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

Detroit Pistons -4.5

The Detroit Pistons are fighting hard to the end. I like the way this team is playing defense of late. They aren't giving up despite having virtually no shot at getting to the playoffs. Detroit ranks in the top five in the NBA in defense in their last 8 games.

The Lakers enter this game badly beaten up. Brandon Ingram is unlikely to play here and Julius Randle might miss this one as well. Both of those guys have been huge for this team this season. Isaiah Thomas is expected to miss this game as well. Thomas has been a pretty good option on offense for the Lakers since joining the team.

Lonzo Ball is a very good player, but he isn't a scorer first, and he has to try to be that when all the rest of these guys are banged up. The Pistons defense should win them this one and get the cover.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Duke -3

The Blue Devils laying the points here have value on Sunday afternoon.

Duke has proved a lot here throughout this tournament, as they are a lot to handle on both sides of the floor.

Offensively, they can hoist it from anywhere. This team has a surplus of weapons, which really puts the pressure on opposing defenses. With that, they can score in flurries and turn a close game, into a blowout really quickly. 

On top of that, this defense is suffocating. They have been able to really put the clamps down on shooters, as their height and length is just too much for opposing shooters.

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -4

The Wolverines laying the points here are a nice move for us on Saturday night.

Both of these teams deserve a lot of credit as they've had to grind their way to get here.

However, this one comes down to the pace and defensive play of the Wolverines. They have been able to dictate things from the outset in almost every game dating back to the Big Ten Tourney.

They like to slow things down and really take teams out of their element almost. They'll make them extremely uncomfortable and shake their rhythm, something not a lot of teams are able to too. Along with that, Michigan is just too deep for this Florida State team.

They can hit you with so many different weapons on both sides of the floor, both inside and out. Look for that to be the major key here, as they can create a lot of open looks on the offensive end, while not giving up anything easy on the defensive side.

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Wolverines are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Purdue -1.5

The Boilermakers have been forgotten by some after Isaac Haas went down, but this is not a team to count out by any means.

The depth of the Boilermakers is certainly there and this team showed that off against Butler in their Round of 32 win. Purdue utilized a lot of different weapons and had many different players step up, both inside and out.

Purdue matches up well with Texas Tech here, who will struggle with this defense. The Boilermakers give up just 65 points per game, allowing almost nothing easy. They have the height and speed to really give opposing offenses fits.

Some trends to note. Red Raiders are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Red Raiders are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

This is just simply a mismatch. Look for Purdue to really cause a lot of issues for the Red Raiders on both sides of the ball.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

Boston Celtics +6.5

The Boston Celtics are still a solid defensive team, and for them to be catching seven points in Portland is just too many.

Portland is coming off a big game against Houston where they came up just short in a big game. With the Celtics missing so many stars, I think this is less of a game that Portland will have circled. Portland definitely wants to get out with a win, but the margin is the question mark here.

The Celtics still have the best defensive efficiency rating in the NBA for the season. Boston isn't a team that is going to lose by large margins very often. Brad Stevens is unquestionably one of the best coaches in the NBA. He's also led his teams to be great against the number on the road.

Portland is the better team in their current standing, but this line is too high.

Back the Celtics.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Duke -11.5

The Blue Devils take on one of the more shocking teams in this tournament on Friday night.

Syracuse was believed to not even deserve a spot, yet here they are in the Sweet 16.

However, they run into this Duke team that they simply cannot keep up with. The Blue Devils offense is just going to be overwhelming for the Orange. Syracuse has dominated with their zone defense, but seeing Duke here is not a welcoming sight.

The Blue Devils can shoot Syracuse right out of this zone, as they aren't afraid to hoist it up. Along with that, they are deep, something the Orange can't match. Duke can beat you with so many weapons from behind the arc as they have so many options. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Blue Devils are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points here. This is just not a good matchup for Syracuse.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Nevada -1

The Nevada Wolfpack have gotten here in impressive fashion with two massive come from behind victories. This is a team that plays only 6 guys and they were supposed to be at a disadvantage against Cincinnati because of that. Cincinnati lead by 22 points with less than 11 minutes left in the game, and Nevada stormed back to win. This Nevada team has to have a lot of confidence right now.

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have won two games with last second shots. This team is a great story, and they are a solid team, but they haven't played as difficult of a schedule as Nevada. Loyola has the one nice win at Florida in the regular season, but other than that, they played in a league that is way down from where it's been in past season.

Nevada has more talent, and I think they have had enough time to rest to be well-prepared for this Sweet 16 matchup.

Back Nevada

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles +3

The Clippers are in a nice spot here on Tuesday night. 

The Clippers have been a very underrated team in spots like this. They come into play on Tuesday 21-12-1 ATS on the road this year, playing extremely well on the offensive end. They have been able to keep up with almost any team, averaging 108.2 points per road contest.

Minnesota is certainly vulnerable on the defensive end. The Timberwolves are giving up 107.6 points per game, as this young team has plenty of defensive breakdowns both with shooters and in the paint. 

This is a game where Los Angeles can certainly take advantage of that struggle on the defensive end as they like to push the issue and play with a lot of pace.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Grab the points in this spot.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -6.5

The Spurs are in a nice spot here laying points against the Warriors on Monday.

Golden State is really looking towards the future of this season here and not pushing anything when it comes to their stars.

With Thompson, Curry, and Durant all down, the Warriors will look to just remain healthy almost in spots like these. They did just that against the Kings, as they dropped a home decision before heading into Phoenix and grabbing a victory.

Still, this Spurs team is going to matchup very well against this thin Warriors team. San Antonio can really put the clamps down defensively and slow the pace here. That will certainly cause plenty of issues for what is now a younger looking Warriors team. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Pacific.

Lay the points here.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Kentucky -5.5

The Kentucky Wildcats didn't look great in their first game in the NCAA Tournament, but they did enough to win against a quality Davidson team. Kentucky didn't make a three pointer all game long. They won with some great defense and free throw shooting.

The Buffalo Bulls pulled a massive upset on Thursday night in the late game against Arizona. They dominated that contest. That won't happen again here. Buffalo just won their first NCAA Tournament game in the history of the program.

How can Buffalo bounce back after such a big win and be so good on a short turnaround? Buffalo isn't even close to as deep as Kentucky. The Bulls are unlikely to be able to get up the same way for this one, and I think this is a tougher matchup as well for them.

Kentucky excels at defending the 3 point line, and Buffalo relies heavily on shooting from long range.

This spread is too low now because of the public loving the underdog who pulled the big outright upset.

Take Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Duke -9.5

The Blue Devils looked like a team on mission in their opening game of the tournament and will have that sam motivation here against Rhode Island on Saturday night. 

Duke had no issues getting everything they wanted against Iona, as they attacked with authority and saw their shooters create a lot of open space.

That is what makes this Duke team so tough to stop. They attack the rim and create a lot of open shots for their outside shooters. They'll have plenty of chances to do that here against Rhode Island, who really struggles at slowing teams down on the defensive end. 

Rhode Island has allowed the opposition to shoot 45% from the field this year, one of the worst marks in the NCAA.

Duke has been a very profitable bet, going 21-11 ATS this season, which includes a cover over Iona in the Round of 64. They are playing with a ton of confidence and are going to be too much to handle for this Rhode Island team.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Sacramento Kings +12

This is the perfect spot for the Kings to pick off the Warriors on Friday night.

Golden State has their share of injury issues and this is certainly a game where Golden State may overlook the Kings. 

The Warriors will for sure be without the presence of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, while Draymond Green will be reevaluated. Green has been battling a shoulder injury and should he even play, he won't be near 100%. 

The Kings were already able to take the Warriors in a similar situation as well this season. Back in November, Both Curry and Durant sat out in a game where the Kings played with so much aggression and confidence. Look for that mentality to play a huge factor on Friday.

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Grab the points here.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Creighton -1

The Blue Jays are in a nice spot here on Friday night in the Round of 64. 

Creighton's offense is going to cause a lot of issue for Kansas State here in this one.

The Blue Jays are putting up 84.0 points per game as their pace of play is going to really give the Wildcats fits. The Blue Jays not only run at you, but also can dish it out to a compliment of shooters who can hit the 3 ball. 

Kansas State's slow style is not going to bode well for them. When they have become aggressive in the past and tried to pick the pace of play up, they typically force up some tough shots and turn the ball over. Look for that to be a huge key in this one.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. Wildcats are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big East.

Speed will be the difference maker here.

Back Creighton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wichita State -11.5

The Shockers are just too talented here on Friday for the Marshall Thundering Herd.

The huge edge for the Shockers comes from Marshall's defensive struggles. The Thundering Herd are allowing 80 points per game, as they lack any sort of stability both inside and out.

This team has been burned by opposing shooters and from big men inside the paint.

Going up against an experienced Shockers team is not going to be an easy task by any means either. Wichita State has become not just a top team within their conference, but also in the nation. They can hit you at so many angles, which will just be too overwhelming for Marshall.

Some trends to note. Shockers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Conference USA.

Lay the points here. The Shockers are the better team and have the experience factor on their side. 

Back Wichita State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -10.5

The Wolverines are in a nice situational spot here entering Thursday night.

Michigan always tends to heat up around this time and it has held true once again as the tournament has approached.

Michigan was an under the radar team during the regular season in the Big Ten, but blew by the competition en route to another title and now they have their sights set on much bigger things. Michigan always causes a lot of issues in this tournament and starting with Montana is the perfect spot.

Montana just doesn't have enough firepower. The Wolverines should be able to really attack the bucket and get Montana on their heels. There are just too many weapons down low for this Michigan team.

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Wolverines are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.

Lay the points.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Houston -4

The Cougars enter the tournament red hot here and have value laying this small of a number.

Houston gave Cincinnati everything they could handle and more in the AAC Championship game that was decided by a late free throw with just a second to go. 

Houston is a team that just clamps down on the defensive end. They are giving up only 64.9 points per game, which is not just a top in the conference, but in the entire NCAA. They are right in opposing teams faces on the defensive end and allow nothing easy at the rim.

This is a matchup where they can really utilize their defense and turn it into easy transition buckets the other way. The Cougars like to get out and run and will look to force turnovers on the defensive end and push the ball the other way.

Some trends to note Cougars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cougars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

Houston is the better side here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Seton Hall -2.5

The Seton Hall Pirates have a veteran bunch. They have lost in the first round in each of the last two years in the NCAA Tournament. They have talked in depth about not wanting to allow the same thing to happen this year. I think this team is fully focused and ready for this one.

NC State uses some unique full court presses to junk up the game, but I think Seton Hall's guards are good enough to navigate through it and create some scoring opportunities.

A huge key in this one is the rebounding battle. Seton Hall has Angel Delgado in the paint dominating on the glass, and the single biggest weakness for NC State through the year this year was their inability to grab a defensive rebound. Seton Hall should get tons of second chance points in this one.

The Pirates are the more experienced team, and they should get the job done here.

Back Seton Hall.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma +2

The Sooners have a lot to prove here in their opening round matchup with Rhode Island.

After sitting at #2 in the country at one point, Oklahoma completely fell off. They limped into the Big 12 tournament and found themselves bounced by the Cowboys. Oklahoma found their way in over the Cowboys still and a lot of people had questions surrounding the committee. 

It's no secret the Sooners are a flashy team with the nation's best player in Trae Young. Entering play on Thursday, Young has averaged a nation's best 27.4 points per game to go along with 8.8 assists. 

This is a Rhode Island team they can really beat with their physical play. Look for the Sooners to play with a ton of fire underneath them, as they'll be looking to go right at this defense. 

Some trends to note. Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Grab the points.

Back Oklahoma.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Arizona State -1.5

The Sun Devils have a clear cut advantage here on Wednesday night over Syracuse.

Offensively, the Orange just can't keep up here. The Sun Devils are averaging 83.5 points per game this season, as they boast one of the best offenses in the nation.

They just keep coming at you with their aggressive style of play and with how the Orange operate, this is just not a good matchup.

Syracuse is putting up under 70 points per game and they lack any sort of offensive spark. They are very one dimensional and play with no urgency. That is not a good combo to have when taking on a team like ASU.

Some trends to note. Sun Devils are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game. Sun Devils are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 games following a ATS loss.

This is just too small of a number.

Back Arizona State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

UNC Asheville +18

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs should be extremely ready to play here. This is a team that almost never gets a chance to shine against a big name team. Here is their opportunity.

The benefit for Asheville is it comes against a USC team that is clearly extremely disappointed to be playing in the NIT. USC doesn't want to be here. The Trojans didn't expect to be here. Teams like USC are very hard to back in the first round of the NIT.

Yes, they have a big talent advantage, but motivation means more to me this time of the year than talent when it comes to the smaller postseason tournaments like the NIT.

USC has already had multiple letdowns against weaker opponents this year. They lost at home to Princeton, who didn't even turn out to be a good team. They narrowly beat both North Dakota State and Nebraska Omaha at home.

Grab the points here.

Back UNC Asheville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

LIU +5

The battle of 16 seeds start the tournament off on Tuesday and grabbing the points in this spot is a nice move.

This one can really go either way. 

Both teams come into this one red hot, but its LIU who is going to have the edge offensively. Radford has averaged well under 70 points per game this season, while LIU sits at 77 per contest. This is a game where they will certainly turn the tempo up and really look to get Radford out of their comfort zone early.

Along with that, is far deeper. They are built with a team that has many weapons off the bench, which certainly gains a huge edge for them. 

Some trends to note. Highlanders are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games. Blackbirds are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up win.

Grab the points here.

Back LIU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

UT Arlington +1.5

The UT Arlington Mavericks are the most talented team in the Sun Belt. They didn't play up to expectations during the regular season, but this is a veteran team that peaked at the right time. They knocked off heavy favorite Louisiana in the semifinals yesterday.

Georgia State has been a wildly inconsistent team throughout the course of the season. UT Arlington has an elite point guard in Neal, and he should be able to break down this Georgia State defense and kick it out to their shooters on the outside. Kevin Hervey wasn't completely healthy earlier this year, but he is at 100 percent for Arlington now, and he is arguably the most talented player on the floor here.

The point spread is set largely due to how UT Arlington underachieved during the regular season, but I see them keeping the momentum going here and making the NCAA Tournament.

Take UT Arlington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky +1

The Kentucky Wildcats are playing their best basketball of the season right now. Kentucky is one of the most talented teams in the nation, and this is a team I don't want to get in front of right now.

Tennessee has played well this year, and Rick Barnes deserves credit for the job he has done with the team to this point. Still, the Volunteers don't have the same kind of upside that the Wildcats do. This is a Tennessee team who won yesterday thanks to some of the hottest shooting numbers you'll ever see in their first half against Arkansas.

Kentucky lost both regular season meetings with Tennessee this year. That isn't typical for Big Blue Nation, and Kentucky is going to be hungry for revenge and an SEC title here.

I'll take the highly motivated team with much more talent.

Take Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Orlando +11.5

The Magic are in a valuable spot here Saturday night.

The Clippers come in on a back to back after a dominant performance on Friday night against Cleveland.

Going from a high like that in a win over a top team to playing a team like Orlando here, this is a nice spot for the Magic to really pick off the Clippers. Look for Los Angeles to lose a little focus here and play with some fatigue, which will all benefit the Magic in this spot.

Orlando also has the 3 point weapons to really give the Clippers issues. They have a lot of depth on the shooting side of things, which is a huge edge in this kind of spot.

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Magic are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.

Grab the points here.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Arizona -2.5

The Wildcats laying this kind of number, in this spot, is a move for us on Saturday night.

The Trojans have not been able to figure out the Wildcats as of late.

They come into this one just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 head to head meetings and have dropped 4 straight overall.

Arizona has looked like a team on a mission here after the rumors of Sean Miller started flying around about recruits. After those rumors were quickly dismissed, the Wildcats have seemingly rallied here and are playing with a lot of purpose entering the tournament. 

Their pace is going to be an issue for USC. Averaging 82 points per game, the Wildcats will look to get out and run, keeping the Trojans out of sync here.

Some trends to note. Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

Lay the small number here.

Back Arizona.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

West Virginia +1

The Mountaineers are worthy of a nice move here on Saturday against the Jayhawks.

West Virginia is in a nice revenge spot here.

The Mountaineers had some frustrating times in Kansas earlier this season, a game where they were less than pleased with some of the calls made down the stretch.

West Virginia is playing at just a top level right now, as they're making plays on both sides of the floor. Their high pressured defense is forcing a lot of turnovers and tough shots for the opposition, which in turn is resulting in easy baskets the other way. Look for the Mountaineers to really turn things up a few notches here, especially early on.

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Mountaineers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Look for the Mountaineers to attack and try to force Kansas back on their heels early. With that in mind, this is a nice spot for them at this kind of number.

Back West Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

USC -2

The Trojans at this small of a number are worthy of a play here on Friday in the Pac-12 Semi Finals.

USC and Oregon play very similar styles, however the Trojans have a couple key edges here in this one.

It starts on the offensive end. The Trojans have more weapons, both inside and out, as they can rely on many options. Jonah Mathews stepped things up here as of late, putting in double figures in the Trojans opening win of this tournament. Their depth will play a huge factor here as they can go deep into their bench.

Along with that, the Ducks have played with some fire. They've dug themselves some holes here the past few days. If USC can get out early, the pressure will certainly be an issue for the Ducks, battling fatigue.

Some trends to note. Trojans are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games. Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Lay the small number.

Back USC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

North Carolina +4.5

Earlier this year we backed Duke at home against the Tar Heels and it worked out in our favor. Here in the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels with the points are nice move.

Tournament play is a lot different. Teams really lay everything on the line and we see much more aggressive styles. 

UNC comes in off a huge win over Miami, a game where they really turned things up a few notches in the 2nd half. The Tar Heels offensive style is going to be the biggest key as they are in a nice rhythm right now. This is one of the few teams who don't mind turning games into a shootout, as they can keep up with Duke's speed.

Some trends to note. Tar Heels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Grab the points here.

Back North Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +1.5

The Raptors are in a prime spot here on Friday night. 

They welcome in the Rockets, who continue to make quite the surge. Everyone has taken notice of the Rockets and this is a prime spot to fade them here.

The public will be pounding the red hot Rockets at this number, but Toronto is not a team to go against when playing at home. The Raptors are a solid 27-5 SU this season in Canada, playing with extreme confidence in this building. 

They also matchup well with the Rockets, able to match the pace and physical play. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is a nice spot to fade the public and grab the home side here. 

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

SMU +13.5

This is just too many points in this spot for SMU when they clash with Cincinnati.

The Bearcats are one of the top teams in the nation, it's not secret. However, the Mustangs have the team to matchup with them.

SMU's defense is going to be a huge key here. When playing Cincinnati, you're going to run into some tough offensive trips. The Mustangs can counter those trips the other way and really put the pressure on the Bearcats shooters. Look for them to be right up in the face of Cincinnati from the outset. 

On top of that, SMU is also deep. They have a lot of weapons that can put the ball on the floor and take it to the bucket. Their aggressive style is going to be a huge factor.

Grab the points here. The Mustangs can keep this one close and really cause a lot of fits for Cincinnati.

Back SMU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

USC -6

This is a nice spot on USC here Thursday night in the Pac-12 Tournament.

The Trojans simply are just too powerful for the Beavers to keep up in this one.

USC enters play on Thursday averaging nearly 80 points per game, as this up tempo offense really likes to get out and push the ball. They attack early in the shot clock and have a nice inside out game that can really put opposing defenses on edge.

They have also been a very profitable team this season. USC has gone 19-11 ATS and 4-0 ATS on a neutral court.

Some trends to note. Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Trojans are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Situationally, the Trojans have the significant edge. Look for them to really have Oregon State on edge all night.

Back USC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

UC Irvine -4

The UC Irvine Anteaters have the best defense in the Big West. The Big West Tournament is played at Honda Center in Anaheim where the Ducks play in the NHL. This is going to be a tournament where defense matters a lot.

Hawaii has been wildly inconsistent this year. Hawaii's defense is only good when it forces large amounts of turnovers. UC Irvine has had plenty of time to prepare for this game, and I trust their coaching staff, which I believe is one of the most underrated in the country, to have a really good game plan ready for this contest.

UC Irvine has more experience on their team, and this time of the year experience matters quite a bit. Their top players have been around for some of the recent runs that Irvine has had. Hawaii is led by youngsters. It's also important to note Hawaii struggled badly away from their home court this year. UC Irvine has the home edge here with the game in California.

Back UC Irvine.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder are worth a nice move here on Thursday night.

Oklahoma City has a real chance to make some nice moves here in the standings, as they approach a favorable spot in the schedule.

They matchup very well here with the Suns, who simply put it are horrendous on the defensive end. The Suns are giving up an average of 113.3 points per game this season, which is one of the worst marks in the NBA.

Oklahoma City dropped a 124 spot on them earlier this month and should have zero issues here with them at home. This will be a game where they can attack early and often and really put their foot on the gas. 

Some trends to note. Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Lay the points here.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Weber State +2.5

The Northern Colorado Bears have had a nice year, but Weber State is the team with more experience and higher end talent. Yes, Weber State ended the season on a slump, but this is a whole new season here. The winner of the Big Sky Tournament goes dancing. Weber State is very capable of winning this tournament.

Northern Colorado is built up right now compared to Weber State because of recency bias. This is a team that plays solid defense, but they lack elite scoring options in tight games in the closing minutes.

Weber State has the best coach in the conference in Randy Rahe, and they have a balanced team. Weber State has a stretch four to spread the floor out, and they have shooters at many positions. They are always one of the best defenses in the conference.

Experience and high end talent should win out in the Big Sky in this contest.

Back Weber State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Virginia Tech +2.5

The Hokies grabbing points here on Wednesday is a valuable move. 

The Fighting Irish tournament hopes are lingering here, as they were said to have just a 4% chance of making it off the bubble heading into action on Tuesday. 

They were nearly upset in the first round by the Panthers, who simply were horrendous this season, failing to win a conference game. That spoke volumes on where Notre Dame has been and this is not a good spot for them.

Virginia Tech has already taken down ND once this season, on the road. Along with that, this Hokies offense is just too powerful. They average over 80 points per game and should be able to really expose this Notre Dame defense, who will be playing with fatigue as an issue.

Some trends to note. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Grab the points here.

Back Virginia Tech.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma PK

The Sooners enter play on Wednesday night scuffling a bit, but with the best player in the nation on their side here, this is a nice spot.

Oklahoma should be a tournament team, but their recent struggles have them with a few questions surrounding them. This is a spot to remove all doubt and show the committee they belong in the tournament. 

Oklahoma is certainly going to come out with fire here and this is a Cowboys team they can pick apart. The Cowboys have dropped 8 of the last 11 to the Sooners and they may not have enough firepower to keep up with the Sooners offense. The pace of play should really throw them off in this one. Oklahoma likes to get out and run, which will have the Cowboys on their heels all night.

Some trends to note. Cowboys are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win. Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.

Look for Young and company to really play some inspired ball here to start things off. A win here pretty much solidifies their spot. 

Back Oklahoma.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Portland State -6

The Portland State Vikings were beaten twice by the Sacramento State Hornets during the season. Sacramento State was one of the worst teams in the conference. Portland State is a high quality team who showed their upside early in the year when they beat Cal by 25 points on the road. They also led Duke at halftime.

Portland State is clearly the better team here. The Vikings lost twice during the regular season. The old saying it is hard to beat the same team 3 times in the same season isn't necessarily true in all cases, but when the better team has lost both of the regular season- I believe it applies.

Sacramento State did a lot of damage on the inside in the first two meetings. Look for Portland State to have a better defensive game plan coming into this one.

The Vikings get revenge and keep move on in the Big Sky Tournament.

Back Portland State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

BYU +9.5

The Cougars catching this many points here is certainly valuable in the WCC Championship.

BYU upset St. Mary's on Monday night, as they showed off how versatile and deep they are. In the 2nd half, the Cougars really utilized their aggressive style, attacking the rim at all costs. 

They'll have a chance to do that here against Gonzaga as well. The Bulldogs are a team that doesn't have much of an interior presence. They can beat beat off the dribble and opposing teams can get to the rim and get clean looks. 

Along with that, BYU just comes in with a ton of confidence. They'll attack early on here and really try to get Gonzaga out of their game.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Bulldogs are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win.

Grab the points here.

Back BYU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -12.5

The Bulldogs laying the points here is a nice move on Monday night.

Gonzaga typically turns things up here when March approaches. This team is by far the best in the WCC and they have some real potential here to make some moves deep into the tournament. 

The Bulldogs have won 15 straight WCC and have taken down San Francisco 13 straight overall. This is just not a good matchup here for San Francisco, who struggles with keeping up, as they average under 70 points per game.

Some trends to note. Dons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Dons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

Gonzaga is averaging 87 points per game this season. They should be able to run wild here on the Dons.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

New York Knicks -2.5

The Knicks laying the 2.5 here is a nice move on Sunday night.

This is more of a fade Sacramento play really. The Kings are a struggle in just every facet of the game. 

Sacramento enters play off another horrific performance, as they put up just 91 points against the Jazz. The Kings shot just 38 percent from the field and buried themselves early, something that has become a common theme. Sacramento has been notorious for slow starts and tyically have found themselves in huge holes early on. 

New York’s offense is going to be the key here. They should be able to attack and find a lot of success here against this Kings defense that is one of the worst in the NBA. 

The Knicks will be able to expose the flaws here of the Kings. Given that, laying the small number is worth the move. 

Back New York. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Duke -7

Revenge is on the minds of the Blue Devils here, who are worth laying the points.

Duke comes into this one on Saturday following a touch loss to Virginia Tech last time out, as they have endured some unexpected hiccups on the season. Another one of those hiccups came from the hands of the Tar Heels, who beat them in UNC earlier this season.

This is the perfect spot to gain some revenge on the Tar Heels. Duke has just been absolutely dominant in home situations. Duke comes into this one 14-1 in home situations, averaging 88 points to just the 63 they are giving up. They really turn things up and turn the pressure up on opposing teams, as it is simply never easy to come into Duke.

They have also played well against UNC despite losing earlier this season. Duke enters Saturday winners in 6 of the last 9 in this series. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Blue Devils are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Lay the number here. 

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Nc State -3

The Wolfpack laying this low of a number here on Saturday has great value.

Louisville comes in just on an absolute low. The Cardinals had a win over #1 Virginia in hand on Thursday night, looking like the marquee win they needed to secure a bid in the NCAA Tournament. 

However, a late bizarre ending, resulted in a Cavaliers buzzer beater ultimately putting a dagger in Louisville. They come in with no momentum and simply have all the pressure on now.

Nc State has been one of the toughest teams to figure out at home this season as well. With a 15-3 SU record in home situations, the Wolfpack are putting up 88 points per game, a pace that not a lot of teams can keep up with.

Some trends to note. Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Atlantic Coast. Wolfpack are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.

Lay the small number here. Louisville has to feel defeated and going up against a team like this is not going to help.

Back Nc State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY

Weber State -3

The Weber State Wildcats have lost three straight games. This is one of the better smaller school programs in the country, and they aren't used to this kind of struggle. I expect them to turn it around here against a lesser opponent.

Weber State is a team that is fully capable of winning the Big Sky Tournament. They likely want to get back on the right foot here to get some positive momentum going before they get into that tourney.

Montana State has had a terribly disappointing season. They have been embarrassed consistently of late. They haven't shown any signs of life against the top teams in the league. I don't see why they would here either. Their defense has been dreadful.

Look for Weber State's offense to have their way here as they finish the season a winner.

Take Weber State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Chicago +1.5

The Bulls getting any sort of points here is worth a play on Friday night. 

The Mavericks enter Friday one of the worst road teams in all of the NBA. Dallas has gone just 7-23 SU, averaging just a bit over 100 points per game in these situations. This team has really struggled as a whole gaining any sort of steam of stability for that matter this season.

As for Chicago, returning home is a huge plus for them. While this has clearly been a rebuild season for them, the Bulls have gone 3 games over .500 ATS at home and have just played a better portion of their better basketball at home this year. 

Some trends to note. Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Bulls are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Situationally, the Bulls have played very well. This is a nice spot on them to really put the brakes on their losing ways.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Youngstown State PK

Youngstown State and Cleveland State clash in the Horizon League tourney on Friday night.

Here, the Penguins have the value given how poor this Cleveland State offense is.

The Vikings are averaging only 68.4 points per game this season, as they just lack any sort of spark offensively. This team is very one dimensional and struggles with getting open looks at the rim on a consistent basis. 

Youngstown State can play through Cameron Morse, who is averaging 15.5 points per game this season. Look for him to be a huge difference maker here, as he comes in off a 20 point performance against the Vikings this last time out.

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

This is a nice spot on YSU.

Back Youngstown State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play 

Ohio State -2.5

The Buckeyes are in a nice revenge spot here against Penn State in the Big 10 Tournament on Friday night. 

Penn State has been the only team in the Big 10 to give Ohio State issues. The Nittany Lions took down the Buckeyes in both meetings this season, once at the buzzer in Columbus and the other time being in blowout fashion. 

Ohio State is still an all around better team and playing in the Big 10 Tournament has been very successful for them. The Buckeyes have won the past 2 Big 10 Championships when coming in as the #2 seed and this year they are playing with extreme confidence. Look for them to come out aggressively here against a Penn State team that should endure some fatigue issues.

Ohio State should be able to attack the rim here and really put Penn State on their heels early. 

Back Ohio State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Indiana -7

Rutgers enjoyed a solid opening night against Iowa in the Big Ten Tourney on Wednesday, but run into a team that is just too talented for them here in Indiana on Thursday.

The Hoosiers are just an overwhelming team. They are right in your face defensively and on the flip side, they can hit from anywhere on the floor. Indiana is averaging 9 points more than the Scarlet Knights this season and took it to them back at the beginning of February.

The Hoosiers forced Rutgers into just 24.1% shooting from the field in a game where the Scarlet Knights managed just 43 points overall. 

This is a spot where the Hoosiers can really get Rutgers on their heels early and utilize that fatigue factor given Rutgers playing yesterday.

Some trends to note. Hoosiers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Hoosiers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Lay the points here.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Boston College +1 

The Eagles, at home, are worthy of a play here. 

Boston College had their chance to put their name up there for an at large bid, but they missed out on a few key chances to grab marquee wins. They gave Miami everything they could handle, but came up just short. 

The silver lining there shows that the Eagles can at least compete with a top tier team. They catch the Orange in a nice spot here, as they have dropped back to back games. The Orange have continued to struggle offensively, as they simply do not have the weapons to keep up. 

Syracuse is averaging only 68 points per game this season, as they lack just any sort of spark.

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

Grab Boston College here. They have the home court advantage and have just an overall better offense.

Back Boston College.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Atlanta Hawks +4.5

The Hawks catching points here has some value to work with on Wednesday night. 

Atlanta has been a struggle this season, but when playing at home, they've really remained close in games. 

The Hawks are 1 game above .500 ATS and they're averaging nearly 105 points per game in Atlanta. They've been able to really pick the tempo up and play with much more aggression, something they certainly benefit from.

Indiana meanwhile, has struggled defensively on the road. Allowing 107 points per game away, the Pacers were knocked around by the Mavericks last time out. They just seem to be a different team when playing on the road, making this a nice spot for Atlanta to pick them off.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Atlanta is in a nice spot situationally here.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

La Salle -3

La Salle takes on Dayton Wednesday and this is a nice spot to fade the Flyers.

Dayton has just been horrific in this kind of spot.

The Flyers are 0-6 ATS over their last 6 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 following an ATS loss. That has been the story for Dayton this season, as they have simply let losses really snowball and the road has not been kind to them.

Dayton is just 1-9 on the road this season, getting outscored on average by nearly 10 points per game.

Some trends to note. Flyers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Flyers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Atlantic 10.

La Salle has certainly played a majority of their best basketball at home this season. Given the circumstances, this one makes sense.

Back La Salle.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Baylor -3

The Bears welcome in the Sooners on Tuesday and Oklahoma has completely tapered off here.

The Sooners have the nation's leading scorer, but they have continued to struggle when it comes to putting together complete performances. They have dropped back to back games entering this one and have just looked sluggish. They escaped Baylor by 2 at home last time these two teams met, but they allowed 96 points in the process and proceeded to lose 6 straight following that game.

The Bears meanwhile need every win they can get. Their tournament lives are certainly on the bubble, but playing at home has been extremely successful for them. 

Baylor is 13-4 in home situations and have outscored the opposition by 14 points. 

Some trends to note. Sooners are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 road games. Sooners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Oklahoma is just a mess right now. With Baylor needing wins, look for them to come out with some fire here.

Back Baylor.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder are worth a move here on Monday night when they welcome in the Magic. 

It was a frustrating Saturday for OKC, who just got trounced by the Warriors in the 2nd half. This is the perfect spot to bounce back here.

The Magic are just a mess on the defensive end. Orlando enters play on Monday allowing 110 points per game and actually sees that number jump to 111 points against when playing on the road. They simply do not have the speed or depth to slow anyone down and that won't bode well here against a Thunder team that is going to be looking to take out some frustrations. 

Oklahoma City is a solid 20-10 SU at home and putting up nearly 108 points per game.

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Monday games. Magic are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the points here.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver +4.5 

The Nuggets are worthy of a move here on Sunday night when they welcome in the Houston Rockets.  

Denver has been a tough team to figure out at home for the opposition. 

The Nuggets enter Sunday a solid 24-7 SU inside the Pepsi Center and are 17-13-1 ATS in that span. 

Offensively, the Nuggets are putting up 110.8 points per game in home situations, as their tempo really picks up, pushing the ball and attacking the rim in transition. 

They'll see Houston without a key piece here, as Eric Gordon is doubtful for Sunday. That will give them a huge boost as Gordon is a key guy who helps the Rockets create a lot of open shots.  

Some trends to note. Rockets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Denver is going to push the issue here on Sunday. This is one team that can keep up with the Rockets pace, as they'll really be able to get out in transition and put the Rockets defense on their heels.

Back Denver. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Siena +7.5

The Siena Saints and St. Peter's Peacocks played a game that went into 3 overtimes and finished at 116 points a few weeks ago. Siena won that game by two points. With a low total and a slow tempo again, this is a lot of points for St. Peter's to be laying.

St. Peter's is a quality team on defense, but their offense is one of the weakest in the country. I don't see how you could justify laying this many points with a bad offense in a slow paced game with a total set this low.

Siena isn't a good team. This isn't really a bet on them. It is a bet against St. Peter's and it is grabbing a big number on the underdog. We'll bet the favorable price here and expect a tight game to the end.

Take Siena.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -2

The Ducks are in such a nice spot here on Saturday night. 

Oregon comes into this one with a bit of steam, as they knocked off the #25 team in the nation in Arizona State last time out. Oregon put up 75 points in the win, but it was their defense that certainly made the difference. The Ducks allowed just 65 points, as they have been one of the best in the conference at slowing teams. 

Also giving them value here is all the drama that unfolded on Friday in Arizona. Head coach Sean Miller was allegedly caught on wiretap offering money towards a recruit. The distractions are going to be huge here on Saturday for this team, giving Oregon a huge edge.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 5-15-2 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Wildcats are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.

Lay the points here. 

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Sacramento Kings -1

The Kings at this kind of number on Saturday are worthy of a move.

This is certainly a fade Los Angeles spot. The Lakers are just 9-20 on the road this season, averaging a ridiculous 114 points against. 

That certainly doesn't bode well here, especially given the way the Kings shoot the ball. Sacramento is one of the most underrated teams when it comes to shooting the 3. They sit 2nd in the NBA, shooting at 38.3% clip from the field.

Look for the Lakers to really struggle here because of that, as they simply do not close out on shooters well. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

This is just too nice of a situational spot on Sacramento.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Wyoming +9.5

The Wyoming Cowboys were blown out at home against Fresno State earlier this year. That was an 18 point loss after playing three straight overtime games. You can't blame Wyoming for being a little gassed after that kind of stretch of games. Fresno State took full advantage.

Fresno State is a quality team, but Wyoming is better than the oddsmakers are giving them credit for here. This is a solid revenge spot on the road after being blown out in embarrassing fashion at home. Look for Wyoming to play with a lot of motivation in this one.

Wyoming has one of the best defenses in the conference, and Justin James has had a really nice season in the backcourt. The Cowboys are coming off a game where they were upset at home by New Mexico, so there are multiple reasons to believe they will show up here.

Back Wyoming.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland -5.5 

Bounce back is the name of the game for the Cavaliers on Friday night in Memphis.  

Cleveland showcased their brand new team for the first time at home on Thursday night and it was quite the underwhelming performance. Washington pulled away in the 4th quarter, as Cleveland went ice cold. Cleveland endured their first real tough stretch as a new team, but against the Grizzlies, things should pan out a little differently.

 Memphis just doesn't have enough firepower to keep up.They are averaging under 100 points per game, which puts them at one of the worst marks offensively in the entire NBA. They lack playmakers and struggle to get anything easy on the offensive end.  

Some trends to note. Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Lay the points with Cleveland as they are just simply the better side here. 

Back Cleveland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Diego +12

It is sometimes tough to go against the Bulldogs, but they have not been the force they have been in recent years. 

San Diego comes into this one a solid 17-11 on the season and this defense could give Gonzaga some issues. 

They're allowing just 65 points per game on the year and just 62.6 in home situations. That bodes well going up against this Gonzaga team as San Diego rarely allows any kind of easy looks.

They'll certainly have their hands full, but their high pressured defense is going to cause a lot ofhavoc and potentially force some turnovers to a Bulldogs team that struggles with ball security at times. 

Gonzaga has also not been having those easy wins they've had in the past. This team is just 11-14-1 ATS on the year. 

They have shown they are a streaky team on both sides of the ball, really going cold at times, allowing teams to stay in games. 

Expect San Diego to really try and utilize their high pressured mentality here on the defensive end. Expect this one to be closer than a lot of people think.

Back San Diego.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Chicago Bulls +6.5

The Chicago Bulls grabbing this many points is valuable in this spot on Thursday night. 

Chicago has actually been a sneaky competitive team, one that gets overlooked at times. The Bulls are 30-26-1 ATS on the season and they have been able to keep up with almost every team this season in their various matchups. It has stemmed from a few areas, but their ability to slow the game down and force teams into their pace has been the biggest key. 

Chicago is built with a roster of young guys, who really have gelled together this year. Offensively, they're putting up 103.3 points per game, which shows they have some scorers on their team that can attack the rim and make plays. 

Against a 76ers team here that struggles defensively, the Bulls should be able to get some open looks and keep pace. 

This is just too many points. 

The Bulls are a competitive team and with home court, look for them to have a chance to steal this outright. 

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

St. John's +5

The Marquette Golden Eagles list Markus Howard as doubtful for this game. Howard is the team's leading scorer at 21.3 points per game. Howard is a significant loss, and while Marquette was able to win over Creighton last game, I think in the long run this injury hurts a great deal.

St. John's is playing with extreme confidence right now. This team dealt with a bunch of injury issues earlier in the year, and they aren't even close to as bad as their record would indicate. They have proven that in wins against Duke and Villanova of late.

St. John's is a scrappy team with a leader in point guard Shamorie Ponds who is red hot of late. Ponds should have no problem probing and chewing up this Marquette defense, which ranks worst in the league.

Marquette is laying too many without their leader here. I'll grab the points with the hot team.

Back St. John's.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +4

The Golden Flashes come in with a lot of momentum after Saturday and grabbing points is a nice situational spot here.

Kent State and Akron have built such a rivalry that a win in that series is certainly going to boost a lot of morals and gain a lot of confidence for one side. The Golden Flashes are the team that came away with the boost as they dropped Akron by 10 on Saturday and are coming in on quite a high here.

They have already taken down Ohio once this season and the Bobcats just aren't the same team as they have typically been in the past. They sit 4 games under .500 and are actually getting outscored on average per game this season.

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Golden Flashes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

Grabbing points with the better side is a nice move here.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Creighton +5

Grabbing points with Creighton is a very nice move on Tuesday.

The Blue Jays are the better team in this spot overall. 

Offensively, they are just so tough to handle. They come at you with so much speed and talent and their 85.1 points per game remain one of the best marks in the conference. 

Along with that, they put on a solid performance already once this season against Butler. Back on 1/9, they shot 54.1% from the field in a game where they hit right at their average as they were just too overwhelming. They can just wear opposing defenses down and that plays a huge factor late in games.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bulldogs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.

This is a nice spot to grab the points.

Back Creighton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Purdue -8.5

The Boilermakers are a nice play here on Sunday night as this is a prime bounce back spot.

Purdue has dropped a rare 3 in a row and you're going to see some frustrations come out here against the Nittany Lions Sunday night. 

Purdue dropped their first home game in over two years a week back, but they still have been completely dominate overall when playing inside Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers are a solid 14-1 in home situations this season and are putting up 86 points per game.

Head to head wise, Purdue has dominated this series. The Boilermakers have won 5 straight meetings and 10 straight inside Mackey Arena against the Nittany Lions.

Look for the Boilermakers to come out with a lot of fire. They are far better than how they have played lately and will certainly show that here.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Stanford -5

The Cal Golden Bears stunned the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford early this year. Cal was up and down early this season. The Bears had some nice wins, but they had some really ugly losses as well. Lately, they have been only down.

Stanford has shown a lot more fight as the season has gone along. I consider Stanford's Jerod Haase a very solid coach. He learned under Roy Williams, and he is likely to do a good job in the long run with this Stanford team. Wyking Jones is struggling to keep this Cal team playing hard in recent weeks.

This is a great revenge spot for Stanford after being stunned on their home floor by their rivals in the first meeting of the season. The Cardinal are better in all aspects of the game, and revenge will be on their minds. I expect them to win convincingly.

Back Stanford.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

USC -8

The Trojans are a nice move here on Saturday night as they host the Beavers, who have been horrific on the road. 

Oregon State has lost 20 straight true consecutive road games and 15 straight in Pac-12 play. 

They've done little to impress in such situations this year, going 0-7, while getting outscored 73-67 on average. 

They take on a USC team that has just to overpowering of an offense. The Trojans are putting up 80 points per home game, as this team just has too much depth to handle. 

Some trends to note. Beavers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Pacific-12. Beavers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games.

The Beavers are a mess and will have issues all night long with this USC pressure.

Back USC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

St. Mary's -15.5

This is a frustration spot here for the Gaels, who are going to come out with some absolute fire on Saturday night.

St. Mary's comes in losers of 2 straight, something that just isn't normal for this program. Along with that, they come in off a loss that wasn't expected against San Francisco, one that likely is going to put them out of contention for the WCC #1 seed. 

St. Mary's is a clear cut 2nd in this conference and they're going to certainly make a point to show that as they will now focus on grabbing the 2nd spot and at least making a strong a case for an at large should they not win this tournament. 

The Gaels are going to run and cause a lot of issues for Portland, a team that just simply cannot keep up here.

Some trends to note. Gaels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Gaels are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for St. Mary's to really come out firing here, pulling away early and not slowing down.

Back St. Mary's.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS Play

North Carolina +1.5

Grabbing UNC in this spot is worth a move on Saturday night.

North Carolina is in the midst of a weird season. They have dropped 7 games this year, but they still remain one of the better teams in the nation all around.

They come in with some steam as well which is huge here. North Carolina has won 4 straight games and they're still boasting one of the best offenses in the entire NCAA. UNC is putting up 83.3 points per game, one of the best marks in the conference and in the entire nation. 

They take on a Louisville team that just isn't as powerful. They don't play with nearly enough pace or aggression to keep up with the Tar Heels in this spot.

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

Grab the road underdogs here.

Back UNC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland State +4

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have been a major disappointment this year. They were one of the two favorites to win the Horizon League this year. Oakland has fallen apart in recent weeks. This is a team with really poor team chemistry, and I think they are ready for the regular season to be over. They are looking forward to the conference tourney if anything.

Cleveland State played Oakland fairly tough for much of the game on the road. Cleveland State has picked up a couple nice wins of late, and this is a young team that has really played better basketball down the stretch.

Oakland is without Martez Walker who is injured, and he was a major key to their team. Cleveland State is healthier and playing with revenge from earlier this year. With Oakland going through the motions, this is too much of a value to pass up.

Back Cleveland State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon +5

The Ducks are catching too many points in this spot on Thursday night.

Oregon and USC play very similar styles, which should in turn keep this game close throughout. 

The Ducks and Trojans are both averaging just under 80 points per game, as they like to push the tempo and really get out quick in transition. 

Where Oregon gains the edge here as they come in with some solid momentum. They have won 5 of their last 6 to really get themselves back in NCAA Tournament talk and they catch USC at the right time. The Trojans have dropped 3 straight games overall and limp into this one. 

Some trends to note. Ducks are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Southern California. Ducks are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

This number is just too high.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Ohio State +1

It's a revenge spot for Ohio State here.

The Buckeyes were knocked off by the Nittany Lions with a bank shot at the buzzer in Columbus earlier this season. 

Ohio State did not allow that to break their stride either, as they continue to just dominate in the Big 10. 

The Buckeyes have won 4 in a row and they have had no issues whether it be home or away. They hold one of the best defenses in the conference as they are constantly on the ball pressuring and rarely allow anything easy. Look for them to turn that up a couple notches here on Thursday with some anger on their minds from the last meeting. 

Some trends to note. Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Penn St. Buckeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.

All signs point to Ohio State here.

Back Ohio State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Missouri State +3.5 

The Missouri State Bears were beaten at home by Southern Illinois a few weeks ago. Southern Illinois isn't a particularly strong shooting team, but they shot lights out in that game. Missouri State rallied late and nearly came back to win. Now, I see them getting revenge on the road against the Salukis.

Missouri State was the preseason favorite in the Missouri Valley Conference. They haven't played up to that level, but this is a team with huge potential and they have played really well in their last two games. I see them building confidence from these wins and finishing the season out strong.

Southern Illinois doesn't have as big of a home court advantage as most teams in the MVC. The Salukis are laying points against a team that has a lot more talent than them. In a conference where a lot of games go down to the wire, I'll grab the points with the better team.

Back Missouri State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Philadelphia -7.5

The 76ers are worth a nice move here on Wednesday night, at home.

They catch this Miami team in a back to back, which is extremely valuable for starters. Miami went into Toronto last night, forcing them to jump on a plane immediately and head back down to Phili. The travel will certainly hurt this team, especially late in the game where fatigue will play a huge factor.

This 76ers team is also really has also been extremely dominant at home. They have gone 17-9 SU and more impressively 18-8 ATS in such cases.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.

This is quite the run the 76ers are on. This young team is gelling right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Kansas State +4

The Wildcats catching points here is a nice move for us on Wednesday night. 

Kansas State has a real chance here to make some moves in the Big 12 standings over the next few weeks and winning games like this are something they simply have to do. 

They matchup extremely well with almost every team in the conference, but specifically here they hold a nice edge. The Wildcats should be able to really cause the Cowboys some frustrations. 

Kansas State ranks 2nd in the Big 12 in scoring defense, giving up just 67.5 points per game. Oklahoma State is far from an offensive threat in the conference, which should lead to Kansas State turning up a lot of pressure and forcing the Cowboys into some tough shots and turnovers.

Some trends to note. Cowboys are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. Cowboys are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.

This is a spot where Kansas State can really pick one off. The Cowboys are a struggle at home ATS and just haven't built off wins this year.

Back Kansas State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Toronto -7.5

The Raptors have value here in this matchup with Miami. 

Toronto is playing with extreme confidence right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down. The Raptors are averaging 111 points per game this season and when playing at home they have seen that number even jump up a point on the average. They have lost just 4 times in Canada as they typically come right out of the gates firing. 

Miami meanwhile just doesn't have enough firepower. They are averaging only 100 points per game and the style they play just won't matchup here with Toronto.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Toronto's pace is going to really put the Heat on their heels here in this one. 

Back Toronto. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Iowa State +6.5

The Cyclones are a tough team to figure out at home, as they should give Kansas some issues here on Tuesday.

Iowa State comes in with some confidence here against Kansas overall. Back on 1/9 they went into Kansas and gave them all they could handle in what eventually was just a 5 point loss. Now, the tables turn to ISU, where the Cyclones play extremely well.

Iowa State is allowing just 68.5 points per game in home contests, as they put a ton of pressure on shooters. Nothing will come easy here for Kansas, as the Cyclones should be able to force them into some turnovers that lead to transition buckets.

Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big 12. Jayhawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games.

Grab the home side here as this one should be close throughout.

Back Iowa State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Nebraska -1.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers continue to be doubted, and it makes very little sense. Nebraska has turned into a terrific defensive team under the leadership of Tim Miles this year. Miles is one of the most underrated coaches in the country. His team's consistently do two things: peak at the right time of the year, and outperform expectations by a large margin.

Maryland's defense ranks 13th out of 14 teams in the Big Ten in conference play. That isn't going to get it done very often. The Terps have a bunch of youngsters, and I'm not convinced they can go to Lincoln and win in a tough environment.

Nebraska takes care of the basketball and plays good defense, and their home court advantage alone is worth at least three points here. Getting the more consistent team as a one point favorite at home in a must win spot for their NCAA Tournament hopes? It is too valuable to pass up.

Take Nebraska.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Houston -13.5

The Rockets have a lot of value here laying the points on Sunday night. 

The Rockets are on a tear right now and they're clicking on all cylinders.

Houston has won 7 straight games and come in off dropping a 130 spot on the Nuggets last time out. 

What has been oddly special about this team has been their defensive abilities. The Rockets limited the Nuggets to just 3 of 28 shooting from behind the arc, as this defense continues to prove they can close out on shooters and cause a lot of havoc on the defensive end.

They matchup well here given the Mavericks slow pace and inability to have a huge offensive spark.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Iowa +12.5

The Hawkeyes are in a nice situational spot here Saturday.

Ohio State has finally put a target on their backs. The leaders in the Big 10 went into Purdue this past week and upset a team that hadn't lost in that building in 21 straight games. 

Iowa here will have a chance to catch them on a high, as Ohio State may overlook this Hawkeyes team. 

With the way Iowa can shoot the ball, this is not a team you want to overlook either. The Hawkeyes are putting up 80 points per game and nearly took down Michigan State this past week. Iowa can catch a lot of fire and has the shooters than can big points up very quickly.

Some trends to note. Buckeyes are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for Iowa to catch Ohio State a little off guard here.

Back Iowa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

VCU -4

The VCU Rams were throttled by Dayton by a whopping 37 points on the road earlier this year. That was a stunner of a game. Now VCU is favored by 4 points? This is a massive revenge spot for the Rams, and I like laying the short number here.

VCU remembers that game well when Dayton ran up the score and didn't take their foot off the gas at any point in that game. The Rams are in desperation mode, and I think they do everything they can to return the favor to Dayton in this one.

While Dayton is a talented team, they are still very young, and they are walking into a tough spot here. Dayton hasn't been good on the road in the A 10. I don't see it changing in this one.

Look for VCU to come out ready to go from the jump. This line tells a story, and I'll take the hungry home favorite.

Take VCU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday CBB 9* ATS Play

Villanova -11.5

The Wildcats are in a rare spot here as they look to bounce back from a loss here on Saturday.

It was a huge upset as Villanova ran into a red hot St. Johns team in a home loss this week. However, this is a prime spot here for them as they matchup very well with the Butler Bulldogs.

Villanova should really be able to get out and run on Butler. The Wildcats have scored fewer than 75 points just twice this season and rank third in the entire nation as they average 88 points per game. 

Butler simply can't keep up here. The Bulldogs are only putting up 77 points per game and they will see a Wildcats defense that is suffocating. Look for a lot of turnovers to result in some easy buckets the other way for Villanova here.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Wildcats are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss.

This is a nice spot here for Nova to really bounce back following a loss. 

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Eastern Washington +6

The Eastern Washington Eagles are looking for revenge, and they meet Idaho on the road with a chance to get them back for a rare home loss for Eastern Washington earlier this year. The Eagles have been one of the most consistent teams in the Big Sky this year.

Idaho is capable of beating everyone in the conference, but they have had several poor efforts as well. Idaho lost at home to Portland State and Northern Colorado already this year. They also beat a very poor Sacramento State team by only one point.

Eastern Washington had a strange game in that first meeting with Idaho. They got to the free throw line only two times in that contest. That won't happen again here. Eastern Washington has a great player in Bogdan Bliznyuk and I expect him to have a big game here after he didn't play very well in the first meeting.

Grab the points.

Take Eastern Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Philadelphia -5.5

The 76ers have been one of the worst teams in the past seasons, resulting in many first round picks. 

Fast forward to present day and the 76ers a legit contender heading into Friday night.

Philadelphia has proven to have one of the best offensive teams in the NBA as they put up 110 points per game and have one of the most exciting cores in the NBA. They provide such a threat with their inside out game and their ability to push the ball has proven to really open a lot of things up. 

Meanwhile, they see a New Orleans team that has just struggled. They continue to be one of the worst in the NBA, giving up 111 points per game.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. 76ers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Friday games.

The 76ers are hot in this situational spot. 

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Illinois -4.5

Illinois has a chance to avenge their horrible loss from earlier this season in Wisconsin on Thursday night. 

This is the perfect spot here as the Badgers have been completely flopping as of late. This team has dropped 5 straight games and they have not looked anywhere near figuring things out.

The road has also been a horrible place for them. The Badgers are just 1-8 in road situations and are putting up just 57.3 points in those spots. 

This is a chance for Illinois to really put the pressure on early. They have played very well at home and have seen their offensive numbers jump up to 83 points per game when playing inside their own building.

Some trends to note. Badgers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Badgers are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.

Lay the points.

Back Illinois.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Atlanta +3.5

The Hawks are in a prime spot to pick the Magic off here on Thursday night.

Orlando comes in on a huge high here, as they erased a 21 point deficit to the Cavaliers last time out as they ended up blowing them away. This is a prime let down spot here though, as they take on a much lower team that actually hasn't played all that bad lately.

The Hawks have won back to back games they've looked rather impressive on both ends of the floor in their wins over New York and Memphis. Atlanta is searching for their first 3 game winning streak of the season, as they're playing with the most confidence they've maybe had all season.

Some trends to note. Magic are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southeast. Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Look for Atlanta to really try to frustrate these Magic shooters, something they've done well in both their recent wins.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Purdue -9.5

Laying the points with the home side here is the move on Wednesday night. 

Purdue at home is one of the hardest things to compete with. This team plays with extreme confidence inside their own building and opposing teams typically struggle on both sides of the ball.

Purdue has won 21 straight at home and 14 overall this season. 

What Purdue is doing to teams this season has been really impressive as well. They have won 9 games by 25 or more this season as they continue to wear the opposition down and keep the foot on the gas continuously. 

They matchup well with this Ohio State team that doesn't play with near enough pace to keep up.

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Boilermakers are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 home games.

Purdue is just too talented.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +4

The Cavaliers were embarrassed on Tuesday night and this is a prime spot to bounce back.

It's no secret things are bad in Cleveland right now. The team is in shambles, rumors continue fly, things are just stressful. However, this team is built with veterans and players who have been through plenty of adversity.

Cleveland grabbing points, at home, is a rare sight as well. 

The Cavaliers matchup well here too. Minnesota is a younger team that really lacks defensive efforts at times. They struggle to close out on shooters and allow a lot of easy transition buckets. Look for Cleveland to attack early and often here, really pushing the Timberwolves back on their heels. 

Some trends to note. Minnesota is 1-6 straight up in its last 7 games when playing the Cavs, and are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games.

Grab the points here. Cleveland is not this bad of a team by any means and eventually the frustrations are going to turn into anger, where we see a fire light underneath them.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Villanova -17

The Wildcats welcome in St. Johns on Wednesday night and this is a prime spot for St. Johns to overlook a lot of things here. 

St. Johns comes in after upsetting the #4 team in the nation on Saturday as they took down Duke. After a huge, home win like that, this is a prime spot to see a let down against Villanova. 

Villanova is in pursuit of their 10th straight win and 7 of their last 9 have been blowout victories. This team is one of the most complete teams in the nation, top to bottom, as they can beat you in so many ways.

Whether it be with their high pressured defense that cause a lot of turnovers, or the offensive ball movement that creates a lot of open shots.

Some trends to note. Red Storm are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Red Storm are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Expect quite the let down here, as Villanova will get out early and run away with this one.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

South Carolina +7 

The South Carolina Gamecocks have been a really feisty ever since Frank Martin took over. They haven't played well the last couple games. They have certainly gotten an earful from their head coach during this time. They should be much better in this one.

South Carolina has shown they are more than capable of winning in tough environments. They have already won at Florida just a few games ago.

Arkansas hasn't been winning by this kind of margin at all in SEC play. The Razorbacks defense is so bad that opponents can almost always keep the game very close. The Razorbacks are no longer forcing turnovers at the kind of clip they did in the past, and without those turnovers this defense isn't good.

South Carolina is a gritty team that should fight right down to the wire here. Grab the points on the underdog.

Back South Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Louisville -7

The Cardinals laying points at home here a valuable move on Monday night.

Syracuse limps into this matchup and that is simply not something you want to do when heading into Louisville. The Orange have dropped back to back games and their top two scorings in Battle and Howard are really struggling from the floor.

That doesn't bode well here for them, given the way Louisville has played at home this season. The Cardinals are averaging 82 points per game versus just the 67 they give up and they have gone 13-2 in home situations overall.

Some trends to note Orange are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Louisville should be able to really create issues here for Syracuse with their high pressure.

Back Louisville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Temple -2.5

The Tulane Green Wave upset Temple 85-75 at Temple as big underdogs earlier this year. Here is Temple's chance for revenge on the road. The Owls have played much better of late. Temple has a nice road win at SMU, a close road loss against a solid Houston team, and their win against Wichita State. 

The Green Wave haven't been consistent at all this year. Tulane has lost at home to UConn (not a good team this year), South Florida, and Tulsa. 

Temple overlooked Tulane in their first meeting, but I doubt they make the same mistake here. Temple is a veteran team and they were thumped at home by a team with less talent than them. Now, they get a chance to go on the road and prove they are the better team and get a nice dose of revenge. Expect them to take care of business here.

Take Temple.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

San Francisco -4.5

The San Francisco Dons are playing with revenge on their minds against Santa Clara. San Francisco has been the much better team most of the year, but they slipped up at home against Santa Clara earlier this year due to an ugly shooting night. It happens to everyone, but for it to happen against a Santa Clara defense that ranks near the bottom of the nation in defensive stats is pretty rare.

San Francisco would love to go on the road and get revenge in a solid way here. The oddsmakers appear to be tipping their hand a bit here with the Dons being decent sized road chalk. San Francisco is healthier than Santa Clara, and they have had some good performances on the road. Santa Clara's homecourt advantage is one of the smallest in the West Coast Conference.

Lay it with San Francisco as they get revenge on their hated rivals.

Back San Francisco.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Minnesota -8.5

The Timberwolves are a nice move for us here on Saturday night. 

Minnesota is just red hot at home right now. They extended their winning streak to 11 games inside the Target Center with their win over Milwaukee last time out. 

This team is playing with extreme confidence and it stems from their pace of play. Minnesota is averaging 110 points per game this season at home as they attack early and often on possessions. That is something New Orleans will certainly struggle with here on Saturday, as they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Timberwolves are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 home games.

This team is just too hot to pass up on.

Lay the points.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Northern Kentucky -12

Northern Kentucky is in a nice spot here on Saturday in Cleveland State.

Cleveland State comes in off a huge, upset win, over Wright State on Thursday night. Here, this is certainly a let down spot for them against one of the best teams in the conference.

Northern Kentucky is just going to be too overwhelming on both sides of the floor. 

They are averaging nearly 80 points per game, compared to just the 67.5 they give up. They are a quick team that can hit you with bursts, something Cleveland State really doesn't have.

Some trends to note. Norse are 9-3-2 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Norse are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Lay the points here.

Back Northern Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Manhattan -1 

The Manhattan Jaspers play a unique trapping style that really bothers the Siena Saints. Siena has a lot of youngsters handling the ball. Siena turned the ball over 25 times in the first meeting between these two a few weeks ago.

Siena is coming off a triple overtime game earlier this week. Playing that much extra time was a big negative for a Siena team that is already thin because of injuries. I don't see them bouncing back well from a game like that.

Manhattan has been better on offense than Siena this year, and the Jaspers have better depth than does Siena. This is a spot where we get a solid amount of line value because of the revenge possibility. Siena wants to beat Manhattan here, but motivation isn't everything. They don't match up well and it should be exposed again.

Back Manhattan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -8.5

The Ducks laying the points here have value to work with on Thursday night.

California has just been a major struggle this season. They enter play just 7-15 on the season and 7-12 ATS. In home situations, things have not got any better either. They are just 4-8 SU and 3-8 ATS while allowing 83 points per contest. 

Oregon should be able to pick this defense apart. The Ducks play extremely fast and should be able to attack the paint with ease. From that as well, they'll have plenty of chances to kick it open for open looks, something they do so well.

Some trends to note. Ducks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Ducks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

The road side is the way to go here.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -12.5

Villanova has value here laying the points at home.

Nova has dominated this head to head series as of late. They come into play on Thursday winners of 6 straight, with 5 of them coming by double digits. 

Overall this season, they are playing like a Championship caliber team. They have just 1 loss and are averaging 88 points per game compared to just the 69 they give up. 

This team can just beat you in so many ways and they should have plenty of success against Creighton, who has struggled to slow teams down on the road.

Some trends to note. Bluejays are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Bluejays are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Look for Villanova to get out early and really push the tempo here.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Butler +2.5

The Bulldogs hold a solid advantage here on Wednesday night against Marquette.

Butler took it to the Golden Eagles already once this season, as they put up a 94 spot on them in a game where Kelan Martin dropped 37. 

This matchup does not bode well for Marquette, who has really struggled on the defensive end. 

Marquette has averaged 77 points against this year, one of the worst in the conference. With the way Butler can shoot and has been shooting as of late, Marquette could be in for a long night if they don't close out on shooters and stop the Bulldogs from getting out in transition like they did in the first matchup.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. Golden Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.

Grab the points here.

Back Butler.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers -7

The 76ers laying the points here has value against Brooklyn on Wednesday night. 

For starters, the Nets limp into this one on Wednesday night. Brooklyn has dropped 4 straight games and come into this one on the back half of their back to back. 

The Nets were knocked around inside MSG on Tuesday night and they have really struggled situationally here. The Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

The 76ers have also been pretty solid on the road overall this season.They are averaging 106.4 points per game and should really be able to get some open looks against this defense.

Some trends to note. Nets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.

The Nets are a mess right now. This is a good chance for the 76ers to get out early and run.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play