Frank Sawyer of Hollywood Sports Reviewed

At 7:35 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing the Brooklyn Nets (566) minus the points versus the Orlando Magic (565). THE SITUATION: Brooklyn (26-29) has won five of their last seven games with their 115-86 win at Charlotte on Saturday as a 4.5-point favorite. Orlando (24-32) has lost four of their last six games with their 122-106 loss at home to Dallas as a 4-point underdog.

REASONS TO TAKE THE NETS MINUS THE POINTS: Brooklyn should build off their momentum as they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a win by at least 20 points — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread win. Additionally, the Nets have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games when they did not allow more than 90 points in their last game. And in their last 16 games after winning at least four of their last five games, they have then covered the point spread in 12 of these games. Brooklyn returns home for one game before embarking on a four-game road trip so they will want to take care of business tonight. While they are 16-12 at home in the Barclays Center, they have won their last five games while averaging 121.4 PPG while allowing just 101.8 PPG in those games. The Nets have covered the point spread in 5 straight games at home. Brooklyn has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games as a favorite — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a losing record. The Nets will be without Kyrie Irving for the rest of the season as he deals with a shoulder injury — but they were just 8-12 with him while being 18-17 without him. Brooklyn’s best lineup this season has been Spencer Dinwiddie, Joe Harris, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince, and Jarrett Allen who have outscored their opponents by 16.9 points per 100 possessions while posting an outstanding 97.1 Defensive Rating. Orlando has failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games are a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a point spread loss. The Magic have launched at least 95 shots in four straight games — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 8 straight games after taking at least 90 shots in two straight games. Furthermore, Orlando has only covered the point spread once in their last five games but that is not a good sign now as they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games after failing to cover the point spread in four of their last five games. Now after playing their last four games at home, they go back on the road where they are just 9-18 while making only 43.1% of their shots to average just 104.2 PPG. Orlando has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games on the road — and they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record at home. The Magic have also failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight games as an underdog — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 18 games as an underdog in the 3.5 to 9.5 point range.

FINAL TAKE: Brooklyn will be looking to avenge a 101-89 loss at Orlando back on January 6th. The Nets have covered the point spread in 27 of their last 42 games when avenging a loss on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 43 of their last 68 games when playing with revenge from a double-digit loss. 10* NBA Monday Daily Discounted Deal with the Brooklyn Nets (566) minus the points versus the Orlando Magic (565). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers (564) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (563). THE SITUATION: Philadelphia (35-22) saw their four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday with their 119-98 loss at Milwaukee as a 9.5-point underdog. Atlanta (17-41) has won their last two games after their 111-107 win over Dallas on Saturday as a 2-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE THE 76ERS MINUS THE POINTS: Philadelphia made only 35% of their shots on Saturday in what was the worst shooting percentage for them all season. They also allowed the Bucks to make 52.7% of their shots which was the highest opponent’s field goal percentage in their last six contests. The 76ers have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 12 games after a loss on the road by at least 20 points. Philadelphia will not be at full strength for this game with Ben Simmons out with a back injury and Tobias Harris dealing with a knee — but that opens up space for Joel Embiid to lead the way without any conflicts with Simmons. Embiid scored 39 points while adding 16 rebounds last Thursday in an overtime victory over Brooklyn in the last opportunity he had to lead the team without Simmons being available to play. The Sixers return home where they are 26-2 this season with an average winning margin of +10.0 PPG. Philly makes 48.3% of their shots at home which results in them averaging 111.9 PPG. The 76ers have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 home games — and they have covered the point spread in 6 straight home games with the Total set at 220 or higher. Furthermore, Philadelphia has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 home games as a favorite — and they are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 home games against teams who are not making at least 40% of their shots on the road. Atlanta has failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a victory on their home court. The Hawks are also 7-16-1 ATS in their last 24 games after a point spread victory — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 16 road games after a point spread victory. Atlanta has covered the point spread in two straight games but they have failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 28 games after covering the point spread in two straight games. And while they have scored at least 105 points in eight straight games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 8 straight games after scoring at least 105 points in three straight contests. The Hawks go back not he road where they are just 6-24 while being outscored by -13.3 PPG. Atlanta allows their home hosts to make 48.6% of their shots with them averaging 122.2 PPG. The Hawks have failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 26 road games with the Total set in the 220s. They also have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 16 road games as an underdog getting 6.5 to 12 points.

FINAL TAKE: Clint Capela has yet to make his debut for the Hawks after being traded over from Houston — he is dealing with a heel injury and might not play this season. Atlanta is also without DeAndre Bembry who is out with an abdominal injury. Philadelphia is looking to avenge a 127-117 upset loss in Atlanta back on January 30th — and they have covered the point spread in 31 of their last 48 home games when playing with revenge. 10* NBA Blowout Bookie Buster with the Philadelphia 76ers (564) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (563). Best of luck for us — Frank.

Take the Kansas Jayhawks minus the points versus the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Kansas (24-3) has won twelve straight games with their 64-61 upset win at Baylor on Saturday as a 1-point underdog. The Jayhawks have covered the point spread in 5 straight games after a straight-up win. Kansas has also covered the point spread in 16 of their last 23 home games as a favorite. Oklahoma State (14-13) has won three of their last four games with their 83-66 win over Oklahoma on Saturday as a 1.5-point favorite. The Cowboys have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up win. Oklahoma State has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games. Lay the points with Kansas. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer's Hollywood Sports DELIVERED their 25* CBB Sunday ESPNU Total of the Year last night with the Stanford-Washington State Under to further their 96 of 155 (62%) CBB TOTALS TEAR along with a NEAR PERFECT 7 of 8 (88%) CBB Game of the Year/Month Totals mark! Frank is on a 14 of 22 (64%) CBB run — and now he furthers his RED HOT 8 of 10 (80%) CBB Game of the Year run with his 25* CBB Big Monday ESPN Total of the Year! DON’T MISS IT!

Frank SWEPT THE BOARD in basketball on Sunday with a PERFECT 3-0 mark which included CA$HING BOTH NBA plays on Boston and Oklahoma City to further hisSIZZLING 31 of 50 (62%) NBA run! Frank DELIVERED his 25* NBA Saturday Night ABC-TV Game of the Year two days ago on Milwaukee to further his 18 of 28 (64%) NBA Game of the Year/Month mark — and now he furthers his RED HOT 10 of 13 (77%) Basketball Game of the Year run with his 25* NBA Conference Game of the Year! DO NOT DARE MISS THIS ONE!

At 9:00 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (877) and the Kansas Jayhawks (878). THE SITUATION: Oklahoma State (14-13) has won three of their last four games after their 83-66 win over Oklahoma on Saturday as a 1.5-point favorite. Kansas (24-3) has won twelve straight games with their 64-61 upset win at Baylor as a 1-point underdog on Saturday.

REASONS TO TAKE OVER THE TOTAL: The Cowboys have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the total after a straight-up win. Oklahoma State has also played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total after playing at least three straight games against fellow Big 12 opponents. Now this team goes back on the road where they have played 4 of their last 5 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. They also have played 6 of tiger last 9 road games as a double-digit underdog. The Cowboys will be challenged by the outstanding defense that this Jayhawks team plays. Kansas is limiting their opponents to averaging just 60.7 PPG — but Oklahoma State has played 11 of their last 14 games Over the Total after fifteen games into the season against opponents who do not allow more than 64 PPG. The Cowboys rank 98th in the nation in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency this season — but they have the 46th best Adjusted Offensive Efficiency mark over their last ten games. Kansas has played 9 of their last 13 games Under the Total after a narrow victory by 3 points or less — and they have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a point spread victory. And while the Jayhawks victory over the Bears fell below the 131 point total, they have then played 15 of their last 21 home games Under the Total after playing a game that finished Under the Total. Kansas has also played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after a game where both teams did not score more than 65 points. Kansas returns home where they are 12-1 this season while making 49.6% of their shots which is resulting in 78.7 PPG. The Jayhawks have the 9th best offense in the nation based on Adjusted Offensive Efficiency — and they have the 2nd highest Adjusted Offensive Efficiency when playing on their home court. Kansas makes 58.3% of their shots inside the arc when playing at home which is the 11th best mark in the country. Oklahoma State is vulnerable on the defensive end of the court as they rank 9th in the Big 12 in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency — and they allow their home hosts to shoot 50% of their shots inside the arc on the road which is the 138th worst mark in the nation. The Over is 19-6-1 in their last 26 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Furthermore, the Jayhawks have played 5 of their last 6 home games Over the Total as a favorite — and they have played 18 of their last 28 home games Over the Total as a double-digit favorite. Kansas has also played 8 of their last 12 home games Over the Total with the number set in the 130 to 139.5 point range. And while the Cowboys hold their opponents to 40% shooting this season, the Jayhawks have played 9 of their last 11 home games Over the Total after fifteen games into the season against opponents who do not allow their opponents to shoot better than 40% from the field.

FINAL TAKE: Kansas won the first meeting between these two teams back on January 27th by a 65-50 score. Oklahoma State has played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total when avenging a double-digit loss on their home court. 25* CBB Big Monday ESPN Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (877) and the Kansas Jayhawks (878). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing the Utah Jazz (572) minus the points versus the Phoenix Suns (571). THE SITUATION: Utah (36-20) has lost two straight games after their 120-110 upset loss at home to Houston as a 2-point favorite on Saturday. Phoenix (23-34) has won two of their last three games after their 112-104 win at Chicago on Saturday as a 3-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE THE JAZZ MINUS THE POINTS: Utah has suffered two straight upset losses as their setback on Saturday was preceded by a 113-104 upset loss at home to San Antonio as a 7-point favorite last Friday. The Jazz should respond with a strong effort as they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games are an upset loss at home by at least 10 points. Utah has also covered the point spread in 7 straight games after a double-digit loss at home — and they have covered the point spread in a decisive 40 of their last 62 home games after a loss at home by at least 10 points. The Jazz allowed the Rockets to make 48.9% of their shots in that contest on Saturday which was the highest opponent’s field goal percentage in their last seven games. Utah stays at home for the fourth straight game where they are holding their guests to just a 44.5% field goal percentage which has translated into only 105.0 PPG — so they should play better on defense tonight. The Jazz are still 20-7 on their home court where they are making 47.8% of their shots which is producing 111.2 PPG. Utah has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. They have also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 20 games with the Total set in the 220 to 229.5 point range. Over their last five contests, they are shooting a healthy 48.9% of their shots. And in their last 20 games when playing with one day of rest, the Jazz have coved the point spread 14 times. Phoenix is likely due for a letdown as they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread victory. That was the thirteenth straight game where Phoenix played a game where at least 216 combined points were scored — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 30 games after playing at least three straight games where at least 215 combined points were scored. Now the Suns stay on the road for the third straight games where they are 12-16 while allowing their home hosts to score 114.2 PPG on 47.4% shooting from the field. Phoenix has failed to cover the point spread 5 of their last 6 games on the road — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. Additionally, the Suns have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games as an underdog.

FINAL TAKE: Phoenix may be just what the doctor ordered for this Utah team that has dominated this series as of late. The Jazz have won the last eight meetings between these two teams along with fifteen of their last sixteen encounters with the Suns. They have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games with Phoenix while also going 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 opportunities to host the Suns in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won the last showdown between these two teams back on October 28th by a 96-95 score in Phoenix — and the Suns have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games when looking to avenge a narrow loss by 3 points or less. 25* NBA Western Conference Game of the Year with the Utah Jazz (572) minus the points versus the Phoenix Suns (571). Best of luck for us — Frank.

Take Liverpool minus the goal-line versus West Ham. Liverpool (W25-D1-L0) will likely be in an ornery mood after losing to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Round of 16 match by a 1-0 score last Tuesday. The Reds have won all thirteen of their home matches in the English Premier League while scoring 35 goals and surrounding only 9 goals in those thirteen games. Liverpool is also a perfect 19-0-0 in their nineteen matches against the non-Big Six sides in the EPL while scoring 47 goals and conceding just 10 times. West Ham is fighting off relegation after a 2-0 loss to Manchester City back on February 19th. The Hammers are just W1-D2-L6 in their last nine EPL matches. And in their seven matches against Big Six sides this season, West Hame has scored only 6 times while conceding 15 goals for a 3.0 Goals-Per-Game allowed average. Lay the -2.0 goal-line with Liverpool (but the better play is with the over/under which is my 25* EPL Monday NBC Sports Network Total of the Year). Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports begins the week on a RED HOT 20 of 27 (74%) Soccer run! Now Frank furthering his 17 of 23 (74%) Soccer Game of the Month/Year run which includes a 7 of 9 (78%) EPL Game of the Year/Month Totals run with his 25* EPL Monday NBC Sports Network Total of the Year for this afternoon’s West Ham-Liverpool O/U winner at 3 PM ET this afternoon! DO NOT MISS OUT!

At 3:00 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the match between West Ham (200041) and Liverpool (200042). THE SITUATION: West Ham (W6-D6-L14) returns to the pitch after a 2-0 loss at Manchester City back on February 19th. Liverpool (W25-D1-L0) comes off a 1-0 win over Norwich City on February 15th in their last English Premier League match.

REASONS TO TAKE UNDER THE TOTAL: Liverpool is playing outstanding defense after a shaky start to the season. The Reds have produced ten clean sheets in their last eleven games while allowing a mere one goal over that span in English Premier League action. The insertion of Joe Gomez into their defensive backline has certainly helped. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has also gotten his group to play a bit more conservatively with an emphasis on defensive tactics after starting the season where they were an offensive juggernaut. The Reds’ offensive attack has been moderated as of late as they have not scored more than two goals in seven of their last eight matches. Liverpool has also scored two goals or less in seven of their last ten matches at home. The team lost an important piece to their midfield last Tuesday in their loss to Atletico Madrid in Champions League play with Jordan Henderson suffering a hamstring injury. Look for the Reds to play a bit more cautiously this afternoon to compensate for his absence on the pitch. West Ham parked the proverbial bus last Saturday in their 2-0 loss to Manchester City. Manager David Moyes will likely deploy the same strategy in this contest with the Hammers trying to fight off relegation. Goal differential could play a role in staving off a return to England’s Champions League so West Ham will not begin to play more aggressively if they fall behind by a goal or two. Moyes will be relatively happy with a 2-0 loss so that the Hammers do not get dinged too badly with the goal differential tie-breaker. West Ham had only three shots against Man City with none of them on target. They have scored only five goals in their last six contests with three of them coming in a 3-3 draw against Brighton. West Ham has scored only 10 goals on the road this season in the EPL which is the second lowest amount in the league. The Hammers have seen 21 combined goals in their seven EPL matches against Big Six sides for a 3.0 combined goals per game average.

FINAL TAKE: There is a high likelihood that West Ham will not score in this match. These two teams played last month on January 29th where Liverpool won by a 2-0 score — and I see that result as the probable score this afternoon. Klopp will substitute early once this match is in hand to save the strength of his key players. With the Reds missing Henderson in the middle, I do not think their offensive attack will be clicking on all cylinders. 25* EPL Monday NBC Sports Network Total of the Year with Under the Total in the match between West Ham (200041) and Liverpool (200042). Best of luck for us — Frank.