Dallas Mavericks -2

The Mavericks have been sneaky good at home here in 2018. 

Dallas comes into Wednesday a solid 13-3 at home and in that span, they've covered in 12 of the 16 games. 

In that span, Dallas has outscored the opposition 113.6- 105.3. They're doing it with a plethora of weapons on both ends of the floor, as they've been able to control the pace from the outset. Look for that to be the key here on Wednesday, as the Pelicans like to really get out and run. 

Dallas will slow things down and really force New Orleans out of their rhythm here. 

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mavericks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the small number.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn -1.5

This is too low of a number to pass up on here. 

The Nets have been a team that has shown they can keep up with almost anyone in the league. Brooklyn comes into this one averaging 110.5 points per contest on the season.

They love to get up and down the floor with a ton of pace, which has been a tough issue for some teams to slow down. 

The Hornets meanwhile, have been a struggle on the road. They feel to 4-9 away from home after getting knocked around by Boston last time out. 

Some trends to note. Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Lay the small number. 

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -4

The Celtics are at a nice number here. 

The two front runners in the East clash as being one of the most anticipated matchups on the card Tuesday. 

Boston got themselves back on track with a 119 point performance against the Hornets on Sunday. Even with their 3 game skid prior to that, Boston has still covered in 9 of their last 12 and are playing extremely well on both sides of the ball. 

The Celtics have already given it to the 76ers this season and they just have too many weapons for this young Philadelphia team.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 home games.

Given Boston's home success, this one makes sense.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte +15

Colorado and Charlotte tip off the Diamond Head Classic on Christmas Day. 

This is more of a fade Colorado play than anything. Colorado simply doesn't blow teams out. 

They come into play just 5-6 ATS on the year and they have their defense to blame for a majority of their issues. 

Colorado gives up 70 points per game, as they have struggled to slow teams down in the half court game. Given Charlotte's offense and how they like to almost lull defenses to sleep, this is actually not the best matchup for Colorado.

Some trends to note. Buffaloes are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games. Buffaloes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Conference USA.

Grab the points.

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Milwaukee -10

This is a bigger spread here, but this is just too much of a mismatch. 

The Knicks are a young team that has a lot of growing pains to get through. 

Taking on this Milwaukee team is not going to be an easy task by any means here. Given the stage and it being at MSG, expect Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to come out firing here. 

He has taken the NBA by storm and the MVP candidate will look to put on a show here on Monday. 

The Knicks are only 4-11 at home this year, allowing nearly 115 points per contest.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Bucks are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the number.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Northern Arizona +16.5

The Utah Utes have some severe problems this year. The Pac 12 as a whole is a terrible conference, and Utah isn't even close to the same team they were a couple years ago. This team seems to be having chemistry issues, and the quotes coming out of the locker room here don't encourage me at all.

Utah is laying a big number here. The Utes have a very good home court advantage, but it is break for the students after finals have already happened ,and the advantage in a game like this is much smaller than it would be in a normal contest.

Northern Arizona isn't a good team, but they are playing hard to the whistle. When I can get a team that will fight hard to the whistle with this many points against a subpar favorite, I have to like the dog. There is real backdoor potential here if it is needed too.

Back Northern Arizona.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Minnesota +4

The Timberwolves have value grabbing the number here. 

Minnesota will begin a 3 game road swing here and will come out with some anger in this one.

They dropped the finale of their homestand to the Pistons in overtime last time out, as they managed to blow a 14 point 4th quarter lead. 

This team is built on speed and when they get knocked off their rhythm, things tend to get very out of sorts for them. However, they play a Spurs team that actually has picked up the pace a lot this season. That will play into the favor of Minnesota, who should see a back and forth kind of game here. 

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Timberwolves are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.

Grab the points.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Orlando -3

This is a prime bounce back spot for the Magic here.

Chicago has been bitten by the injury bug all year long. This team is essentially in turmoil for the most part, as they've continued to struggle with team chemistry. They haven't been able to put together any sort of momentum for the most part either, which plays a huge factor here.

Orlando comes in off a very horrible loss to the Spurs. 

This is a spot where they are eager to get out and really erase the memory of that one. With that in mind, expect the Magic to really focus on playing at their pace, as they slow things down a lot. 

Some trends to note. Bulls are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Lay the points.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Duke -10

It's just too tough to bet against Duke these days. 

The Blue Devils will look to put a stop on Texas Tech's undefeated season here on Thursday night. 

Duke has been a team that has played extremely well inside MSG. 

They come into this one 34-18 all time in this arena and 29-11 under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. They have plenty of momentum riding in here as well, as they've rattled off 5 straight wins since that defeat at the hands of Gonzaga. 

Duke is simply too fast here. Look for them to attack right from the tip here as Texas Tech will find themselves on their heels all night long. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.

Lay the points.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Golden State -3

The Warriors are at too nice of a number to pass up here.

Golden State has had quite the surge since Steph Curry returned to the lineup. Curry had averaged 27.8 points over his last 8 games and has this team playing with extreme confidence right now.

With Durant and Curry both around that 28 point threshold this season per game, they are just so tough to slow down and Utah’s offense likely can’t keep pace here.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

This is just a rare low number for the Warriors. Lay it.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte -12.5

Cleveland comes in off their most exciting win of the season, but is in a prime letdown spot here.

The Hornets will catch Cleveland after a buzzer beating victory in Indiana last night. Cleveland’s young team was on their grind the entire night on both ends of the floor.

Certainly here they’re in for a letdown as they got into Charlotte late last night. Fatigue will play a role because of that, as well as having to play 8 quarters in such a short span. 

Charlotte is a team that likes to run and gun, which will really have Cleveland on their heels all night.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win, and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. In this series the Favorite is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.

Lay the number.

Back Charlotte. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS PLAY

Oakland +11.5

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies catch the Georgia Bulldogs in a tough spot here. How will Georgia recover from blowing an 18 point lead against Arizona State at home? Georgia has to be disappointed about that one, and I think there is a hangover here for Georgia.

Georgia beating Oakland isn't going to prove much, and I don't see them getting up for this game. The Bulldogs have a lot of room for improvement. They were already thumped by Georgia State on a neutral floor, and they have had some other close calls against smaller schools.

Oakland isn't a team that is scared by playing the big name schools. The Golden Grizzlies play a difficult schedule every single year. They played Xavier tough on the road, and Xavier is a much better team than Georgia at this point. Look for Oakland's three point shooting to keep them in this one all the way.

Back Oakland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wake Forest +2

The Deamon Decons catch points here on Monday night. 

Wake Forest grabs points against mid major powerhouse Davidson, as they should be able to control the tempo of this game. 

Davidson likes to get out and run, which is what Wake Forest will look to avoid allowing. They are a team that plays inside out and will chew up some clock themselves. If they can turn this game into that kind of pace, they should be able to really get Davidson off their game and style here. 

Some trends to note. Demon Deacons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. Atlantic 10. Wildcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Given the matchup and the more physical play from Wake Forest, this one makes a lot of sense to grab the points here.

Back Wake Forest.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Western Michigan ATS

The Broncos catch the Wolverines in a nice spot here. 

Michigan has been a team that has had to deal with a lot of top teams in the nation thus far into the season. Along with the grind it out Big 10 start, they are going to certainly welcome in a MAC school this Saturday with open arms. 

However, this is a spot for WMU to really play with Michigan. 

They will get a Wolverines team that may overlook this one some. The Broncos aren't a bad team either. They put up 74 points per game and have the ability to keep up with the Wolverines offensively. 

Look for the Broncos to push the tempo here. If they can get out early on this Wolverines team, they can certainly get them on their heels and put a little doubt in their minds.

Back Western Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play 

Brooklyn Nets -1.5

The Nets laying this low of a number is a nice move on Friday. 

Brooklyn comes into this one after a huge win over the 76ers last time out. The Nets have rattled off 3 straight wins and are starting to catch the attention of some people.

Brooklyn is doing with their offense, as this young group has been able to really push the tempo and really feed off one another's energy. The Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie has been the key contributor during this run. Averaging 27 points per game, he has been the spark this team has been looking for all season long.

Some trends to note. Wizards are 5-21 ATS in their last 26 road games. Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Lay the small number here.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles +5.5

The Lakers have value at this number here. 

Los Angeles will take on a Houston team that has been battling injuries all season long. 

They will be without James Ennis, one of their top defenders in this lineup. With that in mind, the likes of Eric Gordon and Gerald Green will be forced with the task of guarding Lebron James, which is something neither can likely handle. 

With the Lakers playing at an extreme pace too, the Rockets will struggle some as they have been a team to sometimes slow things down. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.

Look for this one to be close throughout.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Jacksonville State +7.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have played a difficult schedule so far this year. This is a team that should be pretty solid this year. They have a veteran team and they have been successful in the recent past. 

They haven't been all that good so far this year, but I think that has them underpriced in the marketplace now.

Wichita State isn't the same team they have been in recent seasons. The Shockers play hard and are well-coached, but this isn't that good of a team. I won't be anxious to lay big numbers with this squad anytime soon.

The Gamecocks have a real shot to make this be a close game. It also wouldn't be a stunner if they win this game outright. Jacksonville State's backcourt has a quickness advantage, and I expect to see them take advantage of this.

Grab the points and expect a very tight contest.

Back Jacksonville State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Boston -3.5

The Celtics laying the points here have value. 

Boston comes into this one finally having figured things out. 

This team is built with stars and have plenty of young depth to work with. After what was an up and down start to the season, the Celtics have found their groove here. 

They've rattled off 6 straight wins and lay a low number here against a Washington team that has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions here in 2018. 

With Washington giving up 116 points per game, expect the Celtics to try and run and really put their foot on the gas here early on.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Celtics are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Lay this number.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Indiana +2.5

The Pacers are always a tough team to crack at home. 

Grabbing the points here has value on Wednesday with them against the Bucks. 

Indiana has been notoriously a good home team in the past seasons thanks to their lock down defense and ability to control the tempo from the outset. 

That has been in the case once again as they come in 9-4 and only give up 97.7 points per game. Their ability to slow things down and suffocate teams on the defensive end is exactly the recipe you have to have to beat this Milwaukee team. 

Expect Indiana to fluster them from the beginning, as they can really knock them off their style of play and force them into an uncomfortable pace they aren't used to.

Grab the points here.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

UCF -12

The Knights here have value at this number. 

Central Florida has been a team with a nice start that nobody is really talking about. 

UCF has one of the best backcourts as far as mid majors are concerned. The duo of Aubrey Dawkins and BJ Taylor prove to be one of the most threatening in not just the conference, but in the NCAA. 

UCF has played exceptionally well as their defense has been lock down. They give up just 60.8 points per game and have actually held 4 opponents to under that 60 point plateau. 

Some trends to note. Knights are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Knights are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Play the hot team here.

Back UCF.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Toronto -6

The Raptors are always a valuable bet at home.

Toronto comes into this one a solid 11-3 in Canada this year. The home court advantage has always been a huge factor for the Raptors, specifically against top tier opponents too.

Along with that, they have been playing exceptionally well as of late. Toronto enters Sunday 8-2 over their last 10, while the Bucks have skidded to just 6-4 in that same span.

This is a game where Toronto can really lean on their defense to frustrate a Milwaukee team not playing particularly well.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest, and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. To boot they're 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Lay the points. Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards 

The Wizards have value at this number. 

Cleveland is simply a team that just can't compete. They are young and only getting younger with some of the moves they're making. It's becoming evident this is a team to fade at almost any number.

They actually led at the half against Golden State, only to end up being down double digits early in the 2nd half. This is not a team built on playing 4 full quarters, which is going to result in a lot of issues for them here.

Washington plays with a lot of pace and with the likes of Wall and Beal running the show, they are just so tough to keep from running wild.

Some trends to note. Wizards are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game, and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 5-23 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Lastly Wizards are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.

Lay the number here. Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Tulane +2

The tide is turning for the Green Wave, and it continues on Saturday vs. South Alabama. The +2 is worth a small wager here.

Tulane comes into this game 3-5 and this matchup will be their first true road game of the season in Mobile. 

Last game out Tulane rode the hot shooting of Shakwon Barrett and ended up winning and snapping a 4-game losing streak versus UT-Martin. The Wave were long overdue for a turnaround game like they had last game out and we're betting on the trend continuing.

The South Alabama Jags enter today's game losers of 3 of their last 4. Last game out they lost 71-60 to the University of New Orleans.

The last time these two teams played Tulane came out on top 77-73, backed by a strong 43.1% FG shooting stat line.

It's going to take strong 3-point shooting to get it done today, and the Green Wave currently lead all AAC teams in 3-point FG%, converting at a 37.5% clip.

Some trends to consider. The Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games, and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.

Back Tulane ATS.  Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 6* CBB ATS Play

Golden State +1.5

This is a revenge spot here on Friday night.

The Warriors were absolutely demolished, at home, against this Milwaukee team. Make no mistake, they haven't forgotten that one.

Along with that, the Warriors are completely healthy. With Curry returning to the lineup, the Warriors are at full strength and are in quite the groove right now. 

Golden State also has had some success against Milwaukee on the road. They have won their last 2 trips here and the road team has gone 20-7-1 in the last 28 head to head matchups. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Warriors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.

Look for an angry Golden State to come out and really put on a show against Milwaukee.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

California +6.5

The San Francisco Dons are better than the Cal Golden Bears, but how much better? San Francisco will have Cal's attention with their impressive performance so far this year. The Dons are coming off an extremely long trip to Northern Ireland. If there was ever a tough travel spot it is this game for San Francisco. Even the most veteran team would be a little jetlagged after that kind of flight.

California isn't a very good Pac 12 team, but they are still a Pac 12 team getting this many points at home against a West Coast Conference team. Cal has enough athletes, and they are well-rested. The Golden Bears are in the much better spot here, and at the very least they should be able to keep the game close.

Cal fights hard here and this game goes right down to the wire. Grab the points and the spot advantage.

Back California.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Toronto -6

The Raptors have a nice advantage here on Wednesday.

Toronto is a tough team to crack in general, but at home they are even more of a task to figure out. 

The Raptors come in 10-3 in Canada, averaging nearly 120 points per game. 

That spells a lot of trouble for this 76ers team, that is just 4-7 away from Phili. They are still a young team that struggles to find their feet away from home. They give up 117 points per road contest as they typically get themselves beat by allowing easy transition buckets. Look for the Raptors to pick up the tempo even more here in this one, trying to get the 76ers on their heels early.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Lay the number.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver -5.5

The Nuggets have value laying the points on the road. 

Denver has already taken to the Magic this season once, as this is simply not a good matchup for Orlando. 

The Nuggets run and gun style is too overwhelming for Orlando, as they eventually turned it into a 25 point win. 

Along with that, Orlando is in the midst of a back to back. The Magic had to run into Miami last night, which is never an easy task in terms of the physicalness. Denver's pace is going to give a lot of issues for this Orlando team that will likely battle some fatigue in this one.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

Lay the points here. 

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Michigan State -10.5

Laying the points here with the Spartans has value. MSU's offense is just too overpowering to stop. The Spartans are putting up nearly 87 points per game, as they continue to just wear opponents down.

They did just that against the Scarlet Knights in the Big 10 opener this past weekend. 

Along with that, defensively they are swarming. Allowing only 68.8 points per contest, the Spartans are able to turn defense into offense. Forcing turnovers and tough shots has resulted in easy transition buckets the other way.

Some trends to note. Hawkeyes are 7-23-1 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Hawkeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the points.

Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

San Antonio -1

The Spurs are in prime bounce back form here. After being demolished by the Rockets last time out, the Spurs stay home where they welcome in a Portland team they match up well with. 

The Spurs still pride themselves on the defensive end, which is certainly something they’ll get back to here in this one. 

Look for them to really slow things down and try to force the Trail Blazers out of their comfort zone. With a slow pace, this Portland team will become flustered right from the outset.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Grab the home side.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS PLAY

Michigan -7.5

The Wolverines laying the points have value here. Michigan has opened the season on quite tear. They have rattled off 7 straight wins, which includes a route of the Tar Heels last time out.

This team has dominated in a number of ways. 

It’s started on the defensive end, where they have smothered opposing shooters. With their length and physicalness, it’s extremely tough to find any rhythm. 

With that, they’ve averaged a 21.5 point winning margin in this span.

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 1-11-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Big Ten, and are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Wolverines are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600 and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Lay the number.

Back Michigan. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Boston -12

The Cavaliers are simply just not a good team. As they continue to ship off their veterans, this team will experience a lot of growing pains here in 2018-2019. 

That is the case as of late as this team has struggled. They managed to lead by 10 against the Thunder, only to see themselves get torched once everything was all said and done.

Boston here has been an up and down team but found their mojo in a blowout win over the Pelicans last time out. 

This is one of the most talented teams, top to bottom, and they hold a significant advantage against a Cleveland team that struggles on the offensive end. Boston can use their pace and really put the Cavs on their heels here. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Celtics are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 home games.

Grab the home side.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -4.5

The Lakers have value on Thursday night. Los Angeles was embarrassed on Tuesday, as they went into Denver and got knocked around. They ran into a hot team that caught their groove early. 

Here, they take on a Pacers team that plays a much different style. 

That plays into the home side here as Indiana doesn’t play with any sort of pace. Look for the Lakers to use that to their advantage here on Thursday and put the Pacers on their heels early. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Lebron was bottled up all night long on Tuesday. Expect him to come out with plenty of aggression.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

UNLV -6.5

Valpo will travel across the country here to take on UNLV, making this a great spot for the home side. 

UNLV has been a tough team for opponents to crack. 

This team is in your face on the defensive end time and time again. They suffocate shooters and simply allow nothing easy in the paint. As a result of that, they are giving up just 62.8 points per contest this year.

Valpo meanwhile has struggled. They are only scoring 68.9 compared to the 72 they give up. This team is not built to compete with a team so defensive minded like UNLV.

Some trends to note. Crusaders are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. Crusaders are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Lay the number.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland +12.5

The Cavaliers are catching too many points here.

The Thunder aren't a team that will blow many opponents out. They're averaging just 5 more points per game versus the number they concede and they have showcased a lot of struggles on the defensive end.

Meanwhile, Cleveland has been playing much better as of late too. 

They stole a pair of games over the weekend and took Minnesota to the brink earlier this week. 

This young group is starting to play with a lot of confidence and really starting to gel together. Look for them to use that energy here to keep up with this Thunder offense.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

Grab the points.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver -4

Laying the number has value here.

The Nuggets have been a tough team to crack at home this year.

They come into this one 8-3 SU and 7-4 ATS in that span. While they average nearly 114 points per game, the defense has been the place where this team steps up.

Denver has averaged just 102 points against in-home spots. They are able to suffocate shooters and really lock down the paint with their length. This is a Lakers team they matchup well within those factors too. 

Look for Denver to really fluster this Lakers team and not let them get this game into the pace they'd like.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific. Nuggets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.

Lay the small number.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Delaware +4

The Blue Hens have value here at this number.

Delaware saw their 4 game winning streak snapped last time out, but this team still has played well as a whole this year.

In fact, their loss last time out saw them trail by only 1 at the break. Despite the fall, the Blue Hens still have covered in 3 of the last 4 games, all as underdogs. 

They take on a Louisiana Tech team that has a quick turnaround. The Bulldogs dropped a decision on Saturday and are now forced to turn things over quickly and take on a very physical Delaware team.

Some trends to note. Blue Hens are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Blue Hens are 34-15-3 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS loss.

Back Delaware.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles +4

The Clippers are becoming a sneaky good team out West. They come into this one winners of 6 of their last 7 overall. They are doing things a much different way than in the past too.

The Clippers slow the tempo down and like to really work it around offensively. That has been a huge success piece to them, as they take a lot of teams out of rhythm.

Given the pace Portland plays at, this is a spot where they can chew the shot clock and take Portland off their game.

Some trends to note. LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games, are 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games. The Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games.

Grab the points. Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 7* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +9

This is a tough spot for the Cavaliers, there is no doubt about that. However, if there is one game this team is going to get up for, it is certainly this one. 

Lebron James makes his emotional return to Cleveland, as he bounced from them this past off season to sign a 4 year deal with the Lakers. 

Look for that to play a distraction here, Along with that, the Cavaliers know this is a game where they want to showcase that they are moving in the right direction despite Lebron leaving them. This is a young, gritty team, that can get hot and cause some issues for opponents. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Grab the points.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Illinois +14.5

This is too many points in this spot.

The Maui Invitational is always up for grabs and the Fighting Illini have performed well in it. 

Illinois has gone 9-3 in their history of this tourney and there has been no lack of offense from them through the early going. They have put up 90 points per game through the first two contests and have the ability to certainly keep up with the Bulldogs offensively. 

Look for true freshman guard Ayo Dosunmu to be the key. He has lived up to the hype with his small sample size, averaging 21.5 points per game.

Some trends to note. Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. West Coast. Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.

Grab the points.

Back Illinois.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. Louis +6

The St. Louis Billikens have as much talent as anyone in the Atlantic 10 this year. Travis Ford has done a tremendous job recruiting here, and I expect to see it pay off this year. This is a team that was hit hard by the injury bug in previous seasons, and if they can stay healthy this year they will be much better.

Seton Hall lost nearly everyone from last year's team. Carrington, Delgado, and Rodriguez were starters for multiple years and starred at Seton Hall, but all of them graduated after last year. Kevin Willard's team essentially is starting over. There are some good young pieces here, but putting them together will take time.

Seton Hall was absolutely crushed by Nebraska in their last game. The Pirates stumble home to take on this athletic St. Louis team that plays great defense and I think this one stays close the whole way.

Back St. Louis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles Clippers -6

The Clippers laying the number is a nice move here. This is a story of two teams going in complete opposition directions. 

The Clippers have won 3 straight games and this team is starting to come together here. Los Angeles has put up 117 points per game this season as they have picked the pace back up. That has been the biggest key for this offense, as they play much better in the run and gun style.

That bodes well for them in this matchup against Brooklyn. The Nets have one of the most inconsistent defenses in the NBA, allowing 114 points per home game this year. 

They don't do well in transition either, which gives a huge edge to this Clippers team.

Lay the points. Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -3

The 76ers will debut Jimmy Butler at home and have value at this low of a number.

The 76ers have added what looks to be the final big piece needed to compete with the top tier teams in the East.

Despite dropping their first game with Butler, the 76ers are a complete team up and down on both ends of the floor. Look for them to really push the issue here against Utah on Friday. 

Getting up and down the floor and putting the defense on their heels in transition is the biggest piece to success for this Philadelphia team. They now have a solid mix of veterans and a youth core, that should blend together to give opposing teams fits.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 vs. NBA Atlantic. Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

Lay the small number. Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pistons +10

The Detroit Pistons have an elite frontcourt. That allows them to outrebound most teams, and getting 10 points with a great frontcourt is a good move here.

Toronto is clearly a very good team, but the Raptors don't have the frontcourt rebounders that the Pistons do. The Raptors are also laying double digits against a team that I believe is undervalued by the oddsmakers and the betting public.

Detroit is coming off a loss, and based off recent trends that makes them a good bet here. The Pistons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 coming off a loss. The road team is also 5-2 ATS in the last 7 games between these two teams.

Toronto deserves to be favored here, but this is too many points. Detroit isn't going to quit here, and I think they'll get enough second chance points to keep this one close all the way.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Eastern Michigan +23.5

Taking the points here is a nice moe on Wednesday.

Yes, the entire country has seen what Duke has done here in the early going. However, this number is inflated a bit because of that.

The public and Vegas continue to raise the number on Duke and EMU is a team that isn't as bad as the number indicates.

They come in 3-0 and have a defense that can really put some pressure on shooters. Look for them to really slow the tempo down and force Duke into some uncomfortable situations. With that in mind, the longer they can turn this into a grind it out kind of game, the more frustrating it will be for this Duke team.

Some trends to note. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.

Grab the points.

Back EMU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Boston Celtics +2

The Celtics grabbing the points here is a nice move. Boston has relied heavy on their defense to find success over the past few years and with their recent struggles, there has been a lot of emphasis out on this game. 

Look for the Celtics to bounce back in a big way here. This is a spot where they can put the clamps down and really force Portland into some tough Possessions. 

Along with that, the offense is at least in sync. This team can hit you with so many different weapons and cause a lot of issues for a Trail Blazers defense that doesn’t slow down many teams.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest. Trail Blazers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Grab the points. Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Providence -4.5

The Friars are in a nice spot here on Friday night against the Shockers.

Wichita State was on course for a struggle after their recent success in previous seasons. This team has lost a lot with their graduating class and it will take some time for them to find their groove. 

After a letdown in their opener, running into this Providence team is not a nice task for them Providence can get up and down the floor quick and showed that with their 77 point performance in the opener. 

Look for them to pick the pace up even more here as this Wichita offense is not as threatening as they used to be,

Some trends to note. Shockers are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 neutral site games. Shockers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.

Lay the points here. Back Providence.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Houston -3.5

The Rockets catch the Thunder in a nice spot here on Thursday.

Oklahoma City comes in off a back to back, which is never easy for teams. The Thunder had to grind a win out in Cleveland last night, which will certainly put the fatigue factor into play here.

Along with that, James Harden has just been on a different level since returning. Harden has averaged 26.5 points since returning from injury, as the time off actually served a great purpose to get him back to his 100%.

Along with that, Russell Westbrook is likely out here. He continues to battle an ankle injury and this offense just doesn't run as smoothly without his presence. That is a big gap to fill and the Thunder will certainly have their issues keeping pace here.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Lay the points here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver Nuggets -3.5

The Nuggets laying the small number here has value. 

Denver is off to a blazing hot start as they come into this one 9-1 on the season. This team is doing almost everything right on both sides of the floor and really making life difficult for opposing teams. 

Denver comes into averaging nearly 112 points per game as they have a compliment of shooters that like to get out in the run and gun style. 

Defensively, this team has been one of the best in the league. Allowing only 102 points per contest, they have been lockdown and the biggest key has been suffocating opposing shooters. They close out extremely well and typically allow just one shot per possession.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Lay the number.

Back Denver. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Dallas +1 

The Mavs are in a nice spot here on Tuesday.

Dallas enters on a 6 game slide, but they haven't played as bad as their record has indicated. 

The Mavericks have dropped 5 of those 6 games by single digits and specifically, at home, they've been able to really turn things up.

Both their wins have come at home here in 2018 and they've averaged 117 points per contest in home situations. On the flip side of that, Washington has been horrific on the road, to say the least. Losers in 4 of 5 away from DC, the Wizards have given up 125 points per game in such situations. 

Some trends to note. Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

Grab the home side here.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Michigan State +6

The Spartans have value here at this number.

The College Basketball season starts off with a bang as two of the top teams in the nation meet. 

Kansas has some key pieces to figure out here in the early going, which is why they may struggle some here in their opening game.

The Jayhawks lost their team's leading scorer and assist maker this offseason and will look to a true freshman here on Tuesday. 

Michigan State meanwhile has 3 returning starters themselves as they welcome back their leading scorer Cassius Winston. This team has so many pieces that can contribute on both ends, this is a spot where they can really control the tempo of the game from the outset.

Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 vs. Big Ten. Jayhawks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.

Grab the points.

Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

UIC +13

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team will look nothing like last year's team. They lost Colson who was their main man in the post from last year. They also lost star point guard Matt Farrell. Those two guys were easily their two best players. When they had to play without them last year, they were very mediocre. They didn't bring in a very good recruiting class this past year either.

UIC has improved defensively in recent seasons. While Dikembe Dixson was a really talented player, many believe him leaving may actually help this team because his defense was a problem and he was hurting the team's chemistry.

Notre Dame is getting too much respect here. They are no longer a top 25 type of a team. This should be a sloppy game where grabbing this many points is too good of a value to pass up.

Back UIC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavs +4.5

The Cleveland Cavs aren't a good team, but the Orlando Magic can't be laying 4.5 points against anyone. Orlando is a scrappy team who plays hard and is a team I like to back as a big underdog, but they don't have enough talent and consistency to lay points like this.

Cleveland had a coaching change, and I think this Cavs team will play harder and have improved team chemistry now. The Cavs are without Kevin Love, but this is still a Cleveland team with some solid young pieces. Orlando's biggest weakness is on the glass, and I see Cleveland getting a lot of second chance opportunities here.

Look for this game to stay close all the way. This should be a sloppy game where it comes right down to the final possession. In a game like that, getting more than one possession with the underdog has good value.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -3 

The Rockets lay a low number here on Friday night. Houston's start to the season has been less than ideal. They come in just 1-5 and have endured injuries and suspensions that have really affected them.

However, this a night where they matchup extremely well with the Nets. Brooklyn has one of the youngest teams in the NBA and it has really hurt them on the defensive end. They've been struck by many mental mistakes and allowed a lot of easy buckets because of the pace they play at. 

Houston will take on a defense that has given up 115 points per game this year at home. Look for them to really turn up the tempo early on here and try to get this Nets team on their heels.

Some trends to note. Nets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. Road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Lay this small number. The Rockets are built on a team that vets that can stay the course and figure it out.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -4.5

The 76ers laying the points, at home, has value to work with.

Philadelphia's early season success has all come at home thus far. 

They enter play here a perfect 4-0 and have outscored the opposition by 11 points on average in those 4 contests. 

They welcome in the Clippers here who have just been atrocious on the defensive end. In 3 road contests thus far, the Clippers have conceded 119 points per game. They've struggled in every facet, both with their transition defense as well as in the paint. 

With the pace this 76ers team plays at, this will be a handful for the Clippers.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. 76ers are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 vs. NBA Pacific.

Lay the points.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dallas Mavericks +7

We saw the Lakers finally get their first dosage of frustrations and now they welcome in the Mavs here on Wednesday night.

Lebron James showed signs of growing impatient with a lot of things as the Lakers flopped in Minnesota last time out. This team is going to endure a lot of issues here in the early going, but James showing his frustrations already is not a good sign for this Lakers team.

Meanwhile, Dallas has the offensive firepower to keep up here. They are averaging 111.1 points per game as their solid mixture of veterans and rookies have meshed here early on.

Look for them to really try to frustrate this Lakers team early with some pressure, as they know they have them on tilt right now.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Grab the points.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5

The Cavs have yet to find the win column this season and because of that we saw them make a coaching change this past weekend.  This is going to be a very energetic team here on Tuesday night. 

Cleveland knows they are certainly better than what they've shown here through the first 6 games. It starts with the young stars on this team. The Cavs are going to be built on this core for quite some time and top ownership made it very clear that they are going in the youth direction. 

Don't take away from the veteran leadership either that will help this young core grow. Both Channing Frye and Sam Dekker are going to help this core over the next month with Kevin Love out. Look for those two to get some big minutes here tonight and help solidify these lineups the Cavs put out against the Hawks. 

Some trends to note. Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Lay the points here. Cleveland has a new found energy and will certainly look to send a message here after all the changes. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

New York +12

The Knicks are giving a lot of teams difficulties here in the early going. Grabbing the points here has value. NY are a team that are going to play a grind it out style, which in turn should frustrate the Warriors here. 

Should the Knicks be able to slow things down and really force the Warriors out of their rhythm, this one could be closer than a lot of people think.

New York has shown they can compete with the top tier teams already as they did take Milwaukee to the brink before they pulled away late and they fell to Boston by just 2.

Some trends to note. New York is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games. Warriors are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Warriors are 10-25-2 ATS in their last 37 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Grab the points here. New York is much better than the 1-4 record indicates and they can really keep this one close.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -1.5

The Thunder have yet to find themselves in the win column and look to rebound from a bad loss against the Kings. 

Oklahoma City simply had zero defense in their loss, something they will certainly put a major focus on here. It almost seemed as if this team played down to their opponent in the loss to the Kings. They gave everything they could against the Warriors to start the season and took them to the brink, which should show that this team is better than what they showed. 

This is a spot where Oklahoma City will certainly step up and really turn this into a grind it out style. Expect the intensity to turn up and the defense to really put the pressure on these Celtics shooters. 

Along with that, the offense for Oklahoma City has been solid here in the early going. With Westbrook back in the lineup as well, this is a nice spot for them to get themselves into the win column.

Some trends to consider.  Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Celtics are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. Thunder are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3

It's tough to justify laying any points with Cleveland. 

However, this is a valuable spot at this low of a number. 

Following their embarrassing home opener loss to the Hawks, Kevin Love met with Lue to chat about the direction this team is going. After it looked as if they wanted to stay young, it was made clear the veterans need to play.

Expect plenty of lineup changes here on Wednesday night and a very motivated Cleveland team. 

Brooklyn allowed 132 points in their most recent loss, which should open the door for the Cavs here to really attack early on. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Grab the home side in this one.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder laying the points here has value on Sunday. Oklahoma City was forced with a tough back to back start as they had to deal with the Clippers and Warriors. Returning home is just what this team needs.

The Kings have given up a ridiculous amount of easy buckets and struggled to stop anyone really. After allowing 123 to the Jazz, the Pelicans ripped off 149 on them.

With that in mind and a Thunder team eager to grab their first win, look for Paul George and company to really push the tempo right from the start.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 

Lay the points here. Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami -5.5

The Heat and Hornets battle on Saturday and the home side laying the points has some value.

Charlotte comes in on the 2nd leg of a back to back and that has not been good for them in recent history. 

The Hornets have gone 3-8-1 ATS when playing on the 2nd leg of their back to back over the last 12. Along with that, the Heat have fared very well against the Southeast. Miami comes into this one covering in 9 of their last 13 against the division. 

The Heat also have some momentum themselves here. They went into Washington and secured an upset road win, as their defense came up huge late. That will be the go to here for Miami in 2018 as they can really lean on their defensive abilities. 

Some trends to note. Hornets are 0-5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Lay the points.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5

The Timberwolves look to bounce back here against the Cavs on Friday night. 

Minnesota gave the Spurs all they could handle in their season opener but came up just short down the stretch. 

Returning home, the Timberwolves offer nice value at this number. Minnesota has gone 7-2 ATS in their last 9 when sitting as 8+ points home favorites. This team is also young and hungry, as they have gelled together over the past few seasons to become a legit threat in the NBA. 

Cleveland meanwhile is onto life after Lebron. The Cavs gave Toronto a run for their money, but ultimately the offensive firepower just isn't there. They simply can't keep up here with this Minnesota offense that likes to get out and run. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 14-40-2 ATS in their last 56 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay the points here. 

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans Pelicans +7.5

The Pelicans and Rockets provide a solid Opening Night Game here on Wednesday. 

New Orleans F Anthony Davis will one again look to put this team on his shoulders and the task for him is nothing new. He has continued to be one of the tops in the NBA as he averaged 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks all while shooting 53.4% from the field last year. 

The Pelicans went out and attempted to also build around Davis this season, as they signed Julius Randle to a 2 year deal. He can provide some offense but will be focused to help the defense this season. 

Nikola Mirotic will also provide a boost as well as this is a Rockets team that they can keep up with now on the offensive end.

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Pelicans are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 vs. Western Conference.

Expect a tightly played game here.

Back New Orleans ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +12

Life must go on for the Cavaliers, who will head into this campaign without the support of star F Lebron James.

Now, things will be put on the shoulders of Kevin Love, who signed a max deal this past offseason. Love has shown his commitment to the Cavaliers and they catch a big number here in their opener. 

The value sits here for a couple of reasons. One, we should see Cleveland come out inspired. This is a younger group still with plenty of potentials. With James abandoning ship, Cleveland's core will set out to show why they are still one of the top teams in the East.

Along with that, the Raptors will face plenty of chemistry issues. We've seen it time and time again in the NBA, as teams who acquire big-time names in the offseason sometimes will face early struggles when it comes to meshing together.

Grab the points here as this is too many in this spot. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -4.5

The Celtics run into the playoffs came up short in the Eastern Conference last season and they come back with a lot to offer here in the 2018-2019 season. 

Boston did a lot of their damage without stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Heyward last season as this team found a solid core within. 

Now, with both back and ready to go, this new look Celtics lineup is going to be one of the most threatening in the entire NBA. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown carried the load as the young guns will now be complemented by the veterans as this offense is going to feature so many weapons. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston.

Boston has dominated this matchup in the past. Given that and the rejuvenated lineup they have here, this is a nice matchup for them to start things off this season.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State Warriors -4.5

The Cavaliers did almost everything right in Game 3.

From their hot start to holding Curry and Thompson down, things just seemed to be falling into place for the Cavaliers who held the lead for the entire first half.

However, as well all know, the Warriors look to go for a sweep here on Friday. Despite playing so well and so great, Cleveland just couldn't close things down. 

With all the momentum, the Warriors will certainly see a bounce back performance from Curry and Thompson here. With that in mind, Cleveland is set up for some issues here in Game 4. Look for Golden State to run and run wild here right from the outset.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Expect Golden State to capture the title, covering the number.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -4.5

The Warriors laying the small number here has value on Wednesday.

Despite the Cavs returning home, this series has belonged completely to Golden State. After stealing Game 1 from the grasps for the Cavs, they completely dominated in Game 2. 

Every time Cleveland got close, the Warriors would hit them with a barrage of 3 pointers to pull away. 

Cleveland simply does not have enough weapons here to compete. We've seen Lebron just take off, but his supporting cast just hasn't been able to contribute enough. Cleveland looks very tentative and has shot the ball very poorly throughout the first two games. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay this small number here.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play 

Golden State Warriors -11

We backed the Over as a Top Play in Game 1, here, Golden State has value at this number. 

The Cavaliers had their chances to steal one from the Warriors, but now, things look very glim for the Eastern Conference Champs.

After having the game nearly won, a changed call, followed by a miscue at the end of regulation has them questioning a lot here entering Sunday.

It's simply just tough to bounce back from. Golden State can come at you so quick and put point up. After the Cavs gave them a run for their money, the Warriors are certainly going to come out here with a lot of aggression and much more pressure on the defensive end.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Pacific. Cavaliers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest.

Lay the points here. Expect this one to turn into a track meet that Cleveland can't keep up in.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston +7

The Celtics grabbed back some control in the series, as they took it to Cleveland in Game 5. Now, the series shifts back to Cleveland here, where Boston has a chance to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals. 

Boston has struggled on the road this postseason as a whole, but they may have found some gaps in the Cleveland defense here after Game 5.

Boston was able to control the pace from start to finish, while really attacking the bucket. They looked quite tentative in Games 3 and 4 while in Cleveland, which is not what they have done in Boston. If Boston can change their mentality here and turn into full attack mode, things could be significantly different here. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games

Grab the points here.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1

The Warriors and Rockets shift the series back to Houston, with things tied at 2 games a piece.  This is when you’re going to see a ton of value in Golden State. The Warriors are now in the midst of a 3 game series, where they no longer have home court. Look for Kevin Durant and Steph Curry to then things you a couple notches here in this one. The Warriors struggled offensively in Game 4 because of the pace. 

Houston got them completely out of rhythm, causing a lot of ill advised shots.  Look for Golden State to pick things up here, as they’ll try to run all night on the Rockets.

This is a prime spot here. Golden State at this kind of number has a lot of value.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 9* NBA ATS PLAY

Houston +9

The NBA Conference Finals have featured nothing but blowouts here.

On Tuesday, this one should be closer than the line tells. 

Houston split their first 2 games of the series, responding to a blowout loss in Game 1 with a blowout win in Game 2. After dropping Game 3, this is a chance to steal a game and grab home court back.

Houston stumbled out of the gates in the 2nd half, ultimately allowing the Warriors to pull away for a big win. That likely won't be the case here as they simply have to adjust the pace. While they do like to play fast, you just cannot get in a track meet with this team. Expect the Rockets to slow things down a little bit and try to force the Warriors out of rhythm.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

This is too many points still. Grab the visitors here in this one as they should be able to keep this close, with a chance to steal it late.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston +7

The Celtics were knocked around in Game 3, giving the Cavaliers plenty of hope here in this series.

However, look for Boston to come out much more aggressive here in Game 4 as they still look to steal complete control of this series. 

The Celtics have to get back to what made them so successful in Games 1 and 2. Boston was able to close out on shooters, control the paint, and really find themselves some open transition looks. They strayed away from all that in Game 3 as Cleveland routed them from the outset. 

Boston should come out with a much more aggressive style here, really putting some emphasis on the defensive end. Overall, this team is much deeper and has many more playmakers in their supporting cast. Look for that to be the difference here, as this one should stay close throughout. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Central.

Grab the points.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -7.5

The Warriors lay a nice number here on Sunday, as they took care of business on the road here in the WCF. Golden State grabbed a split from the 1 seed in Houston, winning Game 1 before getting knocked around in Game 2. The thing with Golden State though, is this team can beat anyone, anywhere.

The Warriors just have so many weapons to deal with and when playing at home they’re one of the best in the NBA. Here on Sunday, they hold value, as the Warriors have won 15 straight playoff games inside their own arena. Golden State also got a split, despite star PG Steph Curry contributing much. 

Look for him to be a difference maker in this spot on Sunday. Lay the points here.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavs +1 

The Cleveland Cavs were thumped in game one of this Eastern Conference Finals series. LeBron James played the worst game he has played in a long time. I don't expect a repeat of that kind of performance.

LeBron James is the best player in the NBA. James knows what it takes to win in the playoffs. He gets his team to the NBA Finals every single year. Whether Cleveland will get there this year or not remains to be seen, but the Cavs are a proud team led by a great player. This is the type of team you would expect to bounce back in a big way from an epic blowout in game one.

Boston still has plenty of flaws. The Celtics don't have a go to player, and they can go through some scoring droughts. Their high end talent is injured right now.

Cleveland shows up in game two.

Back the Cavs.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1.5 +102

The Warriors catching points is extremely rare. 

Here on Monday, they hold a lot of value against Houston in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. 

The Warriors have returned to full strength and look like they haven't broke any stride whatsoever. Steph Curry returned to the lineup and now the Warriors have more weapons than any other team can really deal with at this point.

While Houston is the one team said to be able to give Golden State fits, they still have to find a way to slow down 4 serious weapons. 

This is a spot in Game 1 where Golden State is going to come out extremely aggressive, especially given how they don't have home court. Look for them to attack early and really try to get Houston off balanced and out of rhythm in this one from the opening tip.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Finals games. Warriors are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Monday games.

Grab the points with the better side.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -12 

The Rockets took it to the Jazz on the road and will now return home with a chance to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals. 

Houston was upset in Game 2 and came out with some fire in both Games 3 and 4, as they took care of business on both occasions. 

After having a chance, the Jazz have to feel demorialized at this point, which should lead them to a very sloppy and sluggish performance here. 

Houston is simply too tough to deal with on both sides of the ball. They come at you so fast and can cause a lot of issues on both ends of the floor. Transition play has been the biggest thing as Houston likes to get out and run, really putting the Jazz on their heels.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the spread here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -4.5

The Rockets laying the points here in Game 3 have value on Friday night.

It was a crazy Game 2 that saw Houston go down by a lot, only to see their comeback fall just short in a shocking defeat.

You best believe this team is going to come out with some fire here in Game 3. 

The Rockets believe to be by some the top contender in this seasons playoffs. Winners of 70 games, the Rockets have one of the deepest and fastest teams in the NBA. 

Bouncing back has been a norm for them as well. The Rockets have gone 4-0 in their last 4 games after allowing over 100 points in the previous contest. 

Some other trends to note. Rockets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rockets are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Northwest.

Lay this small number here with the much better team.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah Jazz +11

The Jazz were knocked around in Game 1, but don't count this team out just yet.

This is a lot of points here in a game where Houston may get caught looking ahead.

The Rockets have the Jazz outmatched, but Utah can certainly force some pressure on them here. The key for the Jazz is getting the Rockets to play their style.

Slowing things down and really utilizing the entire shot clock is a must here for Utah. Forcing the Rockets to have to slow things down will be a huge factor in getting them out of rhythm here in this one.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Jazz are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.

Grab the points here. Situationally this one makes sense with the rest and Utah will really look to adjust their style of play here in Game 2.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -11

The Utah Jazz are just removed from a big series win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Thunder had top end talent, they aren't even close to the team that the Houston Rockets are. Oklahoma City didn't work well together as a team, and Houston is a tremendous team.

Utah is coming off a couple really emotional games, while Houston has been sitting on the sidelines resting and getting ready for this one. Now, Utah has to go into this series without star point guard Ricky Rubio. That puts a ton of pressure on Donovann Mitchell. Mitchell is a great player, but he's still a rookie and he'll be working against a great backcourt here.

Laying the points has worked brilliantly in this NBA playoffs thus far. Taking the better rested team in a spot like this has historically been the right play as well. Houston should be ready to go and Utah doesn't matchup very well with them.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +8.5

Round 1 of the NBA Conference Semi Finals pins the Pelicans and Warriors against each other. 

Here, the value lies with the road dog. Golden State severely outmatched San Antonio in every facet, which led them to an easy series win in Round 1.

Things won't be as easy here, given the Pelicans strengths. New Orleans is red hot, winners of 9 straight heading into this one as they swept away Portland in Round 1. New Orleans has proven not only are they one of the deepest teams in the NBA, but they have talent top to bottom. 

Game 1 will certainly give them a chance to hang around. This will be a complete shift for the Warriors, who will go from playing a very slow team to a fast-paced transition club. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pelicans are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

Grab the points here as this one should be close.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -2 

This has been a home team type of series, and I don't see that changing here. Toronto is a slightly better team than Washington, but the Raptors are far from reliable in the playoffs. Washington plays with tons of confidence at home.

Washington also matches up well with Toronto. The Wizards speed in the backcourt neutralizes some of Toronto's ability to get into the paint. John Wall's ability to push the tempo and get run out easy looks has bothered the Toronto defense a lot in this series. It should continue in this one.

The Raptors are likely to win this series in the end, but I think it goes to a game seven. Washington was underseeded thanks to John Wall's injury, and the oddsmakers have undervalued them a bit in this series.

Remember, Washington led midway through the fourth quarter in game five in Toronto despite shooting the ball terribly. The Wizards get it done at home.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors -7

Washington bounced back to even the series at home, but this Wizards team can't be trusted. Washington has some major team chemistry problems and that generally catches up to you in a big way in the playoffs.

Toronto played extremely well at home during the season, and while I don't think the Raptors are a team that can win the NBA Championship, they are much better than they have been in past seasons. This is a great bounce back spot for them to prove they aren't the same team from the past few years.

Washington's Brad Beal has been checked out for most of this series. The Wizards defense has been terrible. The Raptors simply need to take better care of the basketball and they should win with ease here. Expect them to do it. The oddsmakers are now a little too low on the most consistent team in the Eastern Conference.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +1

Give the Indiana Pacers credit for how they have played in the series thus far. Indiana has played quality team basketball and they deserve to have the 2-1 series lead. I think they'll get a tougher game out of the Cleveland Cavs in this one though.

LeBron James is still the best player on the planet, and it isn't very close. James knows his team really needs to win this game to avoid being an ugly 3-1 deficit against a team with much less talent. James is very likely to put up one of his massive efforts in this game.

The supporting cast of the Cavs team isn't very good, but they are unlikely to keep missing shots at the rate they have missed them at so far in this series. Expect someone like a Jordan Clarkson, JR Smith, or Rodney Hood to start knocking some shots down here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics +6

The Boston Celtics have a massive coaching advantage in this series. Brad Stevens is a top five coach in the NBA (and that is probably understating it). Milwaukee's Joe Prunty is overmatched in a big way.

In the NBA playoffs, coaching advantages are magnified. Teams need to make adjustments since they are playing the same opponent so many times in a short period. Poor coaches are usually unable to make the necessary changes. Prunty seems to fit that mold.

The Celtics defense finished first in the NBA in defensive efficiency. They are short handed when it comes to scoring help now, but the Celtics can still play some very good defense. Catching this many points with a team with a great defense and a great coach is very rare in the NBA. Milwaukee has more talent, but talent isn't everything and this is too many points.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs +4.5

The Spurs have dropped the first two games in this series by big margins, but Game 2 showed they can at least keep up with the Warriors. 

San Antonio took a lead into halftime and had their chances, but coming out flat in the 3rd quarter never works against this Warriors team.

With the series shifting to San Antonio, the Spurs can utilize their solid play at home to boost the energy a little bit. They're essentially playing with house money at this point, down 2-0 to the best team in the NBA. This is a spot where they can be extremely aggressive and try to catch the Warriors off their game here.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Spurs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.

Covering 9 of their last 10 home games, this is a nice spot on the Spurs.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -4.5

The Thunder handled the Jazz in Game 1 and will look to hold onto homecourt here Wednesday night. 

This team was built for this year and really this year only this past offseason. 

The time is now for them and after just sneaking into the playoffs, the veterans seem to be stepping up in a huge way. It was Paul George who carried the load in Game 1, as he did just about everything. 

With the scorers this Thunder team has, it's going to be near impossible for the Jazz to slow them down and even keep up for that matter. Utah is one of the slowest offenses in the NBA when it comes to scoring. They like to work the ball around and really utilize the shot clock. Getting into track meets with teams is a recipe for disaster for them and this is one matchup that will tend to happen in. 

Lay the points here. Oklahoma City is just the overall deeper team and will once again utilize their pace to get Utah off balanced.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah +4.5

The Jazz catching points in this spot is valuable on Sunday. 

This series figures to be close every which way you look at it. 

Utah comes in as one of the hottest teams, going 29-6 down the stretch of the season to clinch the 5th spot in the West.

They have found success with numerous factors, but the main one has been Rudy Gobert. Since his return, this team has played with confidence and almost had a spark lit. Gobert averaged 16.6 points per game to go along with 12 rebounds in the Jazz's big run. Look for him to be huge difference maker in this series.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jazz are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Expect this one to go down to the wire here, as the points are valuable.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +6.5

The Heat grabbing points in Game 1 is worthy of a nice move here.

Philadelphia had quite the season as the "Trust the Process" finally came to life with a playoff berth. 

However, the experience factor is what we fade here. 

The 76ers have not had the playoff experience and all of these young guys are going to have nerves coming out here. It will take them some time to get their feet underneath them here and Miami has the team that can make you pay for that.

The Heat have the experience level, along with Goran Dragic healthy and ready for Game 1. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Heat are 26-9-2 ATS in their last 37 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

With Embid still out, this is a nice spot on the points.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver Nuggets +3.5

The Denver Nuggets have a high upside with their balanced offensive attack. I believe they are a team that is playing its basketball at the right time of the year. Jokic is a great centerpiece for this team, and the Nuggets are an offensive juggernaut.

The Timberwolves are a quality team with a lot of talent, but their team chemistry has lacked for much of the year. Not having good team chemistry isn't a good sign at all as you head into a one game showdown to decide who gets into the playoffs.

This is a game that should be tight throughout. There isn't much separating these two teams, and catching this many points is a nice bonus. Look for this one to go down to the wire, and Denver's ability to have multiple guys beat you should be key.

We'll grab the dog in this one.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans Pelicans -7.5

This game means a lot to the Pelicans who are fighting to get into the playoffs. A few games ago it looked like the Clippers might make a playoff push, but they have now fallen out of contention and have nothing to play for here.

The Clippers have been on the outside looking in and trying to find a way to fight into the playoffs for weeks now. Without that same incentive in this game, and after battling so hard for many weeks, you have to wonder what kind of effort you'll get from the Clippers here.

The Pelicans have gotten much better on defense in recent weeks, and Anthony Davis will be the best player on the floor here by a large margin. This will be a fast paced game and New Orleans is more suited to roll to a big win.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets -5

The Brooklyn Nets don't have any reason to tank based on their draft setup. The Chicago Bulls have a lot of reasons to tank. I see Brooklyn being the team that cares about this game a lot more than the Bulls. Brooklyn has a lot of young players who are playing with a great amount of confidence right now. The Nets are coming off a nice win in Milwaukee, and they have been well rested for this one too.

Bulls are without Dunn and Lavine, and without those guys this is an offense that you cannot trust. The Bulls have actually stumbled on some success of late, but this is a chance for them to tank and fall to the same level as the Nets. There is no positive incentive for the Bulls here, and there may be some negative.

We'll lay the points with the team playing hard on a consistent basis.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -3.5

The 76ers laying the points here, at home, have a lot of value to work with.

Cleveland comes in after erasing a huge 4th quarter deficit last night, a game where they trailed by as many as 10 with just 4 minutes to go.

This is not only a bit of a let down spot, but a look over spot as well. Cleveland comes in off an emotional win and will have some fatigue to battle with here. 

On top of that, the 76ers are just so tough. They are a young group that can really cause a lot of issues for teams with their speed and pace of play. While Cleveland does typically play fast, the 76ers have proven they can really get the Cavs on their heels defensively. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

This is a nice spot on the home side. Lay the points.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -8

The Miami Heat were sloppy last night against the Hawks. They nearly paid for it. Miami has a lot to play for here, and the Hawks are playing for a better chance at a high draft pick. This is one of those "tanking" spots where the price is reasonable enough to pull the trigger.

The Heat have been very good at closing the season playing good basketball under Spoelstra. He is an underrated head coach in the NBA. Miami's offense has improved down the stretch, and I look for them to continue to be good on the defensive end.

Atlanta is playing a B2B spot against a team with a lot to play for, and the Hawks simply want this season to be over. This is one of those games where they could mail it in and get run off the floor and it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +1.5

A revenge spot is in play here when the Raptors and Cavaliers meet. 

Toronto led Cleveland by double digits for a majority of 3 quarters in Cleveland recently, a game where mayhem ensued in the 4th. Cleveland eventually came back to grab a win, sending quite the message to the Raptors that they are still the team to beat in the East.

While the season has been up and down for Cleveland, the Raptors have consistently sat atop the East. Toronto comes in with 55 wins on the year and are putting up an impressive 111 points in road situations. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 Tuesday games. Cavaliers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Cleveland will be without George Hill once again, which has proven to be a big piece missing when he's not in the lineup. 

With all the factors in play, the Raptors will come out with plenty of fire in this spot.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Villanova -5

The Villanova Wildcats have been the most consistent team in the country this year. Villanova should continue their march to the national title in this one. Kansas has been a really inconsistent team all year long. The Jayhawks have been bad on defense overall this year, while Villanova has been great on both ends of the floor.

Kansas ranks outside the top 50 in many key defensive statistics. Villanova has been playing their best defense of the year in the last two weeks.

I liked the effort of the Kansas team to beat Duke in the Elite 8, but I see a much tougher test here. Villanova has many more players who can beat you, and the Wildcats are a veteran group. Some of Duke's youngsters weren't at their best on the big stage. Villanova should be ready to go.

Expect Villanova to have the lead throughout and their great free throw shooting should seal the game and the cover.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -5

The Wolverines are certainly in a nice spot here on Saturday in the Final Four.

Michigan's defense is the difference maker here. This team is just about as lock down as you can get, as they can frustrate any given opponent. 

While Loyola is on quite the storybook run, they simply are going to be overmatched here in this one. The Wolverines concede just 63 points per game, one of the top marks in the entire nation. Turning defense into easy offensive buckets, look for the pressure to be too much for the Ramblers to handle here.

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Wolverines are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points here. Michigan is the better overall team and will have little issue with Loyola in this spot.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland -3.5

The Cavaliers are certainly making things look better for themselves with the season winding down.

Cleveland has put together a nice run here and they matchup well here at home against the Pelicans on Friday night. 

Cleveland will face one of the worst defenses in the NBA. New Orleans concedes over 111 points per game and they constantly are giving up open looks both inside and out. 

With Cleveland's pace and number of playmakers, this is a spot where the Cavs can really pick up the tempo and put a lot of pressure on early. New Orleans will be on their heels all night long on the defensive end. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Lay the small number here. Cleveland is going to be too much and cause too may issues for this Pelicans team.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Penn State -4 

The Penn State Nittany Lions have been tremendous in the NIT thus far, and I don't see that changing in the final game here. Penn State is the much better defensive team in this matchup. They rank in the top 20 overall on the year in defensive efficiency, and in the second half of the season they rank in the top 14.

Utah played in a very weak Pac 12. The Utes haven't been battle tested as much as Penn State, and I feel the Utes have less high end talent than the Nittany Lions. Utah doesn't have the same kind of potential to get hot from the outside that Penn State does.

Penn State should have been in the NCAA Tournament. They are out to prove it by winning the NIT here. I think they'll make their point loud and clear in the finals.

Back Penn State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Lakers -7.5

The Lakers laying the points here is a nice move on Wednesday night. 

Los Angeles is certainly in a down year, but for the expectations they had, they are certainly performing at a nice level.

Offensively, this team is very difficult to contain. With the youth they have, they have really pushed the tempo and been able to keep some opposing defenses off balanced. 

LA has averaged nearly 110 points per game as they have a complement of shooters to go along with their interior game. Dallas meanwhile, will simply struggle to keep up here. This Mavericks offense has been on a down for a few seasons in a row now, as they simply do not have many weapons. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Lakers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Dallas is just 9-27 on the road this season. Lay the points with the home side.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +3

The Bucks grabbing points here in this post have value on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee takes on a Clippers team that knows time is running out them, which is certainly never a good thing in terms of playing under pressure. Los Angeles still sits 2 games back of a playoff spot and will stop home for a quick minute here, before heading right back on the road. Situationally, this will not be an easy mental game for the Clippers.

Milwaukee is also just a tough team to handle. Offensively they have just so many weapons and have put up 106 points per game this season. They'll have a chance a lot of easy looks here, as Los Angeles boasts one of the worst defenses in the NBA.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.

Grab the points in this one as the visitors are the better team and are playing much better as a whole. 

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play