Pirates at Tigers Under 9 1/2 Unders often are the way to go at the beginning of the baseball season. This game is an example. The forecast is for temperatures in the low 40’s and soggy conditions with about a 90 percent chance of rain. Quite a contrast from what these teams have been used […]
Raptors minus 8 hosting Clippers Toronto has the best home record in the NBA at 30-6. The Raptors also have the No. 1 defensive rating at home. They are in a bad mood, too, after losing to the Cavaliers on the road this past Wednesday and then following that up with a flat performance in […]
Bucks minus 5 at Bulls Who is the worst team in the NBA right now? As bad as the Suns, Grizzlies and Hawks are, my choice is the Bulls. This wouldn’t be the case if the Bulls were healthy. But without their three best players – Kris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine – the […]
Magic plus 10 hosting Raptors It’s not often I look to fade Toronto. But this spot sets up well for the home underdog. Orlando is at its best taking points. The Magic have covered 69 percent the past 26 times they’ve been underdogs. The Magic should be at their best for this home game. They’ve […]
Northern Kentucky plus 7 at Louisville It’s best if Louisville just ended its rocky, controversial and disappointing basketball season. The Cardinals know that. Their players voted against playing in the NIT after failing to get an NCAA Tournament bid. However, school officials are forcing the Cardinals to play this game. I’m not expecting much of […]
Raptors at Knicks Under 218 (Early Start) The spot is rough on both teams made worse by a very early start time that should favor the Under especially with daylight savings time kicking in. Toronto is playing for the fourth time in six days. The Raptors’ last two games were an overtime road victory against […]
