NBA Thursday

NBA Thursday

1. Boston Celtics at San Antonio (pick).
The Spurs will have all three stars back tonight. The return of Duncan and Ginobili is huge. The Spurs have been playing with a minor league squad for the last week and were still competitive. Now, they will have their full lineup for the Celtics. The Celtics have really struggled on the road in the last two months and still lack an interior presence. The Celts traded away Perkins and replaced him with Krstic and Green--major mistake. The Celts have been getting pounded inside since that deal. Go with the Spurs!!
2. Dallas Mavs at LA Lakers (-6)
The Lakers have been the best team in basketball since the all-star break and should continue their ways at home against the Mavs. The Mavs struggled to beat the Clippers last night and could be tired tonight. The Lakers won in Dallas in their last matchup 96-91 by attacking the paint. They should do it again tonight by utilizing Bynum and Gasol. The Lakers know how to win big games, especially at home. Go Lakers!!

NBA Game of the Day

NBA Game of the Day

OKC Thunder (-3) at Phoenix Suns

This is really a game between teams heading in opposite directions. The Thunder are on fire right now winning four in a row and nine of their last ten games. Perkins is back healthy and giving them a presence inside. Durant just scored 39 points last night in their victory over Golden State, and has been tearing it up recently. The Suns have dropped three straight games  and are 3-7 in their last ten contests. Ever since Nash got banged up, the Suns have really struggled. The Suns are in trouble in this high scoring contest. Go with the Thunder!!

NBA PIck of the Day

NBA Pick of the Day

1. Miami (-13) at Cleveland. Heat are great and the Cavs suck badly. Enough said, go with the Heat to kill them. Go Heat!!

NBA Monday

NBA Monday

1. Boston (-2.5) is at Indiana to battle the Pacers. The Over/Under is 188. The Celtics are playing terrible basketball right now and barely beat the T-Wolves without Kevin Love last night 85-82. The Celtics have really struggled to score points this month, but have also only yielded an average of 83 points per game in the last ten games. The Pacers have lost two straight games to the Pistons and Kings, and should have a hard time scoring on the stingy Celtic defense. Let's go with the Under!!
2. Portland is in San Antonio to battle the short handed Spurs (-4). The Over/Under is at 192. The Spurs will be without stars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Yes, the Spurs have the best record in the NBA at 57-16 but they are only 17-18 against the spread at home this season. The Spurs have lost a season high three straight games since Duncan went down. This will be a tough game as the Blazers really need to win tonight for the playoffs. The Blazers currently hold the sixth seed in the west, but Memphis is only 1.5 games back. The Blazers have won two of the last three games in San Antonio. Go with the Blazers and the points!!
3. Orlando (-2) is in the Big Apple tonight to take on the Knicks. These two met last Wednesday and Orlando won 111-99. The Magic have won five straight and have had two days off since their last game so they should be well rested. The Knicks have lost six in a row and are really struggling on the defensive side. They allowed the Bucks and Bobcats to top the century mark this past weekend, and those two teams are two of the worst offenses in the league. If they cannot stop them then Howard and crew will pummel them tonight. Go with the Magic!!

NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Friday

NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Friday

1. Ohio State (-5.5) vs Kentucky. What a fantastic match up, this should have been the Elite 8 game in the East bracket. Kentucky has great talent but they are all young and inexperienced. The Wildcats are a jump shooting team that plays well against smaller teams. Ohio State is the best team in college basketball and have all the intangibles to win the tourney. They have size, strength and shooting. They almost played too well last game vs George Mason. They should still send the Wildcats home with ease. There is no stopping the Buckeyes. Go Ohio State!!
2. Florida State (-3.5) vs VCU. You gotta love the way that VCU has played so far. I just wonder how much they have left in the tank. Florida State has got skills and play phenomenal zone defense. The difference will come in the paint, where the Seminoles should reign. Take Florida State!!
3. Kansas (-11) vs Richmond. This spread seems to be too high. I hate large spreads in big games. Kansas will have to play great in order to cover the spread. The Jayhawks are similar to Duke, in that they aren't that athletic or dominating. Gonna pull for Richmond. Go Spiders!!
4. UNC (-4.5) vs Marquette. Not a fan of either one of these teams. Both are quick and will run the court. The Over/Under is 150. I would almost rather take the Over than the game. If I had to choose a winner it would be UNC, but I will probably pass.

** I will be in Las Vegas for the weekend, so be back here on Monday.

NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Thursday

NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks

Thursday
1. Florida (-3) vs BYU. No way that Jimmer and friends stay on fire against a tough Gator defense. The Gators are way too athletic to let the Cougars offense dictate the game. BYU isn't used to playing great competition and will struggle without Davies on the inside. The Cougars are soft and the Gators will exploit them. Pick of the Day: Gators!!
2. UConn (-1) vs SDSU. Probably the best match up of the round. Kemba Walker is the best but he has little support. If the Aztecs can make some shots then they will win. The Huskies are one of two teams left from the Big East out of eleven, showing how overrated the conference was this season. The Aztecs are longer and quicker than the Huskies and should take control of this game in the paint. Go with the Aztecs!!
3. Wisconsin (-4.5) vs Butler. I love the Bulldogs and how they compete. F Matt Howard has been instrumental and should continue his ways against a less talented Wisconsin squad. Wisconsin can play, but aren't athletic and often struggle on offense. The Bulldogs have the experience and talent to make a run to the Final Four. Go Bulldogs!!
4. Duke (-8.5) vs Arizona. I had the Wildcats big against Texas straight up last weekend, so I kind of owe them something after that miraculous win. The problem is that they showed some major holes in their game when they blew that double digit lead in the second half. The Wildcats don't really run an offense with any plays. They rely on Derrick Williams way too much. Duke is probably too well coached to let the Cats beat them even though the Dukies aren't that good. Duke plays by the book and beats team that they should beat. Arizona is one of those teams, the large spread almost worries me. Toughest pick of the day. Go with Duke!!

NBA Quick Pick

G-State Warriors at the Houston Rockets (-8).

The Warriors are on a horrific road slide right now. They have lost five straight games and the last three on the road by huge margins. There is no reason to think that they will come out of their slumber in Houston. The Rockets have won four straight home games against better competition and should cruise in this one. Take the Rockets!!

**NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks tomorrow morning with analysis.

NCAA Tourney Review

NCAA Tournament Review 

West (4 out of 4 Correct)
1. Duke: Got outplayed by a talented Michigan team, but still survived thanks to suspect officiating and timely buckets. G Nolan Smith is a baller and put up 24 against the Wolverines. I still doubt that they have the athleticism to reach the Final Four. Prediction: Loss in Elite 8.
2. SDSU: Sneaked by Temple in double overtime despite shooting 40% from the field. The Aztecs play the best defense in the bracket and hit their free throws. I think their best ball is still to come and should handle UConn on Thursday. Prediction: Final Four.
3. UConn: G Kemba Walker is fantastic. There is no question that Walker can carry the Huskies past inferior teams. The problem is that he has very little help which will be a problem down the line. The Big East has lost 9 of their 11 teams in the tourney so far, which reflects poorly on the Huskies. Prediction: Loss to SDSU.
5. Arizona: The Wildcats got lucky to sneak by Texas last round. The Cats almost collapsed in the second half due to poor defense and lack of an inside game. There are too many weaknesses in their game to overcome a team like Duke. Derrick Williams is great, but isn't really a shooter and showed some flaws in his game. Arizona's inexperienced coaching worries me. Prediction: Loss to Duke.

East (2 out of 4 Correct)
1. Ohio St: The best team in tourney has dominated so far. No one has more skill and size than the Buckeyes. They slaughtered George Mason last round and showed no weaknesses on the court. They are the complete team and will need to play horrible in order to lose. Prediction: NCAA Title.
2. North Carolina: The Heels escaped Washington last round when UW disintegrated in the final minutes. UNC has a lot of talent and likes to run but I worry about them. Their offense likes to push the tempo but can struggle in the half court. Hall of Fame Coach Williams always does a fine job. Prediction: Loss in Elite 8.
4. Kentucky: Their great comeback against West Virginia showed how explosive they can play. Their starting five is great but their weakness lies in their lack of depth. They are young and will face the experienced OSU Buckeyes next. Ouch. Wildcat fans will have to wait until next year. Prediction: Loss to OSU.
11. Marquette: Upset Syracuse last round with solid defense despite shooting 41%. They won the game at the free throw line hitting 19 of 23, while Syracuse hit 5 all game. That won't happen again vs UNC. Their inconsistency will catch up with them. Prediction: Loss to UNC.

SouthEast (3 out of 4 Correct)
2. Florida: Love the Gators. They battled and defeated a talented UCLA team last round by 8. Their main strengths are their balance on offense and senior leadership. Their weakness was exploited by UCLA's height and inside toughness, as the Gators aren't the biggest team. If G Erving Walker can step it up then they will be tough to beat. Prediction: Finals.
3. BYU: When Jimmer is hot then the Cougars are unstoppable. He made 7 of 12 3-pointers vs Gonzaga as his team routed the Zags by 22. The Cougar offense relies heavily on outside shooting and is very streaky. They lack an inside presence and will struggle to beat physical teams. You gotta love watching these guys play when they are on, but I worry about them against superior teams. Prediction: Loss to Florida.
4. Wisconsin: Rallied to beat Kansas State by four last round. I thought that they were outplayed across the board but cashed in at the three point line hitting 9-20. They play slow and grind the clock without turning the ball over. I questioned their 4 seed and still view them as being overrated. They aren't big or quick or athletic, and I really don't see them being a serious threat. Prediction: Loss to Butler.
8. Butler: How did these guys pull an 8 seed after losing in the Finals to Duke last year. They were very impressive against Pitt across the  board. They play tough defense, hit 3s and have the experience to win big games. F Matt Howard might be my favorite player to watch in the tourney. Nobody plays smarter or harder on both sides of the court. Oh yeah, he also has two game winning scores in two games so far. Pitt shot 56% and still lost to the Bulldogs--think about that...truly amazing. Prediction: Elite 8 or better.

SouthWest (One out of four correct)
1. Kansas: Real good team, but not great. They pummeled Illinois last round by attacking the rim. The Morris Bros are fantastic, but I worry about their outside shooting. They pretty much pushed the Illini around and created easy buckets. They have to play better ball to continue their run. Prediction: Final Four.
10. Florida State: They dominated an overrated Notre Dame squad last round with sensational zone defense. They are long and athletic and are finally hitting shots on offense. They are real dangerous right now. The Seminoles struggled to score in the regular season, but have played great so far in the tourney. They might play the best defense out of all the teams remaining. Watch Out! Prediction: Elite 8 or better.
11. VCU: Best surprise of the tourney so far. If they can keep pouring in 3 pointers like they have so far then they are dangerous. They play solid defense but are probably overrated due to their competition. They have played 3 terrible offensive teams so far (USC, G-Town, Purdue), so it will get tougher. Their hot streak will have to come to an end. Prediction: Loss to Florida St.
12. Richmond: I love the way these guys play ball. They are tough on defense and can hit jumpers. They crushed Morehead State by 17 but will face a much tougher test in Kansas next round. I would love to see them take down the Jayhawks and think that they can. I just worry about them inside the paint against a bigger Kansas squad. Prediction: Loss to Kansas.

**One NBA Game Tonight: Bulls (-3.5) at Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are 4-6 in their last ten games, and have really struggled against elite teams. Boozer is back and the Bulls are playing sensational ball. The Bulls have won ten of their last eleven games. Go Bulls!!

NCAA Big Sunday

NCAA Big Sunday

Our picks for Sunday:

Duke -11 vs Michigan
Washington +5 vs UNC
George Mason +11.5 vs Ohio St.
Marquette +5 vs Syracuse
Notre Dame -5 vs Florida St.
VCU +10 vs Purdue
Arizona +6 vs Texas
Illinois +9 vs Kansas

**Just got home and I gotta say that Newport Beach has fine ass ladies on the prowl

NCAA Saturday

NCAA Saturday

Picks for today:

Kentucky (-4) vs West Virginia
Florida (-5) vs UCLA. I like the Over 131 too.
Richmond (-4) vs Morehead State
Butler (+8.5) vs Pitt
Uconn (-4) vs Cincy
SDSU (-5.5) vs Temple
BYU (+1.5) vs Gonzaga
Kansas State (+3.5) vs Wisconsin

**Also, like the Heat tonight minus 7 points vs the Nuggets.

NCAA Friday

NCAA Friday

Our picks for this afternoon's action in the tourney:

UNC (-17) vs Long Island
Washington (-5) vs Georgia
Syracuse (-13) vs Indiana State
Marquette (Even) vs Xavier
Purdue (-15.5) vs St Peters
G-Town (-5.5) vs VCU
Kansas (-23) vs Boston Univ.
UNLV (-2.5) vs Illinois

**NBA game tonight is Philly (-4.5) at Sacramento. Philly is a real good team and needs to win this game. The Kings just lost at home to the Cavs. The Kings stink. Take the 76ers!!

March Madness has begun!

March Madness has begun!

My picks for this afternoon are:

Florida -12.5 vs UCSB
UCLA +1.5 vs Mich St.
Bucknell +11.5 vs UConn
Missouri -1 vs Cincy
Richmond +3 vs Vanderbilt
Wofford +9.5 vs BYU
Gonzaga +1 vs St Johns
SDSU -14 vs No. Colorado
Utah St +3 vs Kansas St.
Wisconsin -4 vs Belmont

**Happy St. Pattys Day!!

--What a great game by Morehead State vs Louisville, truly remarkable this morning.

Wow USC Sucks!

USC Sucks
USC scored 46 points against an undersized VCU squad that went 9-8 away from home this season with losses to Georgia State, Northeastern and Drexel among other pathetic teams.
USC shot 1-9 from 3-point range and 15-25 from the free throw line. I guess that is the blueprint to losing to a team that didn't beat a ranked opponent all year. VCU shot 33% from the floor tonight and 10-15 at free throws, and should have been destroyed by a decent team. USC Coach O'Neil should be fired by tomorrow morning.

Hoops

Hoops Today

1. Get on USC (-4.5) asap. UAB beat VCU this season. Enough said. Clemson mopped the floor with UAB yesterday (like I said repeatedly). USC is better than Clemson and VCU is worse than UAB.
2. Check out the OVER in the Cleveland Cavs at Sacramento Kings game. The Over started at 211 and has been climbing ever since. It doesn't matter, the Kings have been on scoring tear recently. The Cavs lead the NBA in games going 'Over'. On the road, Cavs games go over at 21-11 on the season. I like this matchup a lot, combine the Kings resurgent offense with the Cavs lack of defense and it should bring a lot of points. Take the Over!!
3. Detroit (-3.5) at home against Toronto. The Pistons are terrible, but Toronto is ridiculously bad on the road this season at 5-26. The Pistons 16-17 at home and T-Mac is back in the starting lineup. Take the Pistons!!

**I will write much more tomorrow on the NCAA Tourney**

NCAA Tourney Time Part #2

NCAA Hoops Top Ten List

1. Get on Clemson (-4) for tonight's game. UAB didn't beat one team in the RPI top 50 this season. They played one team in the top 25 all year long, Duke, and promptly lost by 21 points. They did beat VCU. But I already told you to jump all over USC tomorrow.
2. Don't touch the NIT--some teams have already packed it in for the season. There's always crazy results in the NIT because some teams are so devastated at not making the Big Dance that they don't compete in the NIT. If I was to touch one game tonight it would be OK State (-5) vs Harvard. What a crushing defeat for Harvard against Princeton in the Ivy League tournament Finals. That would be really hard to come back from.
3. Top Team #7 or higher has to be Washington. They are physical and talented. Danger!!
4. Top Team #6: St. Johns (as long as they can get by Gonzaga in Round 1). Wow--the 6's are putrid this season. Look for upsets early.
5. Top #5 Seed: Arizona. Tons of talent but poor coaching. If they can heat up, then they will be real dangerous. Please learn how to rebound asap.
6. Top #4 Seeds: Kentucky and Louisville. Love these squads and they always play well in the tourney.
7. Top #3 Team: Syracuse. I like UConn but feel as though they already played their best ball winning 5 games in 5 days in the Big East tourney, be wary. Cuse has the players to make a run.
8. Top #2 Team: I like them all except UNC. I'm from San Diego so I will go with the Aztecs. I just wish they could shoot the 3.
9. Top #1 Team with the best shot at winning the title: Ohio State. I hate the Big 10 at every sport but these fools can ball. Beware of Kentucky. It might be their toughest game.
10. Blastoff on Thursday with St. Pattys Day and the beginning of college hoops. Why can't college football do this? Beer Me Fool!

**I don't like the 4 NBA Games tonight, so try to lay off that crap

NCAA Tourney Time

NCAA Tourney Time

Top Initial Thoughts:

1.My UCSB Gauchos made the tourney again, by winning the Big West tournament for the second year in a row by knocking off Long Beach State. The Gauchos won easily, but I really don't know how they did it. Look for Florida to slaughter the Gauchos. The Line is 12.5 as of right now. The game is on St. Pattys Day at 4pm (PCT), take a wild guess what I will be doing.
2. The toughest bracket has to be the East---top seeds Ohio St, North Carolina, Kentucky and Syracuse. Then you throw Washington (7), West Virginia (5) and George Mason (8). Wow. That is ridiculously brutal. What happened to the PAC-10? Washington wins the PAC-10 tourney and gets North Carolina in round 2. I would love to see the Huskies stomp the Heels in the second round = my favorite possible upset for that round. How does Kentucky blow out Florida in the SEC title game and pull a #4 seed? That's just wrong. Florida gets a soft #2 seed. What happened in that seeding conference? Those guys seem to get worse each year.
3. My favorite bracket has to be the West. Top seeds are Duke, SDSU, UConn and Arizona. It's a real thin bracket, but a great top four teams should make it a sensational 'Sweet Sixteen' in Anaheim. I'm going to the games and can't wait to see the Aztecs dominate. Yes, Duke is good--but come on, they are not a power house. They are soft and rely on outside shooting to win games. The Aztecs can take them down as long as they hang around and play perimeter defense. The Aztecs play great D but have a hard time hitting 3-pointers, making it real hard for them to come from behind against elite teams.
4. The easiest bracket has to be the SouthEast. You gotta be kidding me with this group. Top seeds Pitt, Florida, BYU and Wisconsin are real weak. BYU has played terrible since losing F Davies, who was suspended for sleeping with his girlfriend (nice bylaws BYU, they deserve to be punished for those rules). BYU and Wisconsin are the worst #3 & #4 seeds in the tourney. So, we are left with basically two teams in the entire bracket....ugh. Terrible just terrible.
5. The SouthWest bracket really isn't much better. Top seeds Kansas, Notre Dame, Purdue and Louisville aren't that daunting. Best match up will be Kansas vs Louisville in round 3. My favorite team to watch might be the USC Trojans, they play Wednesday against VCU to get into the tourney. They are early 4.5 point favorites---love it, take them asap. Then they get the Hoyas and Purdue, both winnable games (if winnable is really a word). The Irish are the #2 seed despite losing to Louisville in the Big East tourney semis, while Louisville got the #4. The Irish have the potential to win this group...really.
6. At least there isn't one set of dominant teams this season, so that every idiot can't just fill in the #1 seeds across the board and win your tourney challenges. Man, I hated those guys who didn't watch a single college game all year and then stood on top of your tourney leader boards by simply picking the top seeds in every game.

**Feel free to pick USC (-4.5) and Clemson (-4) in the tourney play-in games this week to start off.

One NBA Pick: OKC Thunder (-7) at Washington Wizards, playing without Forwards Blatche and Lewis. Also, C Kendrick Perkins might return for the Thunder tonight. The Wiz just lost at home to the Clips by 21 points on Saturrday and have dropped three straight games. Go Thunder!!

NBA Big Thursday

NBA Big Thursday

1. The Lakers (-2) head into South Beach to take on the Heat. The Lakers have won eight in a row and have everyone healthy for the first time in a while. The return of Matt Barnes has been key. The Lakers have won six straight road games and are 24-11 on the road this season. They have pounded the Spurs and Hawks on the road in the past week. Andrew Bynum is playing his best ball right now and has averaged 17 boards a game in the past three contests. When Bynum plays well, the Lakers are almost unstoppable. On the other side of the spectrum has been the Miami Heat. The Heat have lost five in a row and four of those have been at home. They have been struggling to score and lack toughness inside to make up for it. Chris Bosh has complained this week to the media about his lack of involvement in their offense. The Heat rely on Lebron and D-Wade to penetrate and create offense off of the dribble instead of using a formulated system. When the outside shots don't fall, then the Heat will have a hard time scoring. The Heat will end their losing streak soon, just not against a taller and tougher Laker squad. Go with the Lakers!!!
2. The Suns (-3) host the Nuggets in a crucial game for the western conference playoffs. Phoenix has won seven of their last ten games and are 18-13 at home this season. The Suns just lost F Channing Frye for a week or two, but are coming off a nice come from behind win against the Rockets. Denver has had four days off since they lost to the Clippers in LA last Saturday. They will be missing F Danilo Gallinari and G Aaron Affalo. Denver has played well recently, but are only 11-20 on the road this season. Roll with the Suns!!
3. The last game of the night showcases the NY Knicks at the Dallas Mavericks (-7). The Over/Under is 215. The Knicks just won on a last second shot by Carmelo Anthony in Memphis and Dallas just blew a ten point lead in New Orleans last night. The Mavs have struggled on defense lately, yielding over 100 points a game at home in the last month against some poor teams. Yes, Chandler just came back from his ankle injury but the Mavs will have a hard time stopping Amare and Carmelo in the paint. Dirk has been battling foul trouble in recent games and Dallas is relatively thin up front. The Knicks can flat out score and have averaged 109 points a game since acquiring Carmelo. The Knicks have also been using with a smaller, more athletic lineup since the trade generating a quicker tempo and more shots. It's hard to take the 'Over' with two teams coming off of back-to-back games--but, not these teams. Let's take the Over 215!!

NBA Wednesday

NBA Wednesday

1. Memphis (-4) hosts the NY Knicks tonight in a duel between two red-hot teams. Both teams have won seven of their last ten games, but the real difference is the quality wins this season. Memphis has now beaten the Spurs, Mavs and Thunder within the last week. The Knicks lost twice to the Cavs in the last month and still play very poor defense. The Knicks are very streaky and are 5-3 since the big trade for Anthony and Billups. Memphis is 22-9 at home this year, while the Knicks are 15-16 on the road. The Knicks will be without Billups, so go with Memphis!! Thank you Carmelo.
2. The Mavs (-4.5) head into New Orleans to take on the Hornets. The Hornets will be without star PG Chris Paul, and looked real sloppy without him last game losing 85-77 to Chicago. Jarrett Jack is the backup PG and is really more of a shooter than facilitator. Dallas has won 19 of their last 21 games and are the best in the NBA while playing on the road (23-8). The Mavs need C Tyson Chandler to play and he is questionable, but if he is in the lineup then they should dominate the Hornets. Go Mavs!! Up by 5 with a minute to go, nice.
3. Possibly tonight's best game is the OKC Thunder at Philadelphia (-1). The 76ers are 30-17 in their last 47 games, after starting the season 3-13. They are really playing well and have won eight of their last ten games. The Thunder have struggled on the road at 17-14, especially recently without an inside presence. The 76ers are 21-10 at home and should continue to dominate opponents in Philly. Go with Philly!!! How do you blow a 6 Point lead with 40 seconds left? Bullshit Officiating didn't help.

Sick Day

Wow. I needed a sick day today. Good to see the Lakers and Warriors win on the road today.

I will be back tomorrow and we have a complete slate of NBA games.

NBA Monday

NBA Monday

1. Let's start with the Mavs (-7) at Minnesota. The Mavs have won 18 of their last 20 games, including a buzzer-beater loss to Memphis last Sunday. The Mavs have won eight straight games in Minnesota by an average of 17 points. The Wolves are the worst team in the western conference and are an incredibly awful 10-22 at home. Only the Cavs have played worse than the Wolves (15-49) this season. The Mavs are also the NBA's best road team at 22-8. Go with the Mavs!!
2. The OKC Thunder are visiting Memphis (-2.5) tonight in a great western conference battle. The Grizz are 21-9 at home, and have beaten the Spurs and Dallas in the last week. Memphis is one of the top teams against the spread at home and should dominate the Thunder inside without Kendrick Perkins. The Thunder have won three straight games, but are only 17-13 games on the road this season. The Thunder rely on jump shots way too much and seriously lack interior defense. Go with the Grizz!!

**That's it for today, still suffering from a brutal weekend in Scottsdale. Mad thanks to all.

NBA Wednesday

NBA Wednesday

1. The Spurs (-9) roll into Cleveland to destroy the Cavs tonight. The Spurs just lost PG Tony Parker for 2-4 weeks with a calf injury and then lost badly at Memphis 109-93. The Spurs are a very underrated offensive team, and four of their last five games have gone over 201.5. The Spurs road games have gone 'Over' in 18 of 30 games this season. The Cavs play absolutely no defense and 10 of their last 12 games have gone 'Over' 201.5. The good thing is that the Cavs have scored a lot of points at home this year. The Over/Under is 201.5. The Cavs lead the NBA in games going Over the 'Total' with a 36-23 mark. Take the Over!!
2. The Warriors (-1) are taking on the Wizards in D.C. tonight. While attending this game would be a nightmare, it interests us in the betting world. The Warriors are in the midst of a seven game road trip, and are playing very poorly. PG Monta Ellis is having wrist issues and shooting terribly right now. He is the key to their offense, because he is the only one who can attack the basket. The Wizards have lost six in a row and only topped 100 points once in that stretch. The Over/Under is 212 and was 214 when it opened. The Warriors are the worst team in the NBA at beating the 'Over' on the road at 8-17, combine that with the Wizards scoring ineptitude. The Wizards rival the Bucks in not going 'Over' the total at home (9-21). Take the Under!!

**Off to Arizona--be back Monday. Goodluck.

NBA Tuesday

NBA Tuesday

1. The Lakers (-9) go to Minnesota to take on the mighty T-Wolves. The Lakers have won four straight games since the all-star break and have beaten the Wolves in 13 straight games. The Lakers look like they are rounding back into form since their ridiculous loss at Cleveland two weeks ago. The Wolves have won just a single game in their last eight contests. The Wolves don't just lose games, they give up a lot of points in doing so. Go with the Lakers!!!
2. The Detroit Pistons visit the Milwaukee Bucks in a terrible showdown of eastern conference teams that are struggling badly. The Pistons are in disarray, after numerous veteran players refused to practice last week. Detroit is 7-23 on the road this season and are 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Bucks are 14-14 at home and play great defense in Milwaukee. Both teams stink and have only won 22 games this season. The Bucks home games are extremely low scoring, only one game in their last twelve has combined for more than 188 points. Tonight's Over/Under is 188. Go Under!!


**I am off to Scottsdale Thursday for Danny Fitzgerald's bachelor party--wish me luck.