Yesterday:

NBA: 0 - 1; MLB: 3 - 0

NBA (105 - 87)

Raptors (-1.5) at Sixers: The Raptors are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games, and they've posted a 22-16 ATS mark on the road. Also, they're 26-16-1 ATS when playing on one day of rest, while the Sixers are just 18-20-1 ATS in the same situation. Even though the Sixers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games, they're just 17-17-2 ATS at home, and the Raptors beat them 104-86 in Philly on January 15. Plus, the Raptors are 7-2 ATS when favored by 1 to 2.5 points.

Heat (-6.5) at Celtics: Although the Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last five games, they're going to struggle tonight with both Al Jefferson and Paul Pierce out. Even Delonte West is questionable for the game with an ankle injury. Also, the Celtics are just 12-24-1 ATS at home this season. The Heat beat the Celtics 91-79 in Boston earlier this season, and the Heat are 21-15-2 ATS on the road.

Warriors (-6) at Grizzlies - Over 227: Like the Celtics, the Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. However, their season's over, and they're playing against a hot Warriors squad that's making a furious run at the final playoff berth in the Western Conference. The Warriors are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games. Regarding the point total, the Grizzlies have played over the total in their last three games, and the Warriors have played over in their last six. That includes last Sunday's Grizzlies-Warriors game, in which the teams combined to score 239 points in a 122-117 Warriors' win. On February 21, these teams scored 233 in an overtime game, and on January 3 they combined for 279 points in regulation (144-135 Grizzlies' win). In the last three games, the Warriors have averaged 118.67 points scored, while allowing 111.67 points. And in that same time period, the Grizzlies have averaged 107 points, while allowing 119.33. These teams don't play defense, so expect another high point total tonight.

Jazz (-3) at Kings: The Jazz are just 18-19 ATS on the road, but the Kings are 15-20-1 ATS at home. Even though the Kings have lost seven of their last eight games SU, the Jazz are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games, and that's why they're not favored by more in this one. If the Jazz can't win this game, they have serious problems, as the Kings are allowing opponents to shoot a 50.1 FG% in their last five games.

MLB (12 - 5.7)

Mariners (Ramirez) vs. Indians (Byrd) -140: The Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians, both 2-1, meet today in the first of a four game series at Jacobs Field. Horacio Ramirez makes his debut in a Mariners' uniform today and will have to figure out a way to maneuver around a dangerous Indians' lineup. CF Grady Sizemore has hit three HR's in his first three games while C Victor Martinez is off to a 6-for-12 start with 5 RBI. Ramirez, who brings a deceptive 4.32 career ERA into today's game, has not pitched well since 2003 after suffering numerous injuries, including a bizarre finger sprain last season. Byrd, on the other hand, has excellent career numbers against Seattle (2.29 career ERA). The Mariners are struggling to hit the ball so far this year, with the second-lowest team batting average in MLB at a miserable .180. By contrast, the Indians are hitting .310 as at team.

Tigers (Verlander) -170 at Royals (De La Rosa): After yesterday's Blue Jays-Tigers game was postponed due to inclement weather, , Justin Verlander gets to faces much softer lineup today versus the Kansas City Royals. (Note to Major League Baseball: do not schedule games in an outdoor stadium in Detroit in early April when the game could have been played in Toronto's domed stadium -- seems simple enough). It's a total mismatch here with Verlander, last year's AL Rookie of the Year, facing converted reliever Jorge De La Rosa. The red hot Placido Polanco, along with Sean Casey, are the only two Tigers who have ever faced De La Rosa, but don't let that keep you from taking the Tigers today, as their lineup devastated mediocre left-handed pitching in 2006. The Royals' offense is as bad as everyone expected it t o be. Only one hitter on the team, Mark Grudzielanek, has more than one RBI, and he only has three. Only two Royals, David DeJesus and John Buck, have HRs this year; both were solo shots. Don't expect a Royals hitting parade to begin today against the imposing Verlander.

Rockies (Hirsh) at Padres (Maddux) -150: Today's divisional matchup features a young arm against an old arm. Both Jason Hirsh and Greg Maddux are making their debuts for their respective teams, although it's worth noting that both pitchers threw in the NL last season, so the change in scenery shouldn't be a huge consideration for either pitcher. Hirsh, who was traded from the Houston Astros, along with Willy Taveras and Taylor Buchholz, for Jason Jennings and Miguel Ascencio, is a hard throwing 25-year-old who's struggled with command so far in his career. Mike Cameron, Adrian Gonzalez and Brian Giles should feast off him today. Hirsh will surely be taking some mental notes as Greg Maddux works today. Maddux is a master pitch-locator who relies more on hitting his spots than mowing hitters down. The Rockies' offense looked decent in their first series against Arizona, as they hit more for contact than power . However, in the pitcher-friendly confines of Petco Park, the team's winning streak should come to an abrupt end against the wise veteran Maddux.