Sports Picks & Predictions

15* MERCER/UNC-GREENSBORO CBB SHARP PLAY on NC-Greensboro -9 -109

My money is on the Spartans to cash in an easy win and cover here as a near double-digit favorite at home against the Bears. UNC-Greensboro comes in off a 83-60 win at home against the Citadel as a 13-point favorite. Spartans are 10-4 ATS last 14 off a cover and are 9-1 at home this season, while Mercer is 1-10 away from home. Bet UNC-Greensboro -9! 

20* OAKLAND/ILLINOIS-CHICAGO CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Illinois-Chicago -4 -108

My money is on the Flames to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Golden Grizzlies. Illinois-Chicago has covered 6 of their last 8 at home against a team with a losing road record. Oakland is 9-19 ATS last 28 vs a conference opponent and 5-13 ATS last 18 when playing on 1 or less days of rest. Bet Illinois-Chicago -4! 

15*JACKSONVILLE ST/MOREHEAD ST CBB SHARP PLAY on Jacksonville State -5 -109

My money is on the Gamecocks to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small road favorite against the Eagles. Jacksonville St comes in off a loss at Eastern Kentucky, which snapped a 7-game winning streak. Gamecocks are 10-4 AATS last 14 off a SU loss and 4-1-1 ATS last 6 on teh road against a team with a winning record. Bet Jacksonville St -5! 

15* WIZARDS/MAGIC NBA SHARP PLAY on Wizards +4 -105

My money is on the Wizards to cash in a cover here as a road dog against the Magic. I think a lot of people are writing off Washington, as they feel they won't show up in the second game of a back-to-back after playing Golden State. The thing is the Wizards have been playing really well of late and Orlando is not a good team. I think Washington surprises and wins this one going away. Bet the Wizards +4! 

20* QUINNIPIAC/MARIST CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Quinnipiac +3 -109

My money is on the Bobcats to cash in an easy win and cover here as a dog against Marist. I just think Quinnipiac is the far superior team and should not be getting points in this matchup. Bobcats are a strong 16-5-2 ATS in their last 23 games vs a team with a losing record and 5-1 ATS last 6 on the road. Bet Quinnipiac +3! 

15* MARSHALL/LOUISIANA TECH CBB SHARP PLAY on Marshall +4 -105

My money is on the Thundering Herd to cash in an easy cover here as a road dog against the Bulldogs. Marshall simply has too much offensive fire-power for Louisiana Tech and that struggling offense. The Bulldogs come in averaging 74.2 ppg on the season, but are only scoring 62.3 ppg in conference play. Last time out they shot just 28% from the field at Charlotte and the game before that they only hit 39%. Bet Marshall +4! 

15* JACKSONVILLE ST/E KENTUCKY CBB SHARP PLAY on Jacksonville State -4½ -108

My money is on the Dolphins to cash in an easy win and cover on the road against the Osprey. Jacksonville State is 14-5 on the season and a perfect 6-0 in conference play. Eastern Kentucky is just 9-10 and 2-4 in league play. Osprey are 9-1 at home, but Dolphins are 6-2 ATS last 8 road games vs a team with a winning home record. Bet Jacksonville State -4.5! 

20* COASTAL CAROLINA/ARK-LITTLE ROCK CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Arkansas-Little Rock -2 -108

My money is on the Trojans to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Chanticleers. This is just too good a line to pass up with the home/away slits in this one. Coastal Carolina is a mere 3-7 on the road, while Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-2 at home. Chanticleers just played 3 straight at home and are a mere 1-5 ATS last 6 road games after 3 in a row on their home court. It's also worth pointing out that the Trojans are a strong offensive team, averaging 77.2 ppg. Coastal Carolina has failed to cover each of their last 6 road games 15+ games into the season vs a team that averages 77+ ppg. Bet Arkansas-Little Rock -2! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -3 -105

My money is on Utah to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Nuggets. Denver is just getting too much respect in this one. Utah has been playing great here of late and will be extra motivated to get a win after letting one get away the first time these two teams played this season. Denver won the game by 15, but it was the Jazz who went into the 4th quarter on the road up by 5-points. Utah gets their revenge tonight. Bet the Jazz -3! 

15* SAN JOSE ST/WYOMING CBB SHARP PLAY on Wyoming -6½ -109

My money is on the Cowboys to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Spartans. Both of these teams are terrible. Wyoming is 4-14 and San Jose State is 3-14. Bad teams typically are really bad on the road, so I think there's some hidden value with the Cowboys in this one. Bet Wyoming -6.5! 

20* VANDERBILT/TENNESSEE CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Vanderbilt +11 -110

My money is on the Commodores to cash in the easy cover as a double-digit home dog against Tennessee. The Vols are way overvalued right now, as they come in having won 12 straight and are the new No. 1 team in the country. More times than not, teams who aren't used to the spotlight, don't last in it long. With that said, Tennessee should win this game, but winning by double-digits on the road is not an easy task, especially against an in-state rival that is going to play their hearts out. Bet Vanderbilt +11! 

15* BLAZERS/THUNDER NBA SHARP PLAY on Blazers +6 -100

My money is on Portland to cash in an easy cover here as a decently priced road dog against the Thunder. I just trust the Blazers a lot more right now. Portland is absolutely rolling right now. They have won 3 straight and are 7-2 in their last 9. They just won 109-104 as a 5-point dog at Utah last night. OKC blew out the Knicks yesterday. Big deal. They are still 3-5 in their last 8. Bet the Blazers +6! 

20* MINNESOTA/MICHIGAN CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Minnesota +13½ -110

My money is on the Gophers to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit dog against the Wolverines. Michigan comes in off their first loss of the season, as they fell 64-54 at Wisconsin. It's always tough that first game after a long winning streak is snapped and while I fully expect the Wolverines to win the game, I think the value is with Minnesota keeping it closer than expected. Bet the Gophers +13.5! 

20* NEBRASKA/RUTGERS CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Under 136 -109

My money is on the UNDER to cash in Monday's Big Ten clash between Rutgers and Nebraska. The Scarlet Knights are still without leading score Eugene Omoruyi and he's one of just two players for Rutgers that is averaging double-digits. In the 3 games he's missed the Scarlet Knights have scored 70 at Minnesota, 54 at Purdue and a mere 57 at home against Northwestern. Nebraska is only giving up 61.3 ppg and have been solid on that side in conference play. Key here is Rutgers plays hard defensively, especially at home where they are giving up just 62.4 ppg. Bet the UNDER 136! 

15* VIRGINIA TECH/NORTH CAROLINA CBB SHARP PLAY on Virginia Tech +4½ -110

My money is on the Hokies to cash in an easy cover here as a road dog against the Tar Heels. The public is going to be all over UNC as a small home favorite, as they just saw Va Tech get annihilated in their last road game at Virginia (lost 81-59). I just don't trust the Tar Heels, who not that long ago lost by 19 at home to Louisville and recently snuck out a 6-point win at home against a bad Notre Dame team. I think UNC slips up again. Bet Virginia Tech +4.5! 

15* CAVS/BULLS NBA SHARP PLAY on Cavs +2 -105

My money is on the Cavs to cash in a win and cover here as a very small home dog against the Bulls. While neither team is very good and wins aren't exactly easy to come by, the Bulls come in having lost 10 straight. No way should they be favored. The only reason they are, is because they have won both of the previous meetings between these two teams this season, including a 20-point win at Cleveland the last time they played. The Cavs are going to be motivated for revenge and I'm confident they get it. Bet Cleveland +2! 

15* SUNS/WOLVES NBA SHARP PLAY on Wolves -10½ -109

My money is on the Timberwolves to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Suns. This might seem like a lot of points for a team that is 3-games under .500 to be laying, but I don't think there's any question that Minnesota is the more talented team. Phoenix has some nice young pieces but are still in full on rebuilding mode. Suns are just 2-10 in their last 12. Simply do not trust this team to show up playing in the second game of a back-to-back road set and their 4th straight on the road. Note these two will play in Phoenix on Tuesday. Bet Minnesota -10.5! 

15* MISSOURI ST/DRAKE CBB SHARP PLAY on Drake -4 -103

My money is on the Bulldogs to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Bears. Drake really had something going before they lost Norton to a season-ending injury. I think the fact that they have struggled some without him has them way undervalued here at home against a team like Missouri State, who is 8-10 overall, 2-8 on the road and 2-3 in the MVC. Bet Drake -4! 

15* TEXAS TECH/BAYLOR CBB SHARP PLAY on Texas Tech -4 -110

My money is on the Red Raiders to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small road favorite against the Bears. Texas Tech didn't come ready to play in their last game at home against a desperate ISU team and got beat. I look for a very focused Red Raiders team on Saturday and Baylor just isn't on the same level talent wise. Bet Texas Tech -4! 

15* CHARLESTON/HOFSTRA CBB SHARP PLAY on College of Charleston +5½ -110

My money is on the Cougars to cash in an easy winner here as a road dog against the Pride. Hofstra is a mere 15-35-2 in their last 52 home games vs a team with a inning road record, while Charleston is 7-1 ATS last 8 vs a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Bet the Cougars +5.5! 

20* LA TECH/CHARLOTTE CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Louisiana Tech -6½ -109

My money is on the Bulldogs to cash in an easy win and cover here on the road against the 49ers. Homecourt just isn't going to help Charlotte keep this close. The 49ers are 4-12 on the season and the Bulldogs are 13-6. Louisiana Tech is also 7-1 ATS last 8 conference games and 7-2-1 ATS last 10 on the road. Bet the Bulldogs -6.5! 

15* ARK-LITTLE ROCK/UT-ARLINGTON CBB SHARP PLAY on Texas-Arlington -3½ -110

My money is on the Mavericks to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite. Texas-Arlington is a dominant 9-2 ATS last 11 at home vs a team with a losing road record, while the Trojans are a mere 3-8-1 ATS last 12 vs a team with a losing record. Bet UT-Arlington -3.5! 

15* ALABAMA/TENNESSEE CBB SHARP PLAY on Tennessee -14 -104

My money is on the Vols to cash in an easy win and cover here as a home favorite against the Crimson Tide. It might look like the books have inflated this number, but I think the Vols have no problem covering this thing. Tennessee is the best team in the SEC hands down and I don't see them sniffing a loss at home. Alabama is outclassed and will be down double-digits in the blink of an eye. Bet Tennessee -14! 

15* WARRIORS/CLIPPERS NBA SHARP PLAY on Warriors -6 -109

My money is on the Warriors to cash in an easy win and cover here as a road favorite against the Clippers. Golden State is playing some of it's best basketball and are about to add former All-Star DeMarcus Cousins to the lineup. While the Warriors are surging, the Clippers are falling apart. LA has lost 4 straight and are now a mere 5-11 in their last 16 games overall. There was plenty of drama with KD and Green last time they came to LA to play the Clippers, so I expect them to be all business in this one. Bet the Warriors -6! 

20* ST. JOE'S/ST. LOUIS CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on St. Louis -8 -110

My money is on the Billikens to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Hawks. St Louis has been a covering machine in conference play, as they are 36-16 ATS in their last 52 vs Atlantic 10 opponents. Billikens come in red-hot having won 5 straight. St. Joe's comes in off a 61-60 win at home, but had lost 4 straight prior, including a 26-point loss at St Bonny. Hawks just 2-6 SU and 3-5 ATS on the road and are just 1-4 to start out league play. Bet St. Louis -8! 

15* N KENTUCKY/CLEVELAND STATE CBB SHARP PLAY on Cleveland State +9½ -109

My money is on the Vikings to cash in an easy cover here as a near double-digit home dog against the Norse. Cleveland State isn't a good team. The Vikings come in having lost 6 straight, but that also has them way undervalued, especially against a team like Northern Kentucky that has won 6 of their last 7. However, Norse are just 2-6 ATS last 8 on the road and 3-7 ATS last 10 off a win. Bet Cleveland State +9.5! 

20* TOWSON/DREXEL CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Towson +5½ -110

My money is on the Tigers to cash in an easy cover here as a decently priced road dog against the Dragons. Towson comes in having lost 5 straight, but all 5 losses were by 12-points or less, so it's not as bad as most would think. Drexel is just 2-6 in their last 8 and one of those is a 1-point win. Dragons just gave up 97 points at UNC Wilmington and are giving up 80 ppg on the season. Not the team you want to be laying this many points with. Bet Towson +5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Rockets -4 -109

My money is on the Rockets to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Nets. It's no secret that Houston is dealing with a lot of injuries. Chris Paul and Eric Gordon have both been out a while and now big man Clint Capela is out. Eventually it's going to catch up with the Rockets, but as long as James Harden is healthy and playing like he is right now, I'll gladly lay the 4-points at home with Houston against a team like the Nets. Bet the Rockets -4! 

20* DUQUESNE/RICHMOND CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Richmond -2 -106

My money is on the Spiders to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Dukes. Richmond avoided an 0-3 start to conference play with a 76-56 upset win at George Washington and I like their chances of carrying over that momentum to this game. Spiders are 10-4-1 ATS last 15 following a win, while the Dukes are 1-7-1 ATS last 9 vs a team with a losing record and 1-4 ATS last 5 on the road. Bet Richmond -2! 

15* CREIGHTON/ST JOHNS CBB SHARP PLAY on St. John's -3 -107

My money is on the Red Storm to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Blue Jays. I'm well aware that St. John's may be without Shamorie Ponds. Having him would be a bonus, but either way I think the Red Storm take care of business at home against a pretty average Creighton team. Blue Jays are just 1-3 in Big East play and have not looked good in true road games this season. Bet St. John's -3! 

20* PROVIDENCE/SETON HALL CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Providence -1½ -105

My money is on the Friars to cash in an easy winner here as a small home favorite against the Pirates. Providence is way under valued here having lost 3 straight to open up league play and still without A.J. Reeves. Key here is Friars have been highly competitive in their losses. I expect a max effort here at home and this is a tough spot for the Friars, who are playing their second straight on the road and coming off a tough loss at Marquette. Bet Providence -1.5! 

20* PELICANS/CLIPPERS NBA SHARP TOP PLAY on Pelicans +3 -105

My money is on the Pelicans to cash in an easy cover here as a small road dog against the Clippers. While New Orleans comes in off a loss, they are still 3-1 in their last 4 and what I really love is how the offense is clicking right now. Pelicans are averaging 122.8 ppg and shooting 53.2% from the field in their last 5. Clippers not exactly playing well right now. LA just lost at home to Detroit as a 7.5-point favorite and the game prior to that they got rolled by 21 at Denver. Bet the Pelicans +3! 

15* WISCONSIN/MARYLAND CBB SHARP PLAY on Maryland -3½ -104

My money is on the Terps to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Badgers. Maryland has been one of the big surprises so far in the Big Ten. The are 5-1 with the only loss a mere 2-point defeat at Purdue back in early December. They are a perfect 3-0 at home in league play are catching Wisconsin at a great time. Badgers have lost their mojo, as they enter having lost 3 of their last 4, including upset losses at home to Minnesota and Purdue. Bet Maryland -3.5! 

20* UCLA/OREGON ST CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on UCLA +3 -108

My money is on the Bruins to cash in an easy cover here as a short dog against Oregon State. UCLA has been a different team since they fired Steve Alford and I expect the winning to continue. Bruins are 3-0 in Pac-12 play, having won by 22 at home against Stanford, 15 at home against Cal and most recently an upset win at Oregon. Beavers are 2-0 in league play, but are just 11-28 ATS in their last 39 off back-to-back conference wins. Bet UCLA +3!

15* RAPTORS/WIZARDS NBA SHARP PLAY on Raptors -5½ -105

My money is on the Raptors to cash in an easy win and cover here on the road against the Wizards. Toronto comes into this game rolling, as they have won 4 straight. Toronto has already beat the Wizards twice this season and will make it 3 straight no problem. Wizards have been playing better of late, but are just 2-13 ATS last 15 at home after win 4 or 5 of their previous 6 and 1-8 ATS last 9 after scoring 110 or more in 3 straight games. Bet the Raptors -5.5!

15* HOFSTRA/ELON CBB SHARP PLAY on Elon +13½ -110

My money is on the Phoenix to cash in an easy win and cover here as a double-digit home dog against the Pride. Hofstra is simply way overvalued right now, due to the fact that they come in having won 10+ games in a row. Road favorites of 10 to 19.5 points off a victory by 6 or less are a mere 31.3% (26-57) ATS over the last 5 seasons. Bet Elon +13.5! 

15* PEPPERDINE/SAN DIEGO CBB SHARP PLAY on Pepperdine +9 -109

My money is on the Waves to cash in an easy cover here as a near double-digit road against the Toreros. The books just keep undervaluing Pepperdine in league play and the Waves just keep covering, as they are now 8-1 ATS last 9 vs the WCC. Pepperdine has also been a great bet when facing a team with a strong record, as they are 9-2 ATS last 11 vs a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Toreros are 3-13-1 ATS last 17 at home vs a team that's won fewer than 40% on the road. Bet Pepperdine +9! 

15* SAN JOSE ST/BOISE ST CBB SHARP PLAY on San Jose State +11 -109

My money is on the Spartans to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit home dog against the Broncos. Boise State is getting way too much respect here on the road. The Broncos are a mere 2-6 away from home this season. They are also 0-5 ATS last 5 road games vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their home games, while San Jose State is 8-2 ATS last 10 at home vs a team with a losing road record. Bet the Spartans +11! 

15* UL-MONROE/GEORGIA ST CBB SHARP PLAY on Georgia State -7½ -106

My money is on the Panthers to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Warhawks. Georgia State comes in having won 5 straight and are a perfect 3-0 in Sun Belt play. The Panthers have now covered 6 of their last 7 conference games and are a perfect 4-0 ATS last 4 vs a team with a winning record. Bet Georgia State -7.5! 

20* LAKERS/JAZZ NBA SHARP TOP PLAY on Lakers +8½ -104

My money is on the Lakers to cash in an easy cover here on the road against Utah. Not only do I like how Los Angeles is playing of late without LeBron James, but I really think this is going to be a tough spot for Utah. The Jazz are down their top 3 point guards and there's no way that doesn't disrupt the flow of their offense. Utah still might be able to pull off the win, but I expect a close contest right to the finish. Bet the Lakers +8.5! 

15* SIENA/MARIST CBB SHARP PLAY on Siena +3½ -109

My money is on the Saints to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small road dog against the Red Foxes. Siena comes in off a hard fought 70-66 loss at home to Canisius, but are 5-1 ATS last 6 off a loss. Marist won and cover last time out vs Manhattan, but are 5-12 ATS last 17 off a win and 1-4 ATS last 5 in MAAC play. Bet Siena +3.5! 

15* DELAWARE/UNC-WILMINGTON CBB SHARP PLAY on Delaware +4½ -109

My money is on the Blue Hens to cash in a win and cover here as a small road dog against the Seahawks. Delaware comes in with an 11-6 record, while Wilmington is a mere 6-10. This has been a perfect spot to jump on the Blue Hens, as they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games. They are also 7-3 ATS last 10 in the CAA. Bet Delaware +4.5! 

15* WOFFORD/UNC-GREENSBORO CBB SHARP PLAY on NC-Greensboro +1½ -110

My money is on the Terriers to cash in an easy win and cover here at basically a pick'em on the road against the Spartans. Both teams come in with strong records. Wofford is 12-4 and UNC-Greensboro is 14-2 with a 7-0 record at home. The fact the Spartans aren't a bigger favorite here tells you all you need to know. The Terriers have played the much tougher schedule and are simply the better team. Bet Wofford +1.5! 

20* CS-FULLERTON/HAWAII CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Hawaii -1½ -105

My money is on the Rainbow Warriors to cash in a win at home against the Titans. Hawaii is sitting at 9-5 with a 8-2 record on their home court. CS Fullerton has just 4 wins all season and are a miserable 1-9 on the road. Bet Hawaii -1.5! 

15* TCU/KANSAS CBB SHARP PLAY on TCU +6½ -109

My money is on the Horned Frogs to cash in a winning ticket here as a road dog against the Jayhawks. Kansas is 12-2 and ranked No. 7 in the country, but could easily be sitting with a much worse record. The Jayhawks have 7 wins less than 10 points. I think we saw some of that in their last game, where they lost by 17 on the road against Iowa State. TCU has lost one game all season and are absolutely torching the nets right now. TCU has scored at least 82 points in 6 straight and 8 of their last 9. Bet the Horned Frogs +6.5! 

15* CAVS/PELICANS NBA SHARP PLAY on Cavs +14 +100

My money is on the Cavs to cash in a winner here as a big double-digit dog at New Orleans. Tough to bet on Cleveland with how they are playing, but the Cavs did cover last night as a double-digit dog at home to the Pacers. I think we get a big effort here from Cleveland, as these two teams just played in New Orleans 4 days ago, which the Pelicans won by 35. Bet the Cavs +14! 

20* OHIO ST/RUTGERS CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Ohio State vs Rutgers over 131 -105

My money is on the OVER 131 in tonight's Big Ten clash between Ohio State and Rutgers. This is just not enough points with how the Buckeyes are rolling offensively. Ohio State comes in averaging 77.7 ppg in conference play. They are also giving up 70.7 ppg in league play and while Rutgers isn't an offensive juggernaut, they should shoot the ball well at home, where they are averaging 70.6 ppg. OVER is 31-15 in Rutgers last 46 home games vs teams outscoring opponents by 12+ points/game. Bet OVER 131! 

20* TEXAS A&M/KENTUCKY CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Kentucky -12½ -108

My money is on the Wildcats to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Aggies. Kentucky laid an egg at Alabama last time out, but prior to that had rolled Utah, UNC and Louisville all by double-digits. I'm expecting a return to that form tonight, as the Wildcats are going to make sure they don't start 0-2 in conference play. Texas A&M recently lost by 15 at home to Texas Southern! Bet Kentucky -12.5! 

15* NETS/CELTICS NBA SHARP PLAY on Celtics -9½ -109

My money is on Boston the cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Nets. No denying that Brooklyn has been playing great basketball of late, but I think because of that they are going to get the Celtics full attention here. I look for Boston to come out looking to send a message to their division rival. The key here to a Celtics blowout is that this is a really tough spot for the Nets, who are not only playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back road set, but this is their 3rd road game in the last 4 days. Last time Brooklyn was on the road playing on no rest was Dec. 29th at Milwaukee and they failed to cover as a 11-point dogs. Bet the Celtics -9.5! 

15* NIAGARA/FAIRFIELD CBB SHARP PLAY on Niagara +4 -104

My money is on Niagara to cash in an easy cover here as a slim road dog against Fairfield. The Purple Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games, including a 4-1 ATS mark in their last 5 road games vs a team with a losing home record. The Stags not only have a losing home record, they haven't won a home game all season. They are 0-4, including outright losses as favorites to Long Island, Wagner and Oakland. Bet Niagara! 

15* S DAKOTA/S DAKOTA ST CBB SHARP PLAY on South Dakota +5 -110

My money is on the Coyotes to cash in a winning ticket here at home against in-state rival South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits just lost 104-88 at IUPU- Ft Wayne and are playing their third straight on the road since Dec. 28th. South Dakota has been outstanding in the short underdog role at home. Coyotes are 14-1 ATS last 15 as a home dog of 6-points or less. Bet South Dakota! 

15* GEORGIA ST/TEXAS ST CBB SHARP PLAY on Georgia State +2 -110

My money is on the Panthers to cash in an easy win and cover here as a slim road dog against the Bobcats. Georgia State comes in having won 3 straight and are 10-4 on the season. Panthers have covered 4 of their last 5 conference games, while Texas State is a mere 11-24 in their last 35 at home vs a team with a winning record and 1-8 ATS last 9 conference home games. Bet Georgia State! 

15* APPALACHIAN ST/TROY CBB SHARP PLAY on Troy State -5 -110

My money is on the Trojans to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Mountaineers. Troy comes in having won 4 of their last 5, while Appalachian State has dropped 4 of their last 5. For me this is all about defense. Mountaineers are giving up 83.7 ppg on the road and Trojans are allowing a mere 68.6 ppg at home. Bet Troy -5! 

15* KENTUCKY/ALABAMA CBB SHARP PLAY on Kentucky -4½ -108

My money is on the Wildcats to stay hot and cash in an easy win and cover here against Alabama. Kentucky enters into this game playing their best basketball. After routing Utah by 27 at home, they took down UNC on their home floor and followed it up with a 13-point road win at Louisville. Alabama comes in having won 4 straight, but are simply outclassed here. Bet Kentucky -4.5! 

20* PACERS/BULLS NBA SHARP TOP PLAY on Pacers -6 -107

My money is on the Pacers to cash in an easy win and cover here as a relatively short road favorite against the Bulls. Chicago is a complete mess right now. The Bulls are the least efficient offensive team in the league and it's not even close. Chicago is clearly in tank mode this season and I just don't see them putting up a big enough fight to keep this close. Indiana is playing some of their best basketball of the season. The Pacers have won 5 straight and are 12-2 in their last 14 overall. Bet Indiana -6! 

20* ILL-CHICAGO/IUPUI CBB SHARP TOP PLAY on Illinois-Chicago -4 -110

My money is on the Flames to cash in an easy win and cover here as a short home favorite against the Jaguars. IUPUI is in terrible form right now, as they enter having lost 4 straight. It's also a brutal scheduling spot, as this will be the Jaguars 5th straight game on the road (haven't played at home since Dec. 15th). Illinois-Chicago is 6-1 at home this season, where they are lighting it up with 80.3 ppg on 50.0% shooting. Bet the Flames -4! 

20* MOREHEAD ST/MURRAY ST CBB SHARP TOP PLAY  on Morehead State +14½ -109

My money is on the Eagles to cash in here as a huge road dog against the Racers on Thursday. Morehead State is better than 4-9 record, while I think Murray State is no where close to their 9-2 mark. Either way the Eagles have covered 10 of their last 14 against a team that's won 60% or more of their games. Bet Morehead State +14.5! 

15* MARSHALL/OLD DOMINION CBB SHARP PLAY on Marshall +8 -110

My money is on the Thundering Herd to cash in an easy cover here as a near double-digit dog against the Monarchs. Old Dominion has the better overall record, but Marshall has played the tougher schedule. Defense has been a problem for the Thundering Herd, but the Monarchs are a bad offensive team. Marshall can shoot you out of the gym and I just don't see ODU pulling away enough to cover this number. Bet Marshall +8! 

15* NC STATE/MIAMI CBB SHARP PLAY on Miami-FL +3 -108

My money is on the Hurricanes to cover here at home against the Wolfpack. NC State has started out 12-1 and way overvalued because of it. Miami has under-achieved to this point, but come in having won 3 straight and are 6-1 at home. Hurricanes are extremely tough to beat on their home floor and I think Miami delivers as a home dog. Bet the Hurricanes +3! 

20* PISTONS/GRIZZLIES NBA SHARP TOP PLAY on Grizzlies -5½ -109

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Pistons. Memphis has struggled a bit of late, but this is the prime bounce back spot for the Grizzlies. Detroit has lost 3 straight and 5 of their last 6 overall. Pistons are playing their 4th straight on the road and this one comes on no rest after they played yesterday in Milwaukee. Detroit is also a mere 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs a team with a winning home record, while Memphis is 15-5-1 ATS last 21 at home vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games. Bet the Grizzlies -5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Xavier -3½ -105

My money is on the Musketeers to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Pirates. Seton Hall is getting way too much respect here. While Xavier might be down a few notches from previous seasons, they are still a quality team and enter this contest with a 7-1 record at home. Musketeers just won as a road dog at DePaul and are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 hoem games off a upset conference win and a perfect 6-0 ATS last 6 after playing a game as a road dog. Bet Xavier -3.5! 

15* TULANE/CINCINNATI CBB SHARP PLAY on Tulane +21½ -110

My money is on the Green Wave to cash in an easy cover here as a massive road dog against the Bearcats. Cincinnati is simply being asked to lay too big a price in this one. Bearcats just failed to cover at home as a 29.5-point favorite against South Carolina State and are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games. Cincinnati is also a mere 15-30 last 45 at home off a home win by 20 or more points. Bet Tulane +21.5!

15* JAZZ/RAPTORS NBA SHARP PLAY on Raptors -3 -105

My money is on the Raptors to cash in an easy win an cover at home against Utah. Raptors are showing great value here because they won't have the services of point guard Kyle Lowry. That's a big loss, but Toronto has more than enough talent and such a big edge at home that they can easily win here without him. Not to mention the Jazz aren't exactly a good team to back in this spot. Utah is 1-4-1 ATS last 6 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 off a SU win by more than 10. Bet Toronto -3! 

15* WINTHROP/FLORIDA ST CBB SHARP PLAY on Winthrop +20 -105

My money is on the Eagles to cash in a cover here as a big road dog against the No. 9 ranked Seminoles. FSU is simply way over-priced here. This will be a tough one for them to show for. Not only cause it's New Year's Day, but this is their last cupcake opponent before they start ACC play, which they open up on Saturday at Virginia. Bet Winthrop +20!

15* WARRIORS/SUNS NBA SHARP PLAY on Warriors -10 -105

My money is on the Warriors to go into Phoenix and secure an easy win and cover here as a double-digit favorite. Golden State is fresh off a double-digit win and cover at Portland. Warriors allowed 105 points to the Blazers, which is the 6th straight game they have allowed 105 or more. That's something to note, as we have seen the Warriors go an impressive 10-1 ATS after allowing 105 or more points in 4 straight games. Golden State is also 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games. Suns are 0-4 ATS last 4 at home vs a team with a winning road record. Bet Warriors -10! 

15* ALBANY/NIAGARA CBB SHARP PLAY on Niagara -4 -115

My money is on the Purple Eagles to cash in an easy win and cover here as a small home favorite against the Great Danes of Albany. Niagara is by far the better team and have a solid 4-2 record on their home floor. The Great Danes have just 4 wins on the season and are 1-5 away from home. Purple Eagles have covered 6 of their last 8 vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games. Bet Niagara -4! 

15* UC RIVERSIDE/W MICHIGAN CBB SHARP PLAY on Western Michigan -9 -108

My money is on the Broncos to cash in an easy win and cover here as a near double-digit favorite at home against the Highlanders. These two teams both come in with a mere 5-wins, but there's really no debate who the better team is. Washington Michigan needs a win after losing their last 3 and will have no problem covering this number against UC Riverside. Broncos are 20-8 ATS last 28 at home after losing 6 or 7 of their last 8 and Highlanders are 5-15 ATS last 20 non-conference road games. Bet Western Michigan -9! 

15* ALABAMA A&M/HAWAII CBB SHARP PLAY on Alabama A&M +20 -115

My money is on the Bulldogs to cover the 20-point spread on the road against the Rainbow Warriors. Alabama A&M comes in with a mere 1-11 record, but they just got their first win of the season last time out in a 67-59 victory over Tulane. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games and 5-1 TS last 6 off a win. Bet Alabama A&M +20! 

15* LONB BEACH ST/STANFORD CBB SHARP PLAY on Long Beach State +11½ -109

My money is on the 49ers to cash in a cover as a double-digit dog against the Cardinal. Long Beach State has covered 4 of their last 5 against a team from the Pac-12. Stanford just isn't very good this year, which is why they come in at 6-5. The fact that they were just a 9-point dog at San Francisco says it all. Bet Long Beach State +11.5! 

15* CAVS/HAWKS NBA SHARP PLAY on Cavs +5 -106

My money is on the Cavs to cash in a cover here on the road against the Hawks. I get Cleveland isn't a good team and the Hawks are playing well, but this is too many points for Atlanta to be laying, especially in this spot. While both teams are playing on no rest, I think the Hawks could have the tougher time getting up for this game, as they are off a huge upset win as a 10-point dog against the Timberwolves and have to feel like they can just show up here and beat Cleveland. Bet the Cavs +5! 

15* E TENN ST/FURMAN CBB SHARP PLAY on East Tennessee State -2½ -109

My money is on the Buccaneers to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Paladins. East Tennessee State comes into this game at 10-4 and are a perfect 6-0 at home where they are scoring almost 90 (89.7) and giving up less than 60 (58.5). I get that Furman is 12-1, but they did just have their 12-0 start snapped with a 18-point loss at LSU. Bet the Bucs -2.5! 

15* N ILLINOIS/MICHIGAN ST CBB SHARP PLAY on Northern Illinois +24 -108

My money is on the Huskies of Northern Illinois to cash in an easy cover here as a massive underdog against the Spartans. More than anything, this is just a really tough spot for Michigan State. This will be the Spartans last game until they return to Big Ten action on Jan. 2nd. I also think it will be tough for Michigan State to cover this big number with how well Northern Illinois shoots the basketball. The Huskies have shot 50% or better from the field in 6 of their last 8 games and are shooting 52.3% for the season. Give me Northern Illinois +24! 

15* SPURS/NUGGETS NBA SHARP PLAY on Spurs +4 -105

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a win and cover here as a road dog against the Nuggets. San Antonio just beat the Nuggets 111-103 at home on Wednesday. Typically that would signal a revenge play on Denver here, but I just don't trust the Nuggets at all with the injuries they are dealing with. At the same time, I think San Antonio is playing as well as any team in the NBA over the last 3 weeks. Spurs are 8-2 SU and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. A stretch in which their defense has not allowed a single opponent to shoot better than 43.5% from the field. Bet the Spurs +4! 

15* DELAWARE/HOFSTRA CBB SHARP PLAY on Delaware +12 -108

My money is on the Blue Hens to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit dog against the Pride. Hofstra is getting a ton of love due to the fact that they are 10-3 overall with a perfect 7-0 record at home. It's got people overlooking the fact that Delaware is 4-2 on the road and are 4-1-1 ATS. Pride are 5-120-1 ATS last 26 at home vs a team that's won 60% or more of their road games. Bet the Blue Hens +12! 

15* CELTICS/ROCKETS NBA SHARP PLAY on Celtics +2 -110

My money is on the Celtics to easily cash in a win on the road against the Rockets. I get that Houston has won a couple here without Chris Paul, including a thrilling 113-109 victory against OKC on Christmas Day, but I really like what I'm seeing from Boston. I fully expect the Celtics to go on a big run the rest of the way. It started with that OT win over the 76ers and will continue with a win tonight. Bet the Celtics +2

15* UMKC/CREIGHTON CBB SHARP PLAY on UMKC +19½ -109

My money is on the Kangaroos to cash in as a big road dog against the Bluejays on Thursday. Creighton comes into this game off a 110-60 cupcake win at home against Coe and that puts them in the ideal fade spot, as the Bluejays are a mere 4-11 ATS in their last 15 off a SU win, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 90+ points and 2-8 ATS last 10 off a SU win by more than 20 points. Bet UMKC +19.5! 

15* CAVS/GRIZZLIES NBA SHARP PLAY on Cavs +10½ -110

My money is on the Cavaliers to cash in an easy winner here as a double-digit dog against the Grizzlies. Memphis shouldn't be this big of a favorite against any team in the league with how they have been playing. The Grizzlies have won just 5 games since they beat the Spurs back on Nov. 21. They had just lost 5 straight before getting a win against the Lakers Sunday, but you have to wonder just how much of that was LA looking ahead to their big game against the Warriors on Christmas Day. Bet the Cavs +10.5! 

15* INDIANA ST/TCU CBB SHARP PLAY on Indiana State +12 -109

My money is on the Sycamores to cash in a easy cover here as a double-digit dog against the Horned Frogs. TCU is way overvalued right now, as they have covered 7 straight including a 20-point win at home over Indiana State back on 12/16. This game is in Honolulu and I'm expecting a much more competitive game. Bet the Sycamores! 

20* 76ERS/CELTICS NBA SHARP TOP PLAY on Celtics -3½ -105

My money is on the Celtics to cash in an easy win and cover at home against division rival Philadelphia. Boston has underachieved to this point, but are still one of the elite teams in the east and I expect them to play their best here at home against the 76ers. Boston is 7-1 at home against Philadelphia over the last 3 seasons, including a 105-87 blowout win earlier this season. Bet the Celtics -3.5!

15* HAWKS/PISTONS NBA SHARP PLAY on Pistons -9 -105

My money is on the Pistons to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Hawks. I'm expecting a big effort here from Detroit coming off an ugly loss at Charlotte where they scored a mere 89 points. Atlanta has given up 100+ in 5 straight games and are 3-14 on the season in road games, where they are getting outscored by 11.3 ppg. Bet the Pistons -9! 

15* CHARLOTTE/TCU CBB SHARP PLAY on Charlotte +21½ -108

My money is on the 49ers to cover this massive spread in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. No question TCU is the better team, but this is really tough spot for them to show up and play at the level needed to win here by more than the number. Just too easy too look past Charlotte with all the distractions not only with being on vacation in Hawaii, but Christmas just a few days away. 49ers have an upset win as a 13-point dog over Oklahoma State and I'm confident they keep it close. Bet Charlotte +21.5

15* SETON HALL/MARYLAND CBB SHARP PLAY on Seton Hall +8½ -109

My money is on the Pirates to go into College Park and keep this well within the number set by the books. Maryland came into the season undervalued and simply were better than people thought. They have now covered 4 straight and 5 of their last 6 overall, which is why they are being asked to lay such a big price here against a quality Seton Hall team that has won 4 straight and are 7-1 in their last 8, with the only loss a 5-point defeat to Louisville. Bet the Pirates +8.5! 

15* LOYOLA-CHI/ST. JOE'S CBB SHARP PLAY on St. Joe's -3 -108

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a win and cover here at home against the Ramblers. Loyola is just way overvalued coming into this season after what they did a year ago. For evidence of that, all you have to do is look at their 4-7 ATS record. This is just too good a price to pass up on St. Joes at home. Don't be fooled by the Hawks 2-5 record in their last 7 games, as they have played a brutal schedule during this stretch. St Joes is 5-1 ATS last 6 off a SU loss and 9-4-1 ATS last 14 at home. Bet the Hawks -3! 

15* WAKE FOREST/TENNESSEE CBB SHARP PLAY on Wake Forest +19½ -108

My money is on the Demon Deacons to cash in an easy cover here as a massive road dog against the Volunteers. Tennessee has started out the season 9-1 with a perfect 6-0 record at home. The public has taken notice of this team and there's no doubt they are overvalued right now by oddsmakers. That's evident by the fact that despite the great overall record, Tennessee is just 4-4 ATS overall and a mere 1-3-1 ATS in their 5 lined home games. Bet Wake Forest +19.5! 

15* SOUTHERN UTAH/USC CBB SHARP PLAY on USC -11½ -110

My money is on the Trojans to easily win and cover here as a double-digit home favorite against the Thunderbirds. USC has covered 9 of their last 12 at home against a team with a losing road record and we can bank on a max effort here from the Trojans with them coming in off 4 straight losses. The key thing to note is only one of them came at home and that was too an elite Nevada team. Southern Utah is simply outclassed. Bet USC -11.5! 

15* PISTONS/HORNETS NBA SHARP PLAY on Pistons +4 +103

My money is on the Pistons to cash in as a road dog against the Hornets on Friday. Detroit comes into this one off a huge 129-123 win at Minnesota, where they rallied from way back in the 4th quarter. They are 3-0-1 ATS last 4 and I like them to win outright here against a struggling Charlotte team. Hornets are just 4-5 in their last 9 and have only covered twice during this run, which includes a 1-6 ATS mark at home. Bet Detroit +4! 

15* WYOMING/EAST TENN STATE CBB SHARP PLAY on Wyoming +5½ -109

My money is on the Cowboys to easily cover as a 5.5-point dog against East Tennessee State in the opening round of the Sun Bowl Invitational. The Buccaneers have a 8-4 record, while Wyoming is a mere 3-7, but that all has to do with who these two teams have played. I think the Cowboys are the better team and fully expect them to win this game outright, but will gladly take the points for insurance. Bet Wyoming +5.5! 

20* ROCKETS/HEAT NBA SHARP TOP PLAY on Rockets -3 -105

My money is on the Rockets to easily cash in a cover as a short road favorite against the Heat. Miami is playing on 3 days rest and the Rockets played yesterday. It's not going to matter. Houston is just too talented and are finally playing up to their potential. Maybe they don't win here by double-digits like they would if they had at least one day of rest, but I'm confident they get the job done and secure their 6th straight win. Bet the Rockets -3! 

15* YALE/MONMOUTH CBB SHARP PLAY on Yale -10½ -108

My money is on the Bulldogs to cash in an easy win and cover here as a double-digit road favorite against the Hawks. Yale is a respectable 5-3 on the season, while Monmouth is winless at 0-11. Two of the Bulldogs 3 losses are true road games against Duke and Memphis. They won at Cal and beat Miami. This is a complete mismatch. Bet Yale -10.5! 

15* WARRIORS/JAZZ NBA SHARP PLAY on Jazz +3½ -109

My money is on Utah to cash in here as a home dog agains the Warriors. I just think the Jazz are going to want this one more and Utah is not exactly a fun or easy place for opposing teams to play. Golden State is basically just going through the motions, as they have to be a bit bored with the regular-season by now. The are 6-1 in their last 7 and got 4 home games on deck. I think they come out super flat here and Utah gets the outright win. Bet the Jazz +3.5! 

15* VALPARAISO/TEXAS A&M CBB SHARP PLAY on Valparaiso +11 -109

My money is on the Crusaders to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit favorite against Texas A&M. Aggies have won 3 straight, but are just 4-4 on the season and have only covered 2 out of their 8 games and are 0-4 ATS at home. Valpo has failed to cover their lat 4, but are a quality team and have covered as decent priced dogs at both West Virginia and UNLV. Bet the Crusaders +11! 

15* W MICHIGAN/DAYTON CBB SHARP PLAY on Western Michigan +12½ -108

My money is on the Broncos to cash in an easy winner here as a big double-digit dog against the Flyers. Dayton comes into this game having lost 5 of their last 6, including a 5-point loss as a 4-point favorite in their last game vs Tulsa. Flyers for whatever reason just keep getting love from the books, yet are just 14-26 ATS in their last 40 games and 2-6 ATS last 8 off a loss. Bet Western Michigan +12.5! 

15* WIZARDS/HAWKS NBA SHARP PLAY on Hawks +4½ -109

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a cover here as a home dog against the Wizards. Atlanta will be out for revenge from a recent home loss to Washington back on Dec. 5. That was a tough spot for the Hawks as they had just laid it all on the line agains the Warriors in their previous game. That was one of just 4 road wins for the Wizards this season, who are dismal 4-12 ATS on the road. Washington is also not playing great right now, as they have lost 4 of their last 5. Bet the Hawks +4.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Oakland +12½ -110

My money is on the Golden Grizzlies to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit dog at Georgia. This is not a very good Bulldogs team. Georgia comes into this game with a mere 5-4 record, which includes an ugly 24-point loss to Georgia State. Oakland has lost 4 of their lat 5 and are just 5-7 on the season, but only 2 of those 7 losses have come by more than 10 points. Bet the Golden Grizzlies +12.5! 

15* CHARLESTON/SIENA CBB SHARP PLAY on College of Charleston -5 -109

My money is on the Cougars to cash in an easy win and cover here on the road against the Saints. Charleston has been outstanding early on. They are 9-2 with their only 2 losses coming at Oklahoma State and on a neutral court vs LSU (they were competitive in both). Last time out they won at VCU by 4 as a 5.5-point dog. Siena is no match here. Saints have already lost home games to the likes of Lehigh and Colgate. Bet Charleston -5! 

15* SIU-EDWARDSVILLE/DRAKE CBB SHARP PLAY on SIU-Edwardsville +14 -109

My money is on the Cougars to cash in as a double-digit dog against the Bulldogs. No one is going to want anything to do with SIU Edwardsville against a Drake team that comes in having covered 6 straight. The books know this and they have drastically inflated this line, which I feel should be a lot closer to 8-9 points. Bet the Cougars +14! 

15* BUCKS/PISTONS NBA SHARP PLAY on Bucks -3½ -100

My money is on Milwaukee to cash in an easy cover and win on the road against division rival Detroit. The Bucks have taken division games very seriously and their 6-1 record in division games this year reflects that. Note they aren't just sneaking out wins, they are outscoring division opponets by 10.6 ppg. Detroit upset the Celtics last time out, but that one win doesn't cover up the 6-game losing streak prior to that. Look for the Pistons to return right back to their losing ways. Bet the Bucks -3.5! 

15* HEAT/PELICANS NBA SHARP PLAY on Heat +7½ -109

My money is on the Heat to cash in as a big dog at New Orleans on Sunday. Miami's been undervalued a bunch here of late. The Heat are 8-3 ATS over their last 11 games. They are also 6-1 ATS last 7 one the road and 24-8-1 ATS last 33 road games vs a team that's won more than 60% of their home games. Pelicans are 1-6 AATS last 7 vs a team with a losing record and 0-4 ATS last 4 off a SU win. Bet Miami +7.5! 

15* CHATTANOOGA/OLE MISS CBB SHARP PLAY on Chattanooga +19 -104

My money is on the Mocs as a huge road dog against the Rebels. Ole Miss comes in at 7-2, but this is not a great Rebels team. They are expected to be at or near the bottom of the SEC this year and just think they have a hard time winning here by 20+ points. Bet Chattanooga +19! 

15* INDIANA ST/TCU CBB SHARP PLAY on TCU -14 -110

My money is on the Horned Frogs to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Sycamores. Indiana State is simply getting way to much credit for their 6-2 start. The Sycamore haven't played anyone. This will be their first game against a Power 5 opponents. TCU on the other hand is 7-1 on the season and fresh off a 35-point throttling of USC. This should get ugly in a hurry. Bet TCU -14!