Sports Picks & Predictions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4* Major on Auburn +4
Bottom Line: The Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.

4* Major on Charlotte -4
Bottom Line: The home team has been the play in this matchup as it is on a 7-2-1 ATS run in the series. It is also worth noting that the Musketeers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings at Charlotte.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Bobcats +4.5
Bottom Line: Charlotte will be the hungrier team tonight as it has lost each of the season's first three meetings with Atlanta. I like its chances of breaking through against the Hawks here as they have lost 6 straight on the road.

4* Major on William & Mary +10
Bottom Line: The Northeastern Huskies are consistently overvalued at home where they are on a 10-24-1 ATS slide. That is the case again tonight.

4* Major on Northern Illinois +9
Bottom Line: The Huskies have been a solid investment on the road where they are on a 6-1 ATS run.

4* Major on LaSalle -2.5
Bottom Line: Butler got past Gonzaga without Rotnei Clarke last time out, but that game was at home. It won't be as fortunate out on the road against a LaSalle squad that is 15-5-3 ATS in its last 23 home games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bucks -6.5
Bottom Line: The 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. They are also 0-7 ATS this season when checking into a game with covers in 3 of their last 4 contests. They have lost these games by an average of 9.6 points. Bet the Bucks.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Wake Forest +7.5
Bottom Line: The Demon Deacons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.

5* Wiseguy Big Ten *PUNISHER* on Wisconsin -5.5
Bottom Line: The Badgers are on an awesome 22-6 ATS run as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points and have won these contests by 11.2 points on average.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Trailblazers -5.5
Bottom Line: The Trail Blazers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss. The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings, and the Wizards are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Portland.

5* Wiseguy Big 12 Game of the Week on Oklahoma -7
Bottom Line: The Sooners are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games while the Longhorns are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. Texas is 0-6 ATS when playing its 2nd game in 3 days over the last 2 seasons. Oklahoma is 6-0 ATS in home games after covering the number in 2 of its last 3 games over the last 2 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers +7
Bottom Line: The Spurs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings and the underdog is 17-6 ATS in the last 23 meetings.

4* Major CBB *BLOOD BATH* on Fairfield -4.5
Bottom Line: Coach Johnson's clubs are 15-5 ATS when out to avenge a same season loss to an opponent in all games he has coached.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hawks -7
Bottom Line: The Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets +1.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 while the Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Also, the Nuggets are a terrific 47-31 ATS as an underdog over the last 3 seasons. Pound the Nuggets.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Celtics -1.5
Bottom Line: Boston will be out for some serious revenge this evening as it has lost its last 3 versus Detroit by double digits. Road favorites that are coming off a home loss and are out for revenge for a loss to an opponent are 110-63 ATS since 1996. Bet Boston.

4* Major CBB Bailout on Utah +10.5
Bottom Line: The Utes are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall, 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.

4* Major on Portland +12.5
Bottom Line: The Pilots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a loss of more than 20 points.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Trailblazers -3.5
Bottom Line: The Trail Blazers are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning record, 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss.

4* Major on San Jose State +12
Bottom Line: The Spartans are an impressive 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Kings -2
Bottom Line: The Bobcats are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a win, 15-36 ATS in their last 51 home games and 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games when playing without a day of rest.

4* Major on Tennessee Martin +7
Bottom Line: Morehead State is just 1-5 SU and ATS in its last 6 road games.

4* Major on Marshall -3.5
Bottom Line: Marshall is 8-0 ATS under coach Herrion in home games when checking into a matchup with losses in 3 of its last 4 games. It has won by an average of 10.5 points in this spot.

4* Major on UL Lafayette +17.5
Bottom Line: The Ragin' Cajuns are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss of more than 20 points while the Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a win of more than 20 points.

4* Major on Detroit -10
Bottom Line: The home team has dominated this series going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

4* Major on Stanford -6
Bottom Line: The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The Golden Bears are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings at Stanford.

4* Major on IUPU-Indianapolis +12
Bottom Line: The Jackrabbits are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing record and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.

4* Major on Tulane -7.5
Bottom Line: The Golden Hurricane are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. The Green Wave are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

5* Wiseguy Big 12 Game of the Year on Texas +8.5
Bottom Line: Texas is a strong home team. It is 7-1 at home this season and is even on a 5-1-1 ATS run in home games versus good road teams like Kansas that have a road winning percentage greater than .600.

4* Major NBA *BAILOUT* on Mavericks +5
Bottom Line: The Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The underdog is 21-5-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Warriors +12
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 15-0 ATS under coach Jackson in road games following 2 or more consecutive losses. They have lost by only 0.1 points on average in these games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bobcats +7.5
Bottom Line: Road teams that give up 103+ points per game that have trailed by 10+ points at the half in each of their last 2 games are 71-33 ATS since 1996. These teams have been underdogs of 8.2 points on average but have lost by only 4.4 points on average. Also, the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

4* Major NBA on TNT Bailout on Lakers -2
Bottom Line: This is statement game for the Lakers, who will be looking to prove to themselves and the rest of the league that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Heat are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a win. Also, the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

4* Major CBB *BLOOD BATH* on St. Peter's +3
Bottom Line: The underdog has covered the number in 5 of the last 6 meetings.

5* Wiseguy TNT Game of the Month on T-Wolves +5
Bottom Line: Minnesota has either won or lost by 5 points or less in each of its last 9 home games. Plus, the underdog has covered the number in 5 of the last 6 meetings. Take the points as the T-Wolves continue their solid play at home.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Pistons +5.5
Bottom Line: I'll gladly fade the Knicks following their double-digit win and cover against the Hornets as they are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win. This big market team is often overvalued following big wins and that remains the case here.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Heat -2
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The road team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major on Hawks -4
Bottom Line: The Nets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing without a day of rest. The home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

4* Major on Raptors +4.5
Bottom Line: The Raptors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games when playing without a day of rest. They are also 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Magic +2.5
Bottom Line: The Pacers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win while the Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss. The Magic are also 39-15-2 ATS in their last 56 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.

4* Major on Maryland -2
Bottom Line: The Terrapins are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a loss and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games.

4* Major on Buffalo pk
Bottom Line: The home team is 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Golden Flashes are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

5* Wiseguy ACC Game of the Week on Boston College +6.5
Bottom Line: The Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

4* Major Big East *BLOOD BATH* on DePaul +6.5
Bottom Line: I really like DePaul catching a decent amount of points at home as the underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Also, Cincy is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games at DePaul. Cincy has won its last 2 at DePaul but neither win came by more than 4 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Week on Rockets -1.5
Bottom Line: Off 3 straight defeats, the Rockets will be very focused and hungry tonight. Plus, they have the edge in terms of freshness as they have had 2 days of rest while the Clippers just played last night. The Rockets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning record and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on 2 days' rest.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Timberwolves +7
Bottom Line: Minnesota is 13-3 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons and has lost these games by only 0.9 points on average. Pound the T-Wolves.

4* Major CBB *BLOOD BATH* on Howard +3
Bottom Line: Howard returns 4 starters who will be hungry to avenge both of last season's double-digit losses to Norfolk State. Norfolk State is 0-2 ATS in both of its lined games this season and 1-4 ATS in its last 5 lined games overall. The Spartans are 1-5 in their last 6 road games while the Bison are 3-1 in their last 4 at home with the loss coming by only 2 points.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hornets +7
Bottom Line: The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall with wins over the Spurs and Rockets during this stretch. The Knicks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. New Orleans is 34-18 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons, 30-16 ATS as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons and 27-12 ATS when looking for revenge for a same season loss to an opponent over the last 2 seasons.

5* Wiseguy Big East *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cincinnati -4
Bottom Line: Cincy is 5-0 SU and ATS in games played away from home this season. It is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 true road games.

4* Major on Texas-San Antonio +10
Bottom Line: Roadrunners are on a 5-2 ATS run versus teams that carry a winning percentage greater than 60%.

4* Major on Northern Colorado +6
Bottom Line: The Montana Grizzlies are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

4* Major on Santa Clara +1
Bottom Line: The BYU Cougars are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games.

4* Major on St. Bonaventure +8
Bottom Line: The Bonnies are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games.

4* Major on North Dakota -3.5
Bottom Line: The Montana State Bobcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing record.

5* Wiseguy ACC Game of the Month on North Carolina +3.5
Bottom Line: UNC is on an awesome 28-9 ATS run in games following an upset loss to a conference rival. Also, FSU is on an 11-21 ATS slide as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pickem.

4* Major on Dayton +1.5
Bottom Line: The Flyers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

4* Major on UNC Wilmington +7
Bottom Line: Teams headed up by Buzz Peterson are 10-1 ATS after 4 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Year on Warriors -7
Bottom Line: This is a huge letdown spot for the Blazers following last night's big comeback win against the Heat. Portland is a poor 4-13 ATS in road games following a home win over the last 2 seasons. It has lost by an average of 9.5 points in these spots. The Trail Blazers are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings and 5-16 ATS in the last 21 meetings at Golden State. Pound the Warriors.

4* Major CBB *BLOOD BATH* on Loyola Chicago -4
Bottom Line: Wright State checks in off a big win over Cleveland State but is 2-11 ATS off a home win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons. The Raiders are only 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 overall vs. Horizon League opponents.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Timberwolves +2.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.