The Clippers haven’t been covering many lines lately, but we think this number is more than fair. This is a team that LA typically dominates, and they are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. They are well rested and playing well, and we think there is a very good chance for a double-digit win here tonight. Sacramento has been horrible defensively, and a team like LA can take advantage of that. And with extra rest the Clips will have the energy to play shut down defense.

Going with the hot team here. Utah has won three straight, all by double digits, and that includes a road win over the Bucks. After a hot start, the Hawks have lost four of five. That includes losses to the Knicks, Cavs and back-to-back losses against Charlotte. This team is just not playing well right now, and they are in a real tough spot on the road against one of the best teams in the West.

It’s crazy to see a total in the present-day NBA under 200. But this one is justified. These two teams have Top 4 defenses. And they are the two worst offensive teams in the NBA. This is going to be an old-school defensive battle. Cleveland hasn’t gone over the century mark in nine straight games. New York has scored under 100 in three of their last four. These teams are a combined 19-5 to the under this season.

5-Unit Play. Take Philadelphia -110 over Pittsburgh (Friday at 7pm)

As per your selection on Philadelphia, they just beat Pittsburgh 6-3 in the season-opening game, and we like them to replicate that result here today. The Flyers looked quicker, stronger, and the hungrier of the two squads and we see that being the case once again tonight. Pittsburgh's defensive struggles from last season carried over into Game 1 of this new year and with a questionable No.1 goalie in net in Jarry, it feels like they are going to be in the lower half of the league in goals-against average. The Flyers should be able to dictate this game once again and grab a second consecutive win over their in-state rivals.

4 Unit Play. Take #889 Wisconsin over Rutgers (9p.m., Friday, January 15 FS1) Both of these teams are desperate for a win and tonight is a must win for Wisconsin if they have visions of winning the regular season title come March. Wisconsin got blown out at Michigan on Tuesday, but Rutgers has dropped 3 straight games including the last two by double digits. Rutgers is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played on Friday.

Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports

3 Unit Play. Take #888 North Dakota over North Dakota State (8:30p.m., Friday, January 15 ESPN3) Both of these teams are expected to be in the top of the Summit standings come March and thus we will grab the points with the home team. The Bison are 4-0, but those wins have come against the bottom teams in the league. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 games between NDSU and North Dakota.