Slumping Raptors go for much-needed win

Losers of nine of their last 10 games, the Toronto Raptors will look to get back on track Friday night when they host the Miami Heat.

Explosive offenses meet

Two of the best point guards in the league go head to head Wednesday night in Oklahoma City as the Chris Paul-led L.A. Clippers look to keep pace with the top of the West against a Thunder team led by Russell Westbrook.

Dallas a worthy home underdog

LeBron James and the Cavaliers head to Dallas to match up with the Mavericks Tuesday night. AccuScore offers a pick against the spread.

Chicago a live home underdog

Marc Gasol and the Grizzlies head to Chicago to face a Bulls team struggling with multiple injuries. Can his brother Pau do enough to stay competitive without Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson and Derrick Rose in the lineup?

Best bets on the side and total

The Cavaliers have gone undefeated in their last 12 home games. Even more impressive is an 11-1 ATS record in that span. The Suns, however, head into Cleveland having already defeated the Cavs this season.

A play on the total

With just a 1.5-game over Houston for the Southwest Division, keep an eye on Memphis to finish the season with extra focus. They host the Jazz tonight.

Riding Golden State totals trend

The Warriors head to Brooklyn to face a Nets team still fighting for playoff contention, and AccuScore offers a pick.

Blue Devils look to cover double-digit spread

As Duke works to cement itself as a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament, Syracuse has a chance to put an end to the Blue Devils’ ACC title hopes with a win at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

Miami looks for revenge

The Heat look to avoid a season sweep against the Pelicans in the first game of a Friday-night doubleheader on ESPN.

A play on the total

In what is clearly one of the more anticipated matchups of the NBA season, the league's No. 1 team – the Warriors – visit Cleveland to match up against LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Battle in Sunshine State

For the first time since Goran Dragic was traded to the Heat, Miami goes on a mini-road trip with the first of two games in Orlando.

OKC still a play sans Durant?

The Thunder have won two in a row without Kevin Durant and can match its longest winning streak of the season (seven games) with a win at home against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Isaiah Thomas

Just days after the NBA trade deadline, former Sun Isaiah Thomas visits Phoenix for the first time as a member of the Celtics.

Wizards likely to cover

The Cavaliers kick off the second half of the season with a three-game road trip that starts Friday night in the nation's capital.

A pick against spread

Duke and North Carolina match up on Wednesday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN) for the 73rd time when both teams have been ranked in the top 25. AccuScore offers a selection.

A play on the total

The Mavs host the Jazz tonight before both teams break for All-Star Weekend.

Gregg Popovich goes for 1,000th win

The Spurs gave up the last eight points to lose 87-82 in Toronto on Sunday night. With a win Monday at the Pacers, coach Gregg Popovich becomes the third-fastest and ninth coach overall to reach 1,000 wins.

Suns attempt to get back in the win column

Losers of three straight, the Suns look to get back on track Friday night when they host the Jazz.

Dallas favored after tough loss

There's not a lot of time for the Mavericks to dwell on their loss in Golden State, as they head to Sacramento for a Pacific Division back-to-back.

Detroit 2-0 in season series so far

The Pistons and Pacers will meet for the third time this season with Indianapolis looking for their first win in the series. This time, Detriot won't have their starting point guard, Brandon Jennings.

A recommended play against spread

The Heat and Pistons match up against one another for the first time this season Tuesday night. Detroit is a 4-point favorite, and AccuScore offer up a pick.

Phoenix catching points at home

The Suns look to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff race as they host the Grizzlies Monday night.

Looking for value in the numbers

After simulating the Super Bowl 10,000 times, AccuScore recommends the following prop bets for Sunday’s game between the Patriots and Seahawks:

Picking a winner

AccuScore offers its analysis and pick for Patriots-Seahawks.

A play against the spread

Heading into Thursday's matchup, the Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last six games when playing at home against the Bucks. That trend will be put to the test as the Bucks – one of this season's early surprises – look to stay above .500.

A play on the total

Owners of the league's worst record, the Knicks look for a season-high third straight win when the Magic come to town Friday night.

A play on the total

Having dropped four of their last five games, the Trail Blazers look to get back on track when they host the Celtics on Thursday night.

Washington lays big number

Halfway through the season, the Wizards are on path to have their best regular-season win total since the late 1970s. Washington looks to hand the 76ers their fourth loss in five games in a Martin Luther King Day matinee.

Golden State favored on road

After playing seven of its last eight games at home, Golden State looks to extend its winning streak to nine as they visit the Thunder on Friday night.

A pick against the spread

AccuScore makes its pick for Monday night's national championship game between Ohio State and Oregon.

Cleveland on four-game skid

The Cavaliers look to avoid their fifth-consecutive loss as they head to Sacramento to face the Kings on Sunday night.

A play on the total

After holding their last two opponents to under 100 points, the Rockets look to continue excelling on the defensive end as they host the Jazz on Saturday night.

Looking from value in money-line, point spread and total

AccuScore offers a pick for Saturday's AFC playoff game between the Ravens and Patriots.

Does Vegas have wrong team favored?

AccuScore offers a money-line selection for Saturday night's NFL playoff game.

Cleveland lays double-digit point spread

Cleveland’s six-game home winning streak was snapped Wednesday night with a 127-98 loss to the Hawks. The Cavaliers look to bounce back Friday night when they host the Nets.

A play on the total

After winning 16 games in a row, Golden State’s streak finally ended Tuesday night in Memphis. The Warriors look to start a new streak Thursday night when they host the Thunder, winners of their last seven.

Atlanta goes for 10th straight win

Despite a subpar performance, the Hawks took care of business Friday night against the Magic to win their ninth straight game. One day later, they travel down to Orlando for a rematch.

An against-the-spread play to consider

The Raptors on Friday host a Pacers team that is playing to avoid a seven-game losing streak. Expect a lopsided contest.

LeBron & Co. face full-strength OKC

Despite a slow start, the Cavaliers have turned things around, winning eight straight games to find themselves atop the NBA’s Central Division. They head to Oklahoma City to face a finally-healthy Thunder roster ready to get back in the hunt for a title.

Vegas odds offer value on Wildcats

AccuScore offers up a potential upset in one of Saturday's key college football games.

Minnesota coming off humbling defeat

Houston will look for its sixth win in seven games Friday night, while the Timberwolves try to bounce back from becoming the first team to lose to the 76ers this season.

A play on the total

Following a win as 3.5-point underdogs at home against the Thunder on Tuesday night, the Pelicans head to the Bay Area to face a Warriors team that's seemingly just as good on defense as it is on offense.

Mild value found in Vegas odds

AccuScore forecasts Friday night's Virginia-Va Tech game.

Chicago rolling on road

The Bulls look to make up for last season's 99-70 loss at Sacramento when they face the Kings as 1.5-point road underdogs on Thursday

Lakers D will have to be ready

Tony Parker visits L.A. tonight, and the AccuScore simulations suggest he and the Spurs will have no problem taking on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

Brooklyn getting big number on the road

Following a 113-100 loss to the Spurs, the Warriors will look to get back on track Thursday night as they host the Nets. AccuScore forecasts the game.

SEC title hopes still alive for UGA

Off a heartbreaking loss, Auburn heads to Athens to face off against Georgia, who has SEC title hopes on the line.

Bosh stands out in simulations

Perhaps "rivalry" is too strong a word to describe the Pacers and Heat these days, but the two teams will take the floor tonight for the first time this season.

LeBron and Co. favored on road

Struggling on both sides of the floor to start the season, the 1-3 Cavaliers head to Denver to face the Nuggets, another 1-3 team. AccuScore brings its analysis.

Thompson off career-high performance

AccuScore's computers simulate games 10,000 times to reveal some discrepancies in the odds offered by the sports books.

AccuScore finds value in San Diego

Throughout the football season, we’ll be stacking up AccuScore's forecasts against Las Vegas money lines. Here’s a pick for Thursday night’s Chargers at Broncos game.

UNC offense thriving behind Williams

The North Carolina Tar Heels are underdogs heading up to Charlottesville, but AccuScore explains why they have some betting appeal this weekend against the Virginia Cavaliers.

Jamaal Charles biggest impact in simulations

AccuScore takes a look at the Chiefs-Chargers matchup and offers some insight from its simulations.

Demon Deacons undervalued

AccuScore's computer simulations revealed a potential value ahead of this week's Syracuse-Wake Forest matchup.

Calling for outright wins by two field-goal dogs

AccuScore finds some money-line value for Sunday's NFL card.

AccuScore finds odds with value

Throughout the football season, we’ll be stacking up AccuScore forecasts against Las Vegas money-lines. When AccuScore gives a team a better chance to win than the money-line odds imply, it’s a recommended play.

AccuScore searches for value

Here's one money-line favorite and one dog for your Saturday wagering consideration.

Primetime value

Shopping for value

AccuScore’s computer simulates games 10,000 times to predict their outcome. Throughout the football season, we’ll be stacking up these forecasts against Las Vegas money-lines. When AccuScore gives a team a better chance to win than the money-line odds imply, it’s a recommended play.