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This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Depending on the closing line, Milwaukee either ended up with a win, loss or push on Saturday as the Bucks blew a sizable, big lead and were down one with under a minute remaining but came through in the clutch to win by a bucket and now has a 2-1 series lead with home court fully on their side. The story in Game Two was the Boston defense but it was the Bucks defense that was on display in Game Three as they allowed a big fourth quarter but still forced the Boston offense to shoot just 37 percent from the floor. They only managed 40 percent shooting on their own but were able to dominate down low, outscoring the Celtics 52-32 down low in the paint. The Bucks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning straight up record. The Celtics can get home court back with a victory but they are in another tough spot as they had no answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo as he has gotten progressively better highlighted by 42 points in Game Three. Boston comes in at 25-19 on the road and while it won and covered both games against Brooklyn away from home in the first round, it was not very dominant and the Celtics allowed the Nets to shoot 50.6 percent in those two road games. The aforementioned defense is ranked No. 1 in points allowed, shooting defense and three-point shooting defense and even without Kris Middleton, Milwaukee still has the balance to execute on its home floor where it is now 30-15. Here, we play against underdogs in the second half of the season allowing between 104 and 108 ppg and after allowing 105 points or less in two straight games going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg. This situation is 31-11 ATS (73.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (582) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Philadelphia was able to steal a game in this series as it won Game Three by 20 points as it held Miami to 79 points, which was its second lowest scoring output on the season. We figure this is it for the Sixers however even though they have increased their shooting percentage in all three games and have Joel Embiid back as a Miami bounce back is imminent. Philadelphia had to go six games against a depleted Toronto team for most of the series and it is now 26-18 at home which is solid but the Sixers finished with just the seventh best home record in the Eastern Conference during the regular season. Philadelphia is 1-8 ATS in home games after having lost two of their last three games this season. Miami had a horrible effort in Game Two as it shot just 35.1 percent from the floor and failed to crack 80 points for just the second time this season. The Heat will make their adjustments to try and duplicate the 112.5 ppg average in the first two games. Miami had won 12 of its previous 14 games before the loss on Friday and it has been incredible following bad games this season as the Heat are 12-2 following a game where they failed to reach triple figures in scoring. Miami is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite. Here, we play on underdogs revenging a road loss of 20 points or more, off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite. This situation is 34-10 (77.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (579) Miami Heat

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Milwaukee was able to steal home court advantage in this series thanks to a Game One win and after falling behind big early on Wednesday, the Bucks were unable to recover as they lost 109-86 which was their worst offensive performance of the season. Their previous low was 90 points scored back on December 18th against Cleveland so they will be out to get the offense back on track, the one that finished No. 3 in the league in scoring overall. They got a great dose of what the Boston defense is capable of when they limit shots as Milwaukee managed only 73 shot attempts and now they are back home where they have averaged close to 90 shots per game. the Bucks are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up loss. Boston comes in at 25-18 on the road and while it won and covered both games against Brooklyn away from home in the first round, it was not very dominant and the Celtics allowed the Nets to shoot 50.6 percent in those two road games. The aforementioned defense is ranked No. 1 in points allowed, shooting defense and three-point shooting defense so Milwaukee knows what is coming at it. The Celtics have been solid on the road against the top teams but did lose both regular season games at Milwaukee by more than what they are getting this Saturday. Here, we play against underdogs in the second half of the season allowing between 104 and 108 ppg and after allowing 105 points or less in two straight games going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg. This situation is 31-11 ATS (73.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (572) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Dallas had Phoenix in a good spot following two-point lead at halftime and were looking good after halftime but the Suns went on an 11-0 fourth-quarter run that turned into a 23-2 rampage put the game away. The offensive performance was incredibly efficient as Phoenix shot a season-high and franchise playoff-record 64.5 percent from the floor and every player that took a shot from the field finished at 50 percent or better shooting, 11 players in total. Clearly, Dallas cannot keep up with this and while this series is likely going to the Suns, the Mavericks have to steal a game at home and this is the best opportunity as a 3-0 deficit will not have them focused for a Game Four. The Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on one day of rest. The Mavericks got another strong performance from Luka Doncic but as was the case in Game One, he got no support as he was 13-22 from the floor and the other four starters went a combined 10-25. Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell and Jalen Brunson scored a combined 15 points while committing 13 fouls and that is the help to no one. Dallas is 31-13 at home, which is six games better than its road record and the hope is that the home crown can get some of these role players more energized to get involved. The Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage of .750 or better after three consecutive covers as a favorite, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 84-48 ATS (63.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (552) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Second Rd. Game of the Year. We won with Phoenix on Monday but we are switching sides here as the Suns were able to narrowly cover despite what seemed like a dominating performance. The Suns opened the game on a 20-6 run and Dallas had no answers as Phoenix put up 69 points in the first half while shooting nearly 64 percent from the field. It was a much different second half as they scored just 52 points but they had the edge from the free throw line that made the difference as they were 18-18 from the stripe as well as grabbing 13 offensive boards compared to seven for Dallas. Phoenix has a big home court edge but that is again playing into the number. The Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on one day of rest. Dallas wasted a huge effort from Luka Doncic who poured in 45 points and outscored the other four starters combined and that was the problem. He clearly cannot do it himself against the best team in the Western Conference and he needs help, especially against a team that has won 10 straight meetings. That winning streak needs to be discounted however as it goes back over two years and of those 10 losses by Dallas, eight were by single-digits so some of those could have gone the other way including three that were decided by a possession. Dallas is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. Here, we play on road underdogs in the second half of the season shooting between 33 percent and 36.5 percent from long range and after 2 straight games making 16 or more three-point shots going up against teams allowing between 33 percent and 36.5 percent from long range. This situation is 32-8 ATS (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (543) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. Boston came out really slow in this series as it fell behind early and could not recover as it fell behind as much as 17 points in the 12-point loss. The defense was up to the task as it allowed Milwaukee to shoot just 41 percent but the offense was awful, going 28-84 from the floor for just 33 percent shooting. The Celtics shot 36 percent from long range which is right at their average but they shot a mere 29 percent from inside the arc and that led to a big disparity in points in the paint 34-20. The biggest disappointment was Jaylen Brown who scored just 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting and committed seven turnovers. Additionally, Boston was simply outrun, getting outscored 28-8 on fast break points. It is already a must win for Boston and it is 9-0 ATS after scoring 95 points or less this season. Milwaukee did what it had to do on the defensive end in Game One but we are not expecting that again and we should see a better defensive effort from Boston on Giannis Antetokounmpo who finished with a triple-double. After the win, the Bucks are now listed as the second favorite to win the Eastern Conference at +195, down from +400, and Boston is now listed at +225 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Bucks have already taken over the home court edge and that will be big when they head home but not in this spot. Milwaukee is 8-21 ATS in its last 29 road games in the second half of the season against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after having covered four or five of their last six games against the spread, with a winning percentage between .600 and .750. This situation is 87-47 (64.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (532) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the PHOENIX SUNS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Phoenix got a scare from New Orleans as the first round series was knotted at 2-2 before the suns were able to win the final two games to advance. The issue was the absence of Devin Booker who came back for Game Six and while he was off his game. his lone three-pointer came late in the fourth quarter at just the right time for Phoenix to pull away. The Suns are 34-10 at home and the added time off will help Booker as they are now back to full strength at the right time. The Suns are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on three or more days of rest. After losing the series opener against Utah, Dallas won four of the last five games including victory in the finale by a bucket to punch a ticket into the conference semifinals. The Mavericks have held their own on the road at 25-19 but enter a very tough atmosphere in this series opener in an unfavorable matchup. The Mavericks lost all three regular season meetings and while they covered both games in Phoenix, they were getting 8 and 8.5 points and are getting nowhere near that now. The Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last five games playing on three or more days of rest. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after having covered four or five of their last six games against the spread, with a winning percentage between .600 and .750. This situation is 87-47 (64.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (524) Phoenix Suns

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Boston and Brooklyn had the makings of an all-time great first round series but the Celtics decided to control from start to finish and swept the Nets to move into the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the defending champions. The Celtics did not win a game by more than seven points so while they were not overly dominating, they made the spots needed on defense as that unit remains No. 1 in scoring defense, shooting defense and three-point shooting defense. The Celtics are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Milwaukee took care of Chicago in five games, winning the last three by 30. 24 and 16 points but it was fortunate to catch a Bulls team that was not close to 100 percent as they were without Lonzo Ball for an extended time and then lost Zach LaVine to health and safety protocols. The Bucks are now listed as the third favorite to win the Eastern Conference at +400, behind +125 Boston and +160 Miami according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Obviously, the Kris Middleton injury did not hurt Milwaukee in the opening round but this is a much more difficult spot as the Bucks depth will be challenged against a Celtics teams that not only plays strong defense but has balanced scoring with six players averaging double-digits in scoring. The Bucks are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 games as an underdog. Here, we play on home favorites playing with three or more days rest, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .750. This situation is 129-78 ATS (62.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (514) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Thursday NHL Enforcer. This has been a back and forth series with Utah jumping out to the early lead with a win at Dallas but has dropped three of the last four games including a brutal 25-point loss at Dallas on Monday. While it was a bad loss and it has their backs against the wall, the value of this line is off the charts for the Jazz as they were favored by 8.5 and 6 points in the first two home meetings and now they are actually getting points in some spots for Game Six. The home court has been great this season for Utah with is 30-13 while outscoring opponents by 9.2 ppg thanks to an offense hitting 48 percent from the floor. Overall, the Jazz are No. 7 in scoring offense and No. 6 in shooting offense and they are 17-8-2 ATS in their last 27 games playing on two days of rest. Dallas is in a great position as it has to win just one of the last two games knowing they can head back home for Game Seven. This was definitely a surprising start for the Mavericks as they opened the series without Luka Doncic for the first three games but produced a 2-1 which was all they could ask for as they probably would have been happy with a 1-2 deficit. The extra day off benefits the Jazz as it was one extra day that Donovan Mitchell was able to ret his balky hamstring and he will be the guy to step up here and send this to a deciding Game Seven. Here, we play against road teams where the line is +3 to -3 after beating the spread by 54 or more points total in their last ten games going up against an opponent after going under the total by more than 24 points in their previous game. this situation is 27-7 ATS (79.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (566) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Golden St. ran out to a 3-0 series lead before dropping Game Four on Sunday in Denver and now has a chance to close it out at home to avoid another trip to Denver. The Warriors won the first two meetings here by 16 and 20 points and we see a similar result on Wednesday to not only close out the first round but to extract some revenge from having their eight-game winning streak snapped. Golden St. has done a great job of limiting the Nuggets on the offensive end as it remains No. 3 in scoring defense and No. 2 in shooting defense including No. 3 from behind the arc. The Warriors are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 home games against teams with a winning road record. Denver played its best game of the season in the Game Four win as it shot 56 percent from the floor including 48 percent from long range even though it was dominated 56-46 in points in the paint and that is where the Warriors can take advantage again. The Nuggets are 25-18 on the road which is very solid but they have covered only 17 games this season against teams with a winning record. The Nuggets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off an upset win as an underdog, playing four or less games in 10 days. This situation is 89-59 ATS (60.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (556) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. This series should be over as Miami has dominated three of the four games with the lone loss coming by a point in Game Three. The Heat responded with a 24-point win on Sunday and can wrap up this series at home. They are 31-12 at home and their defense will once again come to the forefront as they are ranked No. 4 in both points allowed and shooting percentage allowed. Miami 19-7 ATS in 26 games after playing two consecutive road games this season. Atlanta has not been able to solve this defense with the exception of Game Three and in the first two games in Miami, the Hawks were 70-162 from the floor for just 43.2 percent. After rebounding from that, Game Four was worse as the Hawks shot just 40 percent from the field and they are not in a good mind frame to even try and get back in this series. Atlanta is 1-10 ATS in 11 road games after a loss by 10 points or more this season. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home loss by 10 points or more, with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 54-26 ATS (67.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (540) Miami Heat

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Obviously, the season is on the line for Brooklyn and a loss in any of the next four games means the series is over. This was expected to be one of the best 2-7 matchups in sometime but what was expected to be one of the best, turned into one of the worst. The Nets are down 3-0 and came in riding some solid momentum with a five-game winning streak prior to facing Boston but that fizzled quick. The Nets are 21-22 at home which is horrible for a playoff team but they have gone through so much with injuries and COVID issues and still have the talent to make it interesting even with Ben Simmons being held out again, which is not a bad thing as it would add some chemistry issues. The Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Boston is clearly in the drivers seat with a 3-0 lead and it can end the series but up 3-0 and with a healthy dose of days off upcoming before the Eastern Conference Semifinals and while rest is good, too much can cause an adverse effect so a loss here would not be the end of the world as pride comes into play on the opposing sideline. The Celtics defense has been the story and is the difference between being up 3-0 and possibly being down 2-1 so just up 2-1. The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last five playoff games as an underdog. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season. This situation is 51-25 ATS (67.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (532) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Central Game of the Month. We were on the wrong side of this game on Friday as Milwaukee handed the Bulls a 30-point loss and while the playoff theory would lean Chicago based on that loss and line value, a point and a half jump is not a big move. The Bucks are 25-17 on the road and they come in with the third ranked scoring offense in the NBA, averaging 115.5 ppg and while that offense has been down in this series, the defense has picked up the slack by allowing just 93.7 ppg. The Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. Chicago looked to have gotten back into the series with a four-point win in Game Two but gave it right back two days later and finds itself in a hole in what can be considered a must win game. the Bulls are a solid 27-15 at home but it has been a struggle of late overall as the Bulls are 8-17 over their last 25 games which includes a 3-7 record as home during that stretch. They have a shooting offense that can keep up but pace is an issue as is the fact their defense has been horrid and overall, Chicago is No. 26 in defensive scoring and No. 26 and No. 27 in shooting defense and three-point shooting defense respectively. Chicago is 7-19 ATS in its last 26 home games against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 off a home loss. This situation is 104-52 ATS (66.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (521) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. This is the series for Brooklyn as the Nets look to match what Atlanta did last night. This is the fourth game of the postseason where the home team had built a 2-0 series lead at home and the home team lost Game Three in the first two, Toronto and Denver, before the Hawks snuck one out late on Friday. It was a rough night for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Game Two on Wednesday as they went a combined 8-30 from the floor and had just 37 points between them and at least one has to show up to give Brooklyn a shot. It heads home where it is just 21-21 on the season but of course, a lot of that had to do with Irving not being able to play for most of the home games. The Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Boston has looked every bit like a contender through the first two games of this series at home but this series could easily be tied right now. The Celtics are outshot 54 percent to 47 percent in Game One and in Game Two, Brooklyn built a 17-point lead only to see that go away in the second half. The Celtics are 23-18 on the road and have been on fire of late, winning 10 of their last 13 games on the highway but that is a benefit here which adds to the value in a must win game for the Nets. The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 after having won five or six of their last seven games. This situation is 59-26 ATS (69.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (516) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Every series has gone at least two games heading into Friday so every game this weekend will feature all off the top seeds playing on the road and we could see some series get real interesting come Monday. This includes Milwaukee and Chicago as the Bucks hit the road after splitting the first two games at home. They took a hit in the Game Two loss as Kris Middleton suffered left MCL sprain and will be out at least a couple weeks so gone are 20.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 5.4 apg. Milwaukee is 24-17 on the road but it has struggled everywhere this season against good teams as it is the only top 12 team with fewer than 20 wins against the top 16 and Milwaukee is 4-14 ATS when playing against a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 this season. Chicago was able to steal a game in Milwaukee thanks to 41 points from DeMar DeRozan in Game Two as the Bulls played a very complete game where they build an 18-point lead at one point while limiting the Bucks to a lead of just three points being their biggest. Chicago is back home where it is 27-14 and this is a team with some what if questions, the biggest being what if Lonzo Ball did not get hurt as the chemistry between him, DeRozan and Zach Lavine was coming together perfectly. They slipped toward the end of the season but they showed they are no easy out and the Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Here, we play against teams after failing to cover the spread in three or more consecutive games going up against an opponent after successfully covering the spread in three or more consecutive games. This situation is 67-35 (65.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (504) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Western Conf. Game of the Month. Dallas was able to tie up this series at a game apiece as it got a career high 41 points from Jalen Brunson to take over home court advantage in this first round series. The Mavericks were expected to be successful this season as they were counting on Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic to take this team as far as it could go but the former played just 34 games for Dallas before being dealt to Washington and the latter has missed the first two games of this series with more time likely on the shelf. The Mavericks are 30-13 at home but 23-18 on the road and while it is currently in the drivers seat, that will not last long as it is on the wrong end of the zag here. The Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last seven playoff games as an underdog. Utah came out slow in the fourth quarter in Game Two as it had a four-point lead heading into the final 12 minutes but were outscored by 10 points and return for Game Three at an unlikely disadvantage. The Jazz are 29-12 at home and they are catching a great number here following the Dallas Game Two win as they were favored by five on the road and we are seeing just a two-point swing despite a venue change. No one was added to the injury report so they come in close to full strength in a big game to get the series on track with home court advantage back to normal. The Jazz are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 playoff games as a favorite. Here, we play on road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after having covered four or five of their last six games against the spread, winning .600 and .750 of their games on the season. This situation is 87-44 (66.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (572) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Philadelphia has taken control of this series as it took care of Toronto with no issues in either of the first two games as it won by 20 and 13 points. Through the first two games of the playoffs for most teams, the Sixers and Warriors are looking like two of the top teams based on the eye test as well the strength of the opposition. The Sixers hit the road where they have actually been better than they have playing at home but they will be shorthanded as Matisse Thybulle will miss the trip since he is unvaccinated and while his numbers are not great, it is his defense that will be missed. The are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as a road favorite. Toronto has come up small to open this series and we expected that to be different especially in a matchup where the Raptors dominated this season by winning three of the four regular season games. Heading home could not have come at a better time as a change was needed to regroup and get back into this series with a must win game on Wednesday. Toronto is 24-17 on the road and like the Sixers they performed slightly better on the road than they did at home despite matching records. The Raptors are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play against teams in a game involving two teams averaging between 108 and 114 ppg, after leading their last two games by 10 or more points at the half. This situation is 74-49 ATS (60.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (564) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Memphis laid an egg in the series opener as it lost by 13 points as a 6.5-point favorite and it has to avoid a 2-0 series deficit before even heading on the road. The Grizzlies only lead in Game One was by two points early and they were never able to control the game. They are 30-12 at home and that loss in Game One was the sixth biggest at home this season. They dealt with the top ranked scoring offense on Saturday and their No. 2 scoring offense was a no-show and we should see a better performance from Ja Morant after scoring half of his 32 points from the free throw line. Memphis is 19-6 ATS revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points this season. Minnesota came out strong and never let up and it gained homecourt and does have a great opportunity to take control of this series with a Game Two win. That will not be easy this time around however as Memphis has been a great bounce back team, covering 10 of its last 13 games following a loss while Minnesota is just 1-5 ATS in its last six games following a win. The Timberwolves cannot bank on another poor shooting from the Grizzlies and Minnesota is 9-20 ATS in its last 29 games off an upset win as an underdog. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off an upset win as an underdog, playing four or less games in 10 days. This situation is 88-55 ATS (61.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (552) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Month. This is our first situation in the playoffs where a previous game has altered the line. The Sixers won Game One by 20 points as a favorite that closed at -4.5 and now we have seen this line go up by over a bucket more. The likely absence of Scottie Barnes could be playing into that but he is not worth a jump like that. Game One saw the Sixers jump ahead big early and they never looked back. They were fortunate to make 10 more free throws on 11 more attempts and that played a role in not only the score but with the tempo. The Sixers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. Toronto had the No. 5 seed wrapped up for a while and it was just waiting it out to see its first round matchup and it got a good draw or so we thought prior to the first game. The Raptors were 27-14 on the road and that record was tied for second best in the entire league and this is a good bounce back spot for a team that was one of the best down the stretch. Toronto is on the same plane as the Sixers defensively so the 131 points allowed can be chalked up to an aberration. The Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last four games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams that are +/- 3 ppg in scoring differential, after scoring 125 points or more. This situation is 49-18 ATS (73.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (541) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Chicago closed the regular season with a win over Minnesota which snapped a four-game losing streak and while that victory did nothing for seeding, it at least provided some confidence heading into the playoffs. The Bulls went 19-22 on the road which is nothing great but they have not seen a number like this too often. They have been a double-digit underdog only once and that resulted in a four-point loss at Milwaukee in January. The offense is above average in all facets which could turn this into a closer than expected series. Chicago is 15-4 ATS in its last 19 games after two straight games allowing 50 percent shooting or higher. Milwaukee closed the season strong despite losing its regular season finale and the Bucks are the No. 3 seed yet are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference at +210. Milwaukee was 27-14 at home and while it went a solid 10-6 ATS when laying double-digits, most of those were against very inferior teams which Chicago is not. The Bucks are outscoring opponents by just over four ppg at home so they have been far from dominating. Milwaukee is 4-12 ATS when playing against a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600. Here, we play on road underdogs of 10 or more points, playing with triple revenge, playing with three or more days of rest. This situation is 49-21 ATS (70 percent) since 1996. 10* (529) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Philadelphia closed the regular season with a pair of wins to finish 51-31 which was good for a tie for second place in the Eastern Conference with Boston and Milwaukee but the Sixers were given the No. 4 seed based on tiebreakers. This actually worked in their favor as the Sixers avoided Brooklyn, Milwaukee and Boston in the first round and would not face one of the latter two teams until the conference finals. Philadelphia has a tougher than expected draw in the first round as Toronto will not go down without a fight and it has a decent matchup here as the Sixers lost three of the four regular season meetings, the only victory coming by five points. The Sixers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS win. The Raptors were on an 8-1 run before losing their season finale against the Knicks in a meaningless game where some of the starters sat out. Toronto had the No. 5 seed wrapped up for a while and it was just waiting it out to see its first round matchup and it got a good draw. The Raptors were 27-14 on the road and that record is tied for second best in the entire league so they will not be intimidated here especially against a Sixers team that underachieved at home. Toronto is 12-4 ATS off a road loss this season. Here, we play against home teams in the second half of the season shooting between 45.5 and 47.5 percent going up against teams allowing between 45.5 and 47.5 percent shooting, after two straight games making 50 percent of their shots or better. This situation is 107-59 ATS (64.5 percent). 10* (521) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Year. Atlanta is coming off a blowout win over Charlotte on Wednesday to advance to the second play-in game with the winner securing the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks have been dominant at home but they are just 16-25 on the road and come in as a road favorite based on the recent dominant performance. They are allowing 112.3 ppg on 47 percent shooting on the highway and Atlanta is 3-12 ATS in their 15 road games after having won two of their last three games this season. Cleveland got off to a slow start against Brooklyn and had a tough time fighting back although the Cavaliers did a great job of keeping it withing reach. They were outscored by 20 points in the first quarter but outscored the Nets by 13 points over the final three quarters and now they head back home where they are the complete opposite of Atlanta with a 25-16 record at home. They re outscoring opponents by close to 5 ppg and Cleveland is 12-3 ATS after having lost five or six of their last seven games this season. Here, we play against favorites after scoring 120 points or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring 43 points or less in the first half last game. This situation is 48-20 ATS (70.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (510) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Southeast Game of the Month. Atlanta closed the regular season with a win at Houston to secure a home count game in its play-in game. The Hawks were dreadful on the road with a 16-25 record but they flourished at home, going 27-14. Atlanta was solid on offense as it finished No. 6 in scoring, No. 7 in shooting and No. 2 in three-point shooting. That success should continue against a porous defense that allowed 115.3 ppg in the four regular season meetings. Atlanta is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 home games when playing against a team with a winning record. Charlotte won its final three regular season games but it was not enough to catch the Hawks. The Hornets are a respectable 21-20 on the road and while they boast the No. 4 overall scoring offense in the league, they are just No. 11 in shooting and a bigger issue is that they are No. 27 in free throw shooting compared to No. 4 for Atlanta. Charlotte is 22-38 ATS in its last 60 road games against teams making 36 percent or better of their three-point of their attempts. Here, we play against road underdogs in a game involving two teams shooting 36.5 percent or better from long range, after two straight games making 16 or more three-point shots. This situation is 31-11 ATS (73.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (506) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. Minnesota lost two of its final three games of the season but they were all meaningless although coming into the playoffs, it would have been good to carry some positive momentum. The Timberwolves were two games out of not having the play a play-in game but at least they are at home where they are 26-15 and two of those losses came against the Clippers so they certainly have their attention here. Minnesota is 26-16 ATS as a favorite this season and the Timberwolves are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games against teams with a losing road record. The Clippers won their final five games of the regular season but It was not good enough to secure a home play-in game however as they still finished four games behind the Timberwolves in the Western Conference. This is not ideal for Los Angeles which finished the regular season 17-24 on the road and it has struggled against the good teams as the Clippers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a winning straight up record. Additionally, the Clippers are 1-11 ATS revenging a straight up loss as a home favorite this season. Here, we play against teams revenging a home loss of 10 points or more, after a cover as a double digit favorite. This situation is 62-32 ATS (66 percent) since 1996. 10* (504) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Sunday Star Attraction. All playoff spots have been filled in the NBA and the only thing on the line for a few teams is the seeding heading into the postseason. Denver has the most on the line as far as positioning and it has been given a favorable line here. Denver will clinch the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference with a win and if the Jazz lose to the Blazers but the Nuggets will get the No. 6 seed should Utah win. The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last six Sunday games. The Lakers have been out of the playoff picture for a while and this is one of the most disappointing teams in recent memory. They will be short-handed tonight with nothing to play for as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook are all out on Sunday. This hurts them on both ends of the floor, especially on defense where they are just No. 26 in defensive scoring and No. 23 in defensive shooting and they will be facing the No. 2 ranked shooting offense in the NBA. The Lakers are 3-16 ATS in their last 19 games off a home win by 10 points or more. Here, we play on favorites in the second half of the season after two or more consecutive unders, averaging between 108 and 114 ppg going up against teams allowing between 114 and 118 ppg. This situation is 49-18 ATS (73.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (570) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Milwaukee picked up the win that it needed last night as it closed on a 9-0 run to defeat the Celtics and it leapfrogged Boston into second place in the Eastern Conference but the Bucks cannot let up now and give it back. They close the season with back-to-back road games and this is the most winnable of the two with a trip to Cleveland on deck for Sunday. Milwaukee is 23-16 on the road and while it cannot clinch the No. 2 seed tonight, a victory puts the Bucks up a game with one to go and Boston having to travel to Memphis on Sunday. On top of the playoff positioning, the Bucks have not forgotten the nine-point home loss to the Pistons in the last meeting as a 17-point favorite. The Bucks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite. Detroit had a three-game winning streak snapped with a loss to Dallas on Wednesday and the Pistons are now 13-27 at home. The Pistons are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points revenging a straight up loss as a home favorite of seven or more points, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 87-48 ATS (64.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (515) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. This game could decide second place in the Eastern Conference which is important as it comes with home court advantage in the second round. Milwaukee trails Boston by a half game and this is its final regular season home game as it closes with games at Detroit and Cleveland. The Bucks are 26-14 at home and bring in the No. 3 ranked scoring offense at 115.2 ppg which is nearly identical to its home scoring average and they have averaged 119.1 ppg over their last 10 games. Milwaukee is 35-21 ATS in its last 56 home games against teams shooting 46 percent or better. Boston can lock up second place with a victory as it is riding a three-game winning streak to leapfrog the Bucks. The Celtics are 22-17 on the road and the close will be tough with this game and the season finale at Memphis. They bring in the No. 1 ranked defense in the NBA in both scoring and shooting so the Bucks will be challenged but they have averaged 111 ppg in the first three meetings which is seven points more ppg than what the Celtics are allowing on the season. Boston is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games after two consecutive covers as a favorite. Here, we play against underdogs in the second half of the season allowing between 104 and 108 ppg going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114, after allowing 105 points or less two straight games. This situation is 31-10 ATS (75.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (504) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Brooklyn snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Houston and the Nets remain in a tie with Atlanta for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Nets can claim that spot and a play-in home game if they win out which includes two remaining games at home against Cleveland and Indiana. They are 23-17 on the road which is 4.5 games better than it is at home so they have a big edge here. The Nets are ranked No. 7 in defensive shooting and face a Knicks offense ranked No. 27 in offensive shooting. Brooklyn is 17-7 ATS in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread this season. New York is coming off a 30-point win at Orlando on Monday and they are back home and it has not been a big edge this season. New York is just 16-23 at home where it has lost four of its last five games. They possess a strong defense as they are ranked No. 6 in points allowed and No. 5 in shooting defense but face a Brooklyn offense that is ranked No. 9 in scoring offense and No. 4 in shooting offense. New York is 3-15 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Here, we play against home underdogs off a road win by 10 points or more, with a losing record. This situation is 44-20 ATS (68.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (581) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. Utah is in a tailspin as it has lost six of its last seven games to fall into the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference. The Jazz are just a half-game behind Denver for fifth place and that would be a big jump to avoid Golden St. in the first round. They are 27-11 at home and are outscoring opponents by close to 10 ppg and will be motivated here following road games in seven of their previous eight games. Utah is 21-9 ATS in its last 30 games after failing to cover six or seven of their last eight against the spread. Memphis has nothing to play for as it is locked into the No. 2 spot in the conference but continues to play at a high level as it has won seven straight games while winning 11 of its last 12. The most impressive run for the Grizzlies is the fact they have gone 20-2 when Ja Morant is not on the floor which is pretty amazing. Memphis has been solid on the road but will also be without Dillon Brooks, who is averaging 18.5 ppg and it has struggled in this spot recently as the the Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after having covered four or five of their last six games against the spread. This situation is 86-43 ATS (66.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (574) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Sunday Star Attraction. Milwaukee is coming off a loss against the Clippers on Friday by 34 points and now sits a game and a half behind Miami for first place in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks are 26-13 at home and this is the second to last home game of the season which makes it big with three road games remaining on the schedule. Milwaukee is ranked No. 4 in scoring offense and while facing one of the top defenses in the league, they have taken it to a new level recently. The Bucks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Dallas is also coming off a loss as it fell to Washington by 32 points on Friday and the Mavericks remain in the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference. That is the place they will likely retain as they are two games up on Utah and Denver. Dallas is at a big disadvantage here on offense as it is ranked No. 26 in the league in scoring and faces a tough defense that is No. 18 in scoring defense and No. 11 in shooting defense. The Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after having covered four or five of their last six against the spread winning between .600 and .750 of their games on the season. This situation is 86-42 ATS (67.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (532) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Toronto has won four straight games and has gone 10-2 over its last 12 games. The Raptors are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference but are just two games out of fourth place which come with home court advantage. The offense has been average as they are No. 17 in points scored at 109.4 ppg and face a formidable yet below average defense. The Toronto defense leads the way, ranked No. 9 in the NBA in points allowed. Toronto is 12-4 ATS after three or more consecutive wins this season. Orlando is coming off a 17-point loss at Washington and has dropped four straight games and has lost seven of its last nine games. The Magic remain in last place in the Eastern Conference at 20-57 and they are just waiting for this season to come to a close. They are No. 29 in scoring offense and No. 28 in shooting offense and will have a tough time against the Toronto defense. Orlando is 4-15 ATS in home games after a loss by 10 points or more this season. Here, we play on favorites in the second half of the season with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential going up against teams with a -7 ppg scoring differential, after a win by 20 points or more. This situation is 45-17 ATS (72.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (503) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Memphis has won five straight games which is even more impressive considering Ja Morant did not play in any of those games. The Grizzlies are 9-1 over their last 10 games and are sitting in second place in the Western Conference, five games clear of Golden St. for third place. They possess the top ranked scoring offense in the NBA and will be facing a rough defense here. Memphis is 13-3 ATS after leading their last two games by 10 or more points at the half this season. San Antonio has won four straight games and has moved into the No. 10 spot in the conference as it owns the tiebreaker over the Lakers. The Spurs are ranked No. 24 in scoring defense and while they do have a solid offense, they are going against a defense that is ranked No. 12 in scoring and No. 7 in shooting and the Grizzlies have allowed 103 points or less in four games during their winning streak. San Antonio is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 home games after one or more consecutive wins. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after a cover as a double digit favorite going up against an opponent after a road game where both teams score 100 or more points. This situation is 51-20 ATS (71.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (575) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Utah has lost four straight games, all on the road, and the Jazz are now in fifth place in the Western Conference but is still just one game behind Dallas for fourth place. They are 19-19 on the road but are in a good spot here to snap this streak. The Clippers have lost five straight games which includes a 25-point loss against Philadelphia on Friday in their last game. They are now No. 8 in the Western Conference and have no chance to move up but also have no chance to move out of the playoff spot. The Clippers are 7-17 ATS revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points this season. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off a road loss by 10 points or more, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 132-84 ATS (61.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (557) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Chicago snapped a two-game slide and a 1-5 run with a win over Cleveland on Saturday. The Bulls are now three and a half games out of first place in the Eastern Conference and three game out of the No. 4 spot in the conference which come with home court. They are 17-21 on the road which is nothing great but have the edge here based on their offense that is ranked No. 2 in shooting including No. 2 from long range. Chicago is 18-6 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. New York is off a win over Detroit yesterday which makes in three straight wins, all of which came on the road. The Knicks are just 15-21 at home and are three and a half games out of the final spot in the Eastern Conference. New York is 2-11 ATS in home games after one or more consecutive wins this season. Here, we play on road teams off a road win against a division rival going up against an opponent off a road win by three points or less. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (539) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Phoenix has won seven straight games and while we played against them on Wednesday against Minnesota, we are going against them here in a very tough matchup. The Suns are comfortably in first place in the Western Conference with a nine-game lead over Memphis. They are ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.8 percent but are facing a solid defense that allows just 106.5 ppg which is No. 6 in the NBA. The Suns are 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games against teams with a winning road record. The Sixers have won three straight games following a 25-point win over the Clippers on Friday. They are now in first place in the Eastern Conference with a one-game lead over Miami and are just a game and a half out of fourth place. Philadelphia has moved up to No. 15 in shooting offense and remains the No. 1 free throw shooting team in the league. The Sixers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against favorites after allowing 115 points or more in three straight games going up against an opponent after a win by 10 points or more. This situation is 39-14 ATS (73.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (523) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Chicago has lost two straight games and has gone 1-5 in its last six and 3-10 over its last 13 games. The Bulls are now in fifth place in the Eastern Conference after leading it just a few weeks ago. They are 16-21 on the road which is nothing great but they are in a favorable spot here. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Cleveland has also lost two straight games and is in the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 23-13 at home and probably should be favored here but not for a reason. Cleveland is ranked just No. 23 in scoring offense and faces a much better offense. The Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play on road favorites after being beaten by the spread by 24 or more points total in their last three games against opponent after going over the total by 30 or more points total in their last three games. This situation is 29-8 ATS (78.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (511) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Phoenix has won five straight games following a 4-4 stretch and the Suns are comfortably in first place in the Western Conference with a nine-game lead over Memphis. They are ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.6 percent but are facing a solid defense here that is ranked No. 12 in shooting defense which is the best they will have seen during the winning streak. They do not have much to play for here as at this point, keeping healthy is the focus before Chris Paul comes back. Minnesota is coming off a loss at Dallas on Monday which snapped a four-game winning streak and a 10-1 run. The Timberwolves are in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference which is just three and a half games out of the No. 4 slot that Utah has right now. The offense is ranked No. 1 in the NBA in scoring so they can keep pace here if it turns into a shootout. Minnesota is 11-0 ATS in its last 11 home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams allowing between 43.5 and 45.5 percent shooting after three straight games making 50 percent or more of their shots. This situation is 24-4 ATS (85.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (560) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Atlanta is coming off a home loss against New Orleans which put an end to a 4-1 run and the Hawks are 12-22 on the road but are in a good matchup spot. They remain in the No. 10 spot in the Eastern Conference and falling out of that is unlikely but they are just 2.5 games out of the home spot in the play in game. Atlanta is ranked No. 7 in the NBA in scoring and while facing a strong Knicks defense, the latter has been struggling. The Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a losing home record. New York lost to Utah on Sunday which snapped a two-game winning streak and a solid 5-2 run. The Knicks are the biggest disappointment in the Eastern Conference as they are five games behind Atlanta and tied with Washington to try and get into that final playoff spot. The defense is now ranked No. 8 in the league in scoring after being toward the top of the league and their offense remains a liability as they are No. 27 in both scoring and shooting. The Knicks are 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games. Here, we play on road favorites revenging a straight up loss as a favorite, off an upset loss as a home favorite. This situation is 150-91 ATS (62.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (539) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Chicago is back home following a 0-3 roadtrip and it has gone 2-8 over its last 10 games. The Bulls are 25-10 at home and need to take advantage of that as they are now No. 5 in the Eastern Conference after leading the conference at one point that that long ago. They are just 3.5 games out of the No. 2 spot but also only a game and a half from falling into the play in group. Chicago is 14-2 ATS in its last 16 games after two straight games allowing 50 percent or higher shooting over the last two seasons. Toronto has won six of its last seven games and continues to move up in the conference as it is now No. 7 and just one game out of getting away from the play in round. The Raptors are coming off a win at Philadelphia last time out and has won six straight road games to improve to 23-15 on the road. The 88 points allowed against the Sixers were the fewest during the streak and allowed 106.8 ppg in the previous five wins. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points failing to cover the spread in eight or more of their last 10 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 80-41 ATS (66.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (530) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Denver is coming off a loss against Cleveland which snapped a two-game winning streak and the Nuggets are now 12-4 over its last 16 games. They are in sixth place in the Western Conference and just two and a half games out of fourth place for the final home court advantage spot. Denver is 20-13 at home and it has a potent offense that can counter the Boston defense that is ranked No. 1 in the league in defensive scoring and shooting. Denver is 15-2 ATS in its last 17 home games after three straight games where they made 50 percent of their shots or better. Boston has won two straight games and nine of its last 11 and 20 of its last 25 games. The Celtics have vaulted up to No. 4 in the Eastern Conference and they sit only five games out of first place and just two games out of second place. While the defense is the best in the NBA, the offense lags further behind as the Celtics are ranked No. 16 in scoring offense and No. 18 in shooting offense. Boston is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games after two straight wins by 10 points or more. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 44-18 ATS (71 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (514) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Following a five-game winning streak, Philadelphia has gone 2-3 over its last five games but is in a great spot here after a home loss against Denver. The Sixers are 22-11 on the road and they are still No. 3 in the Eastern Conference despite the recent stretch, a half-game ahead of Chicago and just 3.5 games out of first place. Both teams bring in top ranked defenses and Philadelphia has improved its offense by averaging close to 112 ppg over its last four games. The Sixers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. We got a fortunate win with Cleveland two days ago as it was able to cover the number after going into overtime. The Cavaliers are 21-11 at home but have gone 3-5 over their last eight games and while their defense has been great this season, they have allowed 115 ppg over this eight-game stretch. The Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points off an upset loss as a home favorite going up against an opponent off a home win scoring 110 or more points. This situation is 31-5 ATS (86.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (531) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the PHOENIX SUNS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Phoenix is coming off a home win over the Lakers on Sunday but it has definitely been an uneven stretch as the Suns are just 5-4 over their last nine games. They are still comfortably in first place in the Western Conference with a 7.5-game lead over Memphis and Golden St. Both ends of the floor remain the best in the league as they are ranked No. 1 shooting offense and No. 3 in shooting defense. Phoenix is 9-0 ATS revenging a straight up loss as a favorite this season. New Orleans took out Houston by 25 points on Sunday and still sits in the No. 10 spot in conference, a game and a half ahead of Portland for the final spot. The Pelicans are just 16-19 at home and are catching Phoenix at the wrong time in a big revenge spot for the Suns. New Orleans is the complete opposite of Phoenix as it is ranked No. 23 in shooting offense and No. 22 in shooting defense. The Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as a home underdog. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win. This situation is 47-18 ATS (72.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (525) Phoenix Suns

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Cleveland has dropped two straight games and is now 3-8 over its last 11 games. The Cavaliers are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and while falling out of the playoffs is unlikely, they still are in good position to move up, sitting just three games out of the No. 4 spot which comes with home court advantage. They are 20-11 at home and Cleveland is 22-12 ATS after allowing 105 points or less this season. The Clippers are coming off a win at Detroit last night following a loss at Atlanta on Friday. After a five-game winning streak, they have gone just 2-3 over their last five games and have struggled on the road with a 16-20 record. Los Angeles is facing the No. 2 ranked scoring defense in the NBA and comes in ranked just No. 24 in scoring offense. The Clippers are 4-14 ATS revenging a straight up loss as a favorite this season. Here, we play on favorites with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after going under the total by more than 24 points in their previous game, playing a winning team. This situation is 25-6 ATS (80.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (502) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Nonconference Game of the Month. Milwaukee has won six straight games to remain in second place in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games behind Miami. The Bucks are 18-13 on the road while outscoring opponents by 3.5 ppg against a diluted schedule where 19 of those 31 games have come against teams with a losing record. The Bucks won the first meeting by 19 points which sets up a big revenge situation for Golden St. on its home floor. Milwaukee is 9-18 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Golden St. is coming off a pair of wins over the Clippers and Nuggets which snapped a five-game losing streak and the Warriors are now a half-game behind Memphis for second place in the Western Conference. They come in with a 27-7 record at home and they are 7-4-1 ATS against teams with a winning record. The defense is ranked No. 5 in scoring and No. 2 in shooting which can counter the top ranked scoring offense in the league. Golden St. is 11-3 ATS revenging a road loss this season. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams allowing between 43.5 and 45.5 percent after three straight games making 50 percent or better of their shots. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (556) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Miami is coming off a 21-point loss against Phoenix on Wednesday which snapped a three-game losing streak as well as a 12-2 run that propelled the Heat to the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They have a two-game lead over Milwaukee and the conference is crowded with the top six teams being within five games of each other. Miami is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite. Cleveland has won two in a row following a 1-6 stretch that included bad losses against Detroit and Charlotte. The Cavaliers are a decent 18-16 on the road and while they bring in the top ranked scoring defense in the league, they are facing the No. 4 ranked scoring defense in the NBA and they are not on pace with this offense. The Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams revenging a road loss of 10 points or more, off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a home favorite. This situation is 64-33 ATS (66 percent) since 1996. 10* (540) Miami Heat

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Toronto has dropped three straight games including two horrible ones against Detroit and Orlando. They fell at Cleveland on Sunday but are still a very respectable 17-15 on the road and the short price here is worth the take. The Raptors are still four games over .500 and are currently in the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference with some room to spare but not a lot. The Raptors are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss. San Antonio defeated the Lakers on Monday which snapped a four-game losing streak which came on the heels of a 4-1 run. The Spurs are just 12-19 at home which includes a loss against lowly Sacramento in its last home game. The offense remains solid but they will be facing a strong defense tonight and the offense is ranked in the bottom third of the league in both shooting and scoring. San Antonio is 5-20 ATS in its last 25 home games off a home win. Here, we play on teams averaging between 108 and 114 ppg going up against teams allowing between(108 and 114 ppg, after two straight games where both teams scored 105 points or less. This situation is 31-11 ATS (73.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (515) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Golden St. is in a funk as it coming off another loss last night which was its fifth straight loss. The last four have come on the road where it is 17-15 and it is back home where it is 26-7 on the season. The Warriors are now in third place in the Western Conference, nine games behind Phoenix for first place but is still just one game behind Memphis for second place. The defense remains the strength and will be facing a poor offense tonight. The Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games following a road trip of seven or more days. The Clippers are coming off a loss against the Knicks on Sunday and with the way New York has been playing, that was a horrible loss. They are on the road again where they have won three straight but two of those came against Houston, the worst team in the Western Conference, and the other came against the struggling Lakers. Los Angeles is ranked No. 25 in scoring offense and No. 21 in shooting and it is certainly catching the Warriors at the wrong place at the wrong time. The Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play on teams off three or more consecutive road losses, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (588) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Lakers are coming off a win over Golden St. on Saturday to snap a four-game losing skid and that puts them into ninth place in the Western Conference. Clearly, this team is not right but a win like that can give some great momentum and they are getting great number here. Los Angeles is still in the top third in the league in offense as it is ranked No. 13 in scoring and No. 11 in shooting which counterparts the opposing offense. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games against teams with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The Spurs have lost four straight games and are now two games out of the final playoff spot in the conference. This is a tough team to back right now even tough nine of their last 10 games have come on the road but they are still not a great team at home with an 11-19 record. Laying this number is too aggressive. The Spurs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on road teams in a game involving two teams allowing between 45.5 and 47.5 percent shooting, after four straight games allowing 50 percent or higher shooting. This situation is 24-6 ATS (80 percent) since 1996. 10* (569) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the INDIANA PACERS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Indiana is coming off a loss at Detroit on Friday and the Pacers are now 3-3 over their last six games. They have been awful on the road with a 7-25 record on the highway but they have a good matchup here with an above average offense that is scoring 109.9 ppg on 45.8 percent shooting and they have averaged 116.2 ppg during this six-game run. The Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss. Washington is also coming off a loss on Friday as it fell to the Hawks by three points. The Wizards are 2-4 over their last games and taking out an outlier against Spurs where they put up 153 points, they have averaged just 108.2 ppg over the other five games during this stretch. Overall, they are averaging just 107.7 ppg which is No. 21 in the NBA. The Wizards are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games against teams with a losing straight up record. Here, we play against home favorites in the second half of the season shooting between 45.5 and 47.5 percent going up against teams allowing between 45.5 and 47.5 percent shooting, after two straight games shooting 50 percent or better. This situation is 88-42 ATS (67.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (549) Indiana Pacers

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Utah has won three straight games and is 9-1 in its last 10 games and the Jazz have moved into the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference, two and a half games ahead of Dallas and two and a half games behind Memphis fir third place. They are 17-12 on the road and they come in with the No. 2 ranked scoring offense and the No. 3 ranked shooting offense going up against one of the poorer defenses in the NBA. The Jazz are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win. New Orleans has also won three straight games and has moved into the No. 10 spot in the conference. The Pelicans are 14-17 at home and are just 3-6 in their last nine home games. While their defense is below average, their offense is just as bad as they are ranked No. 24 in scoring and No. 22 in shooting offense. The Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a home underdog. Here, we play on road teams in the second half of the season averaging between 114 and 118 ppg going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg, after a game where both teams scored 120 points or more. This situation is 26-7 ATS (78.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (525) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Golden St. blew a 21-point lead against Dallas on Sunday and followed that up with a loss at Minnesota on Tuesday. This is the fifth time this season that the Warriors have lost consecutive games and in the previous four instances, they followed that up with a win. Golden St. is 17-12 on the road and is just a half-game ahead of Memphis for second place in the Western Conference. The Warriors defense remains strong as they are ranked No. 4 in scoring defense and No. 2 in shooting defense. Golden St. is 23-8 ATS in its last 31 games off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. Dallas followed up that win over Golden St. with a victory over the Lakers on Tuesday. The Mavericks have won eight of their last ten games to move into fifth place in the Western Conference and this is the first game of a four-game homestand. They are in a bad spot here playing a team with revenge and also coming of another favorite loss. Dallas is 5-17 ATS in its last 22 home games after four straight games where they made 47 percent of their shots or better. Here, we play on road teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points, off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. This situation is 45-17 ATS (72.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (511) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. It has been a rough stretch for the Knicks as they have lost five straight games including the last two by 15 and 16 points. This includes a home loss to the Sixers last time out and while road revenge is not a huge angle, this is a good spot to get it back. New York is 12-17 on the road which is nothing great but the percentage is better than its home record and the opposite can be said for Philadelphia. The knicks still have a strong defense that is ranked No. 8 in scoring and No. 7 in shooting percentage. The Knicks are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on two days of rest. The Sixers have won and covered three straight games and the offense looks to already be in synch with James Harden entering the lineup. Philadelphia is 21-10 on the road but just 16-13 at home which is surprising since they have been one of the best home teams over the years. This is a letdown spot for sure with upcoming games against Cleveland, Chicago, Miami and Brooklyn, all of which are in the current playoff standings. Philadelphia is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games after playing three consecutive road games. Here, we play on underdogs of 10 or more points after allowing 63 points or more in the first half in two straight games. This situation is 56-26 ATS (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (579) New York Knicks

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. The Lakers were booed off the court on Sunday following a 28-point loss against New Orleans. We played on Los Angeles in a similar situation three games back as it was on a three-game losing streak and came out with an inspired effort against Utah in a victory as a home underdog. This sets up very similar following two straight losses and we like the chance for a big bounce back here. The Lakers are 18-15 at home and they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Dallas is coming off a win at Golden St. on Sunday as it overcame a 21-point deficit by outscoring the Warriors 33-13 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks are now in fifth place in the Western Conference as they trail fourth place Utah by two and a half games. They are a respectable 16-14 on the road but they are just 3-6 ATS when favored in this price range between five and seven points and are dead even in shooting percentage offense and defense on the highway. Here, we play against road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after successfully covering the spread in four or more consecutive games, playing their 3rd road game in five days. This situation is 54-25 ATS (68.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (574) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the ORLANDO MAGIC for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Orlando is coming off a win over Houston on Friday to snap a four-game losing streak and remains home for a pair of games against Indiana. It has obviously been a tough season for the Magic but they have had success of late against poor teams and have struggled against the top teams as of their last eight defeats, seven game against winning teams. The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning percentage below .400. Indiana is coming off a 21-point win over Boston on Sunday which came at home and the Pacers now hit the road in a back-to-back where they are 6-23 on the season. The win over the Celtics was surprising as this team is extremely banged up and came into that game on a 1-8 run so there is not a lot of confidence over the last few weeks. The Pacers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play against underdogs with a winning percentage between .250 and .400 off a home win by 20 points or more. This situation is 111-59 ATS (65.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (550) Orlando Magic

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Golden St. is coming off a 37-point win over Portland on Thursday to improve to 43-17 and it is now six games behind Phoenix for first place in the Western Conference. The Warriors head back home where they are 26-6 and outscoring opponents by nearly 12 ppg. Their defense is ranked No. 4 in points allowed and No. 2 in shooting defense and face a very below average offense here. The Warriors are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 home games against teams with a winning road record. Dallas is coming off a loss against Utah on Friday to snap a two-game losing streak to open this five-game roadtrip. The Mavericks are 15-14 on the road where they are allowing 105.7 ppg and will be facing the No. 10 ranked scoring offense in the NBA. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points revenging a road loss of 20 points or more going up against an opponent after a cover as a double digit favorite. This situation is 77-37 ATS (67.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (544) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Cleveland has lost three straight games following a loss at Detroit on Thursday in its first game out of the break. The Cavaliers are back home where they are 18-9 on the season and this is their first home game since February 9th. They are now in fifth place in the Eastern Conference but are just three and a half games back and only a half-game out of fourth place. The Cavaliers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games against teams with a losing road record. Washington lost a tough one last night in double overtime 157-153 against San Antonio in its first game after the break. The Wizards are a game out of the tenth spot in the Eastern Conference and being without Bradley Beal is a huge loss. They are 12-16 on the road and the Wizards are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games against teams with a winning home record. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home loss, with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 99-46 ATS (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (526) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. The Lakers beat Utah in their final game before the break to snap a three-game losing streak and obviously this team is in a rut. This is a great price though facing a rival at close to even money and needing to find a winning streak. The Lakers are 18-13 on this floor which is not great and while it is the same floor, it is still an edge against a depleted lineup. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. The Clippers are coming off of a win against Houston to make it three of four wins and they are now still a game under .500 for the season. They are sitting in the No. 8 spot which is not horrible but this is not a good matchup tonight. The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play against all teams where the line is +3 to -3 after successfully covering the spread in four or more consecutive games,  playing five or less games in 14 days. This situation is 62-27 ATS (69.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (518) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Chicago closed the break on a five-game winning streak and the Bulls are now tied for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with Miami. They are 23-8 at home and are laying a short number here and to get Zach LaVine back is a big bonus as he has not played since February 11th. Chicago is still ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.3 percent including 37.2 percent from long range which is No. 2 in the league. Chicago is 16-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. Atlanta ended the break with a big win over Orlando to make it two straight wins following a two-game losing streak and a 1-4 run and the Hawks are just 11-17 on the road. The Hawks are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win. This situation is 39-13 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (574) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Miami is coming off a loss against Dallas on Tuesday which snapped a five-game winning streak. The Heat are now a half-game behind Chicago for first place in the Eastern Conference and hit the road where they are 18-14 which is the fifth best road record in the NBA. Miami comes in with the No. 5 scoring defense and No. 5 shooting defense which can counter the top scoring offense in the NBA. The Heat are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a losing straight up record. Charlotte is coming off an overtime loss at Minnesota to make it two straight losses and the Hornets are 1-8 over their last nine games. They head home where they are 14-13 but have lost six straight here. Charlotte is in the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference with not a lot of room for error and while it possesses the top ranked scoring offense, the defense is ranked No. 28 and Miami has a big edge on the perimeter. The Hornets are 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 in February games. This situation is 71-30 ATS (70.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (559) Miami Heat

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Utah has won six straight games following a five-game losing streak and the Jazz are now in fourth place in the Western Conference, sitting 11 games out of first place in the Western Conference. They are 15-11 on the road and none of the wins during their winning streak have come on the highway where they have lost three straight. The Jazz are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Lakers have lost three straight games including their last two on the road by a bucket apiece. They are now five games under .500 on the season and while things look like they are going in a downward spiral, this roster is obviously good enough to get back into what they can do. Los Angeles is 17-13 at home where it is shooting 47.3 percent which is eighth best in the NBA. The Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on teams coming off a close loss by three points or less to a division rival going up against an opponent after two consecutive covers as a favorite. This situation is 50-21 ATS (70.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (558) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the CHARLOTTE HORNETS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Charlotte has gone 1-7 over its last eight games following a solid start to the season and the Hornets are now a game and a half out of the No. 8 slot in the Eastern Conference. They have played a brutal schedule during this recent stretch as six of those losses came against teams that are six games over .500 or better. The Hornets are a respectable 15-16 on the road and Charlotte is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing against teams with a winning percentage between.501 and .600 this season. Minnesota is coming off a win at Indiana on Sunday to improve to 30-27 and remains in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference with not much room to climb at this point as it is six games out of the No. 4 seed. The Timberwolves are 16-10 at home but outscoring opponents by just four ppg. Minnesota is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 home games after two consecutive non-conference games. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential, after scoring 125 points or more. This situation is 39-12 ATS (76.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (533) Charlotte Hornets

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Chicago has gotten some of its momentum back with three straight wins following a stretch where it went 6-10 and lost its first place hold in the Eastern Conference. They are still just one game behind Miami in the conference and the Bulls remain home where they have won two straight and are 21-8 here on the season. Chicago is still ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.2 percent and No. 2 in three-point shooting offense at 37.5 percent. The Bulls are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 home games against teams with a losing road record. San Antonio has won two straight games, both as underdogs, yet are still 22-35 overall and 11-17 on the road. The Spurs are well out in the Western Conference as they trail No. 8 Los Angeles by 5.5 games and are looking at a third straight season of missing the playoffs. The Spurs are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against road underdogs in the second half of the season off two or more consecutive upset wins as a road underdog. This situation is 55-23 ATS (70.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (516) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Denver lost last night in Boston and the Nuggets are just 2-4 over their last six games but are in a good back-to-back spot here with great line value. They fell to 15-15 on the road and are still one of the top offensive teams away from home as they are shooting 47 percent from the floor while averaging 107.6 ppg with the former ranking No. 5 in the league. The Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as a road underdog. The Raptors are on fire as they have won eight straight games and have now moved to No. 6 in the Eastern Conference and sitting just four games back from first place Miami. The Raptors are 16-12 at home which is respectable but they are outscoring opponents by just under three ppg and there have been some bad wins. Toronto is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games after four straight wins by 10 points or more since 1996. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential, after scoring 125 points or more. This situation is 38-12 ATS (76 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (571) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Friday Game of the Month. Boston is coming off a blowout win over Brooklyn to make it six straight wins and it has now moved into the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference. The schedule has been in the Celtics favor by playing the reeling Nets and four other teams at .500 or worse and overall, they have faced the No. 25 ranked schedule in the league. The defense remains stout but faces a tough offense tonight. Boston is 0-8 ATS in its last eight games after two consecutive covers as a favorite. Denver has won two straight games to move to 30-24 and despite that, the Nuggets are 14.5 games back from first place in the Western Conference. At this point, they are playing for fourth place where they are just 3.5 games back and can take advantage with their offense that is ranked No. 3 in field goal shooting at 47.4 percent. The Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against home favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 36-15 ATS (70.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (553) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. New Orleans has won four straight games which matches its longest winning streak of the season but two of those wins came against Houston and another against Detroit. The Pelicans are 12-13 at home but still have one of the worst offenses in the league as they are No. 26 in scoring offense and No. 25 in shooting offense including No. 27 from beyond the arc. New Orleans is 9-22 ATS in its last 31 games after a division game. Miami is also on a roll with three straight wins, all by double-digits, and the Heat are now a half-game in first place in the Eastern Conference. Miami is 17-14 on the road which is the second best road record in the conference and brings in a tough defense to oppose the Pelicans bad offense. The Heat are ranked No. 5 in scoring defense and No. 6 in shooting defense. Miami is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games after playing three consecutive road games. Here, we play against home underdogs after three or more consecutive wins, in February games. This situation is 66-33 ATS (66.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (537) Miami Heat

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Cleveland has won two straight games and going back, it has won 11 of its last 14 games to surge up the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are No. 4 in the conference, just a game and a half out of first place and not many saw them in this mix coming into the season. Cleveland remains the top defensive team in the league, giving up just 102.1 ppg and it is No. 3 in shooting defense, allowing 44 percent from the floor. Those numbers are even better at home where Cleveland is 17-9. San Antonio is coming off a blowout win over Houston which snapped a three-game slide but the Spurs have been unable to string together win as they have gone 0-6 in their last six games following a win and have not won consecutive games since late December. The Spurs are 9-16 on the road and while they have competed well, they have struggled in this price range. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win. This situation is 38-13 ATS (74.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (522) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. Phoenix continues to roll along as it has won two straight games after beating Chicago last night and has won 13 of its last 14 games. The Suns are now 2.5 games ahead of Golden St. for first place in the Western Conference and now close their four-game roadtrip in a tough spot playing in the second of a back-to-back. The Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last five games when their starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Philadelphia is coming off a win over Chicago on Sunday which snapped a two-game losing streak and the Sixers are now 6-2 over their last eight games. They are sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and are just a game out of second place and two games out of first place. Philadelphia is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 home games against teams outscoring their opponents by six or more ppg. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 42-16 ATS (72.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (502) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS for our NBA Nonconference Game of the Month. The Knicks are coming off a tough overtime loss against the Lakers and the frustration showed afterwards with player comments which is a motivational shot here. New York has dropped two straight, five of six and eight of its last 10 games to fall five games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and the Knicks are one of the big disappointments in the league. They are 11-14 on the road which includes four straight losses but three of those could have gone the other way and overall, they are getting outscored by just 1.5 ppg on the road. The Knicks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss. Utah has won two straight games following a 1-7 stretch but the Jazz are still not at full strength with Rudy Golbert out and Jordan Clarkson and Rudy Gay coming in as very questionable once again. The home record of 17-10 looks solid but they have been far from dominant and the Jazz are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Here, we play against home favorites in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams shooting between 33 and 36.5 percent from long range, after a game where they shot 55 percent or better of their shots. This situation is 25-7 ATS (78.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (569) New York Knicks

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Sunday Star Attraction. Milwaukee is coming off a rout of Portland on Saturday by 29 points which was its second straight win and sixth victory over its last eight games. The Bucks are 14-12 on the road and they remain two games out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is No. 6 in the league in scoring offense and could be challenged here against a fairly tough Clippers defense but it is a defense that has regressed considerably. Milwaukee is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 road games after leading their last two games by 10 or more points at the half. The Clippers are coming off a win over the Lakers on Thursday and getting on a run has been an issue of late as they have won back-to-back games only twice since December 15th, going 2-9 over their last 11 games following a victory. Los Angeles is 16-12 at home which includes four straight wins and that is keeping this number within reason. The Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play against home underdogs in non-conference games, off a win by three points or less over a division rival. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (555) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. Denver closed its six-game roadtrip with a pair of losses against Minnesota and Utah after opening with four straight wins. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic for the last game against the Jazz but he will be back on Friday. Denver is just 13-9 at home which is respectable but not great and that is helping with the number. Denver is ranked No. 4 in the NBA in shooting offense at 47.2 percent and faces an awful defense so it should be able to have a big game here being back to full strength. The Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. New Orleans snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Detroit which really is not saying much. The Pelicans are just 8-19 on the road as they are allowing 47.2 percent shooting and giving up 109.5 ppg and that shooting percentage is seventh worst in the NBA. Offensively, they are one of the worst overall as they are ranked No. 26 in points scored, shooting offense and three-point shooting offense. New Orleans is 4-21 ATS in its last 25 road games off an upset win of 10 points or more as a road underdog. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season shooting between 33 and 36.5 percent from long range going up against teams shooting 33 or worse from long range, after three straight games allowing 47 percent shooting or higher. This situation is 33-12 ATS (73.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (526) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Chicago has righted the ship as it has won four of its last five games following a 1-6 stretch that saw its first place hold in the Eastern Conference dwindle but the Bulls are now a game ahead of Miami and positive momentum can go a long way here. Chicago is 13-12 on the road which is nothing special but this is a good spot to keep it going with a tough upcoming stretch. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last six games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Toronto has won three straight games to remain in eighth place in the conference, two games clear of Boston. The Raptors are just 14-12 at home and while they have done well against some of the better teams, this is not an ideal situation coming off its recent stretch where each game could have gone either way. Toronto is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games after having won five or six of their last seven games. Here, we play against favorites in a game involving two teams with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential.), after three straight wins by six points or less. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (597) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Boston has won four of its last five games including a 30-point win over Miami two nights ago to make it two straight home wins where it is now 17-10 on the season. The Celtics are still on the outside looking in as they are in the No. 9 slot in the Eastern Conference, trailing Toronto by a game and a half and these are the games they need to take advantage of especially with road games against Detroit and Orlando upcoming to keep a big run going. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a favorite. Charlotte is coming off a loss against the Clippers which snapped a two-game winning streak and the Hornets remain No. 7 in the conference and after a great start, it has been up and down. They do have a top ranked offense but are facing one of the best defenses in the NBA as Boston is No. 4 in points slowed and No. 2 in shooting defense. The Hornets are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following a double-digit loss at home. Here, we play against road underdogs averaging 114 or more ppg on the season going up against an opponent after allowing 100 points or less in two straight games. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (562) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Miami has dropped two straight games to end a solid 9-2 run. The Heat are still in second place in the Eastern Conference as they trail the Bulls by just one game but at the same time, they are just a game and a half out of fifth place. Miami is 14-13 on the road and it has flourished in this situation, going 6-1 ATS as an underdog of fewer than five points. The Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up loss. Toronto has won two straight games and is back over .500 while sitting in eighth place in the conference. They are just one game over .500 at home and the Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS win. Here, we play against teams off two or more consecutive upset wins as a road underdog, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 98-54 ATS (64.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (595) Miami Heat

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS four our NBA Monday Enforcer. Philadelphia has won four straight games and is now in third place in the Eastern Conference, just a game and a half out of first place. The Sixers are 13-10 at home which is not great but have won six of their last seven here and are getting a favorable number that enhances their defense which is one of the best in the league where they are ranked No. 8 overall in scoring and No. 11 in shooting defense. The 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss. Memphis has won three straight games and remains 6.5 out of first place in the Western Conference. We are a fan of the Grizzlies but they have been average being No. 15 in shooting offense and No. 12 in shooting defense. Here, we play on favorites allowing between 104 and 108 ppg going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg, after two straight games where both teams scored 105 points or less. This situation is 35-16 ATS (68.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (532) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Utah has found itself in its worst slump of the season as it has lost four straight games and six of its last seven and while injuries have played a role, this is a good spot to get back in the win column. The Jazz are 15-10 on the road and still has one of the top offenses in the league as they are ranked No. 2 in scoring offense and No. 4 in shooting offense. Utah is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 road games after failing to cover five or six of their last seven games against the spread. Minnesota is in the same boat with injuries and is now back under .500 following losses against Phoenix and Golden St. The Timberwolves have been decent at home with a 13-10 record but they have struggled overall on both ends of the floor as they are No. 24 in shooting offense and No. 15 in shooting defense. Minnesota is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 home games against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. Here, we play on road teams after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 35-14 ATS (71.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (525) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Washington has lost four straight games with the last one being the worst as the Wizards blew a 35-point lead against the Clippers in a one-point loss on Tuesday. All four of those came at home and Washington hits the road for the first time since January 9 after concluding an eight-game homestand. The Wizards are 10-13 on the road while going just 7-15-1 against the number and they are 1-5-1 ATS when getting between five and seven points. Washington is 8-18 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread this season. Memphis has won two straight games including a 10-point win over Utah on Friday which increased its lead over the Jazz by three and a half games for third place in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies are now 18-9 at home and going back, the Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against teams with a losing straight up record. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home loss, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 92-45 ATS (67.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (508) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Boston is coming off a 53-point win over Sacramento to make it two straight wins and now hits the road where it has lost four of six games. Boston is a very average No. 19 in scoring offense and No. 21 in shooting offense and the last game was an aberration. The Celtics are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Atlanta has won five straight games and sits four games out of the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference and finds itself in a good spot here. The Hawks offense is much better than what the Celtics faced against the Kings as they are ranked No. 7 in scoring and No. 9 in shooting. Atlanta has averaged close to 120 ppg over its five-game winning streak and can keep it going here with its home momentum where it has won four straight. The Hawks are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, with a winning percentage of between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 30-8 ATS (78.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (558) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Southwest Game of the Month. We won with San Antonio last night as it took out Houston by 30 points to snap a two-game skid as well as a 3-12 run but as mentioned in the analysis, things are now going to get tough with a stretch of four games against four of the best teams in the NBA. The Spurs are 5-13 against top ten ranked teams and are in a horrible spot here after that blowout win facing an elite team coming off a bad loss against a good team. The Spurs are 0-5 ATS in their last five games against teams with a winning straight up record. Memphis lost at Dallas which was its second loss in three games on the road against what will be playoff teams and the Grizzlies remain in third place in the Western Conference, six and a half games out of first place. They possess the second best road record in the Western Conference so this line is nothing to take care of and the Grizzlies are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off a road loss by 10 points or more, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 131-80 ATS (62.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (537) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. San Antonio has lost two straight games against quality competition as it fell to Brooklyn and Philadelphia and hits the road before a brutal upcoming stretch against Memphis, Chicago, Phoenix and Golden St. the Spurs are 8-15 on the road which is certainly not good but they have played one of the toughest road schedules in the NBA. The offense remains one of the top units in the league and face the worst defense tonight. The Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a losing straight up record. Houston is coming off a close loss against Golden St. which followed a pair of upset wins at Sacramento and Utah and the Rockets have now covered three straight games. Houston is 2-16 ATS in its last 18 home games after scoring 105 points or less over the last two seasons. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points going up against an opponent off a close road loss of three points or less. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (521) San Antonio Spurs

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Chicago was atop the Eastern Conference but has lost five of its last six games with Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball on the shelf but the Bulls should have no problem here. The five losses came against Brooklyn, Golden St., Boston, Memphis and Milwaukee and Orlando is not even close to this group. While offensive firepower is down, there is still enough here to win this one going away. The Bulls are ranked No. 9 or better in all four key offensive categories and face an awful stop unit that is No. 28 in total defense, shooting defense and scoring defense. The Bulls are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite. Orlando has lost four straight games and possesses the worst record in the Eastern Conference and while the Bulls are down players, the Magic are worse off with their list of injured players. The Magic are 5-22-1 ATS in their last 28 home games. Here, we play on road teams after having lost five or six of their last seven games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 35-12 ATS (74.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (567) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Memphis is coming off a loss at Milwaukee to open a four-game roadtrip but it is in a good spot to get that one back. The Grizzlies have lost two of their last three games following an 11-game winning streak and they are now in third place in the Western Conference, a game ahead of Utah and just two and a half games behind Golden St. for second place. They are the fifth highest scoring team in the league and square off against the No. 22 team in scoring offense with both defenses being around equal check with each other. The Grizzlies are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games. Denver is coming off a huge come from behind win over the Clippers behind another big performance from Nikola Jokic with a silly 49-14-10 line. The Nuggets have been hit or miss this season as they are 23-20 on the season and while they are 14-8 at home, it is nothing special. The Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against home teams playing with double revenge after two straight losses off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. This situation 46-18 ATS (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (551) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Phoenix closed a four-game roadtrip with a beatdown at San Antonio which was the final contest of a four-game sweep. Since December 21st, the Suns have gone 10-4 but the schedule has been on their side as all 10 of those wins came against teams that are not above .500 and three of the four losses came against winning teams with the other coming against Boston which is right at .500. Phoenix has built a 2.5-game lead in the Western Conference thanks to this recent schedule break and the fact that Golden St. has gone 3-5 over its last eight games, five of those against current playoff teams. The Suns are 0-6 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning straight up record. Dallas has won four straight games and 10 of its last 11 to climb into fifth place in the Western Conference, two games clear of Denver and the Mavericks are just three games out of third place. The Mavericks are 14-8 at home and have moved up to No. 8 in the current power rankings which is big in this matchup as Phoenix has gone just 5-4 against teams ranked in the top 10. The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage of .750 or better after three consecutive covers as a favorite, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 84-47 ATS (64.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (530) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Memphis had an 11-game winning streak snapped with a 27-point loss against Dallas on Saturday but rebounded with a 13-point home win against Chicago on Monday. This starts a four-game road game stretch for the Grizzlies which are a solid 14-6 on the season, covering 15 of those games. This is a great spot to go against them however after winning six straight road games and following a four-game homestand making this their first road game in close to two weeks. Milwaukee has dropped two straight games and four of its last five overall to fall into fifth place in the Eastern Conference but is still just three games out of first place and the home advantage has to get better with their 14-8 record. The Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after having covered four or five of their last six against the spread. This situation is 82-40 ATS (67.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (514) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Lakers have lost three straight games including an ugly 37-point loss at Denver on Saturday and now they are back home where they are 14-11. Los Angeles has fallen into a tie with Minnesota for the No.7/No. 8 spot in the Western Conference which is ahead of the Clippers by just a half-game that are sitting outside heading into Monday. The Lakers had won four straight home games before facing Memphis which was on an 11-gme winning streak at the time and are in a good spot here to break their losing skid. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS this season as an underdog of 4.5 points or more. Utah is coming off a 23-point win at Denver on Sunday. The Nuggets had a depleted roster to the Jazz caught a break in that aspect as they won the fourth quarter 34-14 to open up a game that was a toss up through the first the first 36 minutes. Utah had dropped four straight games prior to Sunday and that included three bad losses on the road at Toronto, Indiana and Detroit. They are still a very solid 15-6 away from home and that is a big reason for this price and are catching the Lakers at a bad time. The Jazz are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite. Here, we play on home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two teams allowing between 43.5 and 45.5 percent shooting, after three straight games allowing a shooting percentage of 47 percent or higher. This situation is 27-7 ATS (79.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (568) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the DETROIT PISTONS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. After a miserable run, Detroit is playing pretty well right now as it has won five of its last eight games and has played the elite teams pretty tough, going 21-9 ATS in their last 30 games against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. The Pistons have been miserable on the road but have been competitive at home, getting outscored by less than four ppg and they are 8-4 ATS this season in this price range. On paper, it looks like a mismatch as Detroit has one of the worst offensive and defensive shooting units in the league but it is not often to catch a home team as a double-digit underdog. The Pistons have won and covered four straight at home including an impressive win over the Jazz. Phoenix has opened its five-game roadtrip with a pair of wins against Toronto and Indiana to improve to 15-4 on the road. The Suns are now leading the Western Conference by a game and a half over Golden St. and they could very well be looking past this game with a Monday meeting with the Spurs in San Antonio. Phoenix is ranked in the top five in scoring, shooting, three-point shooting and free throw shooting, in both offense and defense which is pretty remarkable and that is an obvious another reason for this number. The Suns are a pedestrian 4-3 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season. Here, we play against road favorites of 10 or more points with a winning percentage of .750 or better having won six or seven of their last eight games, playing a team with a winning percentage of .250 or worse. This situation is 45-18 ATS (71.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (574) Detroit Pistons

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. We won with Denver on Thursday as it blew out the Blazers but we will be fading the Nuggets on Saturday in a much tougher spot. They improved to 21-19 overall including 10-7 at home which is solid yet unspectacular and they remain in sixth place in the Western Conference, one game ahead of the Lakers and just two games out of ninth place. The offensive outburst we saw Thursday was unique as they scored 140 points on 63 percent shooting and we will not see that again as Denver is ranked No. 23 in scoring offense.  Following four straight wins, the Lakers have lost two straight games including a bad loss at Sacramento on Wednesday by nine points as a four-point favorite. That dropped Los Angeles to 7-10 on the road and it has struggled this season despite playing the easiest schedule in the league and a big reason for that is that the Lakers have played 25 games at home compared to the 17 games on the road. Since Anthony Davis went down with a knee injury, the Lakers are 5-6 and as mentioned, they are a game behind Denver and just one game clear of Minnesota to fall out of the playoff picture entirely. They have gone just 4-10 against the number when facing winning teams but that damage has mostly come at home where they are 2-7 ATS. Their six wins against teams ranked No. 23 or better are the second fewest in that group and the team having the fewest with five is Denver. Here we play against home favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 36-11 ATS (76.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (535) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Friday Star Attraction. Memphis has won 11 straight games to move into third place in the Western Conference while going 10-1 ATS in those games including eight straight covers. The Grizzlies streak includes solid wins over Phoenix, Golden St. and Brooklyn but for the most part, it has come against some pretty poor teams. They bring in the third highest scoring offense in the league, averaging 112.3 ppg and they have gone over that average in seven of their last eight games. One of those was against the Warriors and their top rated defense but they only shot 44 percent from the floor as they took advantage of 11 offensive rebounds compared to just four for Golden St. The Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite. Dallas had a six-game winning streak snapped with a 23-point loss at New York on Wednesday. The Mavericks are now three games over .500 and this has pushed them into fifth place in the Western Conference but they are just two and a half games out of ninth place so it is a crowded bunch outside the top four. They do have a good matchup against the Memphis offense as Dallas is ranked No. 3 in the NBA in scoring defense and over their last eight games, it has allowed fewer than 100 points six times while allowing more than 90 shots only once. The Mavericks are 11-11 on the road, one of only five teams in the conference at .500 or better away from home. The Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 41-16 ATS (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (517) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA TNT Game of the Month. Portland is coming off a big upset over Brooklyn on Monday which followed up a win against Sacramento as it concluded a 302 homestand and making it more impressive was the fact the Blazers have a lineup that has been put together on the fly. They were without both Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum for those five games as they will be on the shelf until at least the end of the month and while they have shown success without them, they now hit the road for the first time and with a 2-13 road record, this is not ideal. Portland is 9-22 ATS in its last 31 games against teams allowing 108 ppg or fewer. Denver has been one of the bigger disappointments in the league this season and when a big run looked like it could take off, it was stalled on Tuesday. The Nuggets were on a 5-1 run including a solid win at Golden St., but they lost to the Clippers last time out and that was a poor defeat against a banged up Los Angeles team without their two top superstars. Denver now returns home, where it has also been a major disappointment with a 9-7 record, where it begins a six-game homestand and based on most of the opposition, this is a great opportunity to make a big move. Denver is 40-19 ATS in its last 59 games after failing to cover four of its last five games against the spread. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points allowing between 104 and 108 going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114, after a combined score of 205 points or less two straight games. This situation is 43-17 ATS (71.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (582) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. The Sixers are playing their best basketball of the season as they have won seven straight games and moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference, just two games behind Milwaukee for fourth place. A streak like this could typically be a contrarian fade but the fade is stronger on the other side in this game. Philadelphia is only 8-8 at home but have won here twice during the streak by 19 and 20 points. The Sixers could get Tyrese Maxey back as he missed the last four games but he has passed the league's health and safety protocol and that would be a big boost to the offense with his 16.8 ppg. Philadelphia is 24-10 ATS in its last 34 home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. Charlotte is coming off a two-game home sweep of Milwaukee and has won three straight overall but now they hit the road where they are just 10-14 on the season compared to 12-5 at home. The offense remains No 2 in scoring offense but the Hornets are facing the No. 7 ranked scoring defense and they will have a tough time down low with Kelly Oubre Jr. out as he has been out on the NBA health and safety protocol list so his 16.6 ppg will be missed. Charlotte is 14-29 ATS in its last 43 road games after having won six or seven of their last eight games. Here, we play against road underdogs averaging 114 or more ppg going up against an opponent after allowing 100 points or less in two straight games. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (554) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. Golden St. welcomed back Klay Thompson on Sunday and while he logged only 17 minutes, his numbers will go up as the season progresses and we should see a slight uptick here. The Warriors snapped a two-game slide with the win over Cleveland on Sunday and got back into a first place tie with Phoenix in the NBA Pacific Division. The offense has been not very pretty over the last three games but with Thompson back, they will get it going and especially against this middle of the road defense. The Golden St. defense is the story as it is ranked No. 1 in scoring and defensive shooting to slow down this Memphis offense. Golden St. is 12-4 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season while going 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Memphis has won nine straight games to build a five-game lead over Dallas for the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference and the Grizzlies are just a half-game behind Utah for No. 3 and three and a half games out of first place. They were able to beat Phoenix by one point during this streak and are now back home where they are 14-8 and that record is not as good as they have played on the road albeit not by much. This is a test to see how good they really are and we see that impressive streak ending tonight. Here, we play against Home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after going over the total by more than 18 points in their previous game going up against an opponent after going under the total by more than 18 points in their previous game. this situation is 30-8 ATS (78.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (547) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the CHARLOTTE HORNETS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Bucks and Hornets square off for the second time in three days in Charlotte and Milwaukee will be out for revenge but it is not that simple. Chalotte has won five of its last seven games with one of those losses coming against Washington in the final minute. The Hornets are 11-5 at home and now sitting two games over .500, they are sitting in eight place in the Eastern Conference. This is thanks to an offense that is ranked No. 2 in the NBA in scoring and No. 10 in shooting while the defense is starting to right the ship. The Hornets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games. Milwaukee is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and after a six-game winning streak, the Bucks have lost three of their last four games. They will be without point guard Jrue Holiday once again as he missed the last game against the Hornets and it is a big absence as he is averaging 18.4 ppg and 6.7 apg and the Bucks have struggled this season in the games he has not played. It definitely showed on Saturday as they had only 21 assists and 15 turnovers. Milwaukee is shooting just 42.9 percent over its last four games after shooting close to 46 percent prior to this. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having won five or six of their last seven games, with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 49-21 ATS (70 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (536) Charlotte Hornets

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Houston snapped an eight-game losing streak with a last second win over Washington on Wednesday but it did not take long for the Rockets to give it back as they were hammered at home on Friday by 24 points against the Mavericks. The Rockets are now 11-29 which is the worst record in the Western Conference by three games. Houston is much better at home with a 7-11 record compared to going 4-18 on the road but that is still nothing special with the way they have been playing overall. Houston is 3-21 ATS in its last 24 games when playing teams with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 while going 1-11 ATS in its last 12 home games coming off a double-digit home loss. Minnesota has won three straight games and has moved into the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference and after a 4-9 start, the Timberwolves have gone 15-11 over their last 26 games. This game and the next one at New Orleans are both huge as the schedule after that is daunting as six of their next eight games after that are against current playoff teams. The offense has a big edge over the porous Houston defense that is ranked No. 29 in points allowed and No. 29 in defensive shooting percentage. While the road has not been great, the Timberwolves are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a losing home record. Here, we play on road favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home loss by 10 points or more. This situation is 69-26 ATS (72.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (519) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. We were on Boston on Thursday at New York and the Celtics were seemingly in control as they built a 25-point lead only to get outscored by 28 points the rest of the way and lost on a banked three-pointer at the buzzer. Boston will be seeking revenge tonight to try and catch the Knicks who moved a game up on Boston in the NBA Atlantic Division and it now sits two games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics return home where they are 11-8 on the season and this is the time to make a move as they have a home-and-home with Indiana on deck. The Celtics are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a winning road record. The Knicks have now won two straight games and five of their last seven with all of those wins coming against losing teams and while Boston is lumped into that group, it is only a matter of time until the Celtics get rolling with this roster. The Knicks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win. Here, we play on teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points, off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. This situation is 98-50 ATS (66.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (510) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. The Lakers might be turning a slight corner as they have won three straight games to get over .500 and while they are 9.5 games out of first place in the NBA Pacific Division, they are in sixth place in the Western Conference, trailing Memphis by five games for fourth place and there is a lot of basketball left. They remain home after the three home wins and they have Memphis on deck for Sunday before hitting the road. Los Angeles is 13-10 at home and the overall numbers are better than the record shows as it is ranked No. 7 in offensive shooting percentage and No. 12 in defensive shooting percentage so the record does consist of some bad luck with 10 of those losses decided in the final minutes. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a losing straight up record. Atlanta is coming off a win over Sacramento to snap a 1-4 slide and the Hawks are 2-1 on this five-game roadtrip that concluded on Sunday afternoon against the Clippers prior to the Lakers/Grizzlies game late that night. Atlanta is 9-11 on the road which is far from horrible but is catching a smaller than expected number here. The Hawks are solid on offense as they No. 7 in scoring and No. 7 in shooting but the defense has struggled all season and they are ranked No. 24 in both scoring defense and defensive shooting percentage. Atlanta is 4-13 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 where the line is +3 to -3 after having won three of their last four games, playing a marginal losing team. This situation is 29-10 ATS (74.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (578) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Two teams that were supposed to make some noise in the Eastern Conference are doing anything but that as Boston and New York are both at 18-20 and sitting on the outside looking in at the playoffs. It is still early obviously and we like the spot Boston is in here as the Celtics are coming off a loss at home against San Antonio last night. They have now lost four of their last six games with three of those coming by five points or less. Boston is 7-12 on the road but they have covered 11 of those games while going 11-7 ATS overall against teams with a losing record. The Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games when their starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. New York won its last game on Tuesday as it defeated Indiana by 10 points at home to snap a two-game slide. The Knicks have struggled offensively this season as they are averaging just 104.7 ppg which is No. 27 in the NBA and its 43.6 shooting from the floor4 is No. 25 in the league. They will face a Boston defense that has turned the corner as it allows 44.1 percent shooting from the floor which is No. 7 overall and have been solid against the three-point line, allowing just 34.4 percent which is No. 11. The Knicks have been better on the road where they are a game over .500 compared to going just 8-11 at MSG. The Knicks are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 after going under the total by more than 18 points in their previous game, with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (553) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Brooklyn is coming off another loss as it has now dropped three straight games and getting out on the road is a good thing. The Nets now trail Chicago by two games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are a game clear of Milwaukee. They have been great on the road with a 13-3 record but are just 10-9 at home and the return of Kyrie should bolster them to end this skid. Unlike Indiana, they have been extremely solid on both ends of the floor as they are allowing 43 percent shooting, which is No. 2 in the NBA, and they are shooting 46.6 percent, which is No. 7 in the league. The defense has struggled during the losing streak but facing a below average offense is what they need here. The Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a winning home record. Indiana has lost four straight games, all against likely playoff teams, and it will not get any easier here against what will be a focused Brookyln team. The Pacers have struggled on offense over this losing streak as they have gone 152-355 which is just 42.8 percent and now have to face one of the best defensive teams in the league. Indiana is a horrible 3-14 on the road and while its 11-9 home record is more respectable, it is nothing to write home about. The Pacers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Here, we play on road teams after having lost four or five of their last six games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 65-34 ATS (65.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (541) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. San Antonio has lost three straight games following a three-game winning streak to fall to 14-21 on the season which includes a bad loss against Detroit in overtime in its last game on Saturday. The Spurs were making a move in December but the recent stretch has sent them back and with upcoming games against Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn on deck, this is a big game to right the ship and try to make a move in the Western Conference. San Antonio is 7-11 on the road which is just a half-game worse than its record at home so it has not been horrible on the highway especially considering it has outscored its opponents overall. Overall, the Spurs are ranked No. 5 in scoring offense at 111.5 ppg as well as No. 5 in shooting offense at 46.8 percent from the floor. Toronto has won two straight games to move to a game under .500 both overall and at home. The Raptors offense is not nearly as potent as they are averaging 106.9 ppg which is No. 20 and they are shooting just 43.9 percent which is No. 24 in the league. This includes a 34.2 percent shooting percentage from long range which is also in the bottom third of the league. Their defense has kept them afloat but they have struggled of late, allowing an average of 117 ppg over their last six games and they catch the wrong team at the wrong time here. Toronto has covered seven of its last eight games which is providing contrarian value going the other way as the Spurs have failed to cover their last two games after cashing the number in their previous four games. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off two or more consecutive road losses, well rested team - playing six or less games in 14 days. This situation is 82-40 ATS (67.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (521) San Antonio Spurs

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Memphis has won four straight games and remains one of the surprises out of the Western Conference as it is 24-14 and currently holds down the No. 4 spot in the conference, two and a half games ahead of Denver. The Grizzlies are a solid 10-6 on the road but they look to be extremely short-handed tonight as they have seven players on the NBA health and safety protocol list including Dillon Brooks, who is averaging 19.3 ppg, De'Anthony Melton, who is averaging 10.5 ppg along with five reserves so quality depth is an issue. They have been below average on both sides as they are allowing 45.6 percent shooting, which is No. 17 in the league, and are shooting 45.2 percent, which is No. 18 in the NBA. The success of the Grizzlies is keeping this line at a decent price as well. Brooklyn has lost two straight games including a loss to the Clippers on Saturday by four-points as a 14-point favorite. The Nets now trail Chicago by one game for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are two games clear of Milwaukee. they have been great on the road with a 13-3 record but are just 10-8 at home which is also helping with the value. Unlike Memphis, they have been extremely solid on both ends of the floor as they are allowing 42.9 percent shooting, which is No. 2 in the NBA, and they are shooting 46.6 percent, which is No. 7 in the league. With the exception of no Kyrie Irving still, the roster remains almost completely intact with just two players on the NBA health and safety protocol list. The Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points off an upset loss as a favorite of 10 points or more, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 41-17 ATS (70.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (506) Brooklyn Nets