Michigan (8-1) will head to Illinois (6-3) after a nice103-91 win against Iowa. They took their first loss of the year, in their first road game of the year, 2 games ago but bounced right back and I expect them to keep rolling in this one. They're the better team here and should get their first road win. Illinois' lost 2 games in a row now and in another tough spot tonight. Let's lay the points with Michigan on the road.

The Lakers will head to Orlando after blowing the Wolves out 142-125. They've been the most consistent team in the league at 21-3 and 9-1 in their last 10. L.A's playing well on both sides of the ball and should be able to win and cover the spread. Vucevic is still out for the Magic and that will really hurt them against the better teams. Let's lay the points with the Lakers on the road.

The Clippers will head to Toronto after beating the Pacers 110-99. They managed to get that win without Kawhi who'll be back for this one. It'll be his first game in Toronto since winning the championship with the last year. I expect a big game out of him and while the Raptors will want to show that they're still a good team without him, I just don't think they're good enough to beat the Clippers. Toronto does play well at home where they're 9-2 but this looks likes their 3rd home loss of the year. Let's take the Clippers on the road.

The Celtics head to Indiana after blowing the Cavs out 10-88 for their 4th straight win. They got Hayward back last game and should get Marcus Smart back for this one. He's their best defender and should really help contain Brogdon. The Pacers have been playing some good basketball but struggled against the better teams in the league lately. Boston's the better team, in better form and while Indiana's 9-3 at home, I think they take their 4th home loss of the season tonight. Let's go with the Celtics on the road.

Butler (9-0) heads to Waco Texas to take on Baylor (7-1) after a nice 76-62 win against Florida. They're still undefeated through their first 9 games. This will be their toughest game of the season but they should be up for the challenge. Baylor's on a 6 game winning streak after a tough 67-64 loss to Washington but this will also be their toughest matchup so far and I think they may take their first loss of the season. Even if Butler doesn't win this game I don't think they'll to give up their undefeated streak that easily and should at least fight hard and keep this one close. Let's take the points with Butler on the road.

The Stars will host the Devils after a nice 3-1 win against the Islanders. They seem to have snapped out of their little 4 game slump and have now won 2 in a row again. New Jersey's on a 5 game losing streak and not in a good spot to snap that streak today. Dallas is the better team, playing better hockey right now and will have a nice home-ice advantage where they're 11-4-1 while the Devils are just 5-8 on the road. Let's take the Stars on the puck line.

The Sixers will host the Nuggets after a nice win against the Raptors. They're playing some great basketball right now, winning 8 of their last 10. Denver's a good team but not playing up to their potential right now. They're coming off a loss to the Nets without KD, Kyrie or LeVert for their 2nd loss in a row. Philly's still undefeated at home at 12-0 and I expect that streak to continue. Let's lay the points with the Sixers at home.

The jets will host the Struggling Red Wings after a 3-2 win against the Ducks. They've been playing some good hockey going 7-2-1 in their last 10 while the banged-up Red Wings have been the worst team in the league losing 11 in a row including their last 7 by 2 goals or more. Winnipeg's the better team, in much better form. Let's take the Jets on the puck line.

The Thunder (9-12) are in a tough spot here off the back to back. Not only that, but they're only 2-7 on the road while the Jazz (13-10) are 9-2 at home but just 4-6 ATS as home favorites while OKC is 5-3 ATS as road dogs. However, they are 3-1 in their last 4 while Utah finally snapped their 3-game losing streak with a nice 126-112 win over Memphis. I kind of like what I'm seeing out of Oklahoma lately and despite being on the 2nd game of a back to back, I think they fight hard and keep this one close. Let's take the points with the Thunder on the road.

The avalanche will host the Flames after a very impressive 4-1 win in Boston. They're on a 6 game winning streak during which they beat some pretty tough teams like the Bruins, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks that had been playing well and the Oilers. Calgary's on a 4 game winning streak of their own but they've come against much weaker opponents in the Kings, Senators and Sabres twice. Let's go with the Avalanche at home.