Michael Alexander

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The Jazz are still keeping eyes on Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, and Jaden Springer, who are all questionable, while the Grizzlies have ruled Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey as questionable for this meeting. The season really couldn't end quickly enough for the Jazz, who can't buy a win these days, but it's not like they have been terrible. They were able to erase a 24-point lead against the Celtics in their last game. The Grizzlies were really struggling before their narrow win over the Suns on Monday, and they are still missing Jaren Jackson Jr, who has been rock solid for them all season. I think the Grizzlies pulled away late for the comfortable win, but I just feel that the line is just a bit too generous for a Grizzlies team still struggling. 

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The Suns have won each of their last three games following a loss and have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Rockets following a loss. While the Rockets have lost four of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record and have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents.

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The Hornets have won six of their last nine games as underdogs against the Hawks and have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Hawks. While the Hawks have lost each of their last six Wednesday night games against Hornets teams that held a losing record and have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena against Hornets teams that held a losing record.

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Our power ratings slightly favor the Nuggets which is the play we’re going to recommend going 8-4 ATS against divisional foes this season. Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable for Denver, but Russell Westbrook did a solid job of filling in for him scoring 16 points on 6-10 shooting and 3-5 from three-point range against OKC last time out. We don’t see the Timberwolves taking three-straight from the Nuggets, especially with this one being in Denver and Minnesota sitting just 18th in defensive rating across their last ten games compared to sitting seventh in defensive efficiency for the season.

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The straight up loss to Dallas dropped San Antonio to just 2-12 ATS against the Southwest Division and 2-8 ATS across their last ten games. The Mavericks are holding on to the last play-in spot in the West but Phoenix is inching closer and closer, now just 2.5 games behind them. It would speak volumes if this Mavericks team can still make the play-in considering the lineups they’re rolling out as of late and we’ll take the points with them in San Antonio tonight. It’s worth noting that Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan are both listed questionable for this game with Sochan missing last game and Vassell scoring 24 points on 10-22 shooting. If either were to miss tonight, we like the Mavericks that much more. It also doesn’t help San Antonio’s cause that De’Aaron Fox has averaged under 20 ppg since becoming a Spur which has been underwhelming. Take the Mavs plus the points.

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The Thunder arrive in Boston looking for a sweep of the season series with the Celtics. The Thunder took care of Boston in the first game thanks to a strong defensive effort that held the high-scoring Celtics under 100 points. Boston will have Tatum back in this game, and Horford will as well. That will help the Celtics spread the floor and give their potent 3-point offense more space to shine. In the first matchup, the Celtics scored 65 points in the first half at OKC before scoring 27 points in the second half to take the loss. Don't expect a similar showing in the rematch. The Celtics' ability to hit from beyond the arc is tops in the NBA and even against a Thunder team that is tops in 3-point defense, they'll get plenty of good looks. They have won five straight games and are wrapping up this seven-game homestand looking to end on a high note. They'll take advantage of their ability to get second chance opportunities against a Thunder team that ranks just 19th in the NBA in rebounding and pull away in the second half for a victory and avoid a repeat of their disappointing second half in OKC.

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Rutgers won the regular season meeting 95-85 in late-February as Harper and Bailey combined for 39 points and 12 assists. Rutgers closed the regular season on a high note with an overtime win over Minnesota. Take a look at the path for the winner of this game. Purdue has lost five of its last seven games. Michigan has lost its last three and the Wolverines have been playing with fire for the last two months. Steve Pikiell is a very good coach, and if he can get Harper and Bailey motivated for one more run before the NBA comes calling, there is a path for the Scarlet Knights to make some noise in Indianapolis this week.

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The big story in that one was the re-emergence of fifth-year senior Coleman Hawkins. The Illinois transfer suffered a fractured tibia, but only missed three games and insisted on playing in the Big XII Tournament. He finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 38 minutes against the Sun Devils on Tuesday. We're struggling to see how Baylor is going to create enough margin to win this contest by multiple possessions. The Bears are outside the top-300 in KenPom's adjusted tempo metric. Over their last ten games, the Bears have scored an average of 69 points per game. Kansas State looked very comfortable playing at the T-Mobile Center last night. The 'Cats had four players finish in double figures and they shot 44.4-percent from three-point range. We don’t see too much that separates these teams on a neutral floor, especially since K-State has covered each of the last four in this matchup.

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Virginia beat Georgia Tech in the only meeting this season, but it’s the Yellow Jackets that are playing the better ball right now. While both teams have benefited hit or miss all year, it’s Georgia Tech that’s won seven of its last 10 games. Those wins include upsets over Louisville, Clemson, Stanford, and Pitt. Virginia remains a rough offensive club from a shooting perspective and the defense has taken a step back in terms of efficiency. Virginia just plays at a slow pace, but nothing about this team is special. Georgia Tech has shown more at both ends of the floor and is playing with more life entering the tournament. I like Georgia Tech to beat Virginia and to advance in the ACC Tournament.