Adam Rompin Thompson
MIAMI -3.5
CHARLOTTE @ MIAMI | 3/17 | 1:00 PM EDT
11:08 AM
Charlotte is hanging in there in the win-loss column, but not in the cover-not cover column, where it's managed just two covers the last 10 games. Miami has won six of nine, the three losses by the Raptors, Bucks and Rockets. The run includes a seven-point win in Charlotte. The Heat have covered in six of eight against these Hornets. Miami doesn't have much of a homecourt advantage, but the Hornets are just 10-23 on the road this season. Take the hotter team to cover this small spread at home.
67-51-1 IN LAST 119 NBA ATS PICKS | +1055
DETROIT +1.5
TORONTO @ DETROIT | 3/17 | 4:00 PM EDT
11:02 AM
Serge Ibaka won't play again for the Raptors as he serves out his suspension. Facing Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, this is a game where his absence will be felt. This is also a game Kyle Lowry could have been big against the Pistons' subpar guard lineup, but he's hobbled by an ankle and is questionable. Detroit is in dire need of a statement win -- the Pistons will bring their best effort at home before embarking on a long road trip.
67-51-1 IN LAST 119 NBA ATS PICKS | +1055
7-2 IN LAST 9 TOR ATS PICKS | +481
3-2 IN LAST 5 DET ATS PICKS | +73