4* Major NBA Bailout on Kings +3
Bottom Line: The Kings are showing value catching 3 points at home considering they have won 4 of the last 7 meetings in the series with 2 of the losses coming by just 3 points. Sac won the season's first meeting by 2 points at home, and it will have a strong opportunity to beat the Warriors again tonight.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers +7.5
Bottom Line: The 76ers have won 7 of the last 9 meetings in the series and neither of the losses during this stretch came by more than 6 points. Pound Philly as it is showing excellent value catching this many points.

4* Major on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: New Orleans is a strong 26-14 ATS as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons, only losing by an average of 5.2 points in these contests.

4* Major on Timberwolves +9
Bottom Line: Minnesota is a lethal 13-4 ATS versus good offensive teams that average 99.0 points or more per game over the last 2 seasons. It has lost to these teams on average but only by .9 points.

4* NBA Major on Thunder -4.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder continue to excel against winning teams, holding an 8-1 ATS record against teams with a winning record this season.

6* *High Roller* Plays as part of a superb situation that has hit well struggling NBA teams rolling in similar situations (38-14)!

4* Major on Minnesota -5
Bottom Line: Dallas plays poorly after playing much worst than expected. After losing as a favorite of 7 or more points, the Mavs are just 17-33 ATS since 1996. They've also struggled on the road, going 4-8 so far and averaging a deficit of about eight points per game compared to their performance at home.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Month on Chicago -5
Bottom Line: Tough situation for the Nets coming of an overtime with very little rest. The Bulls are excellent at home and should be able to wear down Brooklyn rather quickly.

4* Major on Cavs +3
Bottom Line: The Bucks are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a SU win and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win.

4* Major on Lakers -5.5
Bottom Line: The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings, and the Lakers are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings at Washington.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Magic +5.5
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Orlando.

4* Major on Lakers +6.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers have the talent to stick right with a New York team that is far too reliant on the 3-point shot. D'Antoni knows that better than anyone, and I expect him to have his players chase the Knicks off the 3-point line. This is a statement game of the Lakers. They need to prove to the league, but most importantly themselves, that they are legit. I believe they are. They played the Thunder to a 6-point game on the road last week and can keep this one close as well. They have won 9 of the last 10 meetings in the series. Take the Lakers.

5* Wiseguy NBA "Total" Blowout on Bobcats/Hawks OVER 194
Bottom Line: Plays Over on road teams when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (CHARLOTTE) - after failing to cover the spread in 2 of their last 3 game and playing on back-to-back days - are 123-72 the last 5 seasons. We've seen an average total of 194.6 points in this situation and teams have combined to score an average of 198.8 points. Also, the over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two teams.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hornets +14
Bottom Line: New Orleans is 21-10 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent - over the last 2 seasons. It has only lost by an average of 4.0 points in these games.

4* Major on Bobcats +8.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers are a poor 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 road games versus a team with a losing home record. Clippers are being overvalued in this spot.

4* Major on Pacers -8
Bottom Line: The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing with a day of rest and 19-40-4 ATS in their last 63 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bulls +3.5
Bottom Line: The Bulls are 16-5 ATS lifetime under coach Tom Thibodeau in home games when revenging a same season loss to an opponent. They have won these games by an average of 8.8 points.

4* Major on Rockets +5.5
Bottom Line: Houston is on an 8-0 ATS run at home when listed as an underdog of 6.0 points or less.

4* Major on Bobcats +5
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Charlotte. The underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Suns -3.5
Bottom Line: The home team is 6-1 SU and ATS in the last 7 meetings. Also, the Suns have won 8 of their last 9 at home against the Magic with the 8 wins coming by an average of 6.3 points.

4* Major on Bobcats +9
Bottom Line: The Spurs have struggled lately in Charlotte where they 0-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. They are 2-1 in those games but didn't win either of them by more than four points. The home team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Wizards +4.5
Bottom Line: The Warriors are being overvalued by oddsmakers following back-to-back wins on the road. Now is the time to go against Golden State as it is just 3-14 ATS in its last 17 road games when coming off two or more consecutive road wins. It hasn't just lost in this situation, it has lost by an average of 12.4 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets were crushed by a motivated Lakers squad in their last game and are being undervalued because of it. They are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a loss of more than 10 points. Also, New Orleans is 47-26 ATS all-time as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points under coach Williams. Pound the Hornets.

4* Major on Nets -6
Bottom Line: The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Also, the Nets are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games versus teams that have a winning record on the road.

4* Major on Pistons +3
Bottom Line: The Bulls are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall, 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.

4* Major NBA on TNT "Total" Bailout on Mavs/Suns UNDER 200
Bottom Line: Neither of these teams played much defense in their last game, and I expect them to tighten the screws as a response. The Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games when playing on no rest and 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Also, the Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Heat -7.5
Bottom Line: This is the most motivated spot I've seen the Heat in all season. They were upset by the Wizards in their last game, and they were crushed by 20 in NY in the season's first meeting. The Heat have won 5 straight at home against the Knicks with each of those 5 wins coming by double digits. Pound the Heat.

5* Wiseguy NBA "Total" Blowout on Nuggets/Hawks UNDER 199
Bottom Line: Plays Under on road teams when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (DENVER) - after scoring 55 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games against opponent that scored 60 points or more in the first half last game are 22-3 since 1996. This system is 10-1 the last 5 seasons and 5-0 the last 3 seasons. Pound the under.

4* Major NBA Side of the Day on Bobcats +8
Bottom Line: The Knicks are a poor 79-111 ATS in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games since 1996. They have lost by an average of 3.8 points in these games.

5* Wiseguy NBA Total of the Month on Lakers/Rockets UNDER 214
Bottom Line: Plays Under on all teams when the total is greater than or equal to 210 (LA LAKERS) - after being beaten by the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games and up against an opponent that has gone over the total by 48 or more points total in their last seven games are 76-36 since 1996. This system is 17-3 the last 3 seasons. Also, the Lakers are 12-3 UNDER versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 103+ points/game over the last 2 seasons and 18-7 UNDER after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games over the last 3 seasons. Houston is 30-12 UNDER in home games after allowing 100 points or more 3 straight games since 1996 and 13-3 UNDER in home games after allowing 105 points or more 2 straight games over the last 3 seasons. Pound the UNDER.

4* Major on Jazz +1.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 5-16 ATS in their last 21 meetings with Utah. The Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.

4* Major on Nuggets -10
Bottom Line: The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points. The Raptors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games at Denver.

4* Major on Hornets +4.5
Bottom Line: The Bucks are 3-15 ATS in their last 18 games following a win and 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

4* Major on Bobcats -1
Bottom Line: The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. The Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and 1-10 ATS in their last 11 Monday games.

5* Wiseguy NBA Play of the Day on Hornets +8.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets lost the season's first meeting by 15 points but I'm not hesitating to get behind them in this revenge spot. New Orleans is 21-9 ATS the last 2 seasons when looking for revenge for a same-season defeat to an opponent. It has only lost by an average of 3.0 points in these games.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Kings +2
Bottom Line: The Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win. They are 2-16 ATS after covering the number in 4 or 5 of their last 6 games over the last 2 seasons. Also, the underdog is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Play of the Day on Magic +4.5
Bottom Line: I'll grab the points with the Magic at home in what is an extremely motivated spot for them. They have lost twice to Brooklyn this month, and one of those was an ugly 107-68 defeat at home. They'll be looking to save face here. It works in our favor that Orlando lost 110-89 in its last game. That's because it is 15-2 ATS in its last 17 home games after allowing 110 points or more in 2 straight games. It has actually won by an average score of 100.8 to 90.6 in this situation. Pound Orlando.

4* Major NBA on TNT Bailout on Warriors +1.5
Bottom Line: I expect the third time to be the charm for the Warriors who have already lost twice to Denver this season. The home loss came in OT so Golden State has shown it can stick with Denver for 48 minutes. The Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home game and 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record. Take Golden State.

5* Wiseguy NBA Play of the Day on Bobcats +9
Bottom Line: The Hawks are being overvalued here because Charlotte is coming off a 45-point loss. The Hawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Also, plays against home teams (ATLANTA) after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more that are up against an opponent that was held to 85 points or less in its last game are 32-10 ATS the last 5 seasons. Atlanta is 25-40 ATS as a home favorite over the last 3 seasons, 2-12 ATS in home games in November the last 3 seasons and 19-34 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. Pound the Bobcats.

4* Major on Magic +8
Bottom Line: The home team has been the play in this series. It has covered the spread in 5 of the last 6 meetings. Orlando has won 3 of its last 4 at home against the Spurs and took San Antonio to overtime in the one it didn't win during this stretch.

4* Major on Raptors +6
Bottom Line: The Raptors have been a sweet play when checking into a game off two or more consecutive defeats. They are 22-9 ATS since the beginning of last season in games after two or more consecutive losses.

4* Major on Cavaliers +2.5
Bottom Line: The Suns have been pure fade material following a game in which they covered the spread - they are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS victory.

5* Wiseguy NBA Play of the Day on Jazz -3
Bottom Line: The Jazz are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS at home this season. Plus, the favorite is a phenomenal 33-16-3 ATS in the last 52 meetings.

4* Major on Wizards +5.5
Bottom Line: The Spurs are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 road games versus a team that has a losing home record and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day.

5* Wiseguy NBA Play of the Day on Magic +5.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics, who are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing record, can't be trusted laying this many points on the highway. The C's are just 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games when valued as a favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. They have been defeated by an average of 7.4 points in these contests. Pound the Magic, who are 4-2 at home and hungry to end a 5-game losing streak in the series.

4* Major on Lakers -1
Bottom Line: The Mavericks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a losing record.

4* Major on Hornets +4.5
Bottom Line: The Suns are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win. They are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.

4* Major on Celtics +4.5
Bottom Line: I'll gladly take the Celtics at home catching points as they are 152-125 ATS in the underdog role under coach Rivers. They have lost these games on average but only by an average of 2.7 points.

4* Major on Suns -2
Bottom Line: The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. The Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against the Blazers.

4* Major on Mavericks +3
Bottom Line: The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. The Knicks are 7-15 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA PLAY OF THE DAY on Cavaliers +4
Bottom Line: Home underdogs (CLEVELAND) after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread that are matched up against a hot team that has covered 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread are 26-5 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 5.3 points on average and have won by an average of 1.5 points. Also, the 76ers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games when playing without a day of rest.

4* Major on New Orleans Hornets +7
Bottom Line: The Hornets have been a stellar play at home where they are on a 12-2 ATS run. Plus, the underdog has covered the spread in 7 of the last 8 meetings.

4* Major on Raptors +5.5
Bottom Line: Toronto lost the season's first meeting by 10 points, but teams coach by Dwane Casey are 33-15 ATS lifetime when looking for revenge for a double-digit defeat. His teams have won these games on average by a score of 92.8 to 92.6.

4* Major on Nuggets +7.5
Bottom Line: Denver is on a 23-10 ATS run in road games versus good offensive teams that average 99.0 points or more per game. It has lost these games by just 0.9 points on average.

4* Major on Bulls pk
Bottom Line: The Bulls are 40-18-2 ATS in their last 60 games following a loss and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games versus a team with a losing home record.

4* Major on Kings +3.5
Bottom Line: The Nets are being overvalued on the road here given that they are on a 24-41 ATS slide against teams that have a losing record. They have lost these games by an average of 3.5 points.

4* Major on Cavs +6.5
Bottom Line: Look for Philly's home struggles to continue here. The 76ers are 1-3 SU and ATS in their last 4 home games.

4* Major on Bobcats +6
Bottom Line: Big letdown spot for the Grizzlies following consecutive wins over the Heat, Thunder and Knicks. Plus, the Bobcats have won 5 of the past 7 meetings and one of the losses in this stretch came by just 5 points. In other words, they've been within the current number 6 times in 7 meetings against Memphis. The underdog is on a 4-1 ATS run in the series, and the Grizzlies are on a 1-4 ATS slide in Charlotte.

4* Major on Grizzlies -5.5
Bottom Line: The Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall, 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games versus a team with a winning road record and 41-18-3 ATS in their last 62 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. This is a tough spot for the Knicks, who are playing their second road game in as many night. Plus, Memphis is full of confidence right now after beating the Heat and Thunder by double digits in its last two.

4* Major on Pacers -2.5
Bottom Line: The Mavericks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a win and 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games versus teams that have a losing record. The Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 at Indiana. Pound the Pacers.

5* NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Spurs -5
Bottom Line: You better have a darn good reason if you're going to fade the Spurs as they are 45-18-5 ATS in their last 68 games overall and 34-15-3 ATS in their last 52 home games. I definitely don't have a good enough reason to go against them tonight as the home team is on a 3-0-1 ATS run in this series, and the Knicks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 trips to San Antonio. The Spurs have won two in a row and 11 of the last 13 meetings. Pound San Antonio.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Warriors -1.5
Bottom Line: The Warriors went 18-8 ATS last season in games following 2 or more consecutive defeats, and I'm ready to take advantage of the first occurrence of this trend this season. The Warriors won last season's lone meeting by 3 in Atlanta. Lay the points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Cavaliers +6
Bottom Line: The Nets are 12-30-1 ATS in their last 43 home games, 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a win and 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against teams that allowed 100 points or more in their previous game. The Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road meetings meetings in the series. Plus, the underdog is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

4* Major on Magic +7
Bottom Line: The Magic are 19-6 ATS in their last 25 home games versus top-caliber teams that outscore the opposition by 9 points or more per game.

4* Major on Raptors +9.5
Bottom Line: The Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on no rest while the Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on 2 days of rest. The Raptors played the Pacers to a two-point game in the season's first meeting and haven't lost to the Pacers by more then 5 points in any of the past 5 meetings.

4* Major on Suns +5
Bottom Line: The Suns are on a 9-1 ATS run at home versus teams that have a losing record on the road. Also, the home team is on a 19-7-1 ATS run in the series.

4* Major on Pistons +6.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. The home team is on a 4-1 ATS run in series and the underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

4* Major on Bucks +4
Bottom Line: The Bucks are an impressive 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games. The underdog is on a 6-2-1 ATS run in the series.

4* Major on Kings +9.5
Bottom Line: The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles. The road team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings. The Lakers are 7-16-1 ATS in their last 24 home games.

4* Major on Hawks +6.5
Bottom Line: The Hawks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games, and the road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. The Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference opponents.

4* Major on Magic +8
Bottom Line: The Orlando Magic are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a home loss of 10 points or more. Meanwhile, teams coached by Avery Johnson are just 9-31 ATS all-time following a road win of 10 points or more.

4* Major on Warriors +2
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 7-2-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall and 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss.

4* Major on Trailblazers +3
Bottom Line: The Spurs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games and 1-8 ATS in the last 9 games in Portland. The Trail Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home.

4* Major on Jazz -8
Bottom Line: The Suns are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a win.

4* Major on Celtics +1.5
Bottom Line: The Bucks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games when playing on 0 days' rest. The underdog is 10-3-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Cavaliers +4
Bottom Line: The Suns are getting too much respect here. They are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games, 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings, and the Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Phoenix. Take the points.

4* Major NBA Play of the Day on Trailblazers +1
Bottom Line: The home team is on a 7-3 ATS run in the series, and L.A. is just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 in Portland.

4* Major on Clippers +2
Bottom Line: The Spurs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road contests.

4* Major on Pistons +5.5
Bottom Line: The road team is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings, and the Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Sacramento.

4* Major on Jazz -2.5
Bottom Line: The favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings between these two.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Raptors +6.5
Bottom Line: Toronto is 20-6 ATS after having lost 3 of its last 4 games over the last 2 seasons and 11-2 ATS in road games off a road loss over the last 2 seasons. The Raptors are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the NBA Southwest division,6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on 0 days' rest,9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. the Western Conference,4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss. The Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Eastern Conference,3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win and 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing SU record.

4* Major on 76ers +1
Bottom Line: The 76ers are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last 5 meetings with New Orleans.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Bulls -8.5
Bottom Line: Da Bulls have been fantastic in bounce back spots at 30-15 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons. They are also a sweet 24-12 ATS when they check into a matchup with wins in 2 of their last 3 games. They have won by an average of 10.8 points in this scenario. These trends tell us the Bulls have been extremely reliable when they're motivated and in good form. Pound the Bulls.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings -2
Bottom Line: The Kings are better than their 0-3 record leads you to believe. They have yet to play a game at home and have played the Bulls and Pacers very tough. The Warriors are 2-1 and have a win against the Clippers, but the Clippers were in letdown mode following a big win over the Lakers. This is Sac's first home game of the season, and it will be jacked as it looks to find the win column. The Kings have been arguably the best defensive team in the league in the early going, limiting opponents to just 39.2 percent shooting overall and 16.7 percent from beyond the arc. At home and hungry, I like the Kings to get the "W" tonight.

4* Major NBA Play of the Day on Raptors -3
Bottom Line: The Minnesota Timberwolves have dropped 14 of their last 15 in this series. They have lost 8 straight in Toronto and are just 1-7 ATS in those games. Without injured starters Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio, I don't see the T-Wolves getting past a Toronto team that will be hungry for its first win of the season.

4* Major on Warriors +9
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 against the Clippers.

4* Major on Cavs +6.5
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Milwaukee following last night's big win at Boston. The Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win,0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.

4* Major on Trailblazers +6
Bottom Line: The road team is on a 4-1 ATS run in the series, and the underdog is on a 20-8 ATS roll. Also, the Rockets are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

4* Major on Nuggets +9
Bottom Line: The Nuggets, who have won 11 of the last 13 meetings, are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. They are 38-18 ATS in their last 56 road games and 28-10 ATS in their last 38 vs. the Eastern Conference.

4* Major on Lakers +1.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers haven't started a 0-3 since 1978. I fully expect them to find the win column tonight versus a team they have owned over the years. Recently, the Lakers have won 2 in a row and 5 of 7 against the Clippers. It has certainly mattered which of these Staples Center co-tenants has been the home team as the team with its season-ticket holders in the stands is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. It's also important to note that the underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

4* Major on Knicks +6
Bottom Line: Riding high off a big season-opening win over Boston on ring night, expect Miami to suffer a letdown here. The Knicks are an impressive 21-5 ATS in their last 26 home games, and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

4* Major NBA on TNT *BLOOD BATH* on Spurs -2.5
Bottom Line: The Spurs have been a sweet investment at 40-17-4 ATS in their last 61 games overall. They are an even sweeter 23-6-1 ATS in their last 30 home games. The home team in on a 4-1 ATS run in this matchup, and San Antonio won 3 of 4 home contests against the Thunder last season.

4* Major on Hornets +6.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are showing good value catching this many points considering they played the Spurs to within 2 and 3 points in a pair of meetings in New Orleans last season. The Hornets have been a reliable underdog as they are on a 57-40 ATS run in the role. They went 22-11 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points last season. It also can't go unmentioned that the Hornets have covered the number in each of their last nine home games.

5* Wiseguy NBA Play of the Day on Pistons -2.5
Bottom Line: The Pistons came on strong down the stretch last season and were consistently good all year at home where they went 18-15. Houston has been flipped on its head with the James Harden deal. I expect it to take some time for the team to adjust to playing with the new focal point of the offense. It will also take Harden time to adjust to playing against opposing starting units. He's used to mopping up against reserves. Detroit has been a sweet play in games odds makers expect to be close. It is on an 11-0 ATS run in games when the line is between +3 and -3.

4* Major on Raptors +2
Bottom Line: I'll gladly take the Raptors in the home underdog role tonight considering Indiana's top scorer (Danny Granger) is out indefinitely with a knee injury. The home team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* (TNT) on Celtics +6.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics are an impressive 124-94 ATS as a road underdog under coach Rivers. They have lost these games on average but only by 2.8 points. Boston is on a 13-3 ATS run in road games against Southeast division opponents and has won these games by an average of 0.5 points. The Celtics are also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 versus the Heat. Pound Boston.

5* Wiseguy NBA Finals Total of the Year on Thunder/Heat UNDER 194
Bottom Line: The defensive intensity is often at its height in elimination games as both teams have plenty of motivation. I expect to see both teams play their best defense of the series tonight. 202 total points were scored in Game 4 after just 176 were scored in Game 3 as the Heat made 10 3-pointers (4 more than they average). You can bet OKC won't give Miami the same looks tonight. You can also bet Westbrook won't have the same game he had and the same goes for Chalmers. Plays Under on any team in the NBA Finals are 108-66 since 1996. Also, Miami is 10-2 Under in a home game when the total is between 190 and 194.5 points this season. We've only seen an average of 183.7 total points scored in these games. Bet the Under.

5* Wiseguy NBA Finals *PUNISHER* on Thunder +3.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in Miami. This team has been solid on the road all season, and I fully expect them to bounce back strong tonight. OKC is an awesome 18-6 ATS after 2 or more consecutive defeats over the last 3 seasons. It has won by an average of 7.3 points in this situation. I can't see Heat holding the Thunder down offensively 3 games in a row. OKC has too many weapons. We'll take the points for insurance, but I expect an outright win for the Thunder as they make this a series.

5* Wiseguy NBA Finals *PRIMETIME TOTAL* on Thunder/Heat UNDER 194
Bottom Line: Plays Under on any team in the NBA Finals is 106-64 since 1996. Also, plays Under on any team in a playoff series that is tied are 88-52 the last 5 seasons. Miami is 9-1 Under in home games when the total is between 190 and 194.5 points this season. We've seen just 182.7 total points scored on average in these games. The Under is 3-0-1 in the Heat's last 4 games as a home favorite of 4.5 points or less, 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600 and 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Miami is awesome defensively at home where it is only giving up 89.0 ppg. It held the Thunder to 93 points when these teams met in Miami during the regular season. Only 191 total points were scored in that game.

4* Major NBA Finals *PRIMETIME TOTAL* on Heat/Thunder UNDER 197
Bottom Line: Miami takes pride in its defense, but it can't be proud of its defensive effort in Game 1 - allowing the Thunder to shoot 51.9% from the floor. That was just the 2nd time the Heat have allowed a foe to shoot 50% or better this postseason. With Miami picking up its defensive intensity and limiting OKCs fastbreak points, I expect this one to come in under the number. Plays Under on any team in the finals is 106-62 since 1996, including 32-16 the last 5 seasons. Also, the Under is 11-4 in the Heat's last 15 games as an underdog, 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road underdog and 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. The Under is also 6-2-1 in their last 9 vs. the Western Conference while the Under is 19-7 in the Thunder's last 26 vs. the Eastern Conference.