Michael Alexander

Rating: 3 Units

The Devils have had issues stringing wins together and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. You can make a case for the rested Maple Leafs, especially when they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the Devils. However, the Maple Leafs continue to free fall and look more and more like a team that’s checked out. The Maple Leafs can’t get anything going at either end of the ice. Big wins over the Blues and Panthers could be the shot in the arm this Devils side needed. give the home team in this spot.

Rating: 3 Units

Vegas comes into this matchup trying to snap a three game losing streak and they will be on a back to back, as they lost to Buffalo last night. The Golden Knights are 14-11-7 on the road this year, while the Red Wings are 18-10-2 at home. Detroit is coming home after a long road trip and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Red Wings have been very solid defensively and they play their best at home, so I like Detroit to win here.

Rating: 4 Units

Vancouver comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in five straight games. The Canucks are 6-18-5 at home this year, while the Hurricanes are 15-8-4 on the road. Carolina had their winning streak snapped in their last game, but they have scored at least four goals in three of their last five. The Hurricanes may have lost their last game, but they dominated the play and they should have no issue getting by the Canucks here. Take Carolina -1.5 in this one.

Rating; 4 Units

Massive number, but this has more to do with the Pacers than anything else. The Pacers continue to lose; they’re 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and that injury report isn’t getting better. The Pacers can’t find easy offense due to being undermanned and the defense is starting to suffer as well. The Clippers finally have Garland in the mix, which obviously helps, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 9 games. We have a healthy team that’s cashing checks against an injured team that’s burning a hole in the pocket. Give me the Clippers.

Rating: 4 Units

The Hornets expect to be at full strength for this game with Coby White returning to the lineup, while the Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum. These two teams have yet to collide this season but we should be in for a treat with both teams playing excellent basketball at the moment. It’s hard to split these two squads at the moment, but the Hornets are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, so I prefer a play on the reliable Celtics to get the statement win at home behind another big game from Pritchard.

Rating; 4 Units

This game features two teams dealing with roster limitations and scheduling challenges, but Utah’s fast tempo could create scoring opportunities throughout the night. Philadelphia still has the home-court advantage and enough offensive firepower to win.

Rating: 3 Units

Eastern Kentucky’s scoring ability gives them the edge in what projects to be an up-tempo game. The Colonels average nearly seven more points per game than Stetson and hold a rebounding advantage that could create second-chance opportunities. Given Stetson’s defensive struggles, Eastern Kentucky should be able to dictate tempo and build a margin late.

Rating: 3 Units

In this Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction, James Madison is coming as -8 home favorites. James Madison has been the better team this season and have been very strong at home, while Louisiana has been terrible on the road. But James Madison is 2-4 in its last 6 games and 3-5 against the spread in its last 8, while on the other hand, Louisiana has been playing good basketball lately, with a 3-1 record in its last 4 games and 4-1 against the spread. James Madison is 1-6 against the spread in its last 7 home games, so I like the value with the road team in this one. Take Louisiana and get the points.

Rating: 3 Units

I’ll lean toward Oral Roberts. This is an interesting matchup, as these teams just played each other back on Saturday. In that one Oral Roberts shot 59 percent from the field with 42.9 percent (9-of-21) from 3-point range but only hit 13 of their 23 tries from free throw range (56.5 percent). The Eagles added a 37-22 rebounding edge with 20 team assists. As for UMKC, they shot just 41.1 percent from the field with 53.6 percent (15-of-28) from the line. Oral Roberts won both matchups with UMKC this year, including a 69-60 home victory back on February 12. The Eagles are 4-2 over their last six games and they’ve won three straight, so they should be in control here if all goes according to plan.