20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks -6 -105

The Bucks (-6) are worth a look here as a 6-point road favorite against the Grizzlies in Wednesday's NBA action. Milwaukee had their 5-game win streak snapped in Tuesday's ugly 97-128 loss at home to the Nuggets. No way the Bucks are going to be happy about that showing. I got a good feeling we see Milwaukee come out extremely motivated to make sure they go into the All-Star break with some momentum. Memphis is definitely a team they can cover this number against. The Grizzlies have won their last two, but it's come against the Rockets and Wizards. Bucks are 33-17 ATS last 50 off an upset loss as a favorite and 16-4 ATS in their last 20 when off a loss by 10 or more as a favorite. Play Milwaukee -6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder +8 -105

The Thunder (+8) are worth a look here as a near double-digit dog on the road against the Mavs. Dallas is simply overvalued right now due to the fact that they have won 8 of their last 10. They were asked to lay a similar price in their last game at Orlando and didn't cover as a 7-point favorite. Not only are the Mavs overvalued, but we are getting value with OKC due to them coming off that ugly 30-point loss to the Nuggets at home. Thunder are 14-3 ATS last 17 on the road off a loss by 10 or more and 28-9 ATS last 37 as a road dog. Play Oklahoma City +8! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -6½ -105

The Jazz (-6.5) are worth a look here as a decently priced road dog against the Pelicans in Monday's NBA action. At this point, you either back Utah or stay away. The Jazz are on one of the most ridiculous runs in recent memory. Utah is 23-3 SU and 19-4 ATS over their last 23 games. They aren't just sneaking past teams, they are winning convincingly and that's what I expect here against a struggling Pelicans team. New Orleans is just 3-7 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Play Utah -6.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Mavs -6½ -105

The Mavs (-6.5) are worth a look here as a decently priced road favorite against the Magic in Monday's NBA action. Dallas has really turned things around. It wasn't that long ago the Mavs were in the midst  of a 6-game losing streak and sitting there with a mere 8-13 record. They have won 8 of their last 11 to pull to .500 and will extremely motivated to keep this strong play going into the All-Star break. As for the Magic, they have really fallen off after a fast start. Orlando has dropped 3 straight to fall to 13-21 overall and the last two have been ugly, losing by 37 at Brooklyn and by 15 at home to the Jazz. Play the Mavs -6.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Knicks -1 -101

The Knicks (-1) are worth a look here at basically a pick'em on the road against the Pistons. New York has caught fire here before the all-star break. Knicks have won 6 of 8 and are a dominant 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games. The books can be slow to adjust the numbers on a bad team like NY, as the public typically takes a while to get on board. With how bad the Pistons have been playing, you got to roll the dice with the Knicks in this one. Play New York -1! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Lakers -4½ -107

The Lakers (-4.5) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Blazers in Friday's NBA action. LA has went from being a team that's way overvalued to getting undervalued due to how poorly they have played here of late without Anthony Davis. Lakers have lost each of their last 4 games and failed to cover in all 4, losing the first 3 outright as a favorite and most recently losing by 25 at Utah as a 8.5-point dog. Now is the time to jump on LA against a struggling Blazers team. Lakers also get some reinforcements back here with starting PG Dennis Schroder expected back after missing the last 4 games. Play the Lakers -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics -3 -105

The Celtics (-3) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Pacers. I know Boston hasn't exactly been playing great of late, but this is just too good a price to pass up with them at home. Celtics are 14-4 ATS last 18 games after failing to cover in 3 straight and have won 4 straight at home against Indiana. Play Boston -3! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Rockets +7½ -105

The Rockets (+7.5) are worth a look here as a decently priced road dog against the Raptors. We are getting some exceptional value here with Houston due to the fact that they come in having lost 9 straight and are fresh off an ugly 16-point loss at Cleveland in their last game. Rockets have recently got back Oladipo and should start playing better. They definitely will be motivated here to avoid losing 10 in a row. Raptors have also lost and failed to cover in 2 straight and are simply being asked to lay too big a number here. Play the Rockets +7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers +8½ -109

The Lakers (+8.5) are worth a look here as a near double-digit dog against the Jazz in Wednesday's NBA action. I don't know if LA will have enough here to get the win, but I definitely think they will keep it within the number. We are getting a great price here on the Lakers because of them being a bit undervalued after 3 straight losses, all as a favorite. You also have Utah way overvalued right now because of how dominant they have been for basically all of 2021. Play the Lakers +8.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Pistons vs Pelicans over 222½ -110

The OVER (222.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action between the Pistons and Pelicans. On one side you have a team in New Orleans that has seen the OVER cash in 8 straight and 16 of their last 19 and the other you have a Detroit team that has seen the UNDER hit in 4 straight and 6 of 7. The key here is which team will be able to dictate the tempo and my money is on the Pelicans. Not only is New Orleans playing at home, but they have a massive edge in rest. Pelicans have had the last 2 days off, while the Pistons are on no rest after playing last night in Orlando. You also have to look at the Pelicans defense and the fact it's allowed 113 or more in 7 straight games. Play the OVER 222.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets -7½ -105

The Nuggets (-7.5) are worth a look here as a home favorite against the Blazers in Tuesday's NBA action. Portland is trending in the wrong direction. After losing 111-118 as a 4-point home favorite to the Wizards on Saturday, they got annihilated 132-100 at Phoenix on Monday. I just don't see it getting any better for the Blazers on no rest. Denver is one of the toughest places in the NBA to play in the 2nd of a back-to-back. Nuggets should also be extremely motivated here having just lost 3 of 4 on a 4-game road trip. Play Denver -7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +2½ -100

The Pistons (+2.5) are worth a look here as a small road dog against the Magic in Tuesday's NBA action. These two teams just played each other on Sunday in Orlando and the Magic were able to hold on for a 105-96 win. Never easy beating the same team twice in a row and there's reason to be optimistic that Detroit can get their revenge, as they shot a miserable 37.4% in the loss. To shoot that badly and only lose by 9 definitely suggests they can win the rematch. Play the Pistons +2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +6½ -105

The Blazers (+6.5) are worth a look here as a decently priced road dog against the Suns in Monday's NBA action. Portland is coming off a 111-118 loss at home to the Wizards as 4-point favorite, but are still a very strong 6-1 SU and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games. The strong ATS run goes back even further, as they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games. Phoenix has also been a great bet of late, covering 11 of their last 13, but the books have definitely inflated the number on the Suns in this one. Play Portland +6.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Clippers -5 -105

The Clippers (-5) are worth a look here as a relatively small home favorite against the Nets. Los Angeles got back their two best players in Leonard and George in their last game and with those two they beat the red-hot Jazz 116-112. Brooklyn is also coming in off a big road win, as they defeated the Lakers 109-98. Thing is the Nets are still without Durant and while the duo of Irving and Harden was enough against a Lakers team that was without Anthony Davis, I don't think it will be enough against the Clippers. Look for the Nets defense to really get exposed in this one and LA is one of the few teams who can matchup defensively with the Nets stars. Play the Clippers -5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +1½ -104

The Pistons (+1.5) are worth a look here at basically a pick'em on the road against the Magic. These are two bad teams, but no one is going to even think twice about taking Detroit on the road as a short dog. You can side with the public if you want, but when a line looks this far off I'm going the other way. Detroit has gone 8-5-1 ATS in their last 14 games. They are also 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games with the Magic. Orlando on the other hand is 1-8 ATS last 9 vs a bad team like the Pistons who have won between 25% to 40% of their games. Play Detroit +1.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Kings -2 -105

The Kings (-2) are worth a look here as a slim 2-point road favorite against the Bulls in Saturday's NBA action. Great spot here to fade Chicago. Bulls will be in the second game of a back-to-back after a huge game last night against the Eastern Conference leaders in the 76ers. Don't be afraid of the fact that the Kings have dropped 5 straight. They are the much more rested team and have covered 16 of their last 21 trips to Chicago. Play the Kings -2! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +5 -110

The Pistons (+5) are worth a look here as a road dog against the Grizzlies in Friday's NBA action. Detroit is a team the public doesn't want anything to do with and because of that they are often showing great value against the spread. It's played right into the Pistons going a very strong 8-4-1 ATS in their last 13 games. Detroit has really fared well against strong offensive teams like Memphis that shoot it well. They are 13-3 ATS last 16 vs teams who shoot 36% or better from behind the 3-point line and 14-4 ATS last 17 vs teams who shoot 46% or better from the field. Play Detroit +5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks -5½ -105

The Bucks (-5.5) are worth a look here as a home favorite against the Raptors in Tuesday's NBA action. I feel like we are getting quite the discount on Milwaukee at home in this one. We know the Bucks are going to be motivated after losing 3 straight to finish up their 6 game road trip. Milwaukee is 9-2 on their home floor, where they are winning by an average of 13.5 ppg. Toronto has been playing better of late, but have dropped their last two and just aren't good enough defensively to have a realistic shot of keeping this close. Play the Bucks -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers +6½ -105

The 76ers (+6.5) are worth a look here as a decently priced road dog against the red-hot Jazz. Pretty big number here for Philadelphia to be catching. I know Utah has won 18 of their last 19 and are 17-2 ATS during this run, but this is far from an ideal spot for the Jazz playing what will be their 3rd game in 4 nights. Utah also has two massive road games at the Clippers on deck Wednesday and Friday. I not only think the 76ers can keep it close, but I wouldn't be shocked at all if they won this game outright. Play Philadelphia +6.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Pacers -5½ -105

The Pacers (-5.5) are worth a look here as a relatively small home favorite against the struggling Bulls in Monday's NBA action. After a 1-6 stretch, Indiana has got back on track with back-to-back double-digit wins. First it was a 111-95 win at Detroit on Thursday and then a 125-113 win at Atlanta on Saturday. Pacers shot 51% against the Pistons and 50% against the Hawks. Look for the Pacers to stay hot offensively against the Bulls, who have allowed 50%+ in each of their last two and are giving up 116.1 ppg on 48% shooting on the season. Chicago is also not playing well right now, going just 3-7 SU in their last 10 games. Play the Pacers -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +4½ -100

Portland (+4.5) is worth a look here as a road dog against the Mavericks. The Blazers continue to play well despite being down two of their top starters in McCollum and Nurkic. They still got one of the best players in the league in Lillard and they got better depth than people give them credit for. Portland has won 3 straight and 5 of 6 overall. They have also gone a dominant 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games. Mavs have been playing better, but they are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11. Play the Blazers +4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers -4½ -105

The Blazers (-4.5) are worth a look here as a relatively small home favorite against the Cavs. I think we are getting quite the discount here with Portland. I get the Blazers are off a huge upset win last night against the 76ers, but they have now won 4 of their last 5 and most importantly they are playing a Cavs team that is an absolute mess right now. Cleveland has lost 5 straight and are 1-7 SU and 0-8 ATS over their last 8 games. Play the Blazers -4.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Bucks +2 -110

Milwaukee (+2) is worth a look here as a small road dog against the Jazz in Friday's NBA action. Betting against Utah right now is not easy, as they come into this game on a ridiculous run. The Jazz are 16-1 SU and 15-2 ATS over their last 17 games. For them to only be a slim 2-point favorite at home against a Bucks team they beat 131-118 on the road earlier this season makes no sense. When a game of this magnitude looks to be off, you have to go against the grain and take the dog. I really see Milwaukee out to make a statement here and this is where Utah figures to really miss point guard Mike Conley, who is out with a hamstring injury. Play the Bucks +2! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +5½ -105

The Blazers (+5.5) are worth a look here as a decently priced home dog against the 76ers in Thursday's NBA action. Portland continues to get undervalued by the books because of them being down a few key players to injury. Blazers have gone 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games and one of those was a 121-105 win at Philadelphia as a 10-point dog. 76ers have won and covered 6 of 7, but are now in game 2 of a 4-game west coast trip. Philly is a mere 3-12 ATS last 15 road games when playing their 2nd game in 5 days and just 9-21 ATS last 30 as a road favorite of 6 or less. Play the Blazers +5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Cavs vs Nuggets over 224½ +103

The OVER (224.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action that has the Nuggets hosting the Cavaliers. I think we are getting some value here with the this number because of the fact that Cleveland isn't a great offensive team. There's no arguing that, but you have to factor in the Denver defense to the equation. The Nuggets are giving up 118.8 ppg over their last 5 and 114.4 ppg at home on the season. I just don't see them being invested at all on the defensive side of the ball against a bad Cavs team. Play the OVER 224.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hawks +4 -104

The Hawks (+4) are worth a look as a road dog against the Mavs in Wednesday's NBA action. The betting public keeps backing this Dallas team, despite the fact that they keep failing to cover. The Mavs are a mere 1-9 ATS over their last 10 games. Their lone cover during this stretch did come against these Hawks last week, but I like the revenge angle here for Atlanta. Mavs are also just 1-8 ATS this season as a home favorite and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 at home when playing at least their 6th game in 10 days. Play the Hawks +4! 

20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers -4½ -105

The (76ers -4.5) are worth a look here as a relatively small road favorite against the Kings in Tuesday's NBA action. Sacramento comes into this game on quite the run, as the Kings are 7-1 SU and 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games. A lot of good fortune has played a part in their recent surge. Each of their last 3 and 4 of their last 5 wins have come by 5 or fewer points. They also benefited a lot during this stretch catching teams in bad spots. That's not the case here, as the 76ers are playing on 2 days of rest. Philly has also been covering at a high rate of late, cashing a winning ticket in 5 of their last 6. Play the 76ers -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Raptors -2½ -102

The Raptors (-2.5) are worth a look here as a small road favorite against the Grizzlies. Toronto had won 3 straight before laying an egg at Atlanta following their big win over Brooklyn. I expect the Raptors to get back on track against Memphis. The Grizzlies had it going for a while, but they have lost 3 straight and continue to be hit hard with injuries. Play the Raptors -2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Suns -3 -105

The Suns (-3) are worth a look here as a slim home favorite against the Celtics in Sunday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with Phoenix at home. The Suns are hot right now having won and covered in 4 of their last 5. Celtics are fresh off a big upset win over the Clippers, but are now playing their 4th road game in 6 days and are doing so without 2 of their best players in Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart. Play the Suns -3! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Heat -5½ -105

The Heat (-5.5) are worth a look here as a road favorite at the Knicks in Sunday's NBA action. Miami is finally starting to get healthy and while they are still down a few guys, they got more than enough to put away New York on the road. Miami needs every win they can get to get back in the mix and I love the fact that they are coming off one of their best games of the season in Friday's 27 point win over the Wizards. Knicks have won two straight, but are playing on no rest. I just don't see NY being up to the challenge in this one. Play the Heat -5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Suns -8½ -100

The Suns (-8.5) are worth a look here as a near double-digit home favorite against the Pistons in Friday's NBA action. This is a big bounce back spot for Phoenix after an ugly 22-point loss at New Orleans on Wednesday. Prior to that the Suns had won 3 straight. Getting back on track against the Pistons won't be problem. Detroit is arguably the worst team in the league and are a miserable 1-9 on the road, where they are getting outscored by almost 10 ppg. Play the Suns -8.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -7 -105

The Jazz (-7) are worth a look here as a decently priced home favorite against the Hornets. Utah is playing the best basketball of any team in the league right now. They are 13-1 SU and 12-2 ATS over their last 14 games. Some might be hesitant to back the Jazz on no rest after a game last night in Atlanta, but they didn't have to use much energy in a 112-91 blowout win. There's just no reason not to keep backing the Jazz and as long as they aren't a complete no show, they should easily cover this one. Play Utah -7! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Magic +2 -105

The Magic (+2) are worth a look here as a home dog against the Bulls in Friday's NBA action. I know Orlando comes in having lost 4 straight and are just 2-12 SU in their last 14, but they should not be a home dog to Chicago. The Bulls aren't playing any better at the moment, as they have lost 4 of their last 5 and continue to find ways to lose games late. Chicago is a mere 2-6 ATS last 8 games as a favorite and are just 1-5 ATS last 6 as a road favorite. Play the Magic +2

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers -5 -105

The Lakers (-5) is worth a look here as a relatively short home favorite against the Nuggets. I just think because LA is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 and coming off that long road trip, we are getting them at a discount here. Not to mention Denver is getting some love as well, as they have won 6 of their last 7 and covered the number in 6 of those. Knowing how bad Denver wants this game given LA knocked them out of the Western Conference Finals, I think it will add a little extra incentive for the Lakers to show up. It's a primetime game on TNT. Play the Lakers -5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Rockets -4½ -110

The Rockets (-4.5) are worth a look here as a road favorite against the Thunder. This will be a rematch from Monday, which Houston won 136-106. Rockets have now won 6 straight and are 5-1 ATS during this stretch. While Houston is expected to rest John Wall, OKC will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and George Hill. I think those losses for the Thunder are much bigger, as the Rockets have a lot more fire-power than they get credit for. I don't think it will be quite the blowout as the first meeting, but I do think the Rockets win here and cover easy. Play Houston -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +2 -105

The Blazers (+2) are worth a look here as a small road dog against the Wizards in Tuesday's NBA action. Most will be looking to fade Portland in this spot, as the Blazers are dealing with a number of big injuries and are playing on no rest after an ugly 106-134 loss at Milwaukee last night. Good thing about last night's blowout loss to the Bucks is that it wasn't close, which allowed Portland to not overextend the minutes of their key guys. I just don't think the Wizards should be favored here, even at home. Washington is off a big win against the Nets, but are just 4-12 overall and if anything are more likely to come out flat after that big win than build on it. Play the Blazers +2! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +11 -110

The Blazers (+11) are worth a look here as a double-digit dog against the Bucks in Monday's NBA action. Portland is coming off a thrilling 123-111 win at Chicago on Saturday and while they are playing shorthanded, they haven't let that deter them. As for the Bucks, they seem to be in a bit of a funk right now. Milwaukee followed up a upset loss at New Orleans as a 6.5-point favorite with a 114-126 loss at Charlotte as a 9-point favorite. Bucks probably win here, but I look for it to be much closer than the number set by the books. Play the Blazers +11! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Knicks +4½ -110

The Knicks (+4.5) are worth a look here as a road dog against the Bulls in Monday's NBA action. A lot of people will be quick to back Chicago with New York coming off an ugly 115-129 loss at home to the Clippers on Sunday, as they will think the Knicks won't have anything left in the tank in the 2nd leg of a back. I'm just not buying it. I would much rather fade a Bulls team that can't seem to figure out how to win. Chicago has lost 3 straight and 7 of their last 10 overall. No loss more painful than the 122-123 defeat at home to the Blazers on Saturday where they had a 5 point lead in the final seconds and somehow lost. Play the Knicks +4.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Lakers vs Hawks under 219 -106

The UNDER (219) is worth a look in Monday's NBA action between the Lakers and Hawks. The fact that Atlanta is considered a big OVER team with their ability to score and lack of defense has this number a little higher than it should be. Whatever the Hawks have to give defensively they are going to give it against the defending champs. As for LA, they are a great defensive team and really are relying on their defense right now, as the offense is been in a bit of a funk. LA is only averaging 102 ppg and shooting 45% from the field in their last 5 games. With this being their 7th straight road game and final game of the trip, I don't see the offense being able to turn it on here. Play the UNDER 219! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Wizards +9 -105

The Wizards (+9) are worth a look as a near double-digit home dog against the Nets in Sunday's NBA action. Brooklyn is just overvalued right now with their Big 3. While the Nets are a juggernaut on offense, the effort defensively has left a lot to be desired. Brooklyn has allowed 123 or more points in 6 of their last 7 games. I don't see the defensive effort being great in this one, as the Nets will have their eyes looking ahead to Tuesday's big showdown with the Clippers at home. Play the Wizards +9! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Knicks +8 -105

The Knicks (+8) are worth a look here as a near double-digit home dog against the Clippers in Sunday's NBA action. A lot of people might be quick to back LA given they are expected to get back both Leonard and George, but I don't like this spot at all for the Clippers. LA is playing their 3rd road game in 4 days and are in a massive lookahead spot with Tuesday's big game at Brooklyn on deck. New York has also been playing well here of late going 4-3 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. Play the Knicks +8! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pacers vs Hornets under 220½ -110

The UNDER (220.5) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Hornets and Pacers. This a quick rematch between these two teams, as they played at Charlotte on Wednesday. That game just barely eclipsed the total of 220.5 as Indiana won 116-106. The quick turnaround should favor the defense, as both teams will have a great idea of what the other wants to do offensively. These are also two teams that have to be running on fumes. Both are playing their 4th game in the last 6 days, which should slow the pace down some. Play the UNDER 220.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -4 -105

The Jazz (-4) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Mavs. I think the fact that Utah is playing on no rest after a game against the Knicks last night is playing into a very favorable number here. The Jazz are quietly playing some of the best basketball of any team in the league right now. Utah is a perfect 9-0 SU and 9-0 ATS over their last 9 games. No reason to not ride this thing, especially at this price. Mavs are also a tired team playing their 7th game in the last 11 days. Play the Jazz -4! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Celtics -2½ -110

The Celtics (-2.5) are worth a look here as a short road favorite against the Spurs. Boston is surging into this contest off back-to-back blowout wins over the Cavs (141-103) and the Bulls (119-103). They are really clicking on the offensive side of the ball and should be able to keep it going against a Spurs defense that is giving up 112 ppg over their last 4. Spurs are also not playing the best ball here of late. Play the Celtics -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +2½ -105

The Pistons (+2.5) are worth a look here as a small road dog against the Cavs in Wednesday's NBA action. Most are going to be quick to lay the short number here with Cleveland at home against a Detroit team that is just 4-13, but I really don't like the spot here at at all for the Cavs, who just put everything they had into Monday's home game against the Lakers. I also like the fact that the Pistons are coming into this game with some momentum off a 119-014 upset win against the 76ers. Play Detroit +2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Blazers -5½ -106

The Blazers (-5.5) are worth a look at home against the Thunder in Monday's NBA action. Portland is playing without 3 of their best players in CJ McCollum, Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, but they still got one of the best players in the league in Damian Lillard, who is coming off a 39-point game on Sunday against the Knicks. Lillard will be the best player on the floor tonight and I look for the Blazers to make easy work of a struggling Thunder team. OKC has lost 3 straight and are also on no rest after playing their second straight game against the Clippers on Sunday. This will also be OKC's 4th straight on the road. Play the Blazers -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Blazers under 223 -105

The UNDER (223) is worth a look here in Monday's NBA action between the Thunder and the Blazers. I just don't see the game being played at the pace needed to eclipse this number. Both teams will be playing on no rest. OKC was at the Clippers on Sunday while the Blazers hosted the Knicks. Thunder already aren't shooting it well and Portland is a 1 man show right now with Lillard, as they continue to be without McCollum, Nurkic and Collins. Play the UNDER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets vs Suns over 218½ -106

The OVER (218.5) is worth a look in Saturday's NBA action that has the Suns hosting the Nuggets. These two played each other last night and easily went over the total of 219.5, as they combined for 156 points. Both teams shot over 50% from the field. The books simply haven't adjusted enough here as these two should reash 220 with no problem, as I don't see either team being all that motivated defensively on no rest. Play the OVER 218.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Knicks +4 -105

The Knicks (+4) are worth a look here as a small road dog against Sacramento in Friday's NBA action. New York comes in having won and covered 3 straight games as a dog, but even with this success the betting public has a hard time backing this team because of how bad they are perceived to be. I'll stick with the Knicks, especially with what I've seen out of Sacramento of late. The Kings are 2-9 SU in their last 11 and have failed to cover 9 of their last 10. Look for New York's defense to be the difference in this one. Play New York +4! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns -1 -105

The Suns (-1) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Nuggets in Friday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with Phoenix at home. Denver has been overvalued a lot early on this season and this feels like another one of those games where they are getting too much respect. Nuggets are just 5-9 ATS in their 14 games. Suns are 8-5 SU and 8-5 ATS, but have only played 4 of their 13 games so far at home. Phoenix is 3-1 SU and 3-1 ATS at home. Play the Suns -1! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks -1 -100

The Bucks (-1) are worth a look here at basically a pick'em on their home floor against the Lakers. LA is a great team and the public will definitely be on them here off a loss in their last game, but this is just too good a price to pass up with Milwaukee at home. As much as the Lakers will want to get back in the win column, there's no doubt this game means so much more to the Bucks. Lakers have not performed well on the road vs Eastern Conference teams, as they are just 4-13 ATS the last 2 seasons. Play Milwaukee -1! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +6 -101

The Pistons (+6) are worth a look here as a decently priced road dog against the Hawks. Detroit is just not a team the betting public likes to play and it has them showing value right now. Pistons are a strong 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games. As for the Hawks, they are a team that's way overvalued right now. Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. This team shouldn't be laying this kind of number against any team right now. Play the Pistons +6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets -9½ -105

The Nuggets (-9.5) are worth a look here as a big home favorite against Oklahoma City in Tuesday's NBA action. For starters, the books are begging you take to take the Thunder and the public is taking the bait. Denver has played better of late, but not to where they should be laying double-digits. That tells me the books really like the Nuggets here. Denver has owned OKC of late, they are 6-1 SU and 6-1 ATS against the Thunder over the last 3 seasons. Play the Nuggets -9.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Suns vs Grizzlies over 223 +103

The OVER (223) is worth a look in Monday's NBA action that has the Grizzlies hosting the Suns. Phoenix has found themselves in quite a few high-scoring games here of late. Over has cashed in 4 of the Suns last 5 games. During this stretch Phoenix is scoring 113.4 ppg and giving up 116.4 ppg. Memphis' offensive numbers haven't been great, but they did just get back Ja Morant, so better numbers are to be expected with him on the floor. Play the OVER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hawks -8 -105

The Hawks (-8) are worth a look here as a big home favorite against the Timberwolves in Monday's NBA action. Minnesota just can't catch a break as they are once again without their best player in Karl-Anthony Towns, who is out with Covid. They are also going to be without Ricky Rubio and Juancho Hernangomez. Whenever Towns has been out this team has really struggled to just be competitive. As bad as Atlanta has been playing this is a team they can make easy work of at home and they got no choice but to show up with how much they need to get this thing turned around. Play the Hawks -8! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Magic vs Knicks under 208 -110

The UNDER (208) is worth a look in Monday's early NBA action between the Knicks and Magic. No surprise that the UNDER has cashed a lot for both of these teams of late, as they have really struggled to score. The UNDER is 6-2-1 in Orlando's last 9 games and a sizzling 9-2 in New York's last 11. Hard to believe either team will be able to get into a great offensive rhythm with the unusual start time. Also love that the Knicks are coming in off an upset win over Boston, as the UNDER has cashed in 13 of NY's last 16 off an upset win as a dog. Play the UNDER 208! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Mavs -7 -105

The Mavs (-7) are worth a look here as a relatively big home favorite against the Bulls. This is a big time play against Chicago in a very tough situational spot. Not only is this the final game of a long 6-game road trip out west, but the Bulls are coming off a brutal 2nd half collapse in a 125-127 OT loss at OKC on Friday. I just don't think Chicago will be up for the challenge here. Play the Mavs -7! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Clippers vs Kings under 230½ +101

The UNDER (230.5) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Clippers and Kings. I believe we are seeing an inflated number here due to the fact that the OVER has cashed in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games. I just don't think we are going to see a ton of points in this matchup. LA was much better defensively in their last game against the Pelicans and I could see them making it really hard on the Kings offense in this one. Play the UNDER 230.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Clippers -6½ -105

The Clippers (-6.5) are worth a look as a road favorite against the Kings in Friday's NBA action. While LA has failed to cover each of their last 3 games, I think that's playing into the favorable number here. The biggest thing is the Kings are not playing well at all. Sacramento is just 2-6 SU in their last 8 games and have gone a dreadful 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games and that's with them playing their last 5 games at home. Play the Clippers -6.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -6 -105

The Jazz (-6) are worth a look as a relatively cheap home favorite against the Hawks. Atlanta has really fallen off since their hot start and while they come in off a win at home against the 76ers, that was a depleted Philadelphia team they took down. Not to mention they shot just 37.4% from the field in the win, marking their 3rd straight game where they shot worse than 38%. Utah on the other hand is rolling. The Jazz have have won and covered 3 straight and are getting it done on both sides of the ball. Play Utah -6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Clippers -6 -105

The Clippers (-6) are worth a look here as a home favorite against the Pelicans in Wednesday's NBA action. While LA has been hit or miss here of late, I'm confident the Clippers will show up with a big effort here in a game that will be televised on ESPN. You also have to look at how New Orleans is playing right now and it's not good. Pelicans have lost 3 straight and are a disappointing 4-5 overall. We know they will be without starting point guard Lonzo Ball and there's a chance they could be without both starters in the backcourt, as shooting guard Eric Bledsoe is questionable to play. Play the Clippers -6! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Knicks +5 -105

The Knicks (+5) are worth a look as a home dog against the Nets in Wednesday's NBA action. As difficult as it may be to back New York after their last 3 games, where they got absolutely destroyed and failed to break 90 points in all 3 games, I'm confident the Knicks will be ready for this game against one of their biggest rivals. As for Brooklyn they have not been playing great. While they come in off a win over the Nuggets they will be on no rest and still without 2 of their best players in Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie. Play the Knicks +5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Spurs vs Thunder over 216 -105

The OVER (216) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Spurs and Thunder. I believe we are catching value with the number here due to the fact that San Antonio comes in off a dreadfully low-scoring game against the Timberwolves, which Minnesota won 96-88. Big thing to note is that was a rematch from the day before and the two had combined for 247 points in the first meeting. OKC just put up 129 in their last game at Brooklyn and likely aren't going to be playing much defense in a big flat spot as they just finished up a 5-game road trip. OVER is 13-1 in the Spurs last 14 road game with a line of +3 to -3. Play the OVER 216! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Thunder +2 -103

The Thunder (+2) are worth a look as a small home dog against the Spurs in Tuesday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with Oklahoma City right now. The Thunder have won and covered each of their last 3 games, winning all 3 outright as a dog. Spurs are also in a tough spot here. San Antonio is going to be without their best player in DeRozan and are also playing their 5th and final game of a 5-game road trip. Play the Thunder +2!

15* SHARP PLAY on Kings +4 -100

The Kings (+4) are worth a look here as a home dog against the Pacers. Most will look to fade Sacramento here as they are just 1-5 SU in their last 6 and have failed to cover 5 straight. Thing is the Kings are catching the Pacers at the right time. Indiana has benefited a ton from playing 7 of their first 9 games at home. Look for them to come out a bit flat here in their first game on a West Coast trip. Play the Kings +4! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hornets -4 -105

The Hornets (-4) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Knicks. While these two teams come into this game with the same 5-5 record, but they are headed in different directions. Charlotte has won and covered 3 straight and are averaging 111.0 ppg in this stretch. The Knicks have lost and failed to cover each of their last 2 and scored a mere 89 points in both games. I'll take the better team at this price all day long. Play the Hornets -4! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Bulls +11½ -101

The Bulls (+11.5) are worth a look as a double-digit dog against the Clippers in Sunday's NBA action. The books just don't want to give this Chicago team any kind of respect and it's turned them into a covering machine. The Bulls have covered the number in each of their last 4 games and 7 of their last 8 overall. This team is clearly playing with a chip on their shoulder. As for the Clippers, they have kind of just been going through the motions early on and I could see them struggling to get up for this one. Play the Bulls +11.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +7½ -105

The Pistons (+7.5) are worth a look here as a pretty sizeable home dog against the Jazz. Detroit just pulled off a big upset win at home in their last game, beating the Suns 110-105 as a 8-point dog. It was the Pistons 4th cover in their last 5 games. Utah comes in off a huge upset win at Milwaukee, but with the Jazz on just 1 day of rest and playing their 5th straight on the road, I look for them to struggle to muster up the energy needed to turn this into a blowout. Look for Detroit to keep it close and maybe pull off the upset. Play the Pistons +7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pacers -2½ -109

The Pacers (-2.5) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Suns in Saturday's NBA action. For whatever reason the books just don't want to give this Indiana team the respect they deserve. Pacers are 6-2 SU and 6-2 ATS in their first 8 games They couldn't be catching Phoenix in a better spot, as the Suns will be playing their second straight on the road on no rest after last night's OT loss at Detroit. While Phoenix will be running on fumes, the Pacers are playing on two days rest and have had to do almost no traveling early, as this is their 6th home game in their last 7 contests. Play Indiana -2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Hornets +6 -100

Charlotte (+6) is worth a look as a road dog against the Pelicans in Friday's NBA action. The Hornets will be riding a wave of momentum into this game, as they snapped a 3-game skid with a convincing 102-94 win at Atlanta as a 5.5-point dog. On the flip side, New Orleans is coming off back-to-back losses and have really been overvalued by the books early on. The Pelicans are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. They are also just 1-3 ATS at home this season. Play the Hornets +6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +7 -100

The Pistons (+7) are worth a look as a home dog against the Suns in Friday's NBA action. Really look for Phoenix to struggle to get up for this game against a Detroit team that is just 1-7 on the season. Making it even harder to get up for the Pistons is the fact that this is the first of a back-to-back for the Suns with a much bigger game on deck against a red-hot Pacers team. Pistons are getting healthy for this one with Rose and Josh Jackson expected back. They might not have what it takes to win, but I fully expect them to give Phoenix a run for their money. Play Detroit +7! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Blazers -10 -105

The Blazers (-10) are worth a look as a double-digit home favorite against the Timberwolves in Thursday's NBA action. Good spot here to back Portland. Blazers come in having lost 2 straight and 3 of their last 4. The most recent being a 108-111 loss at home to the Bulls as a 9.5-point favorite. We should get a max effort here from Portland and that should be more than enough for them to make easy work of an awful Timberwolves team that continues to struggle to be competitive without Karl Anthony-Towns. Play the Blazers -10! 

20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers -2 -106

The 76ers (-2) are worth a look as a small road favorite against the Nets on Thursday. Philadelphia will be playing in the second game of a back-to-back, but that's not as big of a setback as Brooklyn playing without Kevin Durant. 76ers are also 7-1 to start the season and have covered 4 of their last 5. This line should be more. Play Philadelphia -2! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Pelicans over 213½ +104

The OVER (213.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action that has the Pelicans hosting the Thunder. After a slow start New Orleans has got their offense going in their last 3 games, scoring 113 at OKC, 120 at home against the Raptors and 116 at home against the Pacers. Thunder have allowed 110 or more in 4 of their last 5. With the Pelicans defense not figuring to be as stingy coming off an OT game on Monday, this one should easily eclipse the mark. Play the OVER 213.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Wizards +6 -102

The Wizards (+6) are worth a look as a road dog against the 76ers in Wednesday's NBA action. Philadelphia comes in having won and covered each of their last 4 games, but this is a really bad spot for the 76ers in the front end of a back-to-back with a much better team on deck in the Nets. Washington has also been playing much better of late. Wizards have won their last two after starting out 0-5 and both of those came on the road, including a 123-122 win at Brooklyn as a 7-point dog. Play Washington +6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets -2 -102

The Nets (-2) are worth a look at home against the Jazz. There's a chance Brooklyn will be without KD, as he's potentially facing a 7-day quarantine for Covid exposure, but even without him I like the Nets to win and cover against Utah. The Nets are going to come out fired up after losing 4 of their last 5 and are catching the Jazz in a tough spot playing their second road game in 3 days after playing at SA on Sunday. Utah is just 12-31 ATS last 43 games on the road vs top tier teams that are shooting 46% or better from the field, while also holding opponents to 43% or worse from the field. Play the Nets -2! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Nets under 231½ -104

The UNDER (231.5) is worth a look here in Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Jazz and Nets. Brooklyn is potentially going to be without Kevin Durant. Without him on the floor it's going to be really hard for these two teams to eclipse a number like this. Both of these teams are strong defensively as well. Utah has held opponents to 43.4% shooting from the field and Brooklyn is even better, holding teams to 42.5%. Play the UNDER 231.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Warriors +2½ -105

The Warriors (+2.5) are worth a look as a small home dog against the Kings. Golden State will be on no rest after playing the Blazers last night, but I still like them at this price. Steph Curry scored a career-high 62 in the win over Portland Sunday and he's playing with a chip on his shoulder right now as people are bashing him for the Warriors slow start. Thing is, Golden State is 3-3, but two of those losses were on the road against two of the best teams in the East in the Nets and Bucks without one of their best players in Draymond Green. Kings are a decent team, but have lost 3 of 4 and simply should not be favored on the road in this one. Play the Warriors +2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Pacers +1½ -105

The Pacers (+1.5) are worth a look as basically a pick'em on the road against the Pelicans. Indiana is coming off a shocking 102-106 loss at home to the Knicks as a 10-point favorite, but some of that was just them not showing up against a bad team. That outcome only makes me like them more here, as this is one of the best teams noone is talking about. The Pelicans are a good team, but a bit overvalued in my mind. Play the Pacers +1.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hawks -6 -100

Atlanta (-6) is worth a look as they host the Knicks in Monday's NBA action. The Hawks are showing value here coming off an ugly 91-96 loss to the Cavs on Saturday. While that's a game Atlanta probably should have won, them not producing at their normal level shouldn't have come as a surprise. That was an awful spot for the Hawks playing on no rest after laying it all on the line for a second straight game against the Nets. The Knicks are 3-3 to start the year, which is a bit of a surprise, but also nothing to overreact to. The talent simply isn't there. Look for Atlanta to rebound and win here with relative ease. Play the Hawks -6! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Clippers vs Suns under 217½ -102

The UNDER (217.5) is worth a look in Sunday's NBA matchup between the Suns and Clippers. Phoenix has really been playing well on the defensive side of the ball. The Suns come in allowing just 98.7 ppg and that number goes down to 94 ppg at home. Clippers are coming off a game against Utah where they scored just 100 points on 39% shooting. LA is giving up 108.8 ppg, but can be dominant defensively when they want and I think they show up on that side off a loss. Play the UNDER 217.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies +11 -109

The Grizzlies (+11) are worth a look as a double-digit dog against the Lakers. Memphis showed they aren't going to just lay down after losing star point guard Ja Morant to an injury, as they just went on the road and blasted the Hornets 108-93 in their last game. The Lakers have won 4 of 5 and are just so much better than a lot of the teams they play. This just feels like one of those games where they just go through the motions for 3 quarters and try to pull out a win late. Play the Grizzlies +11! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Raptors vs Pelicans under 213½ -105

The UNDER (213.5) is worth a look in Saturday's NBA action between the Pelicans and Raptors. I think a lot of people thought this New Orleans team was going to be one of the better offensive teams now that there were no minute restrictions on Zion, but that just hasn't been the case. The Pelicans are only averaging 101.6 ppg. They are however playing great defense, giving up just 99.2 ppg. Raptors are having similar struggles offensively, as they are at 101.5 ppg. They are only giving up 103.7 ppg. These two also have already played once, so both will know what to expect on the defensive side of things. Play the UNDER 213.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Kings +4½ -100

The Kings (+4.5) is worth a look in Saturday's NBA action that has them playing at Houston for the second consecutive game. Sacramento came up painfully short in a 3-point loss on Thursday, but I like them to not only come back and cover in the rematch, but win this game outright. Rockets are still learning how to play together with all the new pieces and they just don't play enough defense to be trusted. Play the Kings +4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers -4 -110

The Blazers (-4) are worth a look here as a relatively small road favorite against the Warriors. Even with Draymond Green set to play for Golden State, this is just not a good team right now. They simply aren't shooting the ball well from behind the 3-point line. That includes Steph Curry. Wiggins and Oubre Jr are jacking it up all over the place and not producing. Wiggins is shooting 36.8% from the field and Oubre is a pathetic 26% from the field. Portland just has too much fire-power with Lillard and McCollum. Play the Blazers -4! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies vs Hornets over 219½ -104

The OVER (219.5) is worth a look here in Friday's NBA action between the Hornets and Grizzlies. Memphis just doesn't have a lot to work with with all the guys they have out right now with injuries. Even when they were somewhat healthy they were lacking on the defensive end. The Hornets should be able to name the score here and I think they easily get into the 120's. Grizzlies should at least score 100, as they have hit at least 107 in every game so far this season. Play the OVER 219.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Pelicans -4½ -110

The Pelicans (-4.5) are worth a look here as a small road favorite against the Thunder. New Orleans is just 2-2, but have played a really tough schedule to start out the season. They have played 3 of their first 4 on the road against the Raptors, Heat and Suns and hosted the Spurs. OKC will easily be the worst team they have faced so far and I just don't see them losing this game and 4.5 isn't a big number to cover. Play the Pelicans -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers -2½ -105

The 76ers (-2.5) are worth a look here as a small road favorite against the Magic on Thursday. Orlando has started out 4-0 and are starting to get some buzz, but let's not overreact. The Magic beat the Heat in their opener, but the other 3 wins are against sub-par teams with two coming against an awful Wizards team. 76ers have won 3 of 4 and are just the better team and this is a great price to back them here. Play Philadelphia -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets -6½ +102

The Nets (-6.5) are worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action that has Brooklyn hosting the Hawks. While Atlanta has been impressive in their 3-0 start, their 3 wins have come against the Bulls, Grizzlies and Pistons. The fact that the Hawks are undefeated and that the Nets have lost their last two games, pretty much guarantees we get a max effort from Brooklyn in this one. I just don't think the Hawks will be able to keep pace, as this Nets team can really lock you down defensively when they are engaged. Play the Nets -6.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wizards -4 -112

The Wizards (-4) are worth a look as a small home favorite against the Bulls. I'm not sure why Washington isn't favored by more in this matchup. While both teams are 0-3 to start the season, Wizards have been much more competitive in their defeats. Not to mention all 3 of the Bulls losses came on their home floor. Chicago just doesn't play enough defense to be taken seriously on the road against any team. Play Washington -4! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Rockets +8½ -110

The Rockets (+8.5) are worth a look here as a big road dog against the Nuggets. I just think there's a ton of value with Houston because of all the guys they are missing due to Covid. They still got Harden and a good enough supporting cast to be competitive against most teams. We saw that in their opener when they lost by just 2-points at Portland as a 7.5-point dog. Denver is also a team I think is a bit overvalued coming into the year because of their deep bubble run. We already saw the Nuggets lose outright as a 8-point favorite at home to the Kings and by 13 as a mere 4-point dog at home to the Clippers. Play the Rockets +8.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +8½ -110

The Pistons (+8.5) are worth a look here as a big road dog against the Hawks. The betting public is going to see that Detroit is going to be sitting out both Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose and run to the ticket window to lay the big number with Atlanta, but the books know this. Pistons aren't just going to lay down and the Hawks are primed for a letdown in this spot. Atlanta will have a hard time taking this game seriously with Griffin and Rose out and they got two big games at Brooklyn on deck Wednesday and Friday. Play Detroit +8.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on 76ers -6 -105

The 76ers (-6) are worth a look here as a mere 6-point road favorite against the Cavs. Philadelphia beat the Wizards 113-107 in their opener and destroyed the Knicks 109-89 on Saturday. No reason not to think the 76ers won't make easy work of another sub-par team in Cleveland. While both teams will be playing on no rest, the Cavs are at a much bigger disadvantage as their game yesterday with Detroit went to double-overtime. All 5 starters for Cleveland logged at least 38 minutes with 4 playing 42 or more. Just won't be enough gas in the tank for the Cavs to keep this competitive. Play the 76ers -6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pelicans -5 -105

New Orleans (-5) is worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Spurs. This Pelicans team should be a big factor in the Western Conference this year with a healthy Zion Williamson. New Orleans got the season started off with a big 113-99 win at Toronto as a 4-point dog, but lost on Christmas Day to a really good Miami team on the road. Pelicans finally get to play at home and should take care of a Spurs team that has looked good, but are playing their 3rd game in 5 days and second of back-to-back. Play New Orleans -5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons -2 -105

The Pistons (-2) are worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Cavs. I just think this is a great price to back Detroit and the perfect spot to fade Cleveland off their opening win over what figures to be an awful Charlotte team. Pistons outshot the T-Wolves in their opener, but Minnesota made 24 free throws to the Pistons 3. That won't happen again here. Play Detroit -2! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Bucks -9½ +101

Milwaukee (-9.5) is worth a look as a big home favorite against the Warriors on Christmas Day. I know this might seem like a lot of points for the Bucks to be laying, but they really should win here by double-digits rather easily. We know we are going to get a big effort from Milwaukee after losing their opener and while Golden State also figures to play hard, they just don't have the talent to compete, especially without Draymond Green. They lost to the Nets by 26 and it could have been much worse. Play the Bucks -9.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pelicans +5 -100

The Pelicans (+5) are worth a look in the first of 5 NBA games on Christmas Day. There's plenty of hype with New Orleans this year with Zion Williamson a full go from the start, but clearly they still got some work to do to get some respect from the books. Part of it here is they are facing the reigning Eastern Conference champs in Miami. That's just it, the Heat just played in the Finals what seems like yesterday. They looked a little flat in their opening loss to the Magic and it could take a minute before they get back to playing like they did in the postseason. Pelicans are the more hungry team right now. Play New Orleans +5!