Fresh off a defensive masterpiece against Nebraska where they allowed just 46 points on 25% shooting, Michigan (-10.5) now faces a Rutgers team that’s been Jekyll and Hyde offensively. While the Wolverines’ offensive drought (49 points last time out) raises concerns, their 7-3 SU home record and Rutgers’ 1-2 SU road mark suggest the hosts could find their rhythm in this Big Ten clash.
In what would have seemed unthinkable a year ago, the resurgent Pistons (+4) host the defending champion Celtics in a battle of the East’s hottest teams. With Boston potentially missing key pieces while playing their second game in 24 hours, Detroit’s perfect 3-0 ATS home mark during their win streak suggests the hosts could make this a statement game.
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Fresh off a comeback win over Miami, Milwaukee (+4) brings momentum and newfound depth to face a Houston squad that just stumbled in Utah. With Giannis returning to form, Kuzma and Porter Jr. adding scoring punch, and the Bucks thriving as underdogs (3-2 SU and ATS in last five), Doc Rivers’ squad looks poised to keep their win streak alive.
Fresh off a dismal shooting performance in Georgetown, the Providence Friars (+10.5) visit a Marquette team that’s been far from dominant at Fiserv Forum. With the Golden Eagles just 3-7 ATS in their last ten home contests and showing vulnerabilities on defense, this double-digit spread looks inflated despite the obvious talent gap between these Big East rivals.
Fresh off dominating wins, Houston (-1.5) and Texas Tech meet in a battle that could reshape the Big 12 title race. Despite the Cougars’ impressive road record (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS in last three), the Red Raiders’ defensive prowess at home and value at +114 on the moneyline make them an appealing play in what should be a raucous atmosphere in Lubbock.
Fresh off surrendering a double-digit lead to the Bucks, the Heat (-1.5) head to Atlanta to face a Hawks team that just put up 143 points in defeat. With both teams playing their second game in 24 hours, Atlanta’s home-court advantage and Miami’s disappointing 1-2 SU and ATS record as recent favorites make the Hawks an intriguing play as home underdogs.
Fresh off another dominant cover against Utah, Oklahoma City (-9.5) faces a Wolves team that just surrendered 48 first-quarter points to Houston. With Minnesota missing key pieces and the Thunder clicking at 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten as favorites, Shai and company look primed to extend their conference lead in style.”
While St. John’s (-4.5) brings their pristine home record to MSG, UConn’s Garden success and recent defensive dominance against Villanova makes the points enticing. With the Huskies 6-4 ATS as underdogs and the Red Storm just 1-2 ATS in their last three as favorites, the stage could be set for Connecticut to steal one in their home away from home.
Los Angeles (+7) rides into Ball Arena with momentum after LeBron’s vintage performance in Portland, facing a Nuggets squad that’s dominant but just 1-2 ATS in their last three home games. With the Lakers finding their groove and covering three straight as underdogs, the points look enticing in this Western Conference showdown.