Thursday Night NBA Play of the Week: Miami at Chicago

The Heat and the Bulls.

This could be a possible playoff matchup down the road.

The Bulls are getting 2.5 at home in a series where the home team usually wins.  The Bulls are also 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 home games.

Injuries of note include Mike Miller OUT for the Heat and James Jones is probable.  Should be a good game, and a good cover for the Bulls.

Big XII Basketball Play of the Day for 2/19/11: Texas

The Texas Longhorns put their undefeated Big XII record on the line today as they travel to Lincoln and take on Nebraska.

A very touch Texas team is favored by 6.5 on the road in a dangerous place.   Nebraska has been known to sneak up on highly ranked teams at home before.

Last year Texas blew out the Cornhuskers by 40.  This year again, all the trends seem to be pointing to Texas.  The Longhorns are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games, that's strong.  They also are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite, that is an even stronger trend.

Looks like Texas should be a safe play today, and I see them pulling away in the second half. 

Take Texas and give the 6.5.  This game tips off at 1:30 pm Eastern.

Thursday Night NBA Play of the Day: Mavs

The game tonight between the Mavericks and Suns is in Phoenix and the home team is getting points.  Usually in the NBA that means take the home team, but not tonight.

The Mavs love playing the Suns and matchup very well with them.  The Mavs are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

This should be an easy win for Mark Cuban and the Mavericks tonight.  Take the MAVS!

Big XII Basketball Game of the Day for 2/12/11

Kansas State at Colorado

Colorado is one of my surprise teams of the year, and Kansas St. has been a bit of a disappointment.

Colorado won their first meeting this season back last month and now they get the Wildcats at home.  Kansas St. has been horrible this year ATS.  And they are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Sat. games, horrid.

The Buffs are 12-2 at home this season and look for them to build on that Saturday night in Boulder. 

Take Colorado and give the 1.5.  They will win by about 10 pts.   Good Luck!

Thursday Night NBA Play of the Night: Celtics

The Boston Celtics

These two rivals meet for the second time in about 12 days, this time in Boston.

I love Boston in this one as they are only giving the Lakers 2.5 pts.

The Lakers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 Thursday night games, and the Celtics are 11-3-1 ATS when getting 2 days rest.  It all points to a Boston win and cover tonight in Beantown.

Bonus Pick:  The OVER.  When in Boston they usually go over.  The total is 188.  Take the over tonight.