Temple is on a solid 4-0 SU run of late overall, but only 4-11 SU and 6-9 ATS in this series, including 3-8 ATS when Houston sports a sub .925- win percentage. In addition, head coach Aaron McKie owns a weak 5-10 ATS with a winning record with the Owls versus foes with revenge, and worse, Temple is 10-100-1 ATS in games they lose outright at home, including 0-38-1 ATS versus avenging foes. Remember, Sampson’s Cougars are a perfect 8-0 SUATS away this season, plus they get added backing from the fact that Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is 36-17 SUATS with same season conference loss revenge, including 5-0 SUATS when coming off one win.

The Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last five and 2-8 ATS in their last ten. I don't want to trust them to cover in this spot after they played well below their talent level against Wisconsin, losing a winnable game at home as seven-point spread favorites. While the Wolverines haven't been trustworthy this season, at least they woke up against Northwestern, taking down an NCAA Tournament-bound Wildcats team by double digits after getting blown out at Penn State. Michigan might not have the star power college hoops fans are accustomed to seeing in the maize and blue, but they're talented enough to defend their home court against the underwhelming Buckeyes. This likely won't be the best edition of the rivalry game, but it should be competitive for at least 3/4 of the afternoon. That said, by the time the final whistle blows, Michigan will be the school with the bragging rights.

Hornets guard Terry Rozier has scored 20 or more points in five consecutive games. In a late October game, Orlando picked up its first victory of the season after five losses by defeating the visiting Hornets 113-93. Charlotte won a rematch, 112-105 on Nov. 14 at Orlando. In those two matchups, the Hornets didn't have a player reach the 20-point mark. Gordon Hayward was the team's top scorer in the first game and Mason Plumlee led the scoring in the second meeting. In each case, those players scored 18 points. This marks the first visit of the season for the Magic to Charlotte. Clifford is a former Orlando head coach. For Charlotte, Sunday's game will be the only home appearance during a six-game stretch. Consider that the Hornets are 48-19-2 ATS in their last 69 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

The Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 107-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Buddy Hield made five 3-pointers and scored 21 points, Aaron Nesmith added 17 points, and Myles Turner had 14 points and 13 rebounds. Indiana coach Rick Carlisle was encouraged by his team's defensive effort after causing 19 turnovers and holding Sacramento to 43.0 percent shooting. Indiana split its first two games against Cleveland this season, including a 135-126 victory on Dec. 29. Tyrese Haliburton and Hield combined for 11 3-pointers and 54 points in the win. The Pacers' frontcourt received a boost earlier this week with the season debut of center Daniel Theis, who was out while recovering from right knee surgery. Consider that the Cavaliers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win.

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Knicks look to even the score from a 119-112 Christmas Day home defeat to Philly. With it they bring along a strong 10-5-1 ATS record in games with a .444 or greater mark as a division home dog with revenge, including 5-1-1 ATS when coming off a home game. They also pile on with a 12-8 SUATS mark this season with same-season loss revenge of 7-plus points. The 76ers are coming off a same-season revenge contest with the Spurs, (3-7 ATS away after facing San Antonio) with another same season revenge affair up next against Miami (3-9-1 ATS before Miami, including 0-3 ATS away). Finally, consider that the Knicks are 15-8 SU and 14-7-1 ATS series with same-season loss revenge if .428 or greater, including 7-1 ATS as a dog.