Minnesota at Phoenix 3:30 ET

Lynx (-) over Mercury - Minnesota is on a mini (for them) winning streak having captured their last three which all were not home. Phoenix got their revenge over Dallas winning at home after a defeat in Texas and have won 7-of-9. In head-to-head action the Lynx are 9-1 SU in the past 10 and 7-3 ATS including a home 88-65 win laying -12.5 and they had won three days earlier in Phoenix 74-71 in a non-cover victory. The Lynx are on a mission after believing they could have won it all last season. Take MINNESOTA

Chicago at Washington 11:30 ET

Sky (+) over Mystics - This one has me on edge because I know how bad Chicago can be and that Washington has added three first round draft picks on the floor. Although the Sky are just 5-12 SU they have played to the number going 9-8 ATS on the season including 7-4 ATS on the road. The Mystics are improved but not in the upper class of the league as of yet. Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Mercury (-) over Wings - Although only 6-13 SU Dallas is much better now than when the season started. Number one overall draft pick Paige Bueckers entered the Wings late and the team’s play improved. Phoenix has dropped their last two games including a 98-89 loss at Dallas last time out. Wings just 2-7 on the road while the Mercury are 7-3 at home. Take PHOENIX!

Las Vegas at Connecticut 4:00 ET

Aces (-) over Sun - You know what bullies do to the little guy. don’t you. Well, Las Vegas is a  team that can be considered ‘bullies’ where they beat -up on the less able and stumble against teams with higher stature. Connecticut has lost nine straight with their lat win coming a month ago and they have lost six straight and 8-of-9 to the Aces. The ‘gals’ from Sin City are off of their worst loss of the season to the Fever. Take LAS VEGAS!

LA Sparks at Indiana 7:00 ET

Sparks (+) over Fever - Indiana is starting to show that they can win without Caitlin Clark as the WNBA mega-star has been sideline of late with a pull groin muscle (I thought that was for men…maybe it is) as the Fever have won the last three games without her. The last loss for Indy was at Los Angeles when the Sparks won 85-75 their only win in their past seven outings. Clark is questionable and we probably won’t know here status until game time. Still…take LOS ANGELES!

Seattle at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Storm over Dream - These two clubs met five weeks ago in Seattle and the Dream as a 5-point underdog won outright 94-87 and have now covered in all of the past five meetings. Atlanta is 7-2 SU at home and they are playing their third straight at home and their fifth of six games. Seattle has dropped three straight ATS including a beating at the hands of expansion Golden State 84-57 on Sunday. Look for the Storm to literally rebound here and pick up the victory. Take SEATTLE!

Las Vegas at Indiana 7:00 ET

Aces over Fever - When a team has your number they have ‘your number,’ meaning that this one club owns another like Las Vegas who has defeated Indiana 10 straight times including an 89-81 victory in Sin City two weeks ago. The Fever have learned how to win without Caitlin Clark who will be sidelined once again missing her fourth straight game. Las Vegas is off to a slow start but with the return of 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson the Aces are starting to deal with a stronger hand. Take LAS VEGAS!

Indiana at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Fever (+) over Lynx - First meeting of the year between a pair of the league’s biggest attractions led by Indiana’s Caitlin Clark of course and Minnesota’s early dominance winning their first nine games and going 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. The Fever have been hot and cold and the face of the WNBA Clark has been in and out missing the past two games after going 2-13 from 3-point range at Seattle a week ago. The Lynx just annihilated Connecticut which is no big feat and will find the going a little tougher with or without Caitlin. Take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Miami 6:40 ET

Twins over Marlins - It happens to every club during the course of the season whee even the worst of teams shine bright for a week or so. Right now Pittsburgh has won for straight and lowly Miami has won their last seven games and nine straight road games as well. In the last five games alone the Marlins have scored 43 runs while sweeping the Giants and Diamondbacks. Joe Ryan (8-3, 2.86 ERA) has become the Twins stopper as no one else in the rotation seems to win. Take MINNESOTA!

Las Vegas at Phoenix 6:00 ET

Aces (+) over Mercury - Las Vegas who played for the WNBA Championship last season losing to New York and won it all the year before have dropped under .500 for the fourth time this season after their home loss to Washington (Power Play winner) Thursday. Phoenix is on a six game win streak which includes a 76-70 win at Las Vegas as a 4.5-point favorite. Aces dealing from strength with the return if 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson and the motivation of getting to the break even mark again and a bit of early season payback. Take LAS VEGAS!

Washington at Dallas 8:00 ET

Wings (+) over Mystics - I am not pleased with the play Dallas nor their nickname! Wings what is that? So far the Wings have been clipped winning just four of 17 match-ups this season. Even with No. 1 overall draft pick Paige Bueckers leading he team with 18.4 points per game they are just 7-10 ATS. Washington has won their last three and four straight against the Wings. Dallas (+6) lost in OT 91-88 but covered six days ago and this time the Wings play ‘up’ to a higher level. Take DALLAS!

Washington at Las Vegas 10:00 ET

Aces (-) over Mystics - Las Vegas has struggled early this season as 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson was sidelined and the club that has played in the past two WNBA Championship Finals. Las t night as a Power Play winner Las Vegas posted their largest margin of victory of the season with an 85-59 pounding of Connecticut. Washington will be without their leading scorer Brittney Sykes and that will be too much to overcome. Take LAS VEGAS!

Connecticut at Las Vegas 10:00 ET

Aces (-) over Sun - These two meet in Connecticut five weeks ago and Las Vegas routed the Sun 87-62 and since that day they are just 3-8 ATS including their win last time out over Indiana. The Aces are looking to improve their play with 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson’s return to the lineup. Connecticut opened the year with five straight losses and right now they are in the mist of a six game winning streak. Wilson leads the Aces in scoring with 21.1 points and 9.8 rebounds a game and that will put them over the hump. Take LAS VEGAS!

Minnesota at Washington 8:00 ET

Mystics (+) over Lynx - Washington via three first round draft picks are by far the youngest team in the WNBA. Rookie Brittney Skyes is the Mystics leading scorer while Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have added a fresh’ attitude that has improved their overall play. Minnesota has wrapped up an appearance in the Commissioner’s Cup and will be without the leagues leading scorer in Napheesa Collier who was out with a back injury. Difficult to recover from the Mystics take advantage! Take WASHINGTON!

Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Braves over Mets - Atlanta it seems has always had a mastery over the Mets going back to the days of Chipper Jones when the New York faithful tried to unnerve ole Larry who responded by just annihilating Mets pitching. The Mets 1-9 in their last 10 games overall and have dropped five straight to the Braves and 8-of-9. New York will give Frankie Montas his first start of the season after a posting a 12.05 ERA in rehab starts. He is 0-0 with an ERA of 7.56 against the Braves. Atlanta starter Spencer Strider (2-5, 3.89 ERA) is rounding into form and he is 5-1 lifetime against the Mets. Take ATLANTA!

Indiana at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Pacers over Thunder - Well, here it is, Game seven of the NBA Championship and I heard from some experts out in Las Vegas that Indiana is the worst team to ever reach the Finals.  Now, I haven't seen all the NBA Finals match-ups but I assure you that any team that can take Oklahoma City to the limit is not the worst of anything. But, the Pacers have to face the fact that the Home team in NBA Game Seven has won 15 of 19 times. The Thunder are 10-2 at home during the playoffs and have not lost two in-a-row during the playoffs and lost two in-a-row only twice all season. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Indiana at Las Vegas 3:00 ET

Aces (+) over Fever- The legend of Indiana’s Caitlin Clark continues to grow as the best player that the WNBA has ever seen comes to Las Vegas where legends are made. The Fever are 2-1 since the return of Clark after five game rest while the Aces who make it to the WNBA title game last season and won it all in 2023-24. Las Vegas (5-7) has seen the return of A’ja Wilson and lost last time out anyway. In typical Vegas style the Aces are 0-6 ATS in he past six and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall. But, the Aces Have defeated the Fever 10 straight times. Take LAS VEGAS!

Phoenix at Chicago 1:00 ET

Mercury (-) over Sky - ‘One man’s meat I another man’s poison’…unfortunately this is the WNBA not the NBA although the macho-ism in this women’s league out of control. But, that being said the lowly Sky commit a league high 18.7 turnovers a game and Phoenix just forced the defending Champions Liberty into 20 turnovers in Thursday’s win in New York. While Chicago is struggling losing four their last five the Mercury have won four straight in this series and overall. Take PHOENIX!

Seattle at Las Vegas 10:00 ET

Storm over Aces- These two clubs have records that are a mirror of each other as Seattle has won four of five while Las Vegas has dropped four of their last five. The Aces have just one win in the month of June and have gone 0-5 ATS since their win at Seattle the 1st of the month 75-70 as a 3-point favorite. The Aces blew a 14-point first half lead at Minnesota Tuesday and didn’t even cover the 13.5-points that they were receiving. Without All-star A’ja Wilson Las Vegas is committing too many turnovers having 61 in their past three games. Take SEATTLE!

Indiana at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Pacers - As old Dandy Don used to sing, the ‘party’s over sweet darling.’ Oklahoma City blew past the Pacers in Game 5 of this best of seven series and now lead 3-2 with their improbable wins and cover in Games 4 & 5. It looked as though the Thunder would fall behind 3-1 in games to Indiana (a 7-1 underdog) but no. The Pacers have to be down trodden after blowing their lead in game four and for the first time they don’t hold a 3-1 series lead. The mine set for the Pacers has been completely altered. with or without Tyrese Haliburton this game ends the series. Thunder get serious here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Las Vegas at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Aces (+) over Lynx - Minnesota at 10-1 is off to their best start in franchise history and host Las Vegas the WNBA’s 2023 Champion. The Aces (5-5) who lost in the Finals last season and won it all the year before has a whole different chemistry this season. Their first problem for Las Vegas is that 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson is sidelined. Just 2-3 SU on the road and having lost their last four games against the spread I see them rebounding here. take LAS VEGAS!

Indiana at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Pacers - As old Dandy Don used to sing, the ‘party’s over sweet darling.’ Oklahoma City tied the best of seven series at 2-2 with their improbable win and cover in Game 4. It looked as though the Thunder would fall behind 3-1 in games to Indiana (a 7-1 underdog) but no. The Pacers have to be down trodden after blowing their lead in game four and for the first time they don’t hold a 3-1 series lead. The mine set for the Pacers has been completely altered. Thunder get serious here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Phoenix at Las Vegas 6:00 ET

Mercury (-) over Aces - The Aces aren’t dealing with a hand as strong as it may appear. With Phoenix coming into Tinsel Town Las Vegas is shorthanded as Three-time MVP A’ja Wilson is in concussion protocol. Things change quickly in the WNBA, the last six times that Phoenix visited Las Vegas they were underdogs of +13.5, +16.5, +21, +17.5, +18 and +17. Sunday, they are favored! Aces will be defeated by a pair returning players into action for the Mercury. Take PHOENIX!

New York at Indiana 3:00 ET

Fever (+) over Liberty - Undefeated New York (9-0) will try and remain perfect (4-0) on the road at Indiana. The Fever who have been without WNBA Super Star Caitlin Clark for five games shall see her return to action tonight. They were 2-3 without Clark and welcome her return against the defending WNBA Champions. This is the second meeting of the season between these two and New York squeezed out  a 90-88 win as the Fever won our first Megabucks winner +2.5. This time I expect the Fever to win outright but I always take the points. Take INDIANA!

Dallas at Las Vegas 10:00 ET

Wings (+) over Aces - Dallas have lost six straight games and even with the return to the line-up of their No. 1 overall draft pick back Paige Bueckers in action the Wings were trounced on the road last time out. Las Vegas is another story as they after falling to New York in the WNBA Championship Finals last year and have just not been the same this season. The Aces will be without 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson due to injury. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Indiana 8:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Thunder - Oklahoma City is 4-4 on the playoff road straight-up but against the number they are 0-8 and are still looking for their first road ATS win. Indiana has done an amazing job at coming from behind with more fourth quarter come back victories then ever established in the NBA playoffs. The Thunder have set more playoff scoring margin records that and team in NBA history and the have not lost consecutive road games in the playoffs. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Montreal at Ottawa 7:30 ET

Redblacks (+) over Alouettes - Montreal has won eight straight in the series between these two clubs including five straight covers and are 7-1 ATS. The Alouettes started the season with an impressive 28-10 win over Toronto at home last Friday. Ottawa the night before was defeated by Saskatchewan 31-26 in a contest that wasn’t that close with the Redblacks scoring late and they do have momentum. Take OTTAWA!

Minnesota at Seattle 10:00 ET

Storm (+) over Lynx - Minnesota (9-0) and New York (8-0) are the two remaining undefeated WNBA teams and both are in action tonight. Seattle (5-4) will be trying to even the season series as they fell to the Lynx (82-77) at their place two weeks ago. The Storm have won their last two games after having dropped their previous three game while Minny of course has won all nine games played. This time a tempest comes from the Storm tonight. Take SEATTLE!

Oklahoma City at Indiana 8:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Thunder - Without a doubt Oklahoma City has been the most dominant team in the NBA this season winning by unheard of margins in both the regular and post seasons. Indiana has match the Thunder game for game since mid January and have proven to be a team that you can never count out. OKC is an incredible 63-34-4 ATS from the season opener up till today including 36-11 SU on the road. But, the playoff road is not an easy path the are 4-3 straight-up in seven road game but are 0-7 against the spread…0-7 ATS on the playoff road. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Dream (-) over Fever - The face of the WNBA Indiana’s Caitlin Clark will remain on the sidelines for at least one more game because she has a quad strain and the Fever have held on going 2-2 without her. Atlanta just had their four game win streak end at lowly Connecticut on Friday their final of three straight on the road. The Fever have hung tough without Clark but it catches up with them tonight. Take ATLANTA!

Indiana at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Pacers - Aw, come on…again! Really now, how long will this continue? This sucks for Oklahoma City backers after laying 10 or less in game One and you have o be thinking about taking Indiana in Game 2 because the thunder are just cruising along with a 15-point lead in the four wait until the game is over and then what! See, I mean what are Thunder Game 1 backers supposed to do, should they lay 11 of more against a team that just beat you and have beaten everyone else  that they play and on the road. This line I getting more absurd to me the more I look at it. It looks so inviting with a double-digit dog…Maybe I’m the sucker…take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Indiana at Chicago 8:00 ET

Sky (+) over Fever - This will be Chicago’s first game in a week and after opening the season with four straight losses they have won their last two beating Dallas twice. Indiana finally posted a win and cover without Caitlin Clark who is sidelined with a quad injury. Clark ins;t the only Fever sidelined and they are just not deep enough to overcome the Sky here. Chicago has revenge on their mid especially Angel (I’m no ‘Angel ) Reese who was out-played by arch rival Caitlin who posted a triple double in their 93-58 trouncing on opening night on national TV. Racist bully Reese made false racist statements after her humiliation  on the court in the opener but will have her way tonight. Take CHICAGO!   

LA Sparks at Dallas 9:30 ET

Wings (+) over Sparks - A pair of bottom feeders match up in Dallas where the 1-7 Wings will host 2-6 Los Angeles in a game that will most likely show us what the WNBA was a decade ago. What I mean by that is that the overall pay of the league has improved leaps and more leaps. Dallas has dropped their last three games after beating lowly 1-6 Connecticut 109-87 as a 4.5 point favorite. After opening the season with a win over expansion Golden State they have lost six of seven, including a lost to the Valkyries. No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers most likely will return after a two game absence because of concussion protocol. I am looking for the Wings who are 0-3 as hosts to win their first home game. Tale DALLAS!

Indiana at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Pacers - It has been 25 years since Indiana made to the NBA Finals and a lifetime for Oklahoma City but not the franchise. The Seattle Super Sonics were NBA Champions before they were run out of Washington to Middle America Oklahoma City. Last season when the Thunder had the best record in the NBA they were ousted early from the NBA post season and this year the once again posed the best record and have made it to the finals.The Pacers lost both meetings this season after winning both meetings last season. The Thunder have defeated teams by the widest margin in NBA history through out the season and continue through the playoffs. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

New York at Washington 7:30 ET

Mystics (+) over Liberty - New York is winning by margins that make Oklahoma City feel inferior. We have been all over the Liberty including their 100-52 romp last time. They have already dispatched Washington 85-63 a week or so ago and after being 7-0 they might be bored. The Mystics won their opening two games but have dropped five of six and having already played the defending champs will help second time around as they know what to expect and should have made adjustments. Take WASHINGTON!

Dallas at Seattle 9:30 ET

Storm (-) over Wings - After finishing the 2024 season Dallas was in position to make the No. 1 draft pick. The Wings made huge changes in the off season and to start with they have a new general manager along with their No. 1 overall draft pick. Paige Bueckers was drafted first along with three other new faces. It will take Dallas a bit of time to get up to speed especially without Bueckers who is in concussion protocol. Seattle just fell at home to Las Vegas after having defeated them the previous game. The Storm will take advantage of being at home and the Wings being so raw and inexperienced. Tae SEATTLE!

Connecticut at New York 3:00 ET

Liberty (-) over Sun - New York the defending WNBA Champions are off to a franchise best 6-0 start and are out to win every game by as big a margin as they can…and they can. Connecticut has too many new faces and it is too early in the season for them to mesh enough to compete here. The Liberty is taking no prisoners and just destroying their opposition from the opening tip to the final horn. The Sun doesn’t shine here! Take NEW YORK!

New York at Indiana 8:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Pacers - There are plenty of good reasons to have the Knicks Saturday night and my buddy Larry Ness would say ‘you can only lose once down 3-games and getting points’, and he is right but that has nothing to do with my reasoning. I am a numbers guy and the book maker is giving me all the signs of a New York victory. The line of minus-4 is fair enough but when I look into the personal prop bets they can be very telling. One thing I believe that the ‘bookies’ are telling ‘us’ is that the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton, who had one of the greatest playoff stat lines for a guard in NBA Playoff history, followed that performance with an eight point effort last time out and that he is in trouble again. Now, many would naturally think that Ty will bounce back when returning to his home floor where that ‘historic’ game took place. But, the bookmaker does not believe it…his over/under total for points opened at 19.5. Tibs puts the defensive pressure on and Knicks must win! Take NEW YORK!

New York at Washington 7:30 ET

Liberty (-) over Mystics - The defending WNBA Champions are off to a 5-0 and are looking to get to 6-0 for the first time in 28 years. Washington is 3-3 and has three fresh faces now in their lineup and they just don’t have the experience and depth that New York possesses. The Liberty have two of the league's future Hall of Fame players in Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu and they will lead the way for the reigning champs who are that much better. Take LIBERTY!

Indiana at New York 8:00 ET

Knicks (-) over Pacers - Most of the people I speak with think that that New York is done and will lose the series 4-1. I have trouble accepting the knee jerk reaction and jumping on Indiana. My thought are that the Knicks will win the game outright and might struggle to cover the number. The Knicks can’t get past blowing a 116-102 lead with 2:57 left in the 4th quarter losing game 2 at home and for the most part blowing the series. But, it is the Knicks or nobody here. Take NEW YORK!

Dallas at Chicago  8:00 ET

Sky (+) over Wings - Chicago (0-4) has lost nine straight games closing the 2024 season with five losses and have opened this year with four straight losses. Dallas (1-4) broke their own nine game losing streak (0-4 this season) with a win at Connecticut 109-87 led by Number 1 draft pick rookie Paige Bueckers. They Sky had an opportunity to post their first win Tuesday at Phoenix when leading 58-42 mid-third quarter and lost 89-94 getting the cover. This time they complete the task…take CHICAGO!

Minnesota at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Timberwolves - Minnesota will be scrambling for their NBA playoff lives and they will need another super effort from Anthony Edwards and for Julius Randle to at least show up. But, that might be a bit of a problem with The Wolves who often go into the tank on the road when falling behind and that is what I expect here. The Thunder much like Minnesota is more comfortable when playing at home where they have won 42-of-49. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Indiana at Washington 7:30 ET

Fever over Mystics - With Caitlin Clark sidelined it looks very odd to see Indiana favored at Washington (this game is in Baltimore). The Mystics posted a victory this season in their opener at home  as an 8-point underdog against Atlanta winning 94-90. They won their first road game at Connecticut as a 4.5-point favorite 90-85 but have lost three straight on the road since.  Returning home should be heart warming but this is more of a neutral site. At first glance without Clark how can the Fever be favored on the road…Take  INDIANA!

New York at Indiana 8:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Pacers - I guess the thing to do in this series is to expect the unexpected! Also, with the ability to make ‘in-game’ wagers just wait for any team to trail by 20 points or at least 15 and then bet them on the money line to win the game outright! Yeah sure, that’ll happen. The truth of the matter is New York has been out-played for the most part are still considered the better team with a better record. It is just that the Knicks do not go very deep and there is content talk of fatigue, but my God they are barely (except for Brunson) playing 30 minutes of a 48 minute game. Take NEW YORK!

Golden State at New York 7:30 ET

Liberty (-) over Valkyries - The expansion Golden State Valkyries opened the season with a loss against the LA Sparks and then defeated LA in a rematch on Sunday for their second straight win. Liberty is the defensing WNBA Champions and just snuck by Caitlin Clark and the Fever with a 90-88 win as a 2.5-point favorite. This is the Valk’s first real road trip and game outside the state of California and New York is a place they have never experienced before. Take LIBERTY!

Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Thunder - Usually when a team especially a good team like Oklahoma City get beat the way they did in Game 3, I take them to come out and play with more urgency next time out. Minnesota played with so much more confidence at home and Anthony Edwards feels really comfortable on his home floor. As I mentioned the Thunder didn’t have the intensity needed and still with a lead in the series I do not believe that they feel the urgency. Wolves stay hot on their court. Take MINNESOTA!

New York at Indiana 8:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Pacers - Although Indiana is 2-0 in the series and are at home the bookmakers still feel that New York is the better team. After two straight wins over the Knicks and 7-of-10  is favored by less than a long shot ball where last season in the Playoffs while the Pacers won when the line was minus-6. Now, the team with the NBA’s clutch player they have fold down the stretch in both games One and Two. The Knicks will try and get the ball low and hope that the Pacers long balls fail. The pressure is only to rise and it is the Knicks last salvo. Take NEW YORK!

Las Vegas at Seattle 6:00 ET

Storm (+) over Aces - Th storyline here is the return to Seattle one of the WNBA’s mainstays where Jewel Loyd a six time All-Star and two time NBA Champion who was traded to Las Vegas in the off season. The Aces came from behind to defeat Washington 75-72 as double-digit favorite and rises their record to 2-1. Las Vegas has won nine of the past 10 meetings between the two including the past five as the meet for the first time this season. The Storm have a new look and attitude entering this fray. Take the SEATTLE!

Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Thunder - It is said that an NBA Playoff series doesn’t begin until a team wins one on the road, well, for Minnesota if the series is to being with a Thunder road win then the series hasn’t began it has virtually ended. Oklahoma City showed all its firepower at home winning and getting the cover in both meetings. Playing at home will aid Minnesota as they have defeated the Thunder 3-of-4 times that they have hosted in the series. Rake MINNESOTA!

New York at Indiana 1:00 ET

Fever (+) over Liberty - They are the best! The New York Liberty are the defending WNBA Champions and are looking to remind everyone they play that they are the best. No, the best team will face the league's best player Caitlin Clark on her home floor with an expected sellout crown. Clark is coming an 11-point night where she failed to score a 3-point FG going 0-6 from deep and yet the Fever won and covered. Look for a big night out of the face of the league and for the points to be a bonus! Take INDIANA!

Washington at Las Vegas 10:00 ET

Aces (-) over Mystics - We opened the WNBA season with the Mystics as a favorite over Connecticut and we were a winner, the next time out Washington lost outright to expansion Golden State who won their first game in franchise history. Las Vegas opened at New York where the defending Liberty sent a message to runner up Vegas that they are ready to defend their crown. The Aces rebounded with a huge blowout win over Connecticut. Big Friday in Sin City as the Aces prove too strong. Take LAS VEGAS!

Indiana at New York 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Knicks - The impossible happened…Indiana came from 16-points down (to tell the truth it is still a blur) with three minutes remaining to shock the Knicks and everyone watching in amazement. ESPN reported that New York had a 99.4% chance of winning…HA! I don’t understand why the Knicks have become stronger favorites in Game 2 despite their failure in Game 1 and added pressure. It is difficult to lay the points with the Knicks after what we saw but the Pacers might  believe that they have accomplished their goal of taking one game at MSG.

Take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Timberwolves - These two have split the last 10 meeting each winning five and each posted a pair of road wins. Finally the Thunder showed their stuff in Game 1 of this series by running away from the Timberwolves in the second half. Using the zig-zag system most of the public will come back and bet on Minnesota, especially if they had the visitor in the opener. I see more of the same here and look for another impressive win. Take  OKLAHOMA CITY!

Indiana at New York 8:00 ET

Knicks (-) over Pacers - These two have seen each other enough over the years including last years playoffs when Indiana celebrated at the Garden in New York after defeated the Knicks to move on in the playoffs. Now, let get up to speed… and it is here that the Pacers Tyrese Haliburton controversy was on display. Tyrese was voted by the players the leagues ‘most over-rated player’ and it was because of his behavior not his play, as he is disliked by his peers. Last year after Indiana had defeated the Knicks at MSG as he wore a hoodie with Reggie Miller’s image to harass the Knicks after their series victory as he was rubbing salt into the wounds.  On the opposite end of the scale the Knicks Jalen Brunson was voted the ‘best clutch’ player in the NBA. Revenge is sweet.Take NEW YORK!

Minnesota at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Timberwolves - I’ve seen the media has made a point of making a big deal of the difference of time between games for Minnesota and OKC. The Thunder are supposed to be tired after an easy walk-over victory Sunday defeating Denver 125-93. The Timberwolves took Golden State out in five games and have had six days to reflect on how good they are as they are in the conference for the second straight year, when losing to Dallas last season. It has been nine years since the Thunder have made it to the finals and the bring the best playoff defensive rating of 101.6 and the Wolves come in with a 106.8 rating. Add the home foor…take OKLAHOMA CITY!  

Denver at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Nuggets - Oklahoma City has moved a step closer this season to the NBA Championship series something the club hasn’t reached since the franchise was in Seattle. This season they have gone past the first round and need a win here to take another huge step toward their goal after posting the best record in the West for the second straight season. Denver who went through incredible coaching and front off chances three days before the playoffs responded and have rallied behind the ‘Joker’ who exploits the Thunders weak defense. The Nuggets Aaron Gordon is questionable for the visitors and even if he goes his effectiveness has to be questioned. Denver has more game experience but the thunder have explosive power. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Boston at New York 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Knicks - A good friend of mine would always take the team down 3-2 in a seven game series and his thinking that you can only get beat once if you don’t win. I have always felt that each match-up is different and I would always take the side I thought was going to win no matter what the series record may be. Tonight it is do or die for Boston and even without Tatum they have won 10 of 12 and should win here and force a Game 7. The Celtics used a balanced attack with six player scoring in double-figures while the hustling Knicks rely on Jalen Brunson as he is their focus on offense and Towns on a pressure defense. Take BOSTON!

Oklahoma City at Denver 8:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Nuggets - Sure Oklahoma City has won the past two games but Denver has covered three straight and are at home and getting points. That seems so attractive when you have Jokic and Murray a streak shoot both at home. The question to me is maturity, does Oklahoma City who has shown the best balance and talent all season long and have yet to show the ability to handle the big game pressure…But, the pressure here isn’t as great as they will still have a Game 7 at home if they should fall short. The pressure is on the Nuggets who face elimination. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

New York at Boston 7:00 ET

Celtics (-) over Knicks - The Celtics are in a bad spot (DUH) as the trail New York 3-1 in the series and as we all know they will be without their superstar Jayson Tatum (yes he is truly one) the rest of the way. Boston is one of the deepest teams in the NBA and they have played without Tatum a number of times with much success and are 9-2 in games without him. The Knicks have trailed by double digits at one time or another in all four games but have not been able to maintain the leads down the stretch. The strangest thing about the Knicks is that they are still undefeated on the road winning all five games outright. The Celtics will man-up here and extend the series. Take BOSTON!

Denver at Oklahoma City 9:39 ET

Thunder (-) over Nuggets - I have been saying for months now that 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic is not even a ‘basketball player’… now of course that is silly but my goodness, he doesn’t move or jump but he does take up a lot of space, a lot of space and he can shoot and pass and rebound…ah, okay, I guess he’s a basketball player! But, one basketball player is no match for five thoroughbreds or lets make that 10 Thunder’s that run the floor and will easily be able to create space from that huge orb. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Boston at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics - So, what do ya think? Boston swept the season series 4-0 by average margin of 16.7 PPG per victory, in the playoffs Game 1 they had a 27 point lead and Game 2 they had a 20 point lead and they routed the Knicks by 22 points in Game 3 at MSG. In spite of all that the Knicks lead the series 2-1 and understand that this may be the most important game of the series. I expect a stronger Thibodeau inspired defensive intensity. Take NEW YORK!

Cleveland at Indiana 6:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Cavaliers - It appears to me that the media is going to make this a game between Indiana’s (most over-rated voted by the players) Tyrese Haliburton and Cleveland’s prolific scorer Donovan Mitchell. So far the Pacers are up 2-1 and Mitachell is on the rise scoring 40 and 43 points in the past two games while Haliburton had just four points in Friday’s home loss. The Cavaliers’ Hunter, Mobley and Garland were questionable on Friday and all played and made contributions, they won’t catch the Pacers again. Tyrese rebounds and…take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Golden State 8:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Timberwolves - Well, it looks like the NVA got this one right as Number 7 seed Golden State will host No. 5 seed Minnesota and the stats and trends couldn’t be ant closer. Both clubs have won 54 games and both squads have lost 44 games ATS with the Warriors having posted one more point spread win. The Timberwolves have won 28 road games and State has won 27 home games. No curry…no problem as Warriors are 8-4 SU in playoff games without the sharpshooter. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Oklahoma City at Denver 10:00 ET

Nuggets (-+ over Thunder - We all got to see the real Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 as they won their second playoff game by 40 points or more. With the best scoring average and best defensive average the Thunder had the larger average margin of victory that ant other team in NBA history. I keep hearing that the are still too young but they have depth and talent and have plenty of confidence. Denver of course has who many consider the best player in basketball the 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic and a supporting cast that plays much better at home. The Nuggets have Playoff and Championship experience while OKC has yet to win anything in the postseason. The Nuggets will use their Mile High experience to their advantage. Take DENVER!

Cleveland at Indiana 7:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Cavaliers - Do you or anyone else expect to see Cleveland a team that won 64 regular season games (3 more than Boston) and is the Number One seed in the Eastern Conference lose two home games in open the playoffs. Both the Pacers and Cavaliers have mirror records at 32-11 with Cleveland in the road and Indiana at home. So, shouldn’t this game be closer to a pick-em. But, it will still be hard to take the Pacers here and I’m sure the ‘public’ and even the Vegas ‘pros’ will lay the Cavaliers. To be truthful, there is so much action coming in on the Cavs that I believe there is a good chance that they could win by less than three points. Cleveland is hurting with Garland, Mobley and Hunter all still questionable. Take INDIANA!

Golden State at Minnesota 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Warriors- These two combatants have met five times this season with Minnesota taking their first meeting and Golden State won two days later and the following four meetings including Game 1 of this series. But, at least one thing aside from Jimmy Butler is different this time around as Stephen Curry will be out for at least a week. Surprisingly enough the Warriors are 8-3 in playoff games without Curry since coming into the league in 2009. The Wolves’ Anthony Edwards has had tow poor playoff games in-a-row and I expect him to break out tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

Denver at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Nuggets - Is it experience? Are the Thunder too young and still a year away…we will know real soon.! Oklahoma City dropped two-in-a-row just twice during the regular season and have dropped Game-One as the Nuggets with 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic getting another Triple-double rallied from a 13-point 4th quarter deficit for the upset win. I am worried about Russel WestBRICK who seems to have new life. Thunder rebound and take this one going away. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!  

New York at Boston 7:00 ET

Celtics (-) over Knicks - It took five tries buy the New York Knicks finally defeated the Boston Celtics and it was actually their third win(only wins) in Boston in their last 11 meetings overall. The Celtics can use the Kristaps Porzingis excuse as he was injured early but it is more like the Beantowners shot just 15 of 60 from 3-point range. in the third quarter of Game One the Celtics had a 20-point lead but took 16 three-point shots and only one two-point field goal attempts. New York got what the wanted and that is at least one win on the road. Take BOSTON!

Golden State at Minnesota 9:30 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Warriors - Minnesota wen the first meeting of the season between these two and two days later the Warriors returned the favor and won the next two meetings as well. But,before that stretch, the  T’woves had won the five previous meetings. Because the NBA is totally F’d up the No. six seed will be hosting the No. 7 seed I will explain later why it is way wrong). The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City is playing th2 No. 4 seed Denver. Which means that Minny gained a huge advantage over the Thunder by drawing the No. 7 seed Golden State (this could never happen in the NFL or NCAA tourneys). Playing against the lower seed who is coming off a seven game series Minny take advantage of the seeding. The wolves were no more than a 3-point home favorite against GS this season and now in the playoffs…take MINNESOTA!

Indiana at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Pacers -  The question here is are the Pacers satisfied going home with a 1-1 split. We know Cleveland doesn’t want to be down 0-2 blowing a pair of games at home and having to going to Indiana. But, the Cavs have physical problems with a trio of players who are hurting of which we can expect the return of Darius Garland and a better shooting night from Donovan Mitchell (1 of 11 from three and 11 for 30 overall. Take CLEVELAND!

New York at Boston 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics - New York who has had one of their best seasons in recent years has shown a huge flaw. The Knicks failed to defeat any of the NBA’s top three teams even once going 0-12 SU against Boston, Cleveland and Oklahoma City. Boston has been to the conference title game three straight times while New York has not been to the finals in 25 years. But, the post-season is a fresh start for the Knicks as they have not met in the post-season since 2013 and the Celtics have won four of the seven times that they have meet in the playoffs. This time the Knicks get off to a quick series start. Take NEW YORK!

Golden State at Houston 8:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Rockets- From the moment Golden State picked up Jimmy Butler they were transformed into a real threat in the West. When Curry is doing his thing and Green is playing his style Butler fits in perfectly and the Warriors will used their big game experience against a youthful but talented Houston squad. The Rockets came on strong in the second half of the season last year but failed to make the playoffs. They took a huge step this season and probably a bigger one next year but the season ends tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Indiana at Cleveland 6:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Cavaliers - What should be a great series has the No. 1 offense owned by Cleveland faces the Indiana Pacers who have managed to win five of the last eight meetings between the two including the last two this past April. The Cavaliers swept Miami in their opening round of playoff action and covered all but one game missing by a bucket but their final game of the regular season was a loss at home to these same Pacers who have now won 8-of-10. I expect more of the same. Take INDIANA!

LA Clippers at Denver 7:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Nuggets -The ‘sharps’ in Las Vegas were all over LA for the series and have pretty much had them every game. But, now facing a game seven in Denver the Clippers are now the underdog after being favored game four the last time in Mile High. Thus, all the series money which came heavily on the the Clippers will be balanced by ‘action’ on the Nuggets. LA has a history of playoff failures and the Nuggets know how to win around three-time MVP Jokic but the surprise here will be the pay of James Harden. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Houston at Golden State 9:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Warriors - I keep hearing that Houston is a year away from being capable of winning a playoff series while Golden State may be one year away from retirement. The Warriors took Game 5 off in the series as they were a no-show and sat their aging stars for more than half the game. This team of veterans has been in this position before after laying down and losing by 39-points in the 2022 playoffs the rebounded to eliminate Memphis when they returned home. But, this Rockets club has spring in their legs and will give the Warriors all that they can handle here. Take HOUSTON!

New York at Detroit 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Pistons - This has been the most exciting of the playoff series to date along with the West playoff series between the LA Clippers and Denver. From the start the Piston have been given a puncher's chance of winning this series and they are giving New York all that they can handle. The road team has won four of the five games in this series and the Pistons have lost nine straight playoff games at home and haven’t posted a home playoff victory since 2008. The best goes on…take NEW YORK!

Minnesota at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers over Timberwolves - We keep hearing how impressive the LA Clippers’ have been the last month of the regular and post season winning 19 of their past 21. Minnesota has also been impressive of late and are 20-5 the past 60 days and have won five of seven meeting with the Lakers. Anthony Edwards has proven to be the equal of either of the Lakers superstars James and Doncic. LA need a three game win streak or be eliminated from the playoff. Lakers use their experience to survive tonight. Take LAKERS!

Milwaukee at Indiana 6:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Pacers - Things can’t look any worse for Milwaukee as they trail the Pacers 3-1 in this best of seven series and will be without Damian Lillard not only for this game but most likely for next season as well. Indiana ran away from the Bucks in Game 4 shooting over 60% and having assists on 36 of 50 baskets made. Former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo can be dominate and needs to be tonight. Take MILWAUKEE!

Houston at Golden State 10:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Warriors - Golden State was trailing the Rockets by 13-points and were without Jimmy Butler in Game 3 when Stephen Curry decided to take over and scored 21 second half points as the Warriors stormed back for the 104-93 victory. Houston has now dropped five of their past six games with only two wins since April 4th and both have come against the Warriors. The Rockets were 5-games better this season, remembering that Butler was a last edition after the All-star game. Take HOUSTON!

Boston at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Celtics - Last time out Boston was supposed to be without Jayson Tatum but he showed up and it was Jrue Holiday that took the day off. The Celtics held a 10-point half-time lead but scored just 11 points in the third quarter and Orlando caught them thinking of their next golf game. The Magic believe that they can play with this team as they have split their last 10 meetings. Take ORLANDO!

LA Lakers at Minnesota 3:30 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Lakers - I have seen this before and I don’t know if you realize that you have seen it before. Byt, instead of having one player (Lebron James) controlling the ball while four others standing around while the Lakers are on offense, they still have four people standing around but the have two players different players control the ball as Luka Doncic has got to get his share of the glory. Two great stars do not necessarily a winner make. Shooting wolves has the confidence to bust the Lakers again. Take MINNESOTA!

New York at Detroit 1:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Pistons - After getting beat at home in Game 2 most were saying that the Knicks needed to win at least one game in Detroit and they were expect them to be able to do it. Oh yes, the Knicks came through with a 118-116 win as a favorite of -1.5. The Pistons trailed most of that game and only a late push made it close. The ‘Motor City’ boys out-played NY the first seven quarters until the Knicks woke up and since it has been…take NEW YORK!

Houston at Golden State 8:30 ET

Rockets (+) over Warriors - Yesterday I felt that I had to wait for some vital and useful information could get to me and it paid off with the Megabucks winner with Orlando over Boston. Saturday, it’s all in already with our Megabucks release for Saturday. The Jimmy Butler scare just gives the Warriors the excuse they will need. Still. Jimmy Playoffs when he wants can be tough enough to gut it out and for short to the young springing legs of Rockets. Take HOUSTON!

LA Lakers at Minnesota 9:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Timberwolves - The Lakers used their experience in their huge recovery in Game 2 after getting dominated t the Timberwolves in Game 1 getting routed 117-95 and it wasn’t even that close. The Lakers play the kind of defense that can throw the Minnesota shooting of their timing and shot making and their slow deliberate style will frustrate the younger Wolves. Take LA LAKERS!

Boston at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Celtics - I have been waiting a little longer before posting during this year’s NBA Playoffs as the vital information continues to come right up till game time. Tonight we are all aware that Jayson Tatum is out but Boston has so much depth it doesn’t affect the overall team play. The odds makers have made their adjustments and the ‘public’ isn’t distracted they still support the NBA Champs. The Magic have enough at home to take this one down the the final buzzer…take ORLANDO!

Denver at LA CLIPPERS 10:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Clippers -  I understand that Los Angeles has out-played the Nuggets both game and return home 1-1 instead of 2-0. The public and even the ‘smarties who do this for a living have been all over the Clippers since they closed the season winning 13 of 14 with their lone loss by 2-points to Oklahoma City. Denver has had a bit of chaos of late with both the General Manager and head coach were shown the door three days before the season ended. The move does not seem to have hurt the Nuggets and we will know more later tonight. Take DENVER!

Oklahoma City at Memphis 9:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Thunder - As I stated before I don’t believe like so many others that the Oklahoma City is a year away from winning it all but I don’t thing so their time may be here now! They have won the first toe games by 51 and 19 points and have won the past 11 meetings between the two combatants. Memphis has been an impostor all season long, and even when they were seed No. 2 before their late season swoon. But, if the Grizzlies have any professionalism at all they will show up here and take this one down to the final buzzer. Take MEMPHIS!

New York at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Knicks - I have been hearing it from the moment this match-up as made that the Knicks would struggle against the Pistons. So, I am not so surprised that the Motor City Kids came up big but it was the non appearance of Karl-Anthony towns where posted just 10 points and six rebounds. The ‘sharps’ and wiseguys are waiting for the highest number possible and the ‘public’ is star New York struck! Take DETROIT!

Cincinnati at Miami 1:10 ET

Marlins over Reds - It’s been going on for awhile now with the Reds being in the spotlight because of the exciting players that they have in their line up. The trouble is it seems that when they do some of their amazing feats they spend a week replaying high-lights on MLB instead of making new high-lights. The Reds average 1.2 more runs per game than they allow and they are two games under .500. Miami surrenders 0.8 more runs then they score and they have as many wins as do the Reds. Cincy’s Brady Singer (3-0, 3.80 ERA) and he has been very fortunate and he will be up against the Marlins’ best who has struggled, Sandy Alcantara (2-1, 7.27) who is 2-3 with a 3.03 ERA in seven starts lifetime against Cincinnati.. The beat goes on…take MIAMI!

Memphis at Oklahoma City 7:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Thunder - I have no doubts that Oklahoma City is not a year away as many say as I believe they are the best in the NBA right now. Now, even when you are the best you don’t win every game and after a 51-point blowout win over Memphis the Thunder are very confident. The Grizzlies starters shot just 25% for the game as they dropped their 10th straight to KC and are just 1-9 ATS. But, when a professional club ls loses the way the did in Game 1 they suck it up as professionals to avoid another embarrassing display. Take MEMPHIS!

LA Clippers at Denver 10:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Clippers - This series without a doubt has created the most interest among the bettors and professionals in Las Vegas. The buzz had the ‘sharps’ taking Los Angeles for the series and the line flipped to the Clippers being favored. Game 1 saw Denver who opened a 4-or-5 point favorite were bet down to -2.5 and post a non-cover win. LA seemed a bit despondent after their defeat and well they should be after blowing a double-digit lead. The Clippers have dropped the last three meetings and are now 20-22 SU on the road and a mighty 30-11 when playing as hosts. Take DENVER!

Minnesota at LA Lakers 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Lakers - This seems like a cheap price to lay if you like the Lakers as up until now for the most part Minnesota has been under valued the entire season and managed to win 49 games. These two split the season series each holding serve on their respective home floors. This contest truly has Hall of Fame superstars with James, Doncic and Edwards and it should be a teat to watch and come down to the buzzer. Take MINNESOTA!

LA Clippers at Denver 3:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Clippers - When I saw this match up I instantly like Los Angeles for a c variety of reasons and then I see an onslaught of opinions in Las Vegas among professional bettors and radio touts and not a word or opinion on Denver. I was beginning to have second thoughts but for the most part this is going to be a Joe’s versus Pro’s game where the betting public will have the Nuggets and ‘sharp’ (supposed) money will be on the Clippers. They have flipped the series series from Denver as the favorite to Los Angeles even and laying a price. It does scare me a bit but, Books will need Clippers and so will I. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Milwaukee at Indinna 1:00 ET

Pacers (-) over Bucks - This Game 1 of this series between No. 5 Milwaukee and No. 4 Indiana has the Pacers a strong favorite against a team that is playing their best basketball of the year to close the season. The Bucks closed the season with eight straight wins and were 7-1 ATS down the stretch, unfortunately for them Damian Lillard will remain sidelined. Antetokounmpo can not be stopped but there are nine others on the floor and they include the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliberton. Take INDIANA!

Dallas at Memphis 9:30 ET

Grizzlies (-) over Mavericks - I had trouble pulling the trigger on this one originally because of Ja Morant and his lack of maturity but there is no doubting his abilities. Dallas has had quite a year after making it to the NBA Finals last season the are a beat up No. 10 seed that pulled an upset over Sacramento who was in even worse shape than the Mavericks. But their time is up. Take MEMPHIS!

Miami at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks over Heat - Orlando who finished first in the SE Division was seeded 7th and needed a over which got defeating Atlanta two days after losing to the Hawks. With that win the Magic advanced and the Hawks return to Georgia and host the winning Heat who scorched Chicago. These two met four times this season and the home team is 4-0 both SU and ATS. After what we all saw in Miami’s Megabucks win a blowout over the Bulls, while the Hawks were grounded by their own actions with Trae Young getting tossed. Home teams rule…take ATLANTA!

Miami at Chicago 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Bulls - It is kinda difficult to gauge what is going on the the Chicago Bulls as they got rid of their most productive players at the trade deadline and are actually playing better. The Bulls have now won three in a row and six of seven while Miami who also made some trades at the deadline are another story. The Heat come into this affair having   dropped four of their last six and were 0-3 SU and ATS in the three meetings this season. But, it is said that defense wins championships and not that either of these two will be playing the the ring but the South Beach crew is ranked No. 7 while the Bulls defense is ranked No. 28 allowing 119.4 PPG. Take MIAMI!

Denver at Houston 3:30 ET

Rockets (+) over Nuggets - The line of though here is that Houston is locked into the No. 2 seed behind Oklahoma City and Denver guarantees itself a home series with a win. But, the Nuggets are in a bit of turmoil when you consider that they fired their general manager and head coach four days ago…4 days. The Joker keeps posting these incredible numbers and he was actually accused of lifting more than three inches off the floor. Take HOUSTON!

Detroit at Milwaukee 1:00 ET

Pistons (-) over Bucks - He,y didn’t these two play a couple of days ago in Detroit with the Pistons favorites and they were soundly defeated by these same Bucks. So, now the Pistons are even bigger favorite in America’s brewery town and have lost 12 straight in the series and 24 of the past 25 meetings. (man, I know the Pistons have been down in recent years but…wow really). The Motor City boys have dropped 3-of-4 and will be all in to approach the playoff in a positive manor. But, for the veteran playoff team like the Bucks it is a different story as the ‘Greek Freak’ probably won’t ever show up at the arena much less dress up for the locked in Bucks. Take DETROIT! 

Houston at LA Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (-) over Rockets - The Lakers are trying to secure the number 3 spot In the NBA west playoff seeding.while Houston is locked in the number 2 spot win or lose he rest of the way out. LA returns home after a three game trip and close the season The Rockets won the first  two meetings at home but the Lakers won and covered at home 2-weeks ago and will even the series here. The Rockets did not use their mainstay players last time out against New Orleans and I expect more of the same. Take LA LAKERS!