Harry Bondi
CINCINNATI -5 over SMU
Bearcats are one of the best home teams in America. They have won 17 straight at home dating to last season and covered 12 of those 17. They are the #2 defensive team in the country and have covered 5 of their last 6 versus SMU. AAC showdown goes to Cincy Again!
Stephen Nover
Vancouver / Philadelphia Over 5
Vancouver had scored three or more goals in five straight games prior to its past two games. I see the Canucks getting back into scoring at least three goals here against an overworked, mediocre Flyers goalie Steve Mason and a 26th-ranked Flyers defense that has permitted an average of 3.5 goals in their last seven games.
The Flyers have scored three or more goals in all but two of their last nine home games. They have a history, too, of playing high-scoring games versus Western Conference foes with the over 20-7-6 during Philadelphia's past 33 Western Conference matchups.
Jeffrey James
Los Angeles Kings -135
The Kings are strong at home and they are especially strong after a loss by 2 or more goals winning 8 of their 11 games in this spot this season. The Blues are struggling right now - especially on defense giving up 12 goals over their last 3 games and they are a horrible 2-8 on the road when the total is 5 goals.
Anthony Michael
New York Knicks -3
Look for a very motivated Rose here to show he is fine and he is a great player on this national TV stage, especially against the Bulls. New York has covered 11 of their last 16 home games while the Bulls have only covered 2 of their last 8 roadies. The Knicks have covered 4 of their last 5 against Chicago and with the national TV spotlight and the home court look for them to get this cover here.