FLORIDA/LSU CBB SHARP WINNER on Florida vs LSU under 146 -110

My money is on the UNDER 146 in Tuesday's college hoops action that has LSU hosting Florida. While these are two of the better offenses in the SEC, they also play at two of the slower tempos in the league and given the magnitude of this game (LSU can stay on the top standings, Florida can earn a share of the top spot), I think the number here has been set way too high. LSU is only giving up 63.2 ppg at home and the Gators are allowing just 66.4 on the road. BET THE UNDER 146! 

15* KINGS/HEAT NBA SHARP WINNER on Heat -5 -110

My money is on the Heat to cash in an easy win and cover as a 5-point home favorite against the Kings. No concern here for me with Miami playing this game on no rest as they are just too good to pass up at home at this price. Heat are 18-1 at home this season, winning by 11.3 ppg. Kings have lost 4 straight and have allowed 114 or more in all 4 losses. They got no shot in this one with that kind of effort defensively. BET THE HEAT -5! 

15* MAGIC/HORNETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Magic vs Hornets under 209½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 209.5 in Monday's NBA action between the Magic and Hornets. These are two of the slowest paced teams in the league. Orlando ranks 26th in pace and Charlotte is dead last at 30th. Both offenses also come in struggling. Magic have scored 95 in each of their last two games and the Hornets have scored 92 or fewer in 3 of their last 4. BET THE UNDER 209.5! 

15* THUNDER/ROCKETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Rockets -6 -110

My money is on the Rockets to cash in a win and cover as a 6-point home favorite against the Thunder. Houston is going to be a pissed off bunch when they take the court tonight. Not only will the Rockets be out for revenge from a 21 point loss at OKC earlier this month, but they will be extremely motivated to end their current 3-game losing streak. BET THE ROCKETS -6! 

20* KNICKS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks +2 -110

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a win and cover as a 2-point road dog against the Cavs. Backing the Knicks on the road is not an easy thing to do, but I really think this is a great spot to fade the Cavs. Cleveland has to be running on fumes after finishing up a 6-game road trip with a gut-wrenching loss at Chicago, where they were in complete control the majority of the game. BET THE KNICKS +2! 

20* PACERS/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers +2½ -110

My money is on the Pacers to cash in a win and cover as a 2.5-point road dog in Sunday's NBA action. The fact that Denver is such a small home favorite tells you all you need to know, as the Nuggets are 17-5 at home, while Indiana is just 10-10 on the road. This line look off and that's why I like the Pacers. Indiana has won 4 straight and are catching Denver short-handed. Nuggets will be without 3 of their top players for this one in Paul Millsap, Gary Harris and Jamal Murray. BET THE PACERS +2.5! 

20* S DAKOTA ST/S DAKOTA CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on South Dakota PK -108

My money is on the Coyotes to take down in-state rival South Dakota State as a PK in Sunday's college hoops action. South Dakota is off a road loss at North Dakota State by just 2-points. That defeat dropped them to 0-3 on the road in Summit League play. They are 2-0 at home and I like them to make it 3-0 today. BET THE COYOTES PK! 

15* 76ERS/KNICKS NBA SHARP WINNER on Knicks +4½ -110

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a cover as a 4.5-point dog at home against the 76ers in Saturday's NBA action. Philadelphia is 3-2 since losing Embiid to an injury and it's really been all about where they are playing. All 3 wins have come at home by 10 or more and both losses have come on the road. Philly only scored 91 at Dallas and 95 at Indiana. I just don't think their offense is good enough to win on the road, even against a bad Knicks team. BET NEW YORK +4.5! 

15* BUCKS/NETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Bucks vs Nets over 231½ -106

My money is on the OVER 231.5 in Saturday's NBA action that has the Nets hosting the Bucks. The return of Kyrie is a big boost offensively for Brooklyn, but it also has a negative impact on their defense. Last two games they have allowed 118 at home to the Jazz and 117 on the road to a 76ers team without Embiid. Bucks have scored 122 or more in 4 straight. Key here is I don't think Milwaukee will be engaged defensively, which should have this flying past the mark. BET THE OVER 231.5! 

20* BUCKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nets +8 -105

My money is on the Nets to cash in a cover as a 8-point dog at home against the Bucks. Brooklyn has lost their last two after winning the first game after Kyrie's return from injury. While they lost to both Utah and Philly by double-digits, they were competitive in both. I think we get a really big effort here from Brooklyn and I could see Milwaukee coming out a bit flat after their big win over the Celtics on Thursday. BET THE NETS +8! 

15* HAWKS/SPURS NBA SHARP WINNER on Spurs -8 -105

My money is on the Spurs to cash in an easy win and cover as a 8-point home favorite against the Hawks. San Antonio is trending in the right direct. While they are just 5-4 in their last 9 games, 3 of those losses have come on the road. What really tells us how well the Spurs are playing is their 9-5 ATS mark in their last 14 games. They should have no problem winning by double-digits against a bad Hawks team that is a mere 4-18 on the road this season, getting outscored by 13.8 ppg. BET THE SPURS -8! 

20* WIZARDS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wizards +10 -105

My money is on the Wizards to cash in a cover as a 10-point dog at Toronto in Friday's NBA action. Raptors put on an offensive clinic in their 130-121 win at OKC last time out. Toronto shot a season best 61.2% from the field and 15 of 27 (55.6%) from behind the 3-point line. Raptors are definitely going to feeling themselves after a showing like that and could have a hard time locking in for this game against a bad Wizards team. Also, they have to play at Minnesota tomorrow and with a bunch of guys just recently back from injury, we could see guys minutes restricted or see them not play at all in this one. BET WASHINGTON +10! 

20* SIENA/CANISIUS CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Siena PK -105

My money is on the Saints to cash in an easy win and cover as a pick'em on the road against Canisius in Friday's college hoops action. I just don't think the Golden Griffins have what it takes to take down one of the top teams, especially with how they struggle to score. Canisius is just 1-4 in league play and are dead last in the MAAC in both offensive efficiency and effective field goal percentage. BET SIENA PK! 

15* CS SACRAMENTO/N COLORADO CBB SHARP WINNER on CS Sacramento vs Northern Colorado over 122½ -110

My money is on the OVER 122.5 in Thursdays' college hoops action that has Northern Colorado hosting Sacramento State. I just think the books have made the mark too low. I get these aren't the best offensive teams, but Northern Colorado is scoring 84.5 ppg at home and just combined for 140 in their last home game against Montana. BET THE OVER 122.5! 

15* TENN TECH/SIU-EDWARDSVILLE CBB SHARP WINNER on Tennessee Tech vs SIU-Edwardsville over 136½ -110

My money is on the OVER 136.5 in Thursday's college hoops action that has SIU Edwardsville hosting Tennessee Tech. THis is just too low a number for how these teams are playing in conference. Tennessee Tech is giving up 78.2 ppg in league play and SIU Edwardsville isn't much better allowing 77.2 ppg. BET THE OVER 136.5! 

20* ORAL ROBERTS/W ILLINOIS CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Oral Roberts vs Western Illinois under 163 -110

My money is on the UNDER 163 in Thursday's college hoops action that has Western Illinois hosting Oral Roberts. I get these are two teams that aren't very good defensively, but the books have simply set the bar too high. It's the highest total either team has seen this season. BET THE UNDER 163! 

15* BLAZERS/ROCKETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Rockets -7 -110

My money is on the Rockets to cash in an easy win and cover as 7-point home favorite against the Blazers in Tuesday's NBA action. Houston laid an egg at Memphis last night, losing by 11 to the Grizzlies. They didn't have Westbrook and that loss only benefits us here, as we know they show up with a big effort. Rockets have covered 5 straight off a double-digit loss and Blazers have covered just two games in their last 11. BET THE ROCKETS -7! 

20* RAPTORS/THUNDER NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors vs Thunder under 215 -110

My money is on the UNDER 215 in Wednesday's NBA action between the Thunder and Raptors. Toronto has really slowed down the pace as the injuries have mounted up and while they have got a couple guys back they are really missing Van Vleet right now. OKC plays at the 5th slowest pace in the league. Both teams also rank in the top half of the league in defensive efficiency.  UNDER is also 8-1 in the Thunder's last 9 at home with a line of +3 to -3. BET THE UNDER 215! 

15* NETS/76ERS NBA SHARP WINNER on 76ers -6½ -110

My money is on the 76ers to cash in an easy win and cover as a 6.5-point home favorite against the Nets. Not only is this a great spot jump on Philadelphia after a couple of ugly road losses to the Mavs and Pacers, but this is a great spot to fade the Nets who are playing on no rest and for the 3rd time in 4 days. Philadelphia is without Embiid, but I don't think it hurts them that much at home. They beat Boston by 11 without him at home and Brooklyn is outclassed in talent even with Kyrie back. BET THE 76ERS -6.5! 

20* CREIGHTON/GEORGETOWN CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Georgetown -1 -108

My money is on the Hoyas to cash in a win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Bluejays in Wednesday's college hoops action. Georgetown has lost 3 of their last 4, but those 3 losses are nothing to be ashamed of, as they all came on the road against some of the top teams in the Big East in Providence, Seton Hall and Villanova. They routed St. John's by 21 in their only home game so far in Big East play and I could see them laying it on Creighton in this one. BET GEORGETOWN -1! 

20* ROCKETS/GRIZZLIES NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies +5½ -105

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in a cover here as a 5.5-point home dog against the Rockets in Tuesday's NBA action. No reason to jump off the Memphis money train. Grizzlies come in having won and covered each of their last 5 games and are 13-4-1 ATS last 18 overall. Tough spot here for Houston, who has been all over the place of late. Rockets played 4 straight on the road, returned home for one game, played one on the road, two more at home, two on the road, one at home, now one more on the road before 4 straight at home. BET MEMPHIS +5.5! 

15* KNICKS/BUCKS NBA SHARP WINNER on Knicks +16½ -100

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a cover here as a massive 16.5-point road dog against the Bucks. This is just too good a price to pass up with New York. No question Milwaukee is the better team, but it's not easy showing up against bad teams when you are as good as the Bucks. Also the Knicks have been playing better basketball since they switched head coaches and I think they do enough to keep it within the number. BET NEW YORK +16.5! 

20* BOWLING GREEN/W MICH CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Western Michigan +4 -111

My money is on the Broncos to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home dog against Bowling Green. Good bounce back spot for Western Michigan after a couple of road losses last two times out. I just don't think Bowling Green should be laying points on the road in this matchup. Falcons are a mere 1-8-1 ATS last 9 games overall and 2-5 ATS last 7 as a road favorite. BET WESTERN MICHIGAN +4! 

20* PORTLAND ST/MONTANA CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Portland State +6 -108

My money is on the Vikings to cash in a cover here as a road dog against the Grizzlies in Monday's college hoops action. These are two evenly matched teams, but we are getting value with Portland State because they are just 1-3 SU in their last 4, while Montana has won 4 of 5. Grizzlies are just 2-6 ATS last 8 off a SU win, while the Vikings are 5-1 ATS last 6 on the road and 5-0 ATS last 5 as a dog. BET PORTLAND STATE +6! 

15* BULLS/CELTICS NBA SHARP WINNER on Bulls vs Celtics over 215½ +101

My money is on the OVER 215.5 in Monday's NBA action that has the Celtics hosting the Bulls. OVER has been profitable of late in Chicago's games, cashing in 4 of their last 5. Prior to holding a depleted Pistons team to 99 points they had allowed 111 or more in each of their previous 4 games and have let each of their last 7 opponents shoot 46% or better from the field, with 4 of those going for better than 50%. Celtics are a good defensive team, but I don't see them giving a max effort on that side of the ball and that should have this thing easily getting into the 220's. BET THE OVER 215.5! 

20* BULLS/CELTICS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Bulls +10 -110

My money is on the Bulls to cash in a cover here as a 10-point dog at Boston in Monday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with Chicago, who finally has some momentum after snapping a 6-game losing streak with a 108-99 win at Detroit on Saturday. Celtics are no question the better team, but they are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 and 3-6 ATS last 9. I just think Boston has a hard time bringing their "A" game in this one. BET THE BULLS +10! 

20* CLIPPERS/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Clippers +3 -110

My money is on the Clippers to cash in a win and cover as a 3-point road dog against the Nuggets in Sunday's NBA action. I just think we are getting a great price on LA due to the fact that they have failed to cover 3 straight. Denver also gets a lot of love at home, where they are 15-5 this season, but they are also playing on no rest and have gone a mere 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10. BET THE CLIPPERS +3! 

15* HAWKS/NETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Hawks +7 -110

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a cover here as a 7-point dog at Brooklyn in Sunday's NBA action. The Nets will be getting back Kyrie Irving, but I think it has resulted in an inflated line here. Irving hasn't played in a game since Nov. 14 and there's a good chance it's going to take a week or so for him to round back into form. Nets have also not been playing great of late, as they are just 1-7 in their last 8. Hawks haven't been winning much either of late, but are 4-2 ATS last 6. BET ATLANTA +7! 

20* UTAH/COLORADO CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Utah +9½ -105

My money is on the Utes to cash in a cover as a 9.5-point road dog against the Buffaloes in Sunday's college hoops action. No question Colorado should be favored in this matchup, but this is too many points for them to be laying against a good Utah team that is 6-2 in their last 8 games with their two losses coming against the likes of San Diego State and Oregon. Colorado also just lost at home to Oregon State as a 7.5-point favorite and also lost outright at home to UNI earlier this season as a 9.5-point favorite. BET THE UTES +9.5! 

15* NEBRASKA/NORTHWESTERN CBB SHARP WINNER on Nebraska vs Northwestern under 146½ -115

My money is on the on the UNDER 146.5 in Saturday's college hoops action that has Northwestern hosting Nebraska. I just think the total here isn't even close to what it should be. Northwestern likes to play slow and really force teams to work on offense. They are also are one of the least efficient offenses in the Big Ten. Nebraska likes to play fast, but I just don't see them dictating the tempo on the road. BET THE UNDER 146.5! 

20* SMU/E CAROLINA CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on SMU vs East Carolina over 145½ -107

My money is on the OVER 145.5 in Saturday's college hoops action that has East Carolina hosting SMU. Mustangs come into this game averaging 85.0 ppg over their last 5 and have allowed 76.4 ppg during the stretch. ECU is not a great offense, but are fully capable of hanging 70+ on SMU at home. BET THE OVER 145.5! 

15* TULANE/TEMPLE CBB SHARP WINNER on Tulane +9½ -110

My money is on the Green Wave to cash in a cover as a near double-digit road dog against Temple in Saturday's college hoops action. Tulane just keeps getting undervalued by the books. Green Wave have covered 3 straight and are 10-5 ATS on the season with a 6-3 ATS mark on the road. Temple on the other hand has gone just 3-4 ATS last 7 and are off back-to-back losses. BET TULANE +9.5! 

15* HORNETS/JAZZ NBA SHARP WINNER on Jazz -12½ -102

My money is on the Jazz to cash in an easy win and cover as a big 12-point home favorite against the Hornets in Friday's NBA action. Utah is in the midst of their best stretch of basketball this season. Jazz have won 7 straight and 12 of 13 overall. In their current 7 game run, 4 of those wins have come by 13 or more points. Hornets are 2-8 in their last 10 and are giving up 112.4 ppg in their last 5. BET THE JAZZ -12! 

20* MAGIC/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic +2 -105

My money is on the Magic to cash in an easy win and cover as a small road dog against the Suns. Orlando comes in having won 4 of 5 and while things could turn south on their upcoming 6-game road trip, they should be in prime form for the first game of the trip. Other big thing here is the Suns are an awful home team. Phoenix are 2-10 SU and 4-8 ATS last 12 at home. IN their last two home games they have lost by 7 to Memphis as a 7-point favorite and by 11 to the Kings as a 6.5-point favorite. BET THE MAGIC +2! 

15* SPURS/GRIZZLIES NBA SHARP WINNER on Spurs vs Grizzlies over 231½ -101

My money is on the OVER 231.5 in Friday's NBA action that has the Grizzlies hosting the Spurs. No reason to overthink this one. OVER is a dominant 12-4 in San Antonio's last 16 games and has cashed in 11 of Memphis' last 14. Spurs are averaging 117.3 ppg and giving up 114.8 ppg in their last 5. Grizzlies are averaging 112.5 ppg and giving up 124.7 ppg in their last 5. BET THE OVER 231.5! 

20* N KENTUCKY/ILL-CHICAGO CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Northern Kentucky -1 -108

My money is on the Norse to cash in an easy win and cover as a slim 1-pont road favorite against the Flames in Friday's college hoops action. Illinois-Chicago come in having lost 3 straight and have just 1 win all season against a team ranked better than 200 in KenPom's rankings. Note they are 245th in those rankings and Northern Kentucky is 143rd, so there's a clear gap in talent here. BET THE NORSE -1! 

15* ARIZONA ST/OREGON ST CBB SHARP WINNER on Oregon State -4 -110

My money is on the Sun Devils to cash in an easy win and cover as a 4-point home favorite against Arizona State in Thursday's college hoops action. Beavers are sitting at 11-3 and are a perfect 7-0 at home where they are scoring 81.3 ppg and giving up 65 ppg. Sun Devils are only scoring 61 ppg away from home and any time they have faced a halfway decent offense on the road they have struggled to do anything. In their last game they scored a mere 47 at Arizona. BET THE BEAVERS -4! 

20* FAU/RICE CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Florida Atlantic vs Rice over 139 -110

My money is on the OVER 139 in Thursday's college hoops action that has Rice hosting Florida Atlantic in C-USA play. The Owls have given up 70 or more in 5 of their last 6 games and allowed their opponents to shoot 50% or better from the field in 3 of their last 5. FAU's offense has struggled of late, but this is one where they should go off and the Owls come in averaging 82.3 ppg at home. BET THE OVER 139! 

20* CAVS/PISTONS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Cavs vs Pistons over 220 +100

My money is on the OVER 220 in tonight's NBA action that has the Pistons hosting the Cavaliers. These two just played on Tuesday and combined for 228 points and that was with Cleveland scoring a mere 18-points in the 4th quarter. Cavs haven't played much defense all season and have now allowed 115+ in 3 straight. Detroit's defense isn't much better, as they are giving up 111.1 ppg and letting teams shoot 47% from the field. BET THE OVER 220! 

20* IUPU-FT WAYNE/W ILLINOIS CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Western Illinois +2 -110

My money is on the Leathernecks to cash in a win and cover here as a small 2-point home dog against the Mastodons in Wednesday's college hoops action. Western Illinois has just 4 wins to PFW's 8, but they both have lost 9 games and the Leathernecks have played the tougher schedule. Mastodons are also 1-8 on the road this season and simply should not be favored here. BET WESTERN ILLINOIS +2! 

15* NUGGETS/MAVS NBA SHARP WINNER on Nuggets +2 +105

My money is on the Nuggets to cash in a win and cover here as a slim 2-point road dog against the Mavs in Wednesday's big NBA showdown on ESPN. Dallas has quickly become a big public team because of Doncic and the ridiculous numbers he's putting up. Nuggets are no pushover. Denver has the 2nd best record in the West and 5th best mark overall. Mavs are also still down a big piece in Porzingis. BET THE NUGGETS +2! 

20* RAPTORS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors -3½ -105

My money is on the Raptors to cash in an easy win and cover here as a slim 3.5-point road favorite against the Hornets. Toronto just lost at home last night in their first game without VanVleet and the thought here for a lot of people will be to fade the Raptors on no rest. I just think that's a mistake. This team has played really well despite all their injuries and the Hornets are definitely a team they can take down at less than full strength. BET TORONTO -3.5! 

15* DUQUESNE/ST JOHN'S CBB SHARP WINNER on St. Joe's +8 -110

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a cover as a 8-point home dog against the Dukes in Wednesday's college basketball action. St Joseph's comes in at a mere 3-11, but showed they are a little better than that in their last game keeping it respectable in a mere 13-point loss at home to Dayton. Note it felt a lot closer, as they were only done 7 with less than 3 minutes to play. Duquesne is off back-to-back wins and covers at home, making them a prime target to fade on the road here. BET ST. JOE'S +8! 

20* KINGS/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Suns -6 -115

My money is on the Suns to cash in an easy win and cover as a 6-point home favorite against the Kings in Tuesday's NBA action. Phoenix is primed for a big effort here after letting one get away at home against Memphis last time out. Prior to that the Suns had covered 4 straight. Kings are off a win and cover against the Warriors, but that was last night and this team can't be trusted to show up on no rest. BET THE SUNS -6! 

15* THUNDER/NETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Thunder -1 -110

My money is on the Thunder to cash in a win and cover here as a small road favorite against the Nets in Tuesday's NBA action. No need to overthink this one. While OKC is on no rest and off a loss at Philly, Brooklyn is also playing on no rest and the Thunder are in much better form right now. OKC is 9-2 SU and have covered 8 of their last 9. Nets have lost and failed to cover each of their last 6 games. BET THE THUNDER -1! 

20* N ILLINOIS/C MICHIGAN CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan under 149½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 149.5 in Tuesday's college hoops action that has Central Michigan hosting Northern Illinois. Really big number here and it's all because of the Chippewas, who are scoring 86.4 ppg and giving up 77 ppg. Thing is the Huskies are the exact opposite, as they are only scoring 68.9 ppg and giving up 64.1 ppg. Northern Illinois plays at the 309th slowest tempo in CBB and that should be enough to keep it under. BET THE UNDER 149.5! 

20* BUCKS/SPURS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Spurs +7½ -110

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a cover as a 7.5-point home dog against the Bucks in Monday's NBA action. San Antonio has been playing much better of late and that's evident by the fact that they come in having covered 6 of their last 10 games. Bucks are one of the best teams in the league and a huge public play, so we know the line is inflated. This is Milwaukee's first road game of the month and I think they struggle to get up here having just beat the Spurs at home in their last game. BET SAN ANTONIO +7.5! 

20* TROY/TEXAS STATE CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Troy State +12 -110

My money is on the Trojans to cash in a cover here as a 12-point road dog against Texas State in Monday's college hoops action. While Troy has the much worse record ata 5-10 compared to the Bobcats 8-7 mark, both teams are 1-3 in Sun Belt play with near identical scoring margins. Troy is averaging 66.7 ppg and giving up 71.7 ppg in league play, while Texas State is scoring 67.7 ppg and allowing the same 71.7 ppg. No way should the Trojans be getting double-digits here. BET TROY +12! 

15* THUNDER/76ERS NBA SHARP WINNER on Thunder +7 -110

My money is on the Thunder to cash in a cover here as a 7-point dog at Philadelphia in Monday's NBA action. I get this is a huge game for the 76ers, who have lots 4 straight, but I think the books have inflated the number on them in this spot. OKC has won 5 straight and 9 of 10 overall. Simply too good a price to pass up on a team playing their basketball against an opponent playing arguably their worst. BET THE THUNDER +7! 

15* NETS/MAGIC NBA SHARP WINNER on Magic -4½ -110

My money is on the Magic to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Nets in Monday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with Orlando at home against a struggling Nets team. Magic might be 16-20 overall, but are 11-8 at home. Brooklyn has lost 5 straight with 4 of those setbacks by 10 or more. Nets also playing their 4th road game in the last 5 days and could have a hard time getting up for this one with a game at home against OKC tomorrow. BET THE MAGIC -4.5! 

20* USC/WASHINGTON CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Washington -4½ -110

My money is on the Huskies to cash in an easy win and cover as a 4.5-point home favorite against the Trojans. Any time USC is getting points on the road it's best to look the other way, as they are a miserable 2-11 ATS last 13 as a road dog. This is also a big bounce back spot for Washington off 2 straight losses. BET THE HUSKIES -4.5! 

15* GRIZZLIES/SUNS NBA SHARP WINNER on Grizzlies +7½ -110

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in a cover as a 7.5-point road dog against the Suns in Sunday's NBA action. Memphis is fresh off a 140-114 win at LAC and have now scored 110 or more points in 7 straight games. That offense will be up against a Phoenix defense that has allowed 110 or more in 11 of 12 games. I get it's a bad spot for Memphis on no rest, but this is too many points. BET THE GRIZZLIES +7.5! 

20* GRIZZLIES/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies vs Suns over 230½ -110

My money is on the OVER 230.5 in Sunday's NBA action between the Grizzlies and Suns. This is the ideal matchup for a high-scoring game. Both of these teams play no defesne and both can score at a high rate. Memphis is giving up 116.5 ppg and Phoenix is allowing 115.0 ppg. Memphis has scored 110 or more in 7 straight, including 140 yesterday at the Clippers. Sunda have scored 111 or more in 5 of 7 and allowed 110 o r more in 11 of 12. BET THE OVER 230.5! 

15* THUNDER/CAVS NBA SHARP WINNER on Thunder -5 -110

My money is on the Thunder to cash in an easy win and cover at Cleveland in Saturday's NBA action. OKC has quietly been playing their best basketball. Thunder have won 4 straight and 8 of 9. They are 6-1 ATS last 7. This is just too good a price to pass up on OKC against a bad Cavs team. BET THE THUNDER -5! 

20* PACERS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers vs Hawks over 219½ -110

My money is on the OVER 219.5 in Saturday's NBA action between the Hawks and Pacers. Atlanta has one of the worst defenses in the league and don't figure to give a whole lot on the defensive side playing on no rest after yesterday's hard fought loss at Boston. Pacers just gave up 124 points at home to the Nuggets and Atlanta's offense can play at a decent level with Young on the floor. BET THE OVER 219.5! 

15* RAPTORS/NETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Raptors vs Nets under 217½ -102

My money is on the UNDER 217.5 in Saturday's NBA action between the Raptors and Nets. UNDER has cashed in each of the Raptors last 4 games. A stretch in which Toronto hasn't allowed more than 98 points. Nets are only averaging 104.4 ppg in their last 5. BET THE UNDER 217.5! 

15* KNICKS/SUNS NBA SHARP WINNER on Suns -5½ -105

My money is on the Suns to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Knicks. This is a great spot to fade New York. Knicks are off a big win against the Blazers and have won 3 straight overall, but are poised for a letdown after traveling clear across the country on just 1 day of rest. Suns are playing well and will be motivated here. BET PHOENIX -5.5! 

20* 76ERS/ROCKETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on 76ers +4½ -105

My money is on the 76ers to cash in a cover as a 4.5-point dog at Houston in Friday's NBA action. Philadelphia comes in having lost 3 straight and it's no secret they are worse on the road than at home. While that might suggest going against them, this team almost always shows up in big games, especially ones televised like this one (ESPN). Houston is off a big win, but have been up and down of late. BET PHILADELPHIA +4.5! 

20* WISCONSIN/OHIO ST CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wisconsin vs Ohio State over 122½ -115

My money is on the OVER 122.5 in Friday's college hoops action out of the Big Ten, which has the Ohio State Buckeyes hosting the Wisconsin Badgers. I just think the line here has been set too low on the total. Sure these are two good defensive teams, but the Buckeyes are scoring 81.6 ppg at home and allowed 79.0 ppg in their two early Big Ten games against Penn State and Minnesota. BET THE OVER 122.5! 

15* GRIZZLIES/KINGS NBA SHARP WINNER on Grizzlies +5 -110

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in a cover as a road dog in Thursday's NBA action. Easy fade here of Sacramento. The Kings have no business laying this kind of number, as they enter this game having lost 8 straight, 4 of which came as a favorite. BET THE GRIZZLIES +5! 

20* HORNETS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Cavs -2½ -110

My money is on the Cavs to cash in an easy win and cover as a small home favorite against the Hornets. I know Cleveland is a tough team to trust laying points, but Charlotte is a team they can have their way with. Hornets come in having lost 6 straight and have not scored more than 110 points in 9 straight, 5 times failing to even reach 100. BET THE CAVS -2.5! 

20* UTAH ST/UNLV CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on UNLV +8 -109

My money is on the Rebels to cash in a cover as a big home dog against the Aggies. Utah State has the much better record with a 13-2 mark to start the season, but they have repeatedly been overvalued during their hot start. In fact, the Aggies are a mere 1-6 ATS in their last 7 lined games. They are also 0-2 ATS in true road games this season. BET UNLV +8! 

20* SUNS/LAKERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Lakers -11 -105

My money is on the Lakers to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Suns. LA has now won 2 straight after their shocking 4-game skid and I look for them to keep it rolling at home against a Phoenix team that has to be running on empty. Suns will be playing their 4th straight on the road which will all come in a 6 day stretch. Lakers on the other hand are on a full 2 days of rest. BET LOS ANGELES -11! 

20* WARRIORS/SPURS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Warriors +10 -110

My money is on the Warriors to cash in a cover as a double-digit road dog against the Spurs in Tuesday's NBA action. No way should San Antonio being laying this many points. Spurs are just 13-18 overall and a mere 9-8 at home. Warriors are way down this year, but have won and covered 4 of their last 5. San Antonio is also just 2-7 ATS last 9 at home vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games and 5-18 ATS last 23 off a win. BET THE WARRIORS +10! 

15* CLIPPERS/KINGS NBA SHARP WINNER on Clippers -6½ -108

My money is on the Clippers to cash in an easy win and cover at Sacramento in Tuesday's NBA action. LA comes into this one off a 120-107 loss at home to the Jazz and that right there is reason enough to lay the points with the road team. Clippers have only dropped back-to-back games once all season. Going back to last year LA is 21-7 ATS last 28 off a SU loss and are 4-1 ATS last 5 as a road favorite. BET THE CLIPPERS -6.5! 

20* UNI/ILLINOIS ST CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Illinois State +5 -110

My money is on the Redbirds to cash in a win and cover as a home dog against Northern Iowa in Tuesday's college hoops action. I know the Panthers are off to a great start, as they come in at 11-1, but I just think this is too many points for them to be laying. UNI has lost each of their last 4 trips to Illinois State and several metrics give the Redbirds as one of the best home court advantages in the country (No. 4 according to KenPom). I not only like them to cover but win outright. BET ILLINOIS STATE +5! 

20* SUNS/BLAZERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Suns +4 -103

My money is on the Suns to cash in a cover here as a small road dog against the Blazers in Monday's NBA action. Portland is a team people keep wanting to buy into, but they just don't deliver. Blazers have lost 3 in a row and the books are begging you take them in this spot. Suns snapped their 8-game skid with a big win at the Kings and I think they win this game outright. BET PHOENIX +4! 

15* PISTONS/JAZZ NBA SHARP WINNER on Jazz -9 -110

My money is on the Jazz to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Pistons. Utah is playing some of their best ball of the season, as they are 7-1 in their last 8 and are riding a 3-game cover streak. No need to overthink this one. Detroit is 1-6 in their last 7 and will be down 4 of their best players in Morris, Griffin, Kennard and Jackson. BET THE JAZZ -9! 

15* CS-SACRAMENTO/MONTANA CBB SHARP WINNER on CS Sacramento vs Montana over 121½ -126

My money is on the OVER 121.5 in Monday's college hoops action between Sacramento State and Montana. Neither offense looks all that great on paper, but Montana comes in having scored 77 or more in 3 of their last 4 and I just don't see Sacramento State being able to slow them down enough to keep it below the mark. BET THE OVER 121.5! 

20* DETROIT/GONZAGA CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Detroit vs Gonzaga under 160 -110

My money is on the OVER 160 in Monday's college hoops action between Detroit and Gonzaga. The Bulldogs are one of the most efficient offenses in the country and come in averaging 88.2 and that jumps to 91.3 ppg at home. Detroit is giving up 85.9 ppg on the road and had a game earlier this year where they gave up 110 to Notre Dame. I like the Bulldogs to get to 100 and this thing to fly past the mark. BET THE OVER 160! 

15* UMASS/AKRON CBB SHARP WINNER on Massachusetts +10 -108

My money is on UMass to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit dog against the Zips. Minutemen are just 1-6 in their last 7, but all 6 losses during this poor stretch have been against teams ranked in the Top 100. Akron is 9-3, but have no business here laying this big a number. UMass has thrived in this spot going 48-29 ATS last 77 as a road dog of 6.5 to 12 points. BET THE MINUTEMEN +10! 

15* HORNETS/GRIZZLIES NBA SHARP WINNER on Grizzlies -3 -106

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Hornets. This is just too good a price to pass up with Memphis against a bad Charlotte team, which comes in having lost 4 straight. Grizzlies offense is rolling and Hornets come in having shot 43% or worse from the field in 8 of their last 11 games. BET MEMPHIS -3!

20* THUNDER/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Thunder +4 -110

My money is on the Thunder to cash in a cover as a small road dog against the Raptors. Great spot here to fade Toronto, who is playing on no rest after yesterday's big upset win at Boston and are still without Pascal Siakam. OKC is also playing well coming in, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 and 10-4 over their last 14. BET THE THUNDER +4! 

15* JAZZ/CLIPPERS NBA SHARP WINNER on Clippers -8 -110

My money is on the Clippers to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Jazz. Utah has won 6 of 7, but all of those wins have come against bad teams. The Jazz simply got no business being on the same floor as the Clippers, especially in LA, where the Clippers are 14-2 and winning by 12.3 ppg. BET LOS ANGELES -8! 

15* MAVS/WARRIORS NBA SHARP WINNER on Mavs -8 -110

My money is on the Mavericks to cash in a win and cover on the road against the Warriors. Dallas is coming off an unfortunate non-cover against the Spurs, as they scored just 2 points over the final 6 minutes in a 4 point win. Doncic did make his return in that game and he was right back to his MVP form. Warriors have won 4 straight, but are due to lay an egg here and are likely going to be out of gas playing on no rest and their 3rd game in 4 nights. BET THE MAVS -8! 

20* RAPTORS/CELTICS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics -5½ -110

My money is on the Celtics to cash in a win and cover at home against the Raptors. These two teams just played in Toronto on Christmas Day and Boston won that matchup by 16. Celtics did as they pleased offensively, shooting 50% from the field and I expect more of the same in the rematch. Toronto just doesn't have the offensive fire-power to keep pace with Siakam sidelined. BET THE CELTICS -5.5! 

15* SUNS/WARRIORS NBA SHARP WINNER on Suns -3 +102

My money is on the Suns to cash in a win and cover at Golden State in Friday's NBA action. Golden State pulled off a massive upset at home against the Rockets on Christmas Day and I think they put every ounce of energy they had into that game. I just don't think we see anything close to that kind of effort here against Phoenix and that's why a Suns team that has lost 7 straight is laying points on the road. BET PHOENIX -3! 

20* BUCKS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks +12 -110

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a cover as a double-digit home dog against the Bucks in Friday's NBA action. The books know the public will be itching to back Milwaukee off their ugly loss to the 76ers on Christmas Day and have definitely inflated the number here to where the value is with the Hawks. Atlanta has been very profitable in this spot going 30-16 ATS last 46 as a dog of 10 or more. BET THE HAWKS +12! 

15* SPURS/MAVS NBA SHARP WINNER on Spurs +6 -100

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a cover here as a 6-point road dog against the Mavs in Thursday's NBA action. Dallas is expected to get back Doncic, but I believe it has them laying a few more than they should be against a San Antonio team that has been playing much better of late. Mavs only won by 7 in the first meeting this season at Dallas and they did so shooting 50% from the field. Good chance they don't shoot that good the second time around. BET THE SPURS +6!

20* KNICKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks vs Nets over 221 -109

My money is on the OVER 221 in Thursday's NBA action that has the Nets hosting the Knicks. I just think the books have completely missed the mark here. New York is playing little to no defense at the moment, as they have allowed 120 or more points in 4 straight. They keep that trend alive and we basically just need them to score 100 to cash a winner. Shouldn't be too tough as the Nets are allowing 111.7 ppg on the season and have allowed 110 or more in 4 of their last 6. BET THE OVER 221! 

20* BOISE ST/UTEP CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Boise State vs UTEP over 133½ -115

My money is on the OVER 133.5 in Wednesday's college hoops action between Boise State and UTEP out in Hawaii at the Diamond Head Classic. The Broncos come in averaging 79.1 ppg and are giving up 79 ppg on the road. So while UTEP is a more defensive minded team, I think we see this one played at Boise State's pace, especially with both teams playing for the 3rd time in 4 days. BET THE OVER 133.5! 

15* BUCKS/76ERS NBA SHARP WINNER on Bucks -2½ -115

My money is on the Bucks to cash in an easy win and cover at Philadelphia on Christmas Day. As good as the 76ers are at home, this is just too good a price to pass up with Milwaukee. The Bucks simply are on a different level than the other teams in the east and will be out to send a message to the 76ers that they got no shot of knocking them off the top spot. BET THE BUCKS -2.5! 

20* CELTICS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics -2½ -109

My money is on the Celtics to cash in a win at Toronto on Christmas Day. The Raptors have been better than expected without Siakam, but I just think it will be too much to overcome against Boston today. Celtics are red-hot coming into this one having won and covered 3 straight and are 7-2 SU and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games. Celtics are 10-4-1 ATS last 15 on the road vs a team that's won more than 60% of their home games and 7-3-1 ATS last 11 as a road favorite. BET BOSTON -2.5! 

20* BALL ST/UTEP CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Ball State vs UTEP under 125 -110

My money is on the UNDER 125 in Monday's late night college hoops action out in Honolulu between UTEP and Ball State. These are two strong defensive teams. Cardinals are giving up just 61.6 ppg and the Miners allow just 61.7. That combined with the likely poor shooting with the location and time of this game makes this an easy play. BET THE UNDER 125! 

15* ROCKETS/KINGS NBA SHARP WINNER on Kings +6 -110

My money is on the Kings to cash in a cover at home against the Rockets. I just think Houston is going to have a hard time giving Sacramento their full attention and the Kings are going to come out with everything they got to get a win after losing their last 3. Sacramento is 22-8 ATS last 30 when they have lost 3 of their last 4. BET THE KINGS +6! 

15* BULLS/MAGIC NBA SHARP WINNER on Bulls +5 -110

My money is on the Bulls to cash in a cover here at Orlando. This is too good a price here with Chicago. Bulls have covered 4 straight and are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games. Magic are headed the other direction. Orlando has lost 3 straight and 6 of 7 overall. BET THE BULLS +5! 

20* HAWKS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Cavs over 225 -110

My money is on the OVER 225 in Monday's NBA action that has the Hawks visiting the Cavs. No need to overthink this one. You got two teams that don't play a whole lot of defense. Atlanta is giving up 125.1 ppg on the road and Cleveland is giving up 111.3 ppg at home and 114.4 ppg in their last 5. BET THE OVER 225! 

15* NUGGETS/LAKERS NBA SHARP WINNER on Lakers -6½ -110

My money is on the Lakers to cash in a win and cover at home against the Nuggets. I get the line here has dropped some with the news that LeBron James will be sitting out, but I still like LA to win here going away. We are going to get a max effort from the Lakers after losing 2 straight and those that are playing are going to want to show that it's not just all James that makes them great. Nuggets are also not a great road team. Denver is 13-3 at home compared to just 6-5 on the road. Big reason for the Nuggets road struggles is their offense goes missing on the road. Denver is averaging just 104.8 ppg away from home. BET THE LAKERS -6.5! 

20* CS-FULLERTON/LOYOLA MARYMOUNT CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Loyola Marymount -6½ -115

My money is on Loyola Marymount to cash in a win and cover at home against Cal St Fullerton. The Lions simply should have no problem winning this matchup. The Titans come in having lost 6 straight and are just 3-8 ATS on the season. Fullerton is a mere 6-20 ATS last 26 as a dog, while Marymount has covered 9 of their last 14 vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games. BET THE LIONS -6.5! 

20* MAVS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Mavs +3½ -110

My money is on the Mavericks to cash in a win and cover here as a small road dog against the Raptors. Dallas has shown they can still be a force without Doncic, as they have racked up wins over both the Bucks and 76ers on the road. Toronto was able to win at home over Washington in their first game without Siakam, but I'm not the least bit confident in their ability to keep playing well without him. BET THE MAVS +3.5! 

20* HAWKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Nets under 231 -110

My money is on the UNDER 231 in Saturday's NBA action between the Hawks and Nets. There's going to be plenty of points scored in this one, but not nearly enough to eclipse the total of 231. UNDER is 3-1 in Atlanta's last 4 and 10-5-1 in Brooklyn's last 16 games. BET THE UNDER 231! 

15* JAZZ/HORNETS NBA SHARP WINNER on Jazz -5 -110

My money is on the Jazz to cash in a win and cover at Charlotte in Saturday's NBA action. Utah has finally got thing rolling. Jazz have won 4 straight and easily the better team in this matchup. Charlotte is simply getting too much love having won 4 of 6, but those wins are all against sub-par teams. BET UTAH -5! 

15* MAVS/76ERS NBA SHARP WINNER on 76ers -7½ -110

My money is on the 76ers to cash in a win and cover at home against the Mavs. Dallas has played well without Doncic in the first two games without him, but did kinda fall apart in their last game at home against the Celtics. I just think it's going to get harder and harder without him and the 76ers are going to be 100% locked in for this game after losing 2 straight. BET PHILADELPHIA -7.5! 

20* KNICKS/HEAT NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Heat -10 -105

My money is on the Heat to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Knicks. New York comes in having won 3 of 4 and covered 4 straight, but a lot of those were against similarly bad teams. I'm confident they will struggle to keep it close against a really good Miami team that is 11-1 at home. Heat are outscoring opponents at home by 14.2 ppg and Knicks are getting outscored on the road by 12.0 ppg. BET THE HEAT -10! 

15* PISTONS/HEAT NBA SHARP WINNER on Pistons +8 -106

My money is on the Pistons to cash in a cover here as a big road dog against the Celtics. Detroit is a difficult team to back with their consistent play and no one is going to want anything to do with them right now given the injuries they are dealing with. However, I think the line has been over adjusted in favor of Boston and the value is with the Pistons. Celtics have also not fared well in this spot, going just 3-9-2 ATS last 14 at home vs a team with a losing road record. BET THE PISTONS +8! 

20* AKRON/TULANE CBB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Akron -5 -105

My money is on the Zips to cash in a win and cover against the Green Wave in Friday's college hoops action. These two will be meeting up in DC at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Both teams are 8-2 but the matchup here favors Akron. Tulane isn't the best offensive team and the Zips are holding opponents to just 61.9 ppg and 36% shooting. Green Wave give up a ton of open 3s and Akron has a number of guys who can knock it down from deep. Zips average 9 made 3-pointers and should easily hit that. BET AKRON -5!