02/21 10:05 PM EST NBA (709) SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS (710) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Take: (709) SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Reason: First place San Antonio has been hot, both straight up and against the number. This offense is 5th in the NBA in points and 4th in assists. The Spurs are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning record, 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Portland has is also in the second of a back to back spot, facing the physical Lakers, and is struggling, at 3-5 SU/4-4 ATS the last 8 games. The Trail Blazers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on no days rest 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. Play the Spurs.

02/21 09:05 PM EST NHL (21) LOS ANGELES KINGS VS (22) PHOENIX COYOTES
Take: (22) NHL Blowout Game of the Month: Phoenix. The LA Kings recent slump has put them in a position where they are not tied for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference with Calgary. LA currently tied for 8th after a 4-5-1 run and two game losing streak. The Kings can thank their anemic offense for the slide. LA is 30th in the NHL in scoring (2.0 gpg) and their power play is a paltry 24th (15.2%). The Kings have now been shutout in their last two games, including to these Phoenix Coyotes on Feb 16. Moreover, the Kings have scored one goal or less in four of their last five games. Meanwhile, Phoenix keeps climbing in the west, having won seven of its last eight games. At home, the Desert Dogs have won five straight and in those wins have held their opponents to a total of six goals. That's not good news for the Kings tonight. That's why I like this as a blowout tonight. The Kings can't figure out why they can't score and they won't against this very good defensive Coyotes team. Don't be surprised if the Kings get shutout again tonight. Take Phoenix.

02/21 07:05 PM EST NHL (1) NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS (2) TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Take: (1) NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Reason: New Jersey is an impressive 18-10-1 on the road and riding a 3-game win streak. They've also won 8 of 10 games, winning 4 times as a dog. The Devils are 10-1 in their last 11 games as a road underdog and they take on a Maple Leafs club that is 6-13 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Toronto is also 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record and the road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Play New Jersey!

02/21 08:05 PM EST NHL (17) DETROIT RED WINGS VS (18) CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Take: (17) DETROIT RED WINGS
Reason: Detroit is smothering opponents with a defense that is 5th in the NHL in goals allowed and an offense that is 5th in goals scored. The Red Wings are 20-6 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record and 36-15 in their last 51 overall. Up and down Chicago is 3-9 in their last 12 overall because of a defense that is 23rd in goals allowed and a penalty killing unit that is 26th. The Red Wings are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago and the road team is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. Play the Red Wings.

02/21 07:05 PM NHL (7) PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS (8) WINNIPEG JETS

Take: (8) WINNIPEG JETS
Reason: Winnipeg is terrific at home with a record of 18-9-2 in the raucous MTS Centre. With their reunited top line scoring in bunches and their power play finally clicking, the Winnipeg Jets are peaking at the right time. Bryan Little scored twice, Andrew Ladd made a goal and two assists and linemate Blake Wheeler added four assists Sunday in a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche that moved the Jets into a tie with Toronto for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Ondrej Pavelec made 31 saves to help the Jets, playing the second game in an eight-game homestand, increase their winning streak to three and close within a point of Southeast Division-leading Florida. Meanwhile the Flyers are 2-6 in their last 8 overall and 1-10 in the last 11 meetings with Winnipeg. Play the Jets!

02/21 10:00 PM EST CB (743) NEW MEXICO VS (744) COLORADO STATE Take: (744) COLORADO STATE. Reason: New MExico is red hot, but off an emotional home game over UNLV, a chest thumping 65-45 win. They were upset the UNLV was getting all the publicity as the powerhouse team in the Mountain West and made a statement. It was their second straight win over a Top20 team. Now they head out on the road into the thin Colorado mountain air. The CSU Rams shoot 48% as a team, 23rd in the nation, and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Play Colorado State!