Winning Sports Picks

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Knicks +6
Bottom Line: The Knicks will be without Carmelo Anthony and could also be without Tyson Chandler, but they are still very capable of beating the Blazers. New York has been completely embarrassed in its last two games and also lost at home to the Blazers in the first meeting so it will be very motivated tonight. The Knicks are an awesome 20-7 ATS off 2 consecutive road losses by 10 points or more since 1996. They are also 29-13 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA Blowout Game of the Year on Pacers -14
Bottom Line: The books are begging for money on Minnesota after it crushed the Spurs last night, but I believe Indiana will be ready to rock and roll. Fading the Wolves following a victory is currently on an unbeaten 7-0-1 ATS run. Minnesota has been blown out by 23 and 16 following its last 2 wins. Also, fading the Wolves on the road against teams that carry a home winning percentage above 60% is on a 7-0-1 ATS run. Indiana won by 23 the last time Minnesota visited, and I'm expecting a similar result.

5* Wiseguy CBB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Seattle -4
Bottom Line: Seattle lost the first 2 meetings by a total of 5 points and will be extremely motivated here as a result. They posted a higher shooting percentage in both meetings but didn't get to the foul line and didn't do a good job of taking care of the basketball. Seattle has really cut down on its turnovers over its last 8 games, and I expect it to make more of an effort to take the ball to the basket. Lay the small number with the more talented team as it has its revenge.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hawks +10
Bottom Line: I'll back the Hawks catching big points in what is a highly motivated spot. They've lost the first 3 meetings of the season with Miami but kept the score within single digits in 2 of those. They lost the most recent meeting by 13 but are an impressive 15-5 ATS lifetime on the road when looking for revenge for a double-digit loss under coach Drew. They have actually won by an average of 1.5 points in this situation.

5* Wiseguy *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on St. Mary's +6
Bottom Line: Neutral court dogs that have won 3 in a row against conference foes and are out for revenge for a defeat of 10 points or more to an opponent are 28-8 ATS the last 3 seasons. Also, Gonzaga is just 1-8 ATS the last 3 seasons in games played away from home following 2 straight victories of 15 points or more.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Spurs -1.5
Bottom Line: Well-rested home faves that are playing only their second game in five days are an amazing 105-65 ATS since 1996 when matched up against a team that's playing its fourth game in five days. This system has produced a 5-1 ATS result this season. The Spurs are coming off their worst loss of the year but are on a dominant 35-19 ATS run following a blowout loss of 20 points or more.

5* Wiseguy Summit League Game of the Year on Oakland -3
Bottom Line: This is a huge revenge spot for Oakland, which has lost the season's first two meetings after winning the previous 10 by 10.0 points on average. The Golden Grizzlies are a rock solid 10-2 ATS the last 3 seasons in games when the line is +3 to -3. They are on a 10-1 ATS run as a neutral court favorite or pick and a 9-1 ATS run in conference tournament contests. Pound Oakland.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Heat -6.5
Bottom Line: This is a statement game for the Heat, who have lost the season's first two meetings after winning the previous three by an average of 17.3 points. I expect them to have their revenge here in impressive fashion. Miami has won 17 in a row overall and 13 straight at home, which shows you the level its playing at right now. The Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 while the Pacers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Pound Miami.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Suns +6.5
Bottom Line: The Rockets are getting too much respect on the road tonight. We're talking about a team that's only 14-20 on the highway. Houston is just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games versus teams with a losing record, and it is only 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 road games versus teams that have a losing home record.

5* Wiseguy Big 12 Game of the Month on Texas Tech +6.5
Bottom Line: Texas is a lousy 1-9 on the road this season, which tells me it is being severely overvalued here. The Longhorns have been consistently overvalued in this series and are just 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings as a result. Texas Tech lost by only 4 points in last season's home meeting, and I expect it to take the Horns right down to the wire again on senior day.

5* Wiseguy SEC Game of the Month on Kentucky +6.5
Bottom Line: Winning at Kentucky won't be easy for Florida. The Wildcats have won 7 straight on their home floor overall and 5 in a row at home in the series. The Gators are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games versus teams that have a winning record. Plus, Kentucky is on a 37-19 ATS run when out for revenge for a road defeat to a foe.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pistons +4
Bottom Line: The Pistons have lost their last 3 ATS but that won't keep me off them here. They haven't lost more than 3 consecutive games ATS all season and are 28-14 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons. Dallas is a dismal 10-21 on the road this season, a record that does not warrant being favored here. Plus, the Mavs are an ultra-soft 19-44-1 ATS in their last 64 versus the NBA Central division.

5* Wiseguy MVC Tourney *PUNISHER* on Indiana State +2.5
Bottom Line: Indiana State saw its 4-game win streak in the series come to an end with an embarrassing 16-point loss at Evansville last game. That loss is all the motivated the Sycamores will need here. They are an awesome 8-1 ATS the last 2 seasons when out for revenge for a double-digit loss to an opponent. They have won these games by an average of 2.7 points.

5* Wiseguy WCC Tourney GAME OF THE YEAR on Pepperdine +3
Bottom Line: Pepperdine lost at San Diego by 7 points in its last game but is on an impressive 19-8 ATS run in games following a road loss. I expect this trend to continue as the Waves have been the better team in road/neutral court battles this season. They are 6-10 in road/neutral court games while the Toreros are just 4-11. The Waves are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played away from home while San Diego is 0-2 ATS in its last 2 and 2-4 ATS in its last 6 played away from home. Pound Pepperdine.

5* Wiseguy MWC Game of the Month on Nevada +9
Bottom Line: New Mexico has nothing left to play for as it has already clinched the league title. Nevada, meanwhile, will treat a date with the MWC champ as their national title game. The Wolf Pack are on a 15-5 ATS run in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses. They are also on a 38-18 ATS run when looking for revenge for a loss to an opponent that scored 75 points or more on them. Pound Nevada.

5* Wiseguy NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Year on Pistons +3
Bottom Line: This is a terrible spot for the Knicks for so many reasons. It's a fatigue spot as this will be their 3rd game in 4 days. It's a letdown spot following a big comeback win against Cleveland. It's a look ahead spot with the Thunder on deck tomorrow, especially since the Knicks have made easy work of the Pistons in the first three meetings. Meanwhile, this is a strong spot for Detroit. It's had two days of rest and it will be hungry to end a six-game skid in the series. The Pistons are 30-12 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days over the last 3 seasons and 11-3 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games this season. It's unclear if Melo will play but I love Detroit here regardless.

5* Wiseguy Conference USA Game of the Year on Marshall +6.5
Bottom Line: I know So. Miss rolled in the first meeting but that was at home. The Golden Eagles aren't nearly the same team on the road where they are on a 0-5-1 ATS slide and haven't won by more than 4 points during this stretch. The Golden Eagles are also 1-6-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in the series and have lost 4 of their last 5 at Marshall. Pound the Thundering Herd.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Timberwolves +10
Bottom Line: Playing on double-digit dogs that have won just 25% to 40% of their games and have failed to cover the number in at least two consecutive contests has produced a 175-110 ATS record since 1996. This system is 32-15 ATS the last 3 seasons and 10-4 ATS this season. I don't see Miami giving the Timberwolves its full attention following an emotionally and physically exhausting win in New York Sunday.

5* Wiseguy NCAAB *PUNISHER* on Boston College +5
Bottom Line: Boston College has been extremely competitive at home where it has won 2 in a row and is 10-6 on the season. It is just 3-4 at home in ACC play but 3 of those losses came by 5 points or less and 2 came by a single point to Duke and Miami. In other words, BC has proven it can hang with anyone at home. Virginia, on the other hand, is just 2-5 on the road in conference play and the 5 losses have come by 8 points on average. The Cavs won the first matchup 65-51, but the Eagles are 8-1 ATS at home the last 2 seasons when looking for revenge against a team that held them to fewer than 60 points. BC has won these games straight up by .1 points on average.

5* Wiseguy OVC Game of the Year on Tennessee State pk
Bottom Line: Tennessee State has lost its last 2 at home by 3 points combined, which should only fuel a team (on senior night) that was 10-0 at home prior to those losses. The Tigers kicked first-place Belmont by 11 at home, which tells me they have what it takes to put a beating on EKU. Plus, the home team has completely dominated this series, winning 5 in a row and 8 of the last 9. Tennessee State shines tonight.

5* Wiseguy A-10 Game of the Month on George Washington +6.5
Bottom Line: Love the home team in this matchup. The home side has won each of the last 8 meetings with 4 of those wins coming by double digits and the other 4 coming by at least 4 points. The Billikens are 0-3 ATS in the last 3 meetings at George Washington, losing those by 6, 5 and 29.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Heat -8
Bottom Line: Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points that are looking for revenge for a road loss of 10 points or more to an opponent, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 75%), are 111-65 ATS since 1996.

5* Wiseguy CBB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Princeton -5.5
Bottom Line: Plays on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points that are looking for revenge for a same-season loss to an opponent, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 80%), are 116-72 ATS the last 5 seasons and 62-36 ATS the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NCAAB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Troy +13.5
Bottom Line: Middle Tennessee won the first meeting 93-41 but that was at home. The Blue Raiders haven't been nearly as dominant on the road where they have lost of won by fewer than 10 points in 8 of their last 9 road games. Middle Tennessee is 0-6 ATS this season when it hits the road following a double-digit win in conference play. It is also 0-6 ATS this season in road games after allowing 60 points or less 2 straight games. It's 0-7 ATS in road games after playing a game as a home favorite this season. Pound Troy.

5* Wiseguy MVC Game of the Week on Illinois State -11.5
Bottom Line: You want to play home favorites or picks that check in off two or more upset losses on the road. That's because they are 70-35 ATS since 1997. This system tightens up to 25-5 ATS during this span if the team you're playing on returned 4 starters from last season. That's the case here. Pound the Redbirds.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Raptors -3
Bottom Line: The Cavs managed to beat Chicago last night without Kyrie Irving, but that's not something that's going to happen too often. Irving is still expected to be out tonight, and the Cavs will come back down to earth as fatigue sets in from them playing their 4th game in 5 days. The Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games versus a team with a losing home record. The Raptors are also 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland, and the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Pound Toronto.

5* Wiseguy MAC Game of the Year on Ohio -3.5
Bottom Line: Ohio lost at Akron by 14 in the first meeting, but I love it at home in this revenge spot with a chance to tie the Zips for first place in the MAC standings. The Bobcats are on a terrific 44-24 ATS run at home as a favorite of 6 points or less or pick. They are also on a 42-25 ATS run when looking for revenge for a double-digit defeat to a foe. They are on a 42-22 ATS run when out for revenge for a same season loss to a foe. Pound Ohio.

5* Wiseguy ACC Game of the Year on Florida State -5
Bottom Line: After back-to-back double-digit defeats on the road, and with a 71-46 loss at Wake adding fuel to the fire, expect Florida State to roll at home here. FSU is 29-15 ATS all-time when out for revenge for a same-season loss to an opponent under coach Leonard Hamilton. It is also 10-2 ATS under Hamilton in home games when coming off 2 or more consecutive losses on the road. Prior to being blown out by Wake earlier in the month, the Noles had won 4 straight in the series with the last 3 wins coming by 24, 18 and 23 points. Everything points to FSU being extremely motivated here. Plus, it catches Wake in a letdown spot following its season-making win over Miami. Pound FSU.

5* Wiseguy Big 10 Game of the Week on Minnesota +6.5
Bottom Line: Minnesota is 13-2 at home this season with only 1 of the losses coming by more than 6 points. Plus, its won 9 of its last 12 home meetings with the Hoosiers. The Golden Gophers played Indiana to a 7-point game on the road in the first meeting and are catching nearly that number here as Indiana is being overvalued like you would expect the top team in the country to be. The Hoosiers are 4-14 ATS all-time in road games after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games under coach Tom Crean. They've lost these contests by an average of 7.7 points. Trust me, the Gophers are big enough, athletic enough and physical enough to give Indiana some fits. Bet Minnesota.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pistons +3
Bottom Line: The Hawks enter off back-to-back wins both SU and ATS and will be out to avenge last month's loss at Detroit. However, they are just 21-35 ATS when looking to avenge a road loss to an opponent over the last 3 seasons, 6-21 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons and 24-40 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. Detroit has failed to cover the number in its last two and is off an 18-point home loss to the Pacers. But, it is 16-5 ATS in home games off a home loss over the last 3 seasons, 18-7 ATS in home games after a blowout loss of 15 points or more over the last 3 seasons and 10-2 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games this season.

5* Wiseguy NCAAB *PUNISHER* on Charlotte +1.5
Bottom Line: Charlotte is 11-1 at home this season and has won 4 of its last 5 at home versus Temple. The Owls are just 3-4 in their last 7 on the road and 2 of those wins came by a single point. The other came by only 2 points so I think there is solid value with the 49ers catching 1.5 here.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on T-Wolves +1.5
Bottom Line: Golden State enters off back-to-back wins SU and ATS but is a poor 0-7 ATS in road games following covers in 2 or more consecutive games this season. It has fallen hard in these spots, losing by an average score of 105.1 to 91.3.

5* Wiseguy Big East Game of the Week on DePaul +5.5
Bottom Line: The Huskies haven't been on the road in nearly two weeks and that spells trouble as they are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games following three or more consecutive home games. The Blue Demons were blasted last time out but are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss of more than 20 points. Also, the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers +7.5
Bottom Line: Plays on home underdogs that failed to cover the spread in their last game and are playing 3 or fewer games in 10 days are 72-36 ATS since 1996. The rest factor is huge because the Heat will be playing their third game in four days. The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games when playing on 2 days rest, 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast division opponents.

5* Wiseguy Pac-12 Game of the Week on Oregon State +1.5
Bottom Line: I'm expecting Cal to suffer a letdown following Thursday's big win at Oregon. The Beavers are dropped their last two but are 6-0 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses this season. They are also 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in this series.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Week on Blazers +9
Bottom Line: Off 6 consecutive losses both SU and ATS, now is the time to back the Blazers. February road teams that are riding a losing streak of 6 games or more are an awesome 25-9 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 8.7 points on average but have lost by just 3.4 points on average. The Lakers are coming off an emotional win over Boston in the wake of Jerry Buss' death, but I don't believe they can duplicate that performance against a Portland team that will be hungry to get off the snide. The Lakers are 16-39-1 ATS in their last 56 games versus a team with a losing record and 15-35-1 ATS in their last 51 games following an ATS win. Pound Portland.

5* Wiseguy Ivy League Game of the Year on Brown +7
Bottom Line: I believe Harvard gets caught looking ahead to tomorrow's big rivalry game at Yale. On the other side, there's no chance this experienced Brown team won't be focused as it looks to end a 7-game losing streak in the series. The Crimson are just 8-21 ATS under coach Amaker off 2 straight wins against conference rivals. They are 2-9 ATS in road games under their coach when off a home win against a conference rival. Also, the Bears are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games versus a team with a losing road record. And, the Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Pound Brown.

5* Wiseguy NBA Best Bet Bailout on Spurs +3
Bottom Line: The Spurs have lost the season's first two meetings with the Clippers but both losses took place clear back in November before they hit their stride. They'll be out for revenge tonight, and I fully expect them to get it. Revenge has been a strong angle to play with the Spurs. They are 55-38 ATS under coach Popovich in road games when looking for revenge for an upset loss at home to an opponent. They are also 34-19 ATS under Pop when out for revenge for two consecutive upset losses to an opponent. They have won by an average of 7.1 points in this situation. Pound the Spurs.

5* Wiseguy Big 10 Game of the Week on Northwestern +8.5
Bottom Line: Wisconsin won big last game but it shot 52.7% from the field. That rarely happens. Prior to that, the Badgers had shot below 40% in 5 of 7 games. Wiscy hasn't ran away from anyone on the road. It has lost 3 of its last 4 on the road and is just 3-5 in road games this season. None of its 3 road wins have come by more than 6 points. Pound the Wildcats.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Knicks +3.5
Bottom Line: The Knicks are 41-22 ATS as a road underdog over the last 3 seasons, including 29-11 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or fewer during this time frame. Pound New York.

5* Wiseguy ESPN Super Tuesday *PUNISHER* on Missouri +5
Bottom Line: Missouri has been unstoppable at home where it is 14-0 and is winning by an average of 20.0 points per game. Florida won the first meeting handily but it will be a different story at Mizzou Arena where the Tigers are 29-1 the last 2 seasons. They were 2-0 at home against top 10 foes last season, beating Kansas by 3 and Baylor by 15. Pound Missouri.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bulls -2
Bottom Line: Plays on all teams when the line is +3 to -3 that are out for revenge for a home loss to an opponent, provided this is their third game (or fewer) in 10 days, are 40-16 ATS since 1996. Also, plays on road teams that check in off a road loss where they were held to less than 80 points, provided they are playing 6 (or fewer) games in 14 days, are 25-7 ATS the last 5 seasons. The Bulls are the superior team and should be able to prove that in this rested and motivated spot.

5* Wiseguy ESPN Big Monday *PUNISHER* on Pittsburgh -10
Bottom Line: The books are begging for the money to come in on Notre Dame judging by the line as rarely will you see a team laying double digits against a team with an identical record. The books clearly don't trust Notre Dame on the road where it has lost its last two by 16. Fading road underdogs of 10 to 19.5 points that are playing with one or less days' rest in a game involving two good teams (60% to 80%) has produced a 29-12 ATS mark the last 5 seasons. These dogs have lost by an average of 15.3 points. Pound Pitt.

5* Wiseguy Pac-12 *PUNISHER* on Arizona -9
Bottom Line: Utah played Arizona tough the first time around but the Wildcats were riding high at 13-0 heading into that game and were looking past a team they had defeated by 26 and 9 last season. Off back-to-back losses, the Wildcats won't be looking past the Utes this time around, and I'm expecting a blowout. Arizona is 6-0 in its last 6 games in the series with a 14.3-point average margin of victory.

5* Wiseguy CBB Game of the Year on San Francisco +12.5
Bottom Line: This is the prime time to fade the Zags as they enter off arguably their biggest win of the season. Gonzaga has had just 1 day to put that victory behind them and that's not enough time. It is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games when playing with just 1 day in between games. Also, the Bulldogs are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. Gonzaga won the season's first matchup by 14 but SF is 13-3 ATS when out for revenge for a loss over the last 2 seasons. The Dons are also 6-0 ATS versus excellent teams that shoot >=45% with a defense of <=42% this season and 6-0 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game after 15+ games this season. The Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings and 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings at San Francisco. Pound the Dons!

5* NCAAB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* (ESPNU) on Cleveland State +5
Bottom Line: Cleveland State was hammered by Wis-GB in the season's first meeting and will be lacking no motivation here as a result. Cleveland State won last season's home meeting by 10 points so it could certainly flip the script tonight. The home team has been completely dominant in this series. It is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings and has won them by an average of 12.0 points. Looking back further, the home side is 11-1 in the last 12 matchups. These 11 victories have come by an average of 13.3 points. The Vikings are 8-3 at home while the Phoenix are only 2-9 on the road. Look for the Vikes to give the Phoenix all they want and more tonight.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Thunder -4.5
Bottom Line: Right away I love the fact that the Thunder are 18-8 ATS at home this season and 20-7 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. It also bodes well for us that OKC lost the season's first meeting 103-97 because it is 10-2 ATS in home games when looking for revenge for a loss to an opponent this season and 11-2 ATS in home games when looking for revenge for a loss in which it gave up 100 points or more over the last 2 seasons. It also works in our favor that the Thunder of coming off a 15-point upset loss at Utah considering they are 9-1 ATS off a upset loss this season and 13-4 ATS off an upset loss on the road over the last 2 seasons. Pound OKC!

5* Wiseguy Big Ten Game of the Year on Minnesota -4.5
Bottom Line: Big letdown spot for Wiscy following its upset of Michigan. Plus, huge revenge spot for Minnesota which fell to 0-4 in its last 4 against the Badgers with a 1-point loss in the season's first matchup. The Badgers are just 5-12 ATS when matched up against a team with a winning record this season and only 1-9 ATS when taking on a team with a winning percentage of 60% to 80% this season. The Badgers are also 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and Badgers are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings. The Golden Gophers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Pound Minnesota!

5* Mountain West Conference Game of the Year on Air Force +3
Bottom Line: This is a big letdown spot for UNLV following Saturday's win over New Mexico. On the other hand, this is a big bounce-back spot for Air Force, which has lost its last two. I like the Falcons at home, where they are 10-1 this season, against a UNLV team that is 1-5 in its last 6 road games. The Rebels are 3-17 ATS on the road under coach Dave Rice. They are also 1-11 ATS as a road favorite or pickem under Rice. Pound Air Force!

5* Wiseguy NBA GAME OF THE WEEK on Cavs +7
Bottom Line: Duncan, Ginobli and Parker are all expected to be in the lineup together, and the Spurs are being overvalued as a result. This is San Antonio's third game in 4 days so it will be showing fatigue. Even the guys that have been sitting will be winded as you lose conditioning when you aren't playing. Cleveland has lost 2 in a row so it will be very focused. Plus, it was embarrassed by the Spurs in both of last season's meetings and you can bet it hasn't forgot. The Spurs are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win and 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400. Fade the overvalued Spurs!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Jazz +6
Bottom Line: Utah is 19-6 at home and will be focused tonight following back-to-back defeats. The Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games versus a team with a winning road record. The Thunder are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Also, the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Pound Utah!

5* Wiseguy NCAAB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Virginia Tech +14.5
Bottom Line: The Hokies are a rock solid 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Plus, the road team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and the underdog is 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Pound VA Tech!

5* Wiseguy Big Sky Conference Game of the Year on Idaho State +17.5
Bottom Line: Road underdogs or pickems that have won 20% or less of their games on the season and that are looking for revenge for a double-digit home loss to an opponent are 70-37 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 16.3 points on average but have lost by only 14.8 points on average. In other words, we are getting very good line value here. It is also important to note that road underdogs or pickems that check in off an upset loss at home to conference foe and are matched up against a team that checks in off a home win of 10 points or more are 71-40 ATS the last 5 seasons. Pound Idaho State!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bobcats +4.5
Bottom Line: It will be tough for Boston to bounce back physically from yesterday's triple-overtime contest. Plus, home underdogs that have failed to cover the number in 4 of their last 5 games that are matched up against a team that has cover the spread in 6 of 7 of its last 8 games are 30-6 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 5.4 points on average but have won outright by an average of 1.8 points. Pound Charlotte!

5* NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Suns +8.5
Bottom Line: The Suns were embarrassed in OKC Friday, and I believe they will put forth an incredible effort as a result. They gave up 127 points on 57.5% shooting to the Thunder but are on a 38-21 ATS run after a game where they allowed a shooting pct. of 55% or higher and a 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. The Thunder have failed to cover the number in 5 of their last 7 on the road, and I believe this trend continues.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Mavericks -5.5
Bottom Line: Mavs have the huge edge in terms of fresh legs. They have had 2 days' rest while Warriors will be playing their 4th game in 5 nights. Teams headed up by Rick Carlisle are 100-54 ATS lifetime when playing with 2 days' rest. Also, plays on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (DALLAS) - well rested team - playing only their 2nd game in 5 days against extremely tired team - playing their 4th game in 5 days - are 25-7 ATS the last 5 seasons.

5* Wiseguy SEC Game of the Year on Missouri -6.5
Bottom Line: Fading underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving 2 very good teams that outscore their opponents by 8 points or more per game, with the condition that the "fade" side has given up 75 points or more in 3 straight games, has produced a 36-9 ATS mark since 1997. Teams fitting into this situation have been underdogs of 6.2 points on average and have lost by an average of 12.6 points. This system is a perfect 6-0 ATS the last 3 seasons. Look for the Tigers to roll at home where they are 13-0 this season.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pistons +5
Bottom Line: The Spurs are being overvalued on the road because of their 11-game win streak. The Pistons have won or lost by fewer than 4 points in 11 of their last 13 home games. Plus, they have won or lost by 5 points or less in 4 of their last 5 home meetings with San Antonio. Pound the Pistons!

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT Total of the Year on Bulls/Nuggets UNDER 196
Bottom Line: After a pathetic defensive performance in their last game, expect the Bulls - a team that prides itself on defense - to really get after it on the defensive end tonight. We have been able to count on the Bulls following up poor defensive efforts with strong ones since Thibodeau came to town. Chicago is 15-4 UNDER under his watch after allowing 105 points or more in its last game. It has responded by holding its opponents to just 89.4 points in this spot. We have seen only 183.4 total points scored on average in this situation. Pound the UNDER.

5* Wiseguy Big Ten *PUNISHER* (ESPN) on Illinois +8
Bottom Line: The Fighting Illini shouldn't be counted out tonight. After all, they have won or lost by 6 points or less in each of their last 12 home games versus Indiana. This is a 12-0 trend I'm not hesitating to get behind.

5* Wiseguy Atlantic 10 Game of the Year on Fordham +15
Bottom Line: Off back-to-back blowout wins at home against Butler and Dayton, expect Saint Louis to suffer a letdown on the road against a team that has been undervalued all season. The Rams are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games. Pound Fordham!

5* Wiseguy NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Month on Raptors -3
Bottom Line: Boston has won 4 in a row (all at home) but can't be trusted on the road where it is on a 3-11 ATS slide. Also, the home team is on a 6-0 ATS run in the series. Pound Toronto!

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Month on Suns +9
Bottom Line: The Grizzlies have had 3 days to try to build some chemistry with new additions Tayshaun Prince, Ed Davis and Austin Daye. That's not enough time. Plus, the intensity of a game can't be simulated in practice. I know Memphis won its first game with its new additions against Washington, but I expect it to take some time for them to jell. The Suns have a win against Memphis this season and are 47-19 against the Grizzlies since 1996. Expect Memphis to be lacking a little chemistry tonight and for the Suns to go after this one hard as they try to earn a split in the season series. Pound the Suns.

5* Wiseguy Big 12 Game of the Month on Texas Tech +11.5
Bottom Line: The Wildcats are a soft 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings at Texas Tech. Also, the home team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Wildcats enter off an upset win at Oklahoma but favorites of 10 to 19.5 points off a close road win by 3 points or less, as long as they have a winning record and are playing a losing team, are 63-33 ATS the last 5 seasons. Pound the Red Raiders.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bobcats +13.5
Bottom Line: The Heat rolled in Toronto yesterday but are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win and 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Also, they are only 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games against Charlotte. Bet the Bobcats!

5* Wiseguy Big East Game of the Year (ESPN) on Syracuse -8
Bottom Line: Following consecutive defeats on the road, the Orange will leave it all on the floor at home tonight and the result will be a double-digit victory. Syracuse has won by 12 and 19 points in its last 2 home meetings with Notre Dame, and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Also, the Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team that has a winning record. Pound Syracuse!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Heat -4.5
Bottom Line: The Heat have never lost to the Raptors since LeBron James came aboard, and I don't expect them to start now. They will be very hungry here after losing by double digits to Indiana in their last game, and they won't take the Raptors lightly because Toronto took them to OT in Miami last week. The Heat are 8-0 lifetime against the Raptors since James came to South Beach, and they have won these games by an average of 12.6 points. It is also worth noting that all 8 of these wins came by at least 6 points. Pound Miami!

5* Wiseguy CBB *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Cal State Fullerton -6.5
Bottom Line: Oddsmakers are looking to trap the public here. Hawaii has won back-to-back road games and Fullerton has lost its last 3 at home and yet it is laying 6.5 points? The books are expecting a breakout game from the Titans and I couldn't agree more. They have covered the number in five of their last six games versus teams that have a winning record. Hawaii, on the other hand, have dropped five of its last six ATS versus teams that have a winning mark.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cavaliers +10
Bottom Line: The Cavs keep this one closer than the oddsmakers thing against an OKC squad that has recorded only 1 road win of more than 10 points in its last 6. Plus, the home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

5* Wiseguy MVC Game of the Year on Northern Iowa +1.5
Bottom Line: The Panthers were embarrassed at Wichita State in the season's first meeting, but I expect them to have their revenge at home in a big way. Northern Iowa is 11-2 ATS under coach Jacobson when out for revenge for a loss to a foe that held it to less than 50 points. The Panthers have won by an average of 7.5 points in these games.

5* Wiseguy Atlantic-10 *PUNISHER* on Dayton +6.5
Bottom Line: Letdown city for Saint Louis here following its huge win over 9th ranked Butler. Plus, the underdog is 18-3 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Pre-All-Star Break Game of the Year on Magic +9.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics won big without Rondo against the Kings in their last game and are being overvalued because of it. Fading them following a victory of more than 10 points has produced an 8-1-1 ATS result in the last 10 instances. The Magic were crushed by the Knicks last time out but are an awesome 40-17-2 ATS in their last 59 games following a defeat greater than 10 points. Boston has been fortunate to win both of its games since Rondo went down with a knee injury because it hasn't received very good guard play. Avery Bradley and Courtney Lee have both struggled and that will catch up with Boston tonight. Pound the Magic.

5* Wiseguy "Total" Bailout on Mavs/Warriors UNDER 206
Bottom Line: Both teams have been overs machines of late and we are seeing an inflated number because of it. The Warriors still have the reputation as a high-octane offensive team, but they have put much more focus on the defensive end since Mark Jackson came aboard. They rank fifth in the NBA in field goal percentage defense this season and are 72-52 UNDER in games when the total is greater than or equal to 200 over the last 3 seasons. Dallas has been scoring in bunches of late but it has also been shooting out of its mind. It won't get the same looks tonight against a solid defensive team. Plus, Dallas is on a 28-13 UNDERS run in road games after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better. Pound the Under!

5* Wiseguy Atlantic-10 Game of the Month on Saint Louis -2.5
Bottom Line: Butler dropped its last road game, and I believe it goes down again here against a very good Saint Louis squad that has consistently risen to the occasion against top-level competition the last couple years. The Billikens are 10-2 ATS the last 2 seasons versus very good teams that outscore the opposition by 8.0 points or more per game. They have won these games by an average of 8.0 points. Pound St. Louis!

5* Wiseguy NBA Blowout Game of the Month on Jazz -7.5
Bottom Line: We won't get the Jazz in a more motivated spot all season. They were embarrassed by 45 points by Houston in their last on their normally sturdy home floor, and I expect them to be flying all over the place to erase the memory of that one tonight. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. It also bodes well for Utah that New Orleans had a tough one in LA last night as the Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing without a day of rest. The Hornets are just 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Utah. Pound the Jazz!

5* Wiseguy Big Ten *PUNISHER* on Northwestern +17
Bottom Line: Expect Michigan to get caught looking past a Northwestern team it defeated by 28 earlier this month with a big showdown at Indiana on deck. As if getting pummeled by 28 isn't enough motivation, the Wildcats are coming off a bad loss at Nebraska. Count on the Cats, who are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning record, to play inspired basketball tonight and for them to keep this one closer than the oddsmakers think.

5* Wiseguy Big 10 Game of the Month on Minnesota -19
Bottom Line: Look for Minnesota to jump out early and never take its foot off the gas pedal. It has lost 4 straight and is back home for the first time in nearly 2 weeks so it will be hungry and energized to take the floor in front of its home crowd. The Huskers are 2-10 ATS the last 2 seasons versus excellent teams that shoot 45% or better form the field and hold their opponents to 42% shooting or worse. Nebraska is also on a 6-17 ATS slide in games following an upset win as a home underdog. Pound Minnesota!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cavaliers -1.5
Bottom Line: Love the Cavs in this spot as they will be the more energized team without a doubt. They have had 2 days to prepare and rest up for this game while the Warriors just played last night and will be playing their 4th road game in 5 days. The Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on 2 days' rest. Pound Cleveland!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pacers +5.5
Bottom Line: Indiana has lost 3 straight games just 1 time this season and that happened clear back in early Novemeber. Besides, in that instance its third loss came by just 2 points. The Pacers have lost consecutive game twice since then and responded with 20 and 15-point victories to avoid a third straight defeat. I expect them to respond here as well. The Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss. Pound the Pacers!

5* Wiseguy ESPN Big Monday Game of the Month on West Virginia +8.5
Bottom Line: We can count on Bob Huggins' coached teams responding after taking it on the chin against a conference foe. In fact, his teams are on a 21-9 ATS run following a loss by 10 points or more to a conference opponent, and they have won in this situation by an average of 13.0 points. Pound the Mountaineers!

5* Wiseguy NBA National TV Game of the Month on Celtics +4
Bottom Line: The Celtics have had a great deal of success at home against the Heat, even after LeBron James arrived. Boston has won 15 of its last 17 home games in the series. Also, the Heat are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Boston. Pound the Celtics as they get off the snide in impressive fashion.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.