Fresh off surrendering a double-digit lead to the Bucks, the Heat (-1.5) head to Atlanta to face a Hawks team that just put up 143 points in defeat. With both teams playing their second game in 24 hours, Atlanta’s home-court advantage and Miami’s disappointing 1-2 SU and ATS record as recent favorites make the Hawks an intriguing play as home underdogs.
Fresh off another dominant cover against Utah, Oklahoma City (-9.5) faces a Wolves team that just surrendered 48 first-quarter points to Houston. With Minnesota missing key pieces and the Thunder clicking at 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten as favorites, Shai and company look primed to extend their conference lead in style.”
While St. John’s (-4.5) brings their pristine home record to MSG, UConn’s Garden success and recent defensive dominance against Villanova makes the points enticing. With the Huskies 6-4 ATS as underdogs and the Red Storm just 1-2 ATS in their last three as favorites, the stage could be set for Connecticut to steal one in their home away from home.
Los Angeles (+7) rides into Ball Arena with momentum after LeBron’s vintage performance in Portland, facing a Nuggets squad that’s dominant but just 1-2 ATS in their last three home games. With the Lakers finding their groove and covering three straight as underdogs, the points look enticing in this Western Conference showdown.
Fresh off a dominant win over Virginia, Duke (-9.5) takes their show to the World’s Most Famous Arena against an Illinois team that just surrendered 95 to Wisconsin. With the Blue Devils hitting their stride (16-10 ATS) and the illness-plagued Illini dropping seven of their last ten against the number at home, the chalk looks appetizing despite the venue.
Fresh off contrasting performances – Warriors (-2) grinding out a defensive win while Sacramento surrendered 140 to New Orleans – this clash for Western Conference positioning features two teams trending in opposite directions ATS. Dig into the numbers inside and get Joe’s free pick ATS.
Fresh off an 80-56 dismantling of Seton Hall, Marquette (-1.5) visits a Villanova team that showed fight at UConn but has been ice-cold at home. Despite the Golden Eagles’ pedestrian 11-14-1 ATS record, their recent 4-1 ATS run as favorites suggests this short spread could be a trap for Wildcats backers.
Los Angeles (-1) brings a three-game win streak to Fiserv Forum where they’ll face a Bucks team that’s been bleeding money for bettors (23-29 ATS). With Giannis and Lillard questionable and Milwaukee’s new pieces settling in post-deadline, sharps are split on this near pick’em spread despite the Clippers’ dominant 32-22 ATS mark. Recommended bet inside.
The Maryland Terrapins enter as heavy home favorites after dropping 101 on Iowa, but a scrappy USC squad with road covering prowess could keep things interesting. With the Trojans 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games, this inflated spread deserves a closer look. Free pick inside
The surging Nebraska Cornhuskers head to Happy Valley as slim road favorites against a Penn State team riding a seven-game skid. With the Nittany Lions fresh off a stunning home loss to Washington, oddsmakers might be gifting us a bargain with this short spread.