Kansas State -3.5

It's the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Monday night when Pittsburgh and Kansas State meet.

Pittsburgh has won 2 in a row, but neither win has been pretty against two lower tier opponents. Combine that with their blowout loss to West Virginia and an upset to Nicholls State at home and this season hasn't started off great for Pitt. 

This is a game where the Wildcats can really impose their will early. Pitt isn't going to be much of a physical threat, which should give Kansas State a chance to dominate the paint early. Look for this to be a very slow paced game, where Kansas State works the ball inside and out, just wearing down the Panthers.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Back Kansas State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Dallas -10

The Mavs have value laying the number here.

Cleveland has been an ultimate fade as of late as they simply have fallen off the tracks. They have dropped 5 in a row and a majority have been in blowout fashion. 

As for the Mavs, they have been trending in the other direction. Dallas has won 3 straight games and they've already dominated Cleveland once this season back on November 5th. Dallas put up 131 points in the win and this offense is just so threatening. With the weapons they have, they're going to overwhelm this Cleveland defense on Friday. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Buffalo -5.5

Buffalo has value laying the points on Friday night.

Towson comes in after dropping their opening game of this tournament to Xavier, a matchup that really never favored them from the opening tip. Now, they have to take on a Buffalo team that just couldn't get over the hump against UConn in their matchup. 

Buffalo however, is just too powerful for Towson. The Tigers have already dropped a game this year to a MAC opponent in a defeat to Kent State and Buffalo is much quicker and has more length than the Golden Flashes. Look for the Bulls to get out and run here, as they're going to have Towson on their heels all night long.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Colonial Athletic Association. Bulls are 21-8-2 ATS in their last 31 neutral site games.

Back Buffalo.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

NC- Wilmington -7

Cleveland State and NC- Wilmington battle on Friday and laying the points is a nice move here.

This is certainly more about fading the Vikings. 

Cleveland State has been abysmal this year, getting blown out in every game against D-1 opponents. Their latest came at home as similar underdogs against FIU, a team that doesn't have much. The Vikings conceded a ridiculous 107 points in the defeat.

Look for them to struggle once again here, as they really can't keep up with the physical play that NC-Wilmington brings out.

Some trends to note. Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

Back NC-Wilmington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Phoenix -4

The Suns have value laying the small number here. 

Phoenix has actually been surprising this season as this team has remained competitive through the early portion. 

They are a young team mixed in with a few veterans, but they're finding ways to score and are buckling down on the defensive end. The Suns are putting up 115 points per game thanks in large part to shooting guard Devin Booker. This team has fed off his energy and as he continues to shoot the 3 ball well and hit from inside the arc. 

Look for them to have a lot of success offensively here, given the Pelicans struggles as they are getting torched for over 120 points per game.

Some trends to note. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.Suns are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Phoenix.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston +2

The Rockets have value on Wednesday night. 

Houston looks to continue their hot streak as they are clicking on all cylinders. 

The Rockets have won 8 in a row as Russell Westbrook and James Harden are meshing right now. The duo hasn't had any issues spreading the ball around as they've shown a lot of unselfishness during this run. Because of that, the rest of the Rockets roster is feeding off their energy and excitement. 

They come in slight underdogs as the Nuggets are always a tough team to crack. However, the Rockets have really dominated this series as of late. Houston is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 in Denver.

Some other trends to note here. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington -22.5

The Huskies welcome in Maine, in a bounce back spot here on Tuesday.

This is the perfect opponent for Washington. The Huskies have are much more physical with them and have the huge edge in length and speed. 

Washington dropped their first game of the season to Tennessee on Saturday and they will be looking to take out some frustrations on this Maine team. The Huskies simply need to take care of the ball and they will be fine. Turnovers have burned them thus far and if they can bunker down on those, Maine won't be able to slow them down.

Look for Washington to run from the opening tip, putting Maine on their heels all night long.

Some trends to note. Black Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.Black Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

New York -1.5

The Knicks have value here against Cleveland on Monday night.

The Cavs actually came into MSG just a few weeks ago and knocked around this Knicks team. However, since then, New York has actually showed a lot of fight and has been much more competitive than Cleveland.

The Cavs have dropped 3 in a row and are coming in on the 2nd leg of a back to back. Cleveland was ran over by the 76ers at home on Sunday and have dropped 3 in a row overall.

New York actually had a shot to win back to back games, but blew a 4 point lead late against Charlotte. They look to be playing with a lot more confidence and here will really have a chance to run on a tired Cavs team.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play 

Dallas -3.5

The Mavs are worth the move here. 

Dallas is in a full bounce back spot after they dropped to the Knicks on Thursday night. 

Returning home is exactly what this team needs as they welcome in the Raptors, who are very shorthanded right now. 

Dallas offensively should be able to really pick apart this Raptors defense in transition. Dallas likes to run and their huge kicker is the ability to shoot the 3 in transition. This team is built with a lot of shooters and their inside out game is going to be the difference maker here in this one.

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Mavericks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -7.5

Unfortunately for Boston, they are used to playing without Gordon Hayward. It showed last time out as they didn't skip a beat and they come into this one with solid momentum and value. 

Boston saw  Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker all step in Hayward's absence as they rolled to their 9th straight win. 

Now, they take on a Warriors team that is simply struggling to compete with some of these top tier teams. The Warriors have lost 5 in a row and continue to struggle to find any sort of production with Curry out. They are just 1-5 at home this season, giving up 121 points per game as well.

Some trends to note here. Celtics are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 games overall.Celtics are 6-0-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Pittsburgh +1.5

The Panthers have value grabbing the small spread here. 

This rivalry is always fun to watch as these two teams have met nearly 200 times in their programs history. 

The key here is home court, where Pittsburgh plays extremely well despite an early season loss already. The Panthers have gone 70-3 in the month of November when playing at peterson events center. Along with that they have won 7 of the last 10 meetings here with West Virginia. 

The key for Pittsburgh is to get this defense rolling early. They are allowing just 64 points per game and putting the clamps down on this high paced Mountaineers offense will be the key early on.

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.Mountaineers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Dallas -7

Dallas has value here on Thursday night.

The Mavericks take on a Knicks team that is just a mess right now. After their loss on Sunday, their owner called for the front office to hold a press conference. 

Following that, they went into Chicago and got knocked around by a Bulls team that doesn't have much this season.

This is a nice fade, especially taking a Dallas team that is 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS on the road. They are particularly deep to go along with their ability to play one of the best inside out games. 

Some trends to note here. Mavericks are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -4.5

The Heat have value laying the points on the road here. 

Cleveland has actually surprised a few people as they've been very competitive early on this season. However, they do not match up with the Heat at all. 

Miami comes in a solid 7-3 on the season and this team has been a pain for opponents on both sides of the ball. The Heat are averaging 112 points per game and have a lot of weapons that cause issues. They have shown the ability to control the paint, as well as shoot the 3 ball. They're a handful and will give Cleveland a lot of issues on Thursday.

Look for the Cavs to struggle finding open lanes and shots, given how well Miami has been at closing out on shooters.

Some trends to note. Heat are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Villanova +2

The Wildcats open as two point underdogs on Wednesday and are worthy of a move. 

This is going to be a very grind it out kind of game.

Both of these teams are very scrappy and love to put the pressure on both ends of the floor. Ohio State struggled early in their season opener with Cincinnati and that is going to be a similar game here. The Buckeyes have struggled with teams that play defense with similar styles of Cincinnati and Villanova, as they aren't able to get out and run. 

Look for Villanova to put the clamps down and force some turnovers that will lead to fast break opportunities. 

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.Wildcats are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 vs. Big Ten.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Tennessee -12.5 

The Volunteers are worthy of a move here on Tuesday laying the points at home.

Murray State came to the forefront after their run last 2 season led by Ja Morant. However, don't expect the same firepower this season as they look to replace his scoring and energy. 

This is not a good matchup for the Racers. Tennessee has a lot of length and is going to be much more physical than this Murray State team. Tennessee imposed their will in their season opening win over UNCA and they'll have a huge edge with their size on Tuesday.

Look for Tennessee to control the paint and really dominate in transition, in a game that Murray State simply can't keep up in.

Tennessee has gone 58-2 SU against the OVC. This one has the potential to get ugly.

Back Tennessee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

New York +6

The Knicks are a tough team to back, but this is going to be a very big test for them on Tuesday.

New York was trounced by Cleveland so bad at home on Sunday, that owner James Dolan made the front office address the media after the game. Whenever that happens, it has to be a wake up call for everyone involved.

New York takes on a Bulls team that comes in just 3-7 on the season. Chicago has had it's issues on both ends of the floor getting outscored on average 110-105. Look for them to catch a Knicks team that should have some anger and frustrations behind them. If they do, they'll come out firing and will have a chance to steal one here on the road.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Fade the Bulls.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Michigan -5

The Wolverines have value laying the points here. 

Michigan's 8 point win in their season opener is a bit off from what the box score actually says. 

The Wolverines led by as many as 30 points as this team showed the depth and weapons they have to build a lead of that size. 

The key will be to keep the focus as Creighton comes in here and Michigan matches up very well with them. Creighton will see their first quality opponent of the season after opening up against Kennesaw State. That is never an easy task to flip to an opponent as physical as Michigan either. The Wolverines have won 22 in a row too at home playing against non conference opponents. 

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.Wolverines are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles -10.5

The Clippers have value laying the big number on Monday night.

Toronto comes in on the 2nd leg of a back to back where they dominated the Lakers surprisingly. Toronto is completely shorthanded right now and it looks as if the Lakers severely overlooked them as they couldn't handle the 4th quarter pressure put on.

However, here the Clippers get the fatigue factor, as well as the back to back factor of being in LA. We've seen teams struggle for whatever reason when spending more than a night in LA and this is not ideal for the Raptors who are dealing with a lot of injuries. Look for the Clippers to run on them from the outset as they know they'll be tired and on their heels all night long.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota +4.5

The Golden Gophers have value Saturday catching points here. 

Minnesota and Oklahoma play a very similar style, which actually will play into the favor of Minnesota grabbing this many points.

Both teams have playmakers and can shoot the ball, but they love to work the ball around and force the defense to shift a lot. Minnesota is going to be a very balanced group in the Big 10, as they had 4 of their 5 starters score in double figures in their season opening win over Cleveland State. 

They shot 29 three pointers in the opener and that is where this team can really be tough. If they catch fire, things are going to be hectic all night long for this Sooners defense.

Some trends to note. Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Baylor -4.5

Baylor and Washington battle Friday night in Alaska. 

The Bears have value laying the points here.

Baylor has already got their feet wet to start the season as they played in the very first college basketball game of the year on Tuesday afternoon. Baylor knocked around Central Arkansas as this offense showed they have a lot of weapons to work with. 

The Bears put up 105 points and have all the rust off from the offseason. This is not a good sign for the Huskies, who will have to deal with a lot. Look for a slow start from them, combined with the Bears off and running early in this one.

Some trends to note. Huskies are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.Huskies are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.

Back Baylor.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma Thunder +4.5

The Thunder have value grabbing points here. 

Oklahoma City dished away a pair of super stars this past offseason, but the young format of the team has been fighting early on in the season. 

The Thunder have one of the best defenses in the NBA, allowing just 100 points per game. They are a scrappy bunch that suffocates shooters and controls the paint on both ends of the floor. 

They catch a Spurs team here that is still trying to find their identity. They rank 16th in offense and 15th in defense, as they continue to experience some ups and downs. This is not a good matchup for them, having to deal with this kind of defense when they simply cannot get into any sort of rhythm yet.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers -6.5

Lebron and company head into Chicago to take on the Bulls, having value laying the points here.

Chicago said it themselves as they took a few steps back in their recent loss to Indiana. The Bulls have struggled this season on both sides of the floor, but in particular the defensive end has been a mess. 

Chicago is giving up just too many easy looks at the rim, especially in transition. That is not a good sign for them having to deal with this Lakers offense. Look for LA to really push the tempo on them as the Bulls do not have the speed, nor intensity to keep up with this Lakers attack.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston -5.5

This is a real low line here for the Celtics on Tuesday when they head into Cleveland.

Boston has started the season off 4-1, while the Cavs come in just 2-4. This was as expected this season where the Cavaliers are going to go through a lot of growing pains and they're in a very low right now as their young guns are not playing well.

They are in fresh off a blowout loss at home to Dallas and now have to take on a Boston team that is fast and physical. Simply put, this is not a good matchup for them. Look for the Celtics to really put an emphasis on controlling the paint and closing out on these Cavaliers shooters that go through a lot of cold stretches. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.Celtics are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Tuesday games.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Duke +3

The Blue Devils catch points in their opener at MSG on Tuesday against Kansas. 

Duke is 7-5 against Kansas in a series that has been so close over the years. 

Playing in openers though under Mike Krzyewski has been a profitable margin for the Blue Devils. They come into Tuesday having won 19 straight season openers and are 37-2 overall in openers under Krzyewski. 

Look for this one to be a close battle throughout as we will see what happens every year with these teams as their incoming classes really showcase what they have. Both teams will be built around younger guys who have the athleticism and talent to go toe to toe throughout.

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. Big 12. Jayhawks are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 Tuesday games.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Portland -9.5

The numbers are finally adjusting for this Warriors team, but this is still far too low for them on Monday.

Golden State is an absolute mess right now. The starting lineup features players you've never heard of and they just have struggled with injuries to too many key players.

Portland is not the ideal matchup at all for them. Portland loves to get out and run and will look to push the issue even more here. The Trail Blazers put up 114 points per game and love to work in transition. With the lack of a playmaker on this Warriors team right now, they will have their hands full all night long trying to slow Portland down.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Fade Golden State.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia 

The 76ers have value here on Saturday night in Portland. 

Philadelphia has started the season off in dominant fashion and they're doing it with a number of things. 

Starting on the defensive side of the ball, the pressure this team puts on opponents has been overwhelming. They come in allowing just 100 points per game and they continue to force turnovers and suffocate opposing shooters. 

The key for them has been slowing teams down that try to get out in transition. Philadelphia has the athleticism to play with any team this season. 

Offensively, they are putting up 112 points per game thus far. They're just so tough to slow down, given how many weapons they can come at you with. 

Some trends to note.  76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -4.5

The Bucks have value laying the points at home on Saturday night.

Milwaukee comes into this one starting the season off up and down, but one thing for sure is this offense is simply tough to contain. 

The Bucks come in averaging nearly 120 points per game as their quick pace is always difficult to stop for opposing defenses. Milwaukee loves to get out and run as they have plenty of playmakers that can shoot the 3 and drive to the bucket. 

That will match up well here with Toronto, who has struggled with fast paced teams. While their offense has a lot to offer, defense is going to be the biggest struggle for Toronto as the season goes on. 

Look for the Bucks to get out and run here, as they tend to step things up at home. Milwaukee has covered in 5 of their last 7 games inside this building.

A trend to note here. Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -6

The Spurs have a lot of value laying the points here on Friday.

Golden State's early season struggles have opened a lot of and now things have gone from bad to way worse. PG Steph Curry is now out with a broken hand and this team has a lot of issues to figure out. 

They were in the midst of a blowout loss to the Suns when it happened on Wednesday night and the offensive firepower that they had is long gone. Golden State has dropped 3 of their first 4 all by double digits 

San Antonio has been just the opposite. They have gone 3-0 and the offense has been clicking on all cylinders. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 37-17-1 ATS in their last 55 Friday games. Warriors are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Indiana -7.5

The Pacers have value laying the points on Friday night. 

This is a revenge spot for Indiana, who went into Cleveland on their home opener and got knocked around in a loss. 

Now, the Pacers return home looking to get back on track. Fading Cleveland on the road is the main edge here. The Cavs are 2-0 at home, but, 0-2 on the road with losses to Orlando and Milwaukee. In both instances they were knocked around and this one should be no different. 

Over the recent seasons, the Pacers have been a tough team to crack at home. Cleveland has gone just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 here.

Some trends to note.Cavaliers are 9-21-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings. Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Friday games.

Back Indiana. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta +7

The Hawks and Heat meet once again as part of a home and home series. 

We had Miami in the first meeting as they covered the spread and now we'll flip and take the Hawks at home. For starters Atlanta is 2-0 ATS at home this season. It's a small sample size, but it's worth noting as they have come out and battled both times thus far in front of the home crowd. 

Along with that, situationally Miami has struggled here. Miami is 10-21-2 ATS over the last 2 seasons when coming in off a double digit win. To dig into that further, the Heat are only 4-13-2 ATS after a double digit home win. 

Some other trends to note here. Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

Look for Atlanta to keep this one close.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -5

This line is certainly low when the Warriors welcome in the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. 

Golden State got in the win column as they blew the Pelicans out and got a lot of critics off their backs. 

Now, this line is still shifted a little low with the overreaction of the season and how it started. Golden State still has plenty of weapons to go around and they proved that in their first win over New Orleans. The Warriors matchup extremely well with a young Suns team that won't be able to keep up with the pace.

Look for them to really push the issue here and have the Suns scrambling on the defensive side all night long.

Some trends to note. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Suns are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +2

The Cavs have value grabbing points at home here against the Bulls.

Cleveland comes in just 1-2, but their lone win this season has come at home against Indiana. Cleveland played some inspired basketball last Saturday inside Rocket Mortgage Field House and this is a contest where they match up well with the Bulls.

Chicago, is just 1-3 and boasts one of the worst defenses thus far into the season. The Bulls are giving up 110 points per game as they really haven't been able to slow anyone down. Look for Cleveland to utilize their youth and really run on this Chicago team.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.Bulls are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Central.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami -8

The Heat have value laying the points here on Tuesday. 

Miami has averaged over 120 points per game through their first 3 contests, going 2-1 in that span. The Heat are playing with a lot of pace and are getting out in transition, which has been the biggest key to success for them. 

To add value to them here, Jimmy Butler is set to make his Miami debut. 

Acquired this offseason, Butler is expected to add a lot on both ends of the floor and has been eager to get out there this season. Look for him to play a huge role on Tuesday for this Miami offense to even take things up a notch in terms of their pace and ability to get out and run. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Heat are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -15

This is a big spread, but it isn't one to shy away from on Monday.

The Bucks welcome in Cleveland, who comes in off a win over the Pacers on Saturday. Cleveland was amped up with their home opener and took advantage of a Pacers team that really struggled all night long.

That won't be the case here with Milwaukee, who is going to come into this one with some fire underneath them. The Bucks blew a 21 point lead last time out and are certainly looking to get back out there and erase the memory. Simply put, they have way too much firepower and speed for this Cavs team to keep up with. 

Look for the Bucks to put their foot on the gas early and really run wild in transition on Cleveland.

Some trends to note here. Home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Orlando +4.5

The Magic have value grabbing the points here. 

Orlando is in a nice spot situationally. Last season they went 9-5 ATS in their 14 games where they were a road underdog of 5 points or less. 

On top of that, they have played well against good teams dating back to last season. When facing teams over .500, the Magic have gone 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 overall. 

Toronto is also in the midst of their 3rd game in 4 nights. With road games in Boston and Chicago prior to this, they certainly are going to have the fatigue factor set in. Look for this Magic team to try and get out and run on them, which will really wear them down as the game gets later and later.

Some trends to note. Magic are 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 vs. NBA Atlantic.. Magic are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -11.5

The Rockets look to erase the bad memories of Opening Night here on Saturday when they welcome in the Pelicans. 

Houston led by as many as 17 points over the Bucks, but failed to protect the lead in the 2nd half. Now they look to rebound against a Pelicans team that is trying to erase some bad memories themselves. 

New Orleans saw Zion Williamson go down before the season and nearly pulled off a road upset in Toronto on Wednesday. However, this Rockets team is going to be too much for them. We saw the offensive firepower they bring with Harden and Westbrook side by side and it is simply going to be overwhelming for New Orleans. Look for Houston to come out firing, as they will get some frustrations out from that game 1 loss. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games overall.Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers -3.5

The Lakers on a low spread here is a nice move for us on Friday night. 

The Lakers high hopes quickly were evaporated after the Clippers 4th quarter surge to defeat them on Opening Night. The hype that was there all off season is not brushed aside with Opening Night coming and going, which is what the Lakers needed. The attention will be off with the regular season now set to be in full swing and they can relax more. 

That is huge for them as they own two of the best in the game and can now focus on the road ahead. 

Here against Utah, they matchup extremely well. The Jazz struggle with the Thunder on Wednesday and the Lakers hold simply too many weapons for Utah to keep up with. Lebron James and Anthony Davis offensively should be able to get out and run on this Utah team, really putting them on their heels. 

Expect Los Angeles to try and work the transition game in more, as this team will be at its best when they can push the tempo on opponents. 

Some trends to note. Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. 

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets -9

The Nets have value laying the points Friday night. 

The Knicks played with the Spurs on Opening Night for 3 quarters before showing they have a lot of work to do. This young team was worn out and couldn't handle the physical play down the stretch in what was eventually a 9 point loss.

Now, they have to deal with the Nets who are looking to bounce back after an overtime loss to the Timberwovles. All was not bad for them as the offense was clicking on all cylinders with Kyrie Irving leading the way. The Nets are going to have too much firepower here for the Knicks to keep up with. 

Expect a quick paced game that the Nets try to get out and run in transition with, favoring them a lot. 

Some trends to note. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic. Knicks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1.5

The Warriors have a new look to their roster this season, and Thursday night they're also opening their new arena.

With Durant departing and Thompson hurt, the Warriors have some gaps to fill. 

One gap that remains the same is Steph Curry. He will lead the charge for a Warriors team that will have a lot of emphasis on defense early on. 

Golden State will turn to a supporting case built with players acquired from around the league. They’ll work with D'Angelo Russell (formerly with Brooklyn), Glenn Robinson III (Detroit Pistons) and Marquese Chriss (Cleveland Cavaliers). The trio will play a huge part on both sides of the floor and will look to integrate into a new look offense as well.

Golden State will still be dangerous and have their weapons. With home court here, this is a game where they’ll come out with some fire and have an edge.

Some trends to note. The Warriors have dominated LA in recent years, winning 16 of the last 20 meetings. Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win, and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Lastly Golden State are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western conference.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -10

The New York Knicks offseason couldn't have gone any worse. 

The Knicks whiffed on every big free agent possible as Irving, Durant, and Leonard all went else where. The Knicks didn't even get the top pick which has them working with a very similar, inexperienced roster like last season that was absolutely abysmal. 

Now, they open the season against a hungry Spurs team that has a lot of tough weapons to deal with. DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge return with a talented cast around them combined with the signing of DeMarre Carroll has the Spurs with a lot of expectations. Look for San Antonio's offense to be extremely talented and incredibly hard to slow down, especially for this Knicks defense that struggled so much last season.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

Back San Antonio. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota +4

Minnesota has value grabbing the points here on Wednesday. 

The Brooklyn Nets made the biggest overhaul it seems as they signed both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this past offseason. 

The Nets unloaded a few pieces to make room and will have to wait for Durant to return likely next season. In the meantime, it will be Irving's team here to start the season as there are still plenty of high hopes for the Nets. However, they are in a nice fade spot here as it will take some time for them to build that chemistry. 

As for Minnesota, they not only took both meetings last year, but this team's young core has continued to develop over the last few seasons together. Minnesota added pieces like Jordan Bell, Noah Vonleh and Jake Layman to a deep roster already that will be able to produce a lot on both sides of the ball.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 22-8 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Orlando -7.5

The Magic have value laying the points at home on Opening Night Wednesday in Orlando. 

Cleveland is a team that will take a lot of work and time to get things figured out. This team is built with just a few vets and a bunch of young guys who will certainly take some time to develop. 

You're going to see them struggle mightily, especially early on while these new guys get acclimated to the league.

That is not a good trend for them here when they have to deal with an up and coming Orlando team. The Magic look to take the next step after they ended their 6 year absence from the playoffs last season. Orlando returns their top 6 scorers, including All-Star center Nikola Vucevic. Orlando is a deep team that will really give a lot of teams issues this year.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +2

The Warriors have their backs against the all big time here. 

Down 3-1, they are the only team in the NBA History to surrender that lead in an NBA Finals series. This series has been filled with a lot of weird play as Golden State has battled injury after injury. 

Now, Klay Thompson is back at full strength and we even take a shot that Kevin Durant could be back here. Golden State looks to throw everything they have at sending this series back to Oracle. 

Look for them to really have to put an emphasis on the defensive end. They have yet to slow this Raptors team down, which has ultimately put them behind early. The momentum can swing so quickly and with the entire Warriors staff potentially back, it only will take a little bit of a run to put some doubt in the Raptor's minds. 

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -4.5

The Warriors have been beaten and battered all postseason long, but have value here at this number.

They gave it all they had in Game 3 with just Steph Curry in the lineup and couldn't overcome this high flying attack. Klay Thompson is expected to start on Friday, which should give them a boost that they need here.

With their backs against the wall for the first time all season really, we should see them really step up in a big way. Look for them to not only turn it up offensively, but to also push the pressure on the defensive side as they allowed way too many easy baskets in Game 3.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.Warriors are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -4.5

The Warriors did their jobs as they stole one in Toronto as they return back home with a chance to take the lead in this series. 

While the Warriors are a bit banged up, nobody is just phoning it in on this team. 

Golden State continues to see everyone play through the pain as they showcased a lot of Toronto flaws in the 2nd half of Game 2. Look for them to really push the tempo on Toronto, as they simply were not able to handle the pace. 

If Golden State can get out and run on them early, this is going to be a long night for the Raptors here.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NBA Championship games.Warriors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Milwaukee -7

The Raptors evened things up as they took both games in Toronto. 

The series shifts back to Milwaukee where the Bucks are such a tough team to crack. Home court has proven to be a big piece for this series and Milwaukee has taken advantage all season long here in front of their home crowd. 

The Bucks enter 39-9 SU at home and they're outscoring the opposition at home by nearly 14 points per game.

Look for them to really pick things up here, as they got away from their style of play in Toronto, especially Game 4 that saw them really just get ran over in transition.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Bucks are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 1 days rest.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -2.5

The Bucks have value laying the small number here on Tuesday. 

Milwaukee never really got into any sort of sync in Game 3 as they struggled all night long on both ends of the floor. Still, despite that, they nearly found a way to take complete control of the series. 

The Bucks are a team that is built for games like this. They have a ton of depth compared to what the Raptors have off the bench as fatigue really never plays an issue with them. Expect them to still have that run and gun mentality, which will really wear out this Raptors team.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic.

The Bucks are 10-2 SU and ATS this postseason. They have responded so well to losses and this is a case here where they are certainly worth backing.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Portland +3.5

The Trail Blazers have value grabbing the points here.

Portland finds themselves down 3-0, as they couldn’t hold a first half lead in Game 3 on Saturday night. Now, they look to just keep the series alive as they have had their chances and shown they can compete with this Warriors team. 

Portland also had a huge lead in Game 2, in Golden State, that they Couldn’t hold onto late in the 2nd half. 

With this series and their season hanging by a thread, this is a case where Portland can play loose and freely. Look for them to push the tempo and really feed off the home crowd, as they have been one of the best teams in the NBA when it comes to playing at home. 

This has a chance to be close throughout, as Portland can steal this one and save their season for one more day.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -6.5

The Bucks have value laying the points here in Game 2. 

Milwaukee trailed for a majority of the Game 1 and managed to come back and steal a win. On top of that, they also managed to cover the -6.5 number as they have been a nice backing this postseason. 

The line sits again at -6.5 and Toronto has to be demoralized after that Game 1. That was their chance to really steal and now they have to deal with the Bucks, who are flying high with momentum. Look for them to really put the pressure on early and try and force the Raptors on their heels in this one. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -6

The Bucks have value laying the points here in Game 1.

Milwaukee has not been a team you want to run into this postseason. While they have only dropped one game thus far, they are simply just running teams over.

They take on a Toronto team who was fueled by a buzzer beater to advance here. The Raptors just don't have enough firepower to keep up. Milwaukee's offense loves to get up and down the floor and really push the tempo.

They'll have Toronto on their heels all night long here in this one. 

Some trends to note. Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic.Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -6

This has been an odd series both ways. It has seemed that if a team is going to win, they’re likely going to win big.

With Toronto playing extremely well on their home court, the value sits with them here.

Before getting rocked in Game 6, Toronto had a 3-2 series lead thanks to their Game 5 performance at homes they’ve simply been dominant all season long in Toronto, as they feed off this home crowd.

Look for them to come out fast and put constant pressure on defensively. They’ve shown they can really fluster the 76ers and throw them off their game completely.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Lastly the Home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

This is a nice spot for Toronto to use their physical play and bury Philadelphia.

Back Toronto. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Portland +5.5

Game 7 should be quite the treat here with these two teams. 

Both Portland and Denver have just gone right at one another this series. It’s been a back and forth affair as we’ve just about everything. 

Here, grabbing the points has great value.

This one is up for grabs. You can throw everything out the door here as both teams will be desperate with their seasons on the line. 

The value sits with Portland’s ability to push the tempo. They’ve been at their best when they can attack in transition and really work the ball inside out. If they can get into that rhythm here early, it could be a long night for Denver.

Back Portland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +7.5

While the Warriors are without Kevin Durant for the rest of the series, this is just too many points in this spot. 

Golden State still sits with two of the best shooters in the NBA as Steph Curry and Klay Thompson certainly can carry the load. Combine that with the likes of Draymond Green and company this team has a lot of depth to work with still.

With Golden State still holding the momentum here too, they know the Rockets are in desperation mode playing an elimination game. Look for them to come out firing here and really try to force the Rockets into some nervous situations with their season on the line.

Golden State will still play fast and have plenty of weapons to attack both inside and out.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver +4

Denver sits one win away from the Western Conference Finals and have value catching points here.

Denver really took it to the Trail Blazers in Game 5 as they dominated in every which way. They attacked the lane and had all their shooters hitting from everywhere on the floor as they pulled away early in the first half. 

Now, they head back to Portland a place where they have proven they can win. 

The Nuggets offense is a lot to handle and Portland is proving they may not be able to slow them down. Look for the Nuggets to continue their pace and really push back the Trail Blazers here.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 Conference Semifinals games.Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Houston +6

The Rockets have the Warriors on the ropes here.

Golden State has proven they can be beaten and the Rockets are taking advantage of every little break they get in this series.

Houston did their part and grabbed a pair of wins to even the series up heading back to Oracle. There’s been some clear signs of frustration from everyone on this Warriors team, as finally the supporting cast for James Harden has come alive.

Now, the pressure really shifts to Golden State, as this is a chance for Houston to really flip the script in the Western Conference. If the Rockets can continue to push the tempo offensively and close out on shooters defensively, as they did in Games 3 and 4, they have the opportunity to steal this one.

Look for this one to be close all night long, as grabbing the points has tremendous value.

Back Houston. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwuakee -9

The Bucks have value laying the points here in Game 5.

Milwaukee went into Boston and proved they are just too much for the Celtics to handle. Milwaukee beat them in every facet of the game, as they went right at them on both ends of the floor. 

With all the momentum here, the Bucks have a huge edge entering Wednesday. Look for them to really come out with aggression knowing this is their chance to just bury Boston and move on to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Along with that, Boston is just simply all out of sorts. The confidence is gone from Kyrie Irving and they are just all out of sync. Look for them struggle here as their backs are against the wall against a team that is just too fast and too quick for them. 

Given that and the home edge, Milwaukee can really pull away in this one and put an end to the Celtics season.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray 

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -6

The Raptors return home after stealing back home court advantage. 

Here, they have value laying the points. Philadelphia had the Raptors on the brink after grabbing a 2-1 lead in the series. However, they were unable to keep that momentum has they failed late down the stretch in a Game 4 loss.

Now, with the tides shifted, the Raptors can utilize their home court play. Toronto comes in 35-11 SU on the season as they simply play much better here. 

With all the momentum gone from Philadelphia after Game 4, this is a chance for Toronto to come out early with some fire and really bury them.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Raptors are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Tuesday games.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1.5

The Warriors were tough luck losers in Game 3 both SU and ATS. 

This is a nice rebound spot here for them. 

Golden State still has the edge as they not only lead 2-1, but they have the overall better team by far. It's been James Harden and only James Harden for the most part for the Rockets this series as now they just need to focus on shutting him down. 

Look for Golden State to really put an emphasis on that here as they know they can pretty much get what they want offensively against this Houston defense. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

The Warriors are a bounce back team. Look for them to come out firing here.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray,

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Portland -3

After a crazy game 3, these two teams come back at it on Sunday with Portland looking to seize control.

The Trail Blazers have been able to match the intensity of the Nuggets, as they have proven they can go toe to toe with them. It starts with their offensive abilities as Portland has been on quite a nice run. 

They use plenty of tempo and have shown the ability to hit from anywhere in transition. That, combined with their length and ability to control the paint has been the real difference maker.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Trail Blazers are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games following a ATS loss, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +4

The Warriors catching points here is a a beautiful sight. 

Golden State has taken care of business in the first two games of what has been an entertaining series. These teams have gone right at each other and for good reason as the rivalry continues to heat up.

Still, Golden State is the better team overall and catching points even on the road is nice in this spot The Warriors have showed little issue with playing away from Oracle and Houston really has only season James Harden step up. With the lack of scoring depth here, Golden State not only has the opportunity to cover, but also even steal this one outright.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* NBA ATS TOP Play

Denver +4

Denver has been a back and forth team all postseason long.

They have shown they can go on the road win though, which is a huge key here. Denver handled business in Game 1, but couldn't get over the hump in Game 2 as the series shifts to Portland even at 1-1. 

Denver is allowing just 103.7 points per game this postseason as their defense has been surprisingly good. They will need to get back to what made them so successful in Game 1 as closing out on these Portland shooters is so important. If they can do that, this will be a completely different game here.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.Nuggets are 19-8-1 ATS in their last 28 vs. NBA Northwest.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston -2

The Celtics have value laying the small number here. 

The two teams split in Milwaukee as the Celtics did their job and come back home with the advantage. 

Boston is a tough team to crack at home too, which really gives them value here. The Celtics come into this one 30-13 SU when playing inside the TD Garden. They are a team that can slow down this high flying attack from Milwaukee as we've seen them be able to control the paint and really close out on shooters well.

Look for that to be the case here as the energy level will be extremely high with the home crowd behind them. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -1

The Raptors on the road have value here laying just a point.

After completely dominating Game 1, the Raptors dig themselves just too big of a hole to get out of in Game 2. Now, they look to steal homecourt back and laying this low of a number is such a nice spot.

Toronto is still the better team overall. The Raptors have so many weapons on the offensive end and they can beat you both with their inside game and out. Look for them to push the ball in transition as this 76ers team has a lot of gaps in their defense. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss, and are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings. The favorite is 21-8 ATS in the last 29 head to head meetings.

This is a prime bounce back spot.

Toronto will certainly have a better day shooting and can frustrate this 76ers team enough. 

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -7

The Bucks have value here in Game 2. 

Milwaukee was knocked around in Game 1 as they faced the reality of the Celtics being much better competition than the Pistons. 

Now, they look to even things up and this is a game they will be much more prepped for. While Milwaukee has the weapons to score with the best of them, they will need to put a focus on moving the ball around and utilizing their shooters more.

Expect them to have a much better offensive scheme in this one.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 24-8-1 ATS in their last 33 games playing on 1 days rest.Bucks are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games following a ATS loss.

The Bucks are a bounce back team. Look for that here.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Portland +4

The Trail Blazers have value here catching points. 

Portland dominated the Thunder in round 1 as Damien Lillard hit an unbelievable shot in Game 5 to send Portland through. 

Now, they have the task of Denver, who was taken to the brink against the Spurs. This is a great matchup of two teams who love to get out and run. Portland has the weapons to keep up with this high flying Denver attack. 

On top of that, the extra rest will certainly help. As Denver needed 7 games to Portland's 5, this is a nice chance for them to utilize the Nugget's fatigue issues.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 3 or more days rest.Trail Blazers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -5.5

The Warriors handled the Clippers in 6 games, as they absolutely crushed them in Game 6 on the road.

Now they return back to take on Houston in Game 1 of the Semi Finals here.

The Warriors hold an edge as they simply have too man weapons for the Rockets. They can beat them from so many different angles and can even shut Harden down with the stingy defense they have. 

Look for that to be the key here and all series as the likes of Draymond Green and Kevin Durant can shut Harden down and no allow him any space to shoot.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Warriors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

The value here sits with the Warriors as they should roll at home.

Back Golden State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio +6

The Spurs and Nuggets battle in Game 7 and the visitors have value. 

This has been a crazy series, as it's been incredibly back and forth. Here, San Antonio once again can rely on their experience to carry them.

San Antonio has been in plenty of Game 7s in their postseason history and this is one game where this roster can really learn a lot from the past. With all the pressure and nerves of a Game 7, this experienced roster in San Antonio will have the edge over a Nuggets team that is finding themselves with the first bit of adversity they've encountered.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.Spurs are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia +6.5

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals takes place on Saturday and the visitors have value catching the points here.

Philadelphia and Toronto play such similar styles, this series is going to be an absolute grind. 

The 76ers love to get up and down the floor, as they have weapons that shoot the 3 and control the paint. Philadelphia utilized that in their series win over Brooklyn, as they just simply ran right over them.

Look for them to get out in transition and really attack the Raptors here.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.76ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -3

The Spurs have their backs against the ropes here, but returning home gives them a nice edge. 

First off, the Spurs are a team that has plenty of playoff experience. With that experience has come the ability to play in such situations as this. 

This is a case where the Spurs will have the huge edge because of that experience and really be able to pick things up. 

They've also been dominant at home this year. Despite a rare home loss this series to the Nuggets, San Antonio still comes in 33-10 and 25-18 ATS in that span. 

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Conference Quarterfinals games.Nuggets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles +14

The Clippers look to avoid elimination and this is a game where we should see them really step up here.

This has been an odd series to say the least. We've seen the Clippers erase a 31 point deficit and showcase they can compete with this Warriors team. Then on the other hand, they have struggled and really looked bad at many times. 

This is a case where the Clippers shouldn't go quietly. Look for them to really battle here as we should see them really go right at this Warriors team.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 vs. NBA Pacific. Clippers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

While they may not win this one, expect it to be close throughout.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Portland -3

All the momentum has shifted to Portland in this series. 

The Trail Blazers come into this one with a chance to close things out, as they dominated the Thunder in Game 4.

Portland has proven a few things through the first 4 games. They have a much better offensive attack and they have the ability to shut down the Thunder's stars. 

Portland dropped 111 points in their win in Game 4 as they simply dominated. They have the ability to hit you from so many different angles and they're doing just that to this OKC defense. On top of that, Westbrook and George really haven't been able to get things going overall. 

Some trends to note. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Look for Portland to close it out here.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit +12.5

This number is simply too high here.

This is almost a pride place for the Pistons. Detroit has been knocked around badly through the first 3 games of this series.

With the potential of getting swept tonight, this is a case where Detroit can get up for their fans and really make an effort here. The Pistons aren't as bad as they have looked. This team still has plenty of talent to go around and they have the ability to score. Look for them to push the tempo here themselves and really try to attack from all angles with their inside game and shooters.

Some trends to note. Home team is 5-2-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Portland +5.5

After Oklahoma City got themselves back in the series, the Trail Blazers look to seize back control here in Game 4.

Portland still leads 2-1 with a shot at heading back home with command. Things got chippy in Game 3 as both Lillard and Westbrook continued to exchange words all night long.

Now, it’s Lillards turn to flip the script as this Portland team has a lot of offensive threats. Look for them to really push the tempo on Oklahoma City and force them into some tough situations on Sunday. With that in mind, Portland should be able to dictate the pace and attack in transition here.

Don’t expect Oklahoma City to shoot lights out from 3 again. This is Portland’s game to control as they have a legit shot at stealing this one.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Orlando +5.5

The Magic have value at this number here.

Orlando has showcased they can hang with the Raptors. Despite the loss in Game 3, Orlando still has their confidence as they have an opportunity to even things up.

The Magic will need to rely on their defense once again as they are at their best when they can turn defense into offense. Look for them to really pick up the intensity defensively and suffocate these Raptors shooters.

That combined with the ability to force turnovers is the key in this one. Expect Orlando to get out and run in transition, as they can attack the rim and shoot the 3 on the fly.

Look for this one to be close throughout.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -8.5

The Bucks and Pistons send the series to Detroit and the visitors have value laying the points.

Milwaukee has proven this series is just too lopsided. The Bucks have taken it too the Pistons in back to back games, covering the big number with ease. 

This should be no different as Detroit really doesn't play any better at home versus the road. The Pistons are averaging just 108 points per home game, compared to the 106 they give up. Look for the Bucks to really continue to push the tempo and force the Pistons out of their comfort zone.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 7-2-2 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. Bucks are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Look for Milwaukee to run away once again. 

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -3.5

The Spurs have value laying the number once again here.

San Antonio never let the Nuggets gain any momentum back after they started the 2nd quarter on a 16-0 run. The Spurs rebounded from that point and took off en route to a 2-1 series lead.

San Antonio has dominated the Nuggets at home, winning in 14 straight when these two teams meet here head to head.

Look for the Spurs to dominate once again here, as this has almost become a mind game for the Nuggets. That, combined with their playoff inexperience will come out here, as they are facing some solid adversity come Saturday.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Nuggets are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -7.5

The Thunder failed to put up much of a fight in Portland and come in with their backs against the wall.

The rest will prove to be huge here for them.

The Thunder come in 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games when playing on two days rest. They've have their time to adjust and go back to the drawing board here as they look to avoid an 0-3 hole.

Playing at home will be huge for them here. The Thunder have played some of their best basketball in OKC and we should see both Russell Westbrook and Paul George really step up here.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 9-24-2 ATS in their last 35 Conference Quarterfinals games. Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Indiana -3

The Pacers had their chance to even up the series as they lead for a majority of Game 2. However, a late collapse actually saw them even fail to cover the number.

The series shifts back to Indiana, where this team plays some of their best basketball. 

Indiana comes into this one 29-12 SU at home this season, as they have dominated on the defensive end. The Pacers hold one fo the best numbers in the NBA at home, allowing just 101 points per game. 

Look for them to put an emphasis on that and really feed off the crowd here.

Some trends to note. Pacers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Friday games.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -3.5

The Spurs nearly had a stranglehold on this series as they led 1-0 and were in dominant form in Game 2.

The script flipped on them, but they still come home with home court and a 1-1 series. 

The playoff experience is still a factor and the deeper this series goes, the more the experience will payoff for the Spurs. On top of all that, they have owned the Nuggets inside the AT&T Center. San Antonio has won 13 straight home games against the Nuggets. 

Overall this year, they boast a 32-9 SU record in front of the home crowd, as they really do feed off the energy.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Conference Quarterfinals games. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn +3

The Nets have value catching points here in Game 3.

These two teams have gone right at each other through the first two games, as Brooklyn stole home court advantage. 

While the task is tall, this Nets team certainly has shown they can compete with the 76ers. Brooklyn has covered in 4 of thee 6 meetings head to head this season against Philadelphia. Along with that, they have also covered both games here in Brooklyn.

Look for them to go toe to toe all night long with Phili, a game in which we should see come down to the wire.

Some trends to note. Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 2 days rest.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit +15.5

The Pistons had their doors blown off in Game 1 and will look to rebound here in Game 2 on Wednesday. 

While things were absolutely horrific for Detroit, it's just one loss and this has the feelings of a game where they will come out with plenty of adjustments. Look for the Pistons to really focus on controlling the tempo here. 

They simply cannot turn this into a track meet, as it will result in a similar feel like Game 1. If Detroit can slow things down and take Milwaukee out of their comfort zone, they have the chance to keep this one close. 

Some trends to note. Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.Pistons are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Detroit is not nearly as bad as they showcased in Game 1. Look for a bounce back to at least keep this in range.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston -7.5

The Celtics used a big 2nd half to erase a half time deficit in Game 1 and will look to get out to a much quicker start here against the Pacers. 

The home side has value here, as Boston has seemed to turn things up a few notches with the playoffs arriving. 

Boston was picked to do a lot of big things this season and struggled with their health and consistency in the regular season. However, this team has the talent to compete with the best of them and now has the momentum here against Indiana.

Look for Boston to put an emphasis on getting out quickly in this one, as Indiana's offense is not strong enough to keep up here.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 Conference Quarterfinals games.Celtics are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 Wednesday games.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver -6.5

The Nuggets have value laying the points here in Game 2. 

We backed the Spurs in Game 1 as playoff experience figured to be a huge factor in the early going. San Antonio has been a regular for the 20+ years in the postseason, while Denver ended a 5 year drought. 

With their feet wet even despite the Game 1 loss, now is the time for Denver to bounce back. The Nuggets were one of the best in the NBA at home and on the offensive side.

This team can hit you with so many weapons and with the nerves gone, this is a case where we should see Denver get back to their normal ways. Expect them to turn the tempo up and really get out in transition, giving them the edge. 

With that in mind, don’t sleep on this Denver team. A win here can steal all that momentum back as they have the talent to beat anyone. 

Back Denver. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -9.5

The Raptors have value laying the points here in Game 2.

They were shell shocked in Game 1 as the Magic went right at them and eventually hit a game winning 3 with just 1 second to go to clinch a 1-0 lead. 

Things are far from over here and Toronto will certainly come out firing here. The Raptors went ice cold on the offensive end a few times in Game 1, something that has been rare for them. This will be case where the Raptors really turn up the pressure on both ends of the floor. Look for them to pick the pace up as they play well when things are back and forth.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +8

The Nets have value once again catching points here in Game 2.

Brooklyn came into Game 1 with complete confidence they could matchup with the 76ers. They in fact proved that as they dominated for a majority of the 48 minutes in Game 1's victory.

Now, they really looked to flip the series on Philadelphia here in Game 2. 

Don't expect them to back down or be satisfied. This is still an offense that can score with the best of them. Look for the Nets to really continue pushing the tempo as they have so many weapons that can hit from anywhere on the floor.

Some trends to note. Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah +6.5

This is going to be a physical series. 

Utah is by no means a pushover and can certainly compete here. The Jazz defense is going to be the main reason for success here.

They have the capabilities to slow this Rockets team down and really give James Harden some fits. Expect Crowder to have the task of guarding him, as he is one of the best defenders in the NBA.

If Utah can get to Harden and throw him off, it really takes this Houston offense out of sync.

Some trends to note. The Jazz are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss, and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Rockets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Head to head the Road team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Look for the Jazz to keep this one close throughout, with a chance to steal it late.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -13

We backed the Warriors -13.5 yesterday, which certainly proved that the big numbers can be covered in the playoffs. 

Here, the Bucks take on a Pistons team that snuck into the playoffs. Detroit needed a win over the Knicks in their season finale to get in, as they were a rollercoaster of a team all season long.

This is going to be a case where they just can’t keep up with the Bucks. Milwaukee is far mor quicker and has too many weapons. 

Look for this one to turn into a track meet, as the Bucks can beat them both with the inside presence, as well as the shooters from the outside.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall, and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Head to head the favorite is 4-0-2 ATS in the last 6 meetings, and the Pistons are 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 in Milwaukee.

Lay the points. Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio +5.5

Playoff experience is the key here as the Spurs and Nuggets battle in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. 

San Antonio has become regulars in the postseason, which to no surprise has seen them have a lot of success over the past years. The Spurs have made 22 straight postseasons and come in winners in 3 straight and 6 of their last 9.

They take on a Nuggets team that is making their first appearance in the last 6 years. This is going to be a game where the experience of the Spurs really makes a difference. Look for them to step up defensively and take this new quick paced offense to another level on the Nuggets here.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.Spurs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.

Expect this one to be close throughout.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -12.5

The Warriors laying the points in Game 1 is a nice move on Saturday.

Golden State is still the team to beat and it isn't even a question. The Warriors once again dominated throughout the regular season and actually got some of their main stars a lot more rest as the season went along. It's no secret that this team understands the position their in and the playoffs is really the only important time for them. 

Golden State rested everybody before their season finale and really had no interest in a game against the Grizzlies. Before that, they were on a nice 6 game winning streak, which included a 131-104 win over Los Angeles. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Warriors are 26-9 ATS in their last 35 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami -5

The Heat have value here laying the points here.

While it's not likely, the Heat still have an outside shot here at making the playoffs. However, it will start with them winning out as a first step. 

Not only will they come out inspired because of that, but they also will see Dwayne Wade play what could be his final home game of the season. Wade's exceptional career nears a close and you know he is likely going to put on a show here for the crowd one last team.

With the 76ers having absolutely nothing to play for,  their focus is on staying healthy and getting to the playoffs at 100%.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southeast.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles +10.5

Both teams expect to be shorthanded here when the Jazz and Lakers meet on Sunday. 

Injuries have been the theme for both of these teams, especially as of late. Coming into play Sunday, Utah’s focus right now is just to get themselves healthy as they enter the playoffs. 

The Lakers meanwhile have been eliminated for quite some time and this team is already built around young guns. Look for them to really continue to play with energy, as they are certainly getting a chance to check out their future. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win, and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

The Lakers should be able to keep this one close. With the way the Jazz are built here entering play, they likely will be forced to deal with chemistry issues mixing in all these young players.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Michigan State -2.5

The Spartans took down Duke in the Elite 8 and will now set their sights on a tough Texas Tech team.

The Red Raiders have played exceptionally well, but this is a team that you don't want to run into. Tom Izzo has the Spartans playing on a different level right now. They have really picked things up on the defensive end all tournament long, while the offense is hitting a lot of clutch shots. They never allowed Duke to get away on Sunday, as we saw big 3 after big 3 go in for MSU. 

Here, they can match the physical play on both ends of the floor with Texas Tech. Look for them to go right at the Red Raiders and really give them a taste of their own medicine. 

Some trends to note. Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games. Spartans are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Auburn +5.5

It's been survival mode for Virginia this tournament, but the lone #1 seed has found themselves in this spot. 

Auburn has taken down the ranks of some of the top teams in the country and they once again will look to pull off another shocker here.

The Tigers are playing with such confidence right now. They are shooting the ball great, attacking the rim, and getting big stop after big stop on defense. They've rattled off 12 straight games and their pace is going to throw Virginia off here. Look for Auburn to try and run here, really forcing Virginia out of their comfort zone.

Some trends to note. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.

Back Auburn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY

Minnesota +3

This is too many points in this spot here. The Timberwolves are starting to find their groove here as the season winds down. 

It was Karl-Anthony Towns who got himself back on track in a big way as he hit 12 of the 15 shots against the Mavs he took. When he gets going, this team really takes off. They tend to feed off his energy and with that game under his belt, he should be able to find a lot of success against this Head defense. 

Look for the Timberwolves to utilize their pace and push the ball, taking Miami out of their rhythm. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Heat are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento -9.5

The Cavs are entering free fall mode here as the season winds down.

Cleveland has dropped 6 in a row as they are now struggling mightily on both ends of the floor. Things don't get any easier here against the Kings, who play extremely well at home.

Sacramento comes in to this one 23-16 SU and 24-14-1 ATS in that same span when playing in front of the home crowd. This is has the makings of a blowout, especially given the Cavs 6-33 SU record away from Quicken Loans Arena. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Look for the Kings to turn up the pace and really push the issue on Cleveland.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -1.5

A crucial Eastern Conference showdown takes place here as the Celtics and Heat collide. 

The visitors here have the value. After expecting to be at the top of the standings before the year started, the Celtics now look to try and battle for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. 

Boston is starting to turn things up as they are healthy and have their full compliment of shooters. Part of a home and home, the Celtics took down the Heat back on April 1st 110-105, as Kyrie Irving is picking up his slack. 

Boston has dominated in Miami as of late too, going 8-3 ATS in the last 11 here.

Look for the Celtics to really come out the aggressor here. 

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +2.5

The Cavs catching points here is a nice move. 

The Suns and Cavs are battling for a chance at the top pick, but Cleveland hasn't let them just tank the season. This team comes to play every night and plays hard at that, as they really want to finish things strong. 

Cleveland has also dominated this series as of late. They have covered in 7 of the last 10 here in Phoenix and are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings overall. 

Look for them to come out firing here, as they should be able to really pick apart this defense.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.Cavaliers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Duke -2

This is a small number here on Duke Sunday. 

The Blue Devils have survived twice now as they’ve seen both UCF and Virginia Tech miss at the buzzer as they continue to find ways to win and advance. 

This is the lowest number we’ve seen all tournament on Duke and they should have a nice edge on Michigan State. 

Duke can control the paint and really overmatch Michigan State on the physical side. Expect them to attack here, which can really open up the outside game as the Spartans will be forced to collapse in.

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 vs. Big Ten. Spartans are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 head to head meetings.

Lay the small number.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Auburn +4.5

The Tigers have value catching points here.

This is just too many in this spot. Auburn absolutely manhandled the Tar Heels on Friday, as they came rushing out of the gates. 

Their ability to shoot the 3 is the biggest factor, as they should be able to push the tempo and force Kentucky on their heels early on here. 

Look for them to get out and run as Auburn is at their best when they can then games into track meets. 

Some trends to note. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. SEC, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. SEC.

This number is too high. Expect a game where it comes down to the wire, as Auburn has a legit shot at taking this one.

Back Auburn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Purdue +4.5

The Boilermakers have been quite the surprise here in this tournament. 

They have looked extremely impressive and even after facing adversity for the first time after blowing a lead against Tennessee, they find out a way to prevail.

They're doing it with a lot of different factors, but Carsen Edwards and Ryan Cline are the two main reasons here. They have shot the ball great from behind the arc and are really giving Purdue plenty of options on the offensive end. They allow things to open up for other players on the floor too, as they are always a threat to shoot and forced to be guarded. 

Should this game turn into a track meet here, the Cavaliers may not have enough to keep up.

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.Boilermakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play