Kent State +7

The Golden Flashes have some serious momentum here coming into this one on Tuesday night. 

Kent State has put together back to back impressive wins over MAC foes Ball State and on the road against Central Michigan Saturday night. 

Getting this many points, especially at home, is a valuable move. Kent State has gone 8-2 in home situations this season and they are 5-1-1 ATS in lined contests. They have played with extreme confidence inside the MAAC Center and will be up for the challenge here against Buffalo. 

Look for Jaylin Walker to be the prime difference maker here. Walker dropped 21 in the win on Saturday and he continues to really heat up as of late, sparking this offense. 

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Golden Flashes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Grab the points here.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Dallas +2

The Mavericks catch points at home here and have some value in this spot. 

Dallas has been a team that has given the opposition fits and despite the record they're at, they are still playing with a lot of confidence. 

Dirk Nowitzki said it after the teams loss last time out that they are are just one big play away typically from turning games around. His veteran leadership is a huge piece to this team that has been able feed off his positivity and energy. 

The Mavs defensive efforts are really what given them value here. Dallas has averaged just 101 points against this season at home, as the pace they play is really key. They slow things down and tend to take the opposition out of their elements.

Some trends to note. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Heat are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Miami has struggled with lower tier teams. Look for them to struggle offensively here, giving Dallas the edge.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Notre Dame +14.5

The Blue Devils and Fighting Irish battle on Monday night and the visitors plus the points is a the move here.

Duke was tripped up by Virginia, at home, on Saturday in a game that really has to still be in the minds of the Blue Devils. They had a chance to take down the #2 team in the country, but coughed up a 2nd half lead and failed to hit some big shots down the stretch. 

That will certainly cause some distraction here against the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is no pushover either. They have endured some tough luck as of late, but they have a very threatening offense that is very deep. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Blue Devils are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Look for a distracted Duke team that will struggle here Monday.

Back Notre Dame.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland -7.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Pistons here on Sunday night and they have value laying the points in this spot.

Cleveland finally righted the ship last time out as they found their offensive groove against the Pacers on Friday night. 

The Cavaliers got contributions all around for really the first time this month as JR Smith and Lebron James led the way. It's those kinds of efforts that really sum up this Cavaliers team and truly who they are. 

They take on a Pistons team that is just 9-15 on the road this year, as they are averaging just 100 points per game when playing away from Detroit. On top of that, Cleveland has already knocked off the Pistons once this season, as they put up a 116 spot on them back in November.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the points.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Davidson -11

The Davidson Wildcats were beaten by 11 at Richmond earlier this year. Davidson has proven to be the much better team over the course of the season. They should get revenge in a big way here.

 Davidson scored only 0.91 points per possession in the first game this year against Richmond. In Atlantic 10 Conference play overall, Davidson is averaging better than 1.17 points per possession. The Richmond defense isn't all that good, and I would expect Davidson's offense to look a whole lot better in this one.

Richmond has played better of late, but this is still a team that is badly overmatched in talent in this game. Richmond is still a team that lost by 33 points at home to Jacksonville State. Richmond has a good coach in Chris Mooney, but Davidson's Bob McKillop is even better in my book. A motivated Davidson team should roll here.

Back Davidson

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Stanford +6.5

This is too many points to give to Stanford in this spot here.

The Bruins have been a tough team to back for teams this season. UCLA has gone just 9-12 ATS overall and 5-7 ATS at home. 

The key here for Stanford will be their ability to keep up with UCLA on the offensive end. The Cardinal have built a solid inside out game, as they like to attack the hoop and in turn will find their shooters open outside the arc. 

Kezie Okpala has been a huge boost for this Stanford team, as he has returned from ineligibility and has become a force on the offensive end. Look for him to be a huge difference maker on Saturday night.

Some trends to note. Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. Pacific-12.

Grab the points here.

Back Stanford.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky +9.5

The Wildcats are grabbing just too many points in this spot here on Saturday night. 

While the Mountaineers have been a solid team at home, this Kentucky team is still built to compete with the top tier teams in the nation. 

Kentucky has really been able to use their youth core to bring energy and quick play here this season. Freshman Kevin Knox has led the charge for the Wildcats and over his last 3 games he has averaged 16.3 points per game to go along with 6.0 rebounds. 

Kentucky has also been very good at limiting teams when it comes to runs. They allow under 70 points per game and they've been able to close out on shooters extremely well and get back in transition, which has been the biggest key.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Kentucky will keep this one close and may even have a shot to steal things here.

Back Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

VMI +10

The VMI Keydets aren't a good team, but how are they catching ten points here? Chattanooga has all sorts of injuries, and they have had a hard time keeping five guys on the floor this year. The Mocs have no business laying double digits against anyone right now.

VMI has improved a bit defensively this year, and that has allowed them to stay in several games in conference play. Chattanooga hasn't won many games, and when they have it has been close ones. They'll probably win this one, but I see no reason to believe it will be by a big margin.

Another important factor here is the posted total being set so low. The opening total here was 127 points. Laying ten points with that kind of total isn't easy to do, and with a team as bad as Chattanooga, I see value in going the other way.

Back VMI.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +6

The Golden Flashes catch points here against a MAC West foe and have a lot of value to work with. 

Kent State has played extremely well against MAC opponents and particularly against West opponents. Overall, the Golden Flashes are Golden Flashes are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. Mid-American. 

The defending MAC champs have really been able to keep themselves in games thanks to the constant attack at the rim on the offensive end. They hold a nice edge here against this CMU team that is giving up 71 points per game.

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Golden Flashes are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win.

Grab the points here. Kent State will keep this one close, with a shot at stealing it outright.

Back Kent.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Duke -4.5

The Blue Devils laying the points here have value, at home, on Saturday afternoon.

Duke comes into this one with a perfect record at home, averaging over 90 points per game. Cameron Indoor has always been such a tough place to play for opposing teams and this is a case where the Blue Devils can really give the Cavaliers some fits.

Duke has won 5 straight and they are really hitting their stride in terms of how well they're playing on both sides of the floor. Duke has proven they can be scrappy and really force the opposition into some tough shots on the defensive end, while pushing the tempo and finding some easy baskets at the rim on the offensive end.

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

Duke should be able to take Virginia out of their comfort zone pace wise here.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -5

The Cavaliers have been in quite a rut lately and it's become a national thing now. 

With all the supposed finger pointing going on, Cleveland is still one of the best teams in the NBA and a nice few days of rest, this will give them a chance to come out refreshed and with a lot of fire behind them. 

Along with that, head coach Tyrone Lue hinted at some changes coming to the lineup here in this one. Look for the shuffles to give Cleveland a little more of an edge here and it's apparent to these players that they need to take it upon themselves and step up. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Indiana is walking into a bad case here. Cleveland will come out with a purpose here. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Gonzaga -21.5

The Bulldogs are worth laying the big number here on Thursday night.

Gonzaga should really be able to run Portland right out of the gym. The Bulldogs have put up nearly 90 points per game this season and take on a team averaging just 66. 

Gonzaga has the offensive firepower that no team in the WCC can compete with. They like to get up and down the floor and can score in quick bursts, which is really something Portland can't keep up with here on Thursday night. 

Some trends to note. Pilots are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pilots are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.

Gonzaga scored over 100 the last time these two teams met. There is no telling what will come here on Thursday against a Portland defense that ranks as one of the worst in the NCAA.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Temple +14

The Temple Owls lost one at the buzzer by two points to Cincinnati earlier this year. They'll be looking to get revenge here at Cincinnati. While I don't expect them to win outright, I don't think this will be a blowout like the oddsmakers expect.

Temple and Cincinnati both play at a very slow pace, which makes grabbing this many points that much more attractive. Temple is a good defense, and they are a team that doesn't foul much at all. Cincinnati will have to make their jumpers to win by a big margin here.

Cincinnati's single biggest weakness as a team is their inability to consistently knock down jumpers. This is a team that is great on defense, but they aren't very efficient on the offensive end. The Bearcats have been turning the ball over too much as well.

In a game with a slow pace and two good defenses, this is too many points.

Take Temple.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Houston -5.5

The Rockets are just too quick here for the Mavs and should be able to pick them apart on Wednesday night. 

Houston averages 114 points per game, which is far and above the 102 the Mavs put up. The Rockets like to really push the tempo and issue, something the Mavericks won't be able to keep up with. 

Along with that, Houston has dominated in every which way head to head. The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Dallas.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Houston has played well situationally on 1 days rest. They are just too powerful for the Mavericks in this case.

Lay the points.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls +5.5

The Bulls grabbing points here in this spot is a nice move for us on Wednesday night.

Chicago has played teams extremely tough this season and it has actually gone unnoticed a lot. Chicago enters play on Wednesday 29-17-1 ATS this season, one of the top tier marks in the NBA. 

They have also dominated this series, which helps the cause tremendously here. The Bulls took the first meeting this season at home as they put up 117 points in the victory.

Overall, they have taken 7 straight in Philadelphia. 

Some trends to note. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Grab the points here in this one. The Bulls will keep this close with a shot at stealing it.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

South Carolina +10.5

The Gamecocks are in a prime spot to give this Florida team some fits here Wednesday. 

Florida comes in off a huge win on Saturday night against Kentucky, which has put them in quite the letdown spot here. 

The Gators snuck away with a 2 point win and while they're on a high right now, this is not an ideal matchup for them. For starters, the Gators are just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. 

Along with that, the Gamecocks have dominated this series. They have gone 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Florida.

Some other trends to note. Road team is 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Gators are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Grab the points here.

Back South Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

West Virginia -1

The Mountaineers are just too valuable to pass up on here with this number. 

West Virginia has had no issues with TCU in past meetings. Heading into play on Monday night, the Mountaineers are a perfect 11-0 against the Horned Frogs. 

Along with that, conference play has been a huge issue for TCU. They are tied for last as they have only beaten the pair of teams they're currently tied with.

There has been a lot of issues with this team, but the biggest red flag has been their defense. Allowing 78 points per game, it has been a huge struggle to slow teams down, especially ones that like to run and gun. 

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mountaineers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 Monday games.

This matchup just favors the Mountaineers in too many ways.

Back West Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers -3

The 76ers are catching some fire once again. 

Winners of 3 in a row, Philadelphia is causing a lot of havoc on both sides of the ball. 

Offensively, they are proving to be a very dangerous team. They have averaged over 108 points per game this season as this mix of a young core and savvy veterans has really blended well together for them. 

They also catch a Memphis team that has struggled against the East. Memphis has gone just 2-12 against Eastern Conference foes here in the 2017-2018 season. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

This number is too low here. Laying the points with a team playing with a ton of confidence has value.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah -10.5

The Utes at home here have value to play with on Sunday night. This home/away discrepancy is just too much to overcome here for Washington State. The Cougars come into play 0-5 away from home, allowing 87 points per road game. It’s been a real struggle for them to slow teams down, especially in transition.

On the flip side of things, Utah is a solid 8-2 in home situations and this team has flourished on both ends of the floor. Averaging a 14 Point margin of victory in home cases, the Utes have been one of the best teams in the conference at closing out on shooters and allowing nothing easy at the rim.

Washington State is just 1-6 ATS Over the last 7 meetings in Utah.

This should be a one sided affair here.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

UCLA +4

The Bruins catching points here is a valuable play on Saturday night.

UCLA has got off to a rough start in conference play and really can’t afford another slip up here. Luckily for them, they match up very well with the Ducks in this one.

Offensively, the Bruins are one of the best in the conference averaging well above 80 points per game. This team continues to put the constant pressure on and will face an Oregon offense that simply struggles with slowing teams down in transition.

On top of that, the Ducks have really struggled at home. They have gone just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home contests. 

Grab the points here. Oregon has really struggled with teams that play with styles like UCLA’s. Look for the Bruins to attack from the outset.

Back UCLA.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

UNC Wilmington +6.5

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have played much better in recent weeks. Earlier this year, this was a team that was getting blown out on a regular basis. The marketplace got extremely low on this team, and now they are starting to show their potential once again.

Remember, this UNC Wilmington team still has a lot of guys from their team that has been the best in the CAA the last two years. They aren't that good this year, but getting this many points at home against a Towson team that is far from dominant is too much to overlook.

UNC Wilmington should be able to get out in transition and make this a game that they are comfortable in from start to finish. Towson's offense is inconsistent, and I'll think they'll go through some droughts here.

Back UNC Wilmington

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Thunder for a marquee afternoon matchup here.

Cleveland has struggled and it is becoming well known even in the locker room. Playing a team like the Thunder in this kind of spot may just be what this team needs to find a spark.

It's not a secret that this Cavaliers team is by far one of the most talented in the NBA. They nearly showed that when they led by 20 against the Magic on Thursday night.

Cleveland has also dominated this series lately, which gives them a huge edge. The Cavs have gone 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings against OKC and 5-0 ATS in the last 5 matchups in Cleveland.

Some trends to note.  Thunder are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay the points here. Look for Cleveland to really come out with passion here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Illinois +4.5

The Fighting Illini grab too many points in this spot here on Friday.

Wisconsin has taken a few steps back this season, as they actually sit under the .500 mark. It's been a combination of things for this Badgers team, but averaging just 68 points per game is one of the biggest issues with this team.

The Badgers are really lacking that spark from behind the arc, along with an inside presence.

That won't bode well here going up against a team that is averaging nearly 80 points per game in this spot either. Look for the Illini to really push the issue here, especially early on.

Some trends to note. Fighting Illini are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.Fighting Illini are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Grab the points here.

Back Illinois.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +1

The Pistons are in a nice spot here at home against a struggling Wizards team.

Washington comes into play really struggling in the defensive end. They have conceded 114.3 points per game over their last 6, really struggling to shut down shooters and close out anything in the paint.

Look for Andre Drummond to be a huge key here, as he comes in off another big game and will provide a huge mismatch in the paint against the Wizards. Drummond should be able to have his way on both ends of the floor in this one.

Some trends to note. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central.Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Grab the home side here.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -10

The Cavaliers laying the points here have value on Thursday. 

It's been made publicly known that the Cavaliers are not shying away from their struggles right now. However, they have also made it known that everything is all right and this team is still the one to beat in the East. 

Here on Thursday, they matchup well with the Magic, especially given the fire they'll come out with. 

The Magic are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, conceding over 110 points per game. This is the perfect defense for the Cavaliers to see right now as they should be able to pick them apart. 

Along with that, Orlando is just 5-19 on the road this season.

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

This spot makes a lot of sense on the home side.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Northwestern +3.5

The Wildcats hosting here gives them huge value on Wednesday night.

Northwestern comes into this one a solid 9-2 at home this season and in such cases, they are averaging over 80 points per game. To go along with that, their defense has been absolutely lock down. They are allowing just 63 points per game and really locking things down on shooters.

Their track record against Ohio State is also extremely impressive. The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Northwestern. Ohio State just hasn't been able to figure things out here in this building, as they tend to bury themselves early on and not be able to dig out of things.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

This is just too many points here to give Northwestern.

Back Northwestern.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky -2.5

Laying this small of a number on Kentucky is worthy of a move on Tuesday.

The Wildcats have won 5 of their last 6 overall and come into this one dominating the head to head series with the Gamecocks.

Kentucky has gone Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings and are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in South Carolina. They've been able to really use their depth and speed, two things that South Carolina really lacks.

Here on Tuesday, this South Carolina offense likely won't be able to keep up. They are averaging just a bit over 70 points per game, as they are a very slow developing team. That won't bode well here against the Wildcats who like to attack and can put up some big numbers.

Some trends to note.  Gamecocks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.Gamecocks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Lay the points here.

Back Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +2

The Golden Flashes have played very well at home this season and against a West foe, they have value here. 

We backed Kent State this past weekend against Ohio at home and they came through for us as they improved to 6-2 SU inside the MAAC Center. 

Here against WMU, Kent should find a lot of success attacking the rim. The Broncos are conceding 72 points per game and have really struggled in closing down the paint. Given the inside presence Kent State does have, this should favor the Golden Flashes in a big way.

Some trends to note here. Golden Flashes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Golden Flashes are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.

The home side is the move here, especially grabbing points in this spot.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +5

Revenge is on the mind of the Cavaliers here on Monday night. 

Thanks to some questionable calls, the Warriors pulled away from the Cavaliers late on Christmas Day and getting the Warriors at home here is just what this team needs right now. 

Cleveland has dropped 3 in a row and are enduring some tough times. However, Lebron James and company have showed a lot of fire and not much worry during this recent stretch. This is the perfect spot to come out and really make a statement against Golden State.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cavaliers are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Cleveland has played very well at home, going 15-4 SU this year. Look for them to come out with a purpose on Monday.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +5

This is just too many points in this situation on Milwaukee Monday afternoon. 

The Bucks are primed for a bounce back after getting knocked around in Miami on Sunday afternoon. Playing in back to backs has been no issue whatsoever for this team either.

Milwaukee is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 0 days rest. They have been one of those teams that have came out with a lot of fire and aggression when playing on the back ends. 

The Bucks offense will be able to go toe to toe with the Wizards in this case. Washington has given up 105.2 points per game at home this season, one of the bottom tier marks in the conference.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bucks are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Take the points here.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -6

The Timberwolves laying the points here is a nice move on Sunday night. 

Minnesota has a clear cut advantage as they come into this one red hot. They have given themselves the chance to sweep the homestand, entering play winners of 4 straight games. 

Overall, they've gone 17-6 SU at home, averaging 110 points per game as they've really played with confidence inside the Target Center. 

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers bring in back to back losses as the bench has been the biggest concern for them. They simply cannot get any production from anyone not named Damien Lillard, as that really has been the story of this team all season.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the point here.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Gonzaga -13

The Bulldogs lay a much lower number than expected here and have value in San Francisco on Saturday night. 

Gonzaga is once again making themselves a dominant force in the NCAA this season, opening up with a 15-3 record and a solid 9-5-1 ATS mark. They have done it once again with their extremely good offensive production, averaging over 90 points per game.

San Francisco just doesn't have enough power to keep up here. Averaging only 68.8 points per game, they are a much slower team, which certainly won't play well when you're going up against this kind of offense from the Bulldogs. Look for them to really get taken out of their element which should force them into some quick shots and bad decisions here.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Bulldogs are 19-6-2 ATS in their last 27 road games.

Lay the points here.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -11.5

Laying the points here with Nova is the way to go on Saturday night. 

They hold many advantages here against a St. Johns team that simply cannot keep up in this spot.

Villanova is averaging 88.9 points per game this year, one of the top marks in the NCAA. They do it in a number of ways as they move the ball swiftly with a nice inside out game. They have plenty of shooters who can spot up, along with a nice inside presence. 

They have also dominated this series head to head wise. The Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in St. John's and are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

Nova should be able to use their pace here to really keep St. Johns off balanced.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Golden State -4

This one screams to take the Raptors. The Warriors on a back to back and 5th game in 8 nights, has had the public all over Toronto. 

Not so fast though. The Warriors laying this kind of number is extremely valuable here on Saturday.

Golden State comes into this one after taking down the Bucks on Friday night, pushing their road record to 18-3 SU this season. In that span, the Warriors have averaged 117 points per game, as this offense can score so quickly and in spurts. 

Golden State has also had their way in this matchup. The Warriors have gone Warriors are 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Warriors are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The Warriors are just simply the better team and laying the small number is a nice move.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -7

The Rockets offense is just too much to handle here for the Suns on Friday night. 

Houston comes into play here on Friday night just rolling on the road. 

They have gone 14-5 SU and are putting up 112 points per game in such situations. They are one of the quickest teams and aren't shy about shooting from anywhere on the court. 

They have had a lot of different players step too. G Eric Gordon has been one name in particular, averaging 24.8 points per game over his last 4. That just adds to a team that is already deep and getting contributions both inside and out. 

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Rockets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Houston should be able to use their pace and run the Suns out of here.

Back Houston. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -6

The Warriors laying the points here on Thursday are a nice move for us.

Golden State is in a prime bounce back spot here. After the Clippers went into Golden State and ripped them apart on Wednesday, the Warriors will certainly come out here firing. 

The Warriors remain one of the top teams in the NBA as well when it comes to playing on the road. They enter Friday a solid 17-3 SU away from Oracle Arena, while averaging a ridiculous 118 points per game. 

The road team has also dominated this series. The road team has gone 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Expect a fired up side here in Golden State.

Back the Warriors.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +3.5

The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on an Atlanta team that is coming off a five game road trip to the left coast. They just played in Denver at elevation on Wednesday night and put in a big effort. This is a difficult spot to lay points with a bad team.

The Brooklyn Nets aren't  a good team, but they have fought hard all year. They aren't going to lay down. Brooklyn is 25-16 ATS this season. The Nets are off an embarrassing loss at home to Detroit in their last game. I think they'll show up ready to play in this one.

Atlanta's offense relies too much on Schroeder, and the Nets defense has actually been pretty good in recent weeks. Who else is going to step up for Atlanta? I don't trust anyone to do it.

A couple trends here. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between these two. The Nets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games.

Take Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Kent State +1

The Golden Flashes have been the most inconsistent team this season, but playing at home has been one advantage for them. 

They take on Ohio inside the MAAC Center on Friday and they have gone 5-2 SU here. 

Those wins have featured one against Power 5 Oregon State and MAC West rival Central Michigan. Kent has played with much more aggression and confidence in front of their home fans. 

Ohio has gone 0-3 on the road this year and have given up 87 points per game. That certainly doesn't sit well here in this case, especially going up against a Kent State team they have struggled with. 

Ohio has gone 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings and just 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Kent St.

Grab the home side here.

Back Kent.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. Peter's +3 

The St. Peter's Peacocks are coached by John Dunne, and I see him as a very underrated coach. Dunne gets a lot done with the talent level of this team every single season. St. Peter's is one of those rare teams in the MAAC that plays some great defense every single year.

St. Peter's is often terrible on the offensive end, but they are much better than normal on that end this year. Importantly, they are shooting 75.8 percent from the free throw line. That's important because Canisius has been fouling at an extremely high rate so far this year.

Canisius is completely reliant on the jump shot. The Golden Griffins have been very poor at getting to the line this year, and that is the way to beat St. Peter's defense. The St. Peter's defense contests jump shots very well.

In a conference that has trended toward underdogs, I'm taking the points here.

Take St. Peter's.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Maryland +5.5

This is a prime spot to fade the Buckeyes on Thursday night. 

Ohio state comes in off an epic win where they took down #1 Michigan State and now will be in a letdown spot here against Maryland. 

The bad thing for them as well is this Maryland team is not one you cannot afford to letdown against. The Terps are a solid 14-4 this season and a solid 9-5 ATS. They offer one of the best defensive efforts in the conference, allowing just 65 points per game. 

While Ohio State has been much improved, they still have had their troubles against Maryland. They dropped 2 meetings by a combined 15 points last season and the Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

This is a nice spot to grab the points.

Back Maryland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Army -8.5

Army and Lafayette play a high noon game on Thursday and the Black Knights have value laying the points. 

Lafayette has been horrific on the road, which is a huge reason for this play. 

They come into this one just 1-6 SU while averaging just 64.3 points per game. They simply haven't played with any confidence and have really struggled to gain any sort of momentum offensively in such cases. 

Army meanwhile has been no pushover this year. Sitting with 9 wins, they are a solid 3-1 at home this year, putting up over 80 points per game.

Some trends to note. Leopards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Leopards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Lay the points here.

Back Army.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas -2 

The TCU Horned Frogs have had several big games in a row. Jamie Dixon has done a good job with this team, but I think this TCU team runs into a difficult spot here.

TCU beat Texas in both games they played a year ago. Texas is coming home after a couple road games in the Big 12, and the Longhorns are playing with double revenge. Shaka Smart's team should be very hungry for a win, and Texas is clearly much better than they were a year ago. Having the freshman Bamba in the frontcourt makes this Texas team a completely different team.

TCU's defense has slipped pretty badly of late. The Horned Frogs have given up some very high shooting percentages of late. On the other side, Texas is excellent on defense. The Longhorns interior defense is excellent. I'll take the better defense at home laying the short number.

Take Texas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder +4

Grabbing the points on the Thunder here is a move for us. 

This is a very experienced Thunder team that should be able to pick apart the young, Timberwolves roster. 

It's a prime bounce back spot for starters as well. The Thunder were dropped to Portland on Tuesday and are poised to really come out firing here. That doesn't sit well for Minnesota, a team that is giving up 105 points per game. 

Oklahoma City has been a mid week team as well this year. They are a solid 13-3 ATS over the last 16 games when playing on a Wednesday.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Grab the points with the better side.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Miami +4.5

The Heat grabbing 4.5 points is a nice move for us on Wednesday.

Miami has been overlooked at times this season. The Heat are proving they can give teams plenty of fits with their depth and they have plenty of steam right now. 

Miami has won 4 in a row and they have played very well on the road. The Heat have gone 5-1 ATS over their past 6 home games and they continue to be very good when it comes to playing top tier opponents.

Miami is 16-6 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. This is one of those teams that certainly plays up to their competition and never plays down to the weaker ones, which is perfect for us here.

Some trends to note. Heat are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 Wednesday games.

The points are the way to go.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Portland -2.5

Portland is worthy of a move laying the small number here on Sunday night. 

The Spurs offense on the road has been very lackluster this year, which gives a huge edge to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. 

San Antonio comes into this one averaging just 95.8 points per game and their struggles have come from their inability to pick up the pace. They have struggled against younger teams that like to play fast and this is going to be the case here against Portland. 

The Trail Blazers have gone 10-4 ATS over their last 14 and have strung together some nice play on both sides of the floor. 

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Trail Blazers are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Let's roll with the better offensive team here in this situation.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

North Carolina State +11.5

The Duke Blue Devils have already tripped up at Boston College. They have been very close to losing on multiple occasions this year. NC State has given top teams, including Duke, trouble on their home floor in recent years.

This is an NC State team that has been playing poorly of late, and that's why we are getting this many points. Still, NC State already beat Arizona on a neutral floor this year, so they are clearly capable of big things.

Duke has been terrible defensively this season, especially in ACC play. In their ACC games, opponents are shooting better than 50% from long range. Duke is first in the nation in offensive efficiency this year, and NC State isn't going to be able to slow them down too much there, but the Blue Devils aren't likely to slow the Wolfpack very often either.

Duke had big trouble at Indiana and trailed Portland State at halftime. This is too many points.

Take NC State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wright State -4

The Detroit Titans have been hapless all year. Detroit has a coach in Bacari Alexander who missed a bunch of time due to a suspension. The Titans ranked in the bottom ten in the country in defensive efficiency last year and they are down there again.

Wright State ranks in the top 100 in the country in defensive efficiency. In recent games, the Raiders have been elite on that end of the floor. Wright State doesn't necessarily have a huge athlete advantage here, but they are the much better coached team, and they play fundamental basketball and don't beat themselves.

Detroit is a program in disarray right now. I don't think we'll find short prices like this very often going against them. We'll look to take advantage while we can.

Look for Wright State to control this game with their defensive intensity.

Back Wright State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Miami Heat -5

The Heat laying this number here Friday is worthy of a move for us. 

The Knicks have been one of the sketchiest road teams in the NBA this season. New York has gone just 3-13 SU away from MSG and 5-11 ATS. Along with that, the Knicks have scored well under 100 points per game in this situation. 

Miami C Kelly Olynyk has really picked up his game as of late as well, which really gives them some value here. The Heat C has two double-doubles in four games and comes in off a 25 point, 13 rebound performance. Look for him to be a huge part of this one on Friday, as he can not only shut down the Knicks defensively, but also provide a huge offensive spark. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 28-11 ATS in their last 39 Friday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Miami. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics -4

The Celtics laying the small number here is a nice move. 

Boston comes in off a huge win in their prior contest, as they welcomed in Kyrie Irving's former team from Cleveland and absolutely took it to them. 

Boston has been playing with extreme confidence all season long and has won 4 straight heading into play on Friday. 

Minnesota has really struggled against the Celtics as of late too. The Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings and are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston. They are just such a young team and have struggled to find any consistency on either end of the floor. 

Some other trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Celtics are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Boston has too much of an edge here.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

UC Irvine +4.5 

The UC Irvine Anteaters have been the class of the Big West in recent seasons. UC Irvine scheduled a tough non-conference schedule, and they didn't play very well during it. Still, I expect them to be good in the Big West this year.

UC Davis is laying 4.5 points here, but this is a Davis team that struggles to win by margins because they are weak on offense. They are good defensively, but this is a team that wins a lot of close low scoring games. They beat UC Irvine by 3 points to get to the NCAA Tournament last year. That means UC Irvine should enter this game with a bunch of motivation.

I see UC Irvine having a significant advantage in the backcourt, and being able to hold their own in the frontcourt. UC Irvine is likely to be one of the top two teams in the league, and as the season goes along I don't think we'll be able to catch points with them in league play very often.

Grab the points. Back UC Irvine.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

St. Bonaventure -2

The Dayton Flyers aren't even close to the team they have been in recent seasons. Archie Miller is gone and I consider Anthony Grant a much worse head coach than Miller.

Dayton also has a very young team. They had the same nucleus for the last few years, but this team is essentially starting over with youngsters and a new coach and new system. It is going to be a much bumpier ride than Dayton basketball fans are accustomed to.

St. Bonaventure was in the ultimate letdown spot last weekend. The Bonnies were coming off a huge overtime win at Syracuse in the previous game. They were favored by double digits over UMass, and they ended up covering by rolling to a 20 point blowout. That told me a lot about this St. Bonaventure team.

The Bonnies have easily the best player on the floor in Jaylen Adams. The Bonnies have too much firepower here.

Back St. Bonaventure.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Washington Wizards -8.5

The Wizards laying the number here has value to work with. 

Washington takes on a New York team that comes in on a back to back after suffering a loss to the Spurs on Tuesday night. 

The Knicks have been an absolute mess on the road, which puts the Wizards in a nice spot here. New York is just 3-12 SU away from MSG and 5-10 ATS in that span. 

While it has been a compliment of issues for them, it really stems from their inconsistencies on the offensive end. New York is averaging well under 100 points per game on the road and with such a young team, the struggles become almost a mind game at times for them.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.

This one is worthy of laying the points given the situational aspects.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Xavier -7

The Musketeers are worthy of a move here on Tuesday night. 

Butler comes in off their biggest win this season as they throttled the #1 team in the nation, Villanova, at home on Saturday. 

This isn't a let down spot per say, but they still comes into a situation where they might still be thinking about their win from this weekend. 

Xavier is a Big East best 10-0 at home this year and has outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points. Butler is just 1-1 in true road games this season and have not fared well in this head to head matchup. 

The Bulldogs are 3-11-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings and just 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Xavier.

Back the home side here. 

Back Xavier.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

UNLV -4

The Rebels lay a nice number here, at home, on Saturday night. 

UNLV comes into play a solid 9-1 in home situations averaging 91.2 points per game. Here they hold the edge thanks to Boise State's road play. 

The Broncos are averaging just 68 points per game outside of Boise. Along with that, Boise State is giving up 78.0 in those same situations. Look for the Rebels to really push the issue here on them, especially early to help dictate the tempo this game is played at. 

Boise State is also just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. Mountain West.

Some trends to note. Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Lay the points.

Back UNLV.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Kansas -3.5

The Jayhawks at this low of a number are worth the move here on Friday night. 

Kansas has won 3 straight games heading into this one and continue to really put up production on the offensive end. 

They've averaged 87.5 points per game this year and its been a giant team effort in the process. Kansas has averaged 20 assists per game, one of the best marks in the NCAA and taking care of the ball has been crucial to their success. 

Here against Texas, they matchup well. The road team has gone 6-0 ATS in this head to head series and Kansas simply is quicker and should be able to control the paint. 

Some trends to note. Longhorns are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Big 12. Longhorns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

This is a nice number to lay here.

Back Kansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

San Antonio -12.5

The Spurs hold a huge advantage here on Thursday night against the Knicks. 

San Antonio comes into this one a solid 16-2 at home and holds a 12-5-1 ATS mark in that span. The Spurs have given up just 98 points per home game as well, as this team has played with extreme confidence over the past few seasons here. 

On the flip side of things, the Knicks come into this one losers of 3 in a row and are just 2-11 SU on the road this year. 

They are in for a world of trouble here as this offense has not only struggled away from home, but they've also really hit a wall on the defensive end. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

This is a nice spot on the home side.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Colorado State +11

The Boise State Broncos are a good team, but they aren't a great team. Boise State is being priced like a great team in this spot. Boise State has played a weak schedule on the whole so far this year. The Broncos won a nice contest against Oregon, and now the oddsmakers are pricing them like they are elite. I don't buy it.

Boise State's offense is still very reliant on the jump shot. The Broncos defense is better this year, but it is likely to regress in the long haul.

Boise State and Colorado State have played in several very hotly contested games of late. These teams have quickly become rivals in recent seasons.

Colorado State hasn't started the season well, but they have a good coach and I expect them to get quite a bit better. The Rams are a very good rebounding team.

This game should be played at a pretty slow tempo. At a slow pace, this is a bunch of points. Too many.

Back Colorado State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wisconsin -30

Laying the big spread here with Wisconsin is the way to go on Wednesday night.

The Badgers face a Chicago State team that is just atrocious. They have gone 0-10 on the road this season and have allowed 91.7 points per game to just the 58.0 they've scored. This team has given up at least 95 points on 6 different occasions this season and lost 9 in a row overall. 

Wisconsin should be able to feed off their defensive efforts. The Badgers have given up just 66 points per game this year, as their high pressure has been the biggest key. They'll be able to force some turnovers and really get some easy buckets in transition here on Wednesday.

Some trends to note. Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big Ten. Badgers are 36-17-1 ATS in their last 54 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Wisconsin will run away with this one early.

Back Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Indiana +2

The Pacers grabbing points here is the move on Tuesday night in the NBA.

This is such a favorable matchup for the Pacers. 

Indiana has had the edge head to head wise for starters. The Pacers have gone 7-2 ATS over the last 9 meetings. 

The Pacers have also been a solid team to back this year ATS as a whole. They come into action on Tuesday 20-13 ATS and 10-5 ATS on the road this year. They've been able to find a lot of success on the offensive end, as they've seen a lot of different players contribute. Indiana has put up 109.2 points per game on the road as they boast one of the best inside out games in the NBA. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

This is a nice spot situationally for Indiana.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Warriors, at home, are a nice play here on Friday night. 

The Lakers gave the Warriors all they could handle earlier this week, but that won't be the case here as this one shifts to Oracle Arena.

Golden State has averaged a ridiculous 115.1 points per game there and could receive and even bigger boost should Draymond Green decide to give it a go tonight.

Even if he doesn't, the Warriors are in good hands with Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant, who combined for 51 points last time out and 53 against the Lakers. This Warriors team is deep and has a lot of options even when players are out, which is a huge advantage not many teams have.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Warriors are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win.

This is a nice spot Friday.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

UNLV -12.5

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are coming off two straight ATS losses. Both of those ATS losses are misleading though. The Rebels were covering most of the way in both of those games, and it has been two straight bad beats for bettors who backed UNLV in those contests.

What happens with multiple bad beats in a row? The oddsmakers have to lower the price a little too much on a good team like UNLV. No bettor wants to go to the well 2 or 3 times in a row after taking those kinds of losses.

That puts us into the situation of laying a shorter number than we should be against a Northern Colorado team that is at a huge talent disadvantage here. The Rebels should control this game from the tip.

Look for the UNLV frontcourt to particularly dominant against a short Northern Colorado squad.

Take UNLV.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday CBB 8* ATS Play

Purdue -24.5

Laying the big number here is a nice play for us on Thursday night. 

The Boilermakers are playing solid ball, winning 7 straight games as the month of December has been kind to them over the recent years.

Purdue comes into this one with 14 straight wins in the month of December, as this team has really hit their groove on the offensive end. Purdue is averaging 89.7 points per game at home and will take on a team here in Tennessee State that has almost no firepower whatsoever. 

They come into this one averaging only 59.4 points per road game. That doesn't bode well here for them by any means going up against an offense like this. 

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Ohio Valley. Boilermakers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 non-conference games.

This is a nice spot to lay the big number.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Miami Heat +8 

The Boston Celtics aren't the type of team I like to lay a lot of points with often. Boston wins with defense more than anything else, and in a game where the pace will be slow, this is a lot of points to lay.

Miami catches Boston off a really grueling fourth quarter win at Indiana. The Celtics won 112-111 in a game that was really tight and had to take a lot out of them.

Miami is far from a top team, but the Heat have enough nice pieces that they don't get blown out very often. I expect the Heat to fight all the way to the end here as well. This is a team that respects their coach and doesn't mail in games. In the NBA, when you get this many points on a team that plays hard the whole way through the contest, you have to consider them strongly.

Boston is in a tough spot, and I'll grab the points.

Take Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Evansville +29

This is a lot of points for a team playing with extreme confidence early on here. 

Evansville comes into this one a solid 10-2 on the season and holds a 6-2 mark ATS so far. While this will be their toughest test of the season, they are poised to at least put up a challenge given their offensive strengths. 

Evansville is allowing just 63.5 points per game and comes into this one with some steam as they've won 5 straight games. 

This is a game where they can really slow things down and try to throw Duke off. If Evansville can work the ball around and utilize the entire shot clock, it could very well frustrate this Duke team.

Some trends to note. Purple Aces are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Purple Aces are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

This number is just too high.

Back Evansville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Sacramento State -5

The Sacramento State Hornets aren't very good. They won't get to beat too many teams this year. Why would I want to back them -5 here? I expect them to show up and play well against a team that they are better than. This is their chance to get a win.

Sacramento State plays in the smallest gym in Division One basketball. This makes for a good home court advantage for the team. Cal State Northridge has been regularly drilled by everyone this year, and their performances on the road have been awful.

Sacramento State has the best player on the floor in Justin Strings. He is a guy who can really do well in the low post, and Northridge doesn't have anyone who can guard him.

Sacramento State has been off 10 days since their last contest. They are fresh and that gives them a real advantage here as well.

Take Sacramento State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland -1

The Cavaliers are on fire right now and laying just 1 point here is extremely valuable on them. 

Cleveland has won 5 in a row and Lebron James is on absolute tear right now. 

James recorded his 5th triple-double over his last games as he took it to Washington on Sunday night. Lebron James has averaged 25.8 points, 13.4 assists and 11 rebounds over the 5 game winning streak and he's been the biggest part of Cleveland winning 18 of their last 19 overall. 

Head to head wise, Cleveland has dominated this series as of late. The Cavaliers have won 5 in a row and are 3-1-1 ATS in that span.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.

Cleveland is by far the better team here. They are playing on just a different level right now.

Back Cleveland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Atlanta +3

The Hawks catch a nice number at home on Monday and have value here.

Atlanta has struggled this year, but despite a poor record, this offense always gives them a chance. The Hawks are averaging 103.1 points per game this season and sharing the ball has been the biggest key to success for them.

The Hawks rank 6th in the NBA, averaging 23.6 assists per game on the season. Atlanta has recorded 25 or more assists in 5 of their last 6 games as they've really been able to keep opposing defenses constantly moving around. 

They matchup well here with Miami, a team that isn't as dangerous as them on the offensive end. Miami averages only 99.9 points per road game and will certainly struggle to keep up here if the Hawks find a groove early.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

This is a nice spot here on Atlanta.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Kent State +1

The Golden Flashes are in a nice spot here on Monday night, at home. 

Kent State should prove to be too powerful on the offensive end for Northeastern to keep up with. 

Northeastern enters play here on Monday averaging only 69.7 points per game. However, that number drops significantly on the road for them. They are putting up only 59.7 when playing away, which is just a horrible number. 

Kent State meanwhile has endured some streaky play, but this team is built with a solid inside out game that should be a huge advantage for them. In particular, Adonis De La Rosa has really stepped into a huge role this season. He leads the team in points and rebounds and will likely be played through here on Monday.

Some trends to note. Huskies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Huskies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.

This is a nice spot on Kent.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Washington Wizards -1

The Wizards have value here, at home, on Sunday night against the Cavs. 

Washington catches Cleveland in a nice spot here. Washington comes into play a solid 8-5 SU at home this year as they average 107 points per home game. 

Washington got even better with the return of John Wall, who has a had a couple games to shake the rust off and should be at 100% now entering Sunday. 

Situationally, the Cavs certainly have a tough road ahead. Cleveland will play 10 of their next 12 on the road, as trips to Golden State, Boston, and Toronto loom. This is no easy task and they are in a look ahead spot here against the Wiz.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.

This is a situational play here on Sunday as the Cavs have not played well in spots like these.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Florida -5

The Clemson Tigers have had a good season so far, but they haven't been tested many times. Florida is easily the best team they have played to this point in the season.

The Gators have an elite backcourt and a solid frontcourt. I expect them to have too much balance for the Tigers to contend with.

Brad Brownell's Clemson team has a good defense, but they aren't efficient enough on offense. Florida is both good on defense and very efficient on offense. The Gators defense is very likely to give Clemson fits in this one.

Temple was Clemson's lone loss so far this year. Temple was able to force Clemson to shoot contested jumpers in that one, and that's what won them the game. Michael White is an excellent coach and I believe his defense will use some of the same strategies on Clemson here.

Back Florida

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Creighton -34

This is a big number to lay, but worth it here on Friday night.

Creighton has such a huge mismatch, they will be able to do whatever they want on either end of the floor.

The Blue Jays offense has started off as one of the best in the nation this season. Creighton is putting up over 90 points per game and at home things have been absolutely dominant.

Creighton has gone a perfect 5-0 and 3-1 ATS when playing at home and has put up a ridiculous 98 points per game over that span. Meanwhile, Maryland-Eastern Shore enters this one at 0-7 on the road. In that span for them, they've been outscored 86.9-48.9.

Some trends to note. Bluejays are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Bluejays are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for Creighton to run away early and really keep the foot on the gas in an absolute blowout.

Back Creighton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Colorado -3.5

Colorado lays a nice number at home here and as value on Friday.

Colorado has dropped 2 in a row and this is the perfect bounce back spot. The Buffs come into this one with one of the best defenses in the conference and are really expected to have a solid year given the length and speed they have there. Colorado is giving up under 70 points per game this season and their ability to control the paint and not allow anything easy at the rim is their best quality as a team.

Along with that, South Dakota State has been a struggle on the road. They are just 1-3 and are giving up 91.8 points per game when playing away from home.

Some trends to note. Jackrabbits are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Friday games. Buffaloes are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 home games.

This is too low of a number here.

Back Colorado.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma City +2

The Thunder catching points against the 76ers was not something you would have expected earlier this season. 

However, they once again showed some signs of life as they went into Indiana last time out an came away with a huge win. The Thunder clamped down on the defensive end, especially late in the game which has been one of the most consistent things for them so far here in 2017. 

Oklahoma City is giving up just 99.4 points per game as they remain one of the best defensively in the NBA. 

This is a matchup Westbrook loves too. He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assist in a pair of wins over Phili last year.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Thunder, grabbing points, has plenty of value here. 

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Golden State Warriors are only favored by 10 now at home against a bad Dallas Mavericks team. Yes, Golden State is expected to be without Curry and Green for this one. Let's not forget that Golden State has multiple superstars, and this team would be one of the top two or three teams in the league even without those two.

Golden State blasted Charlotte on the road without these two playing. The Warriors now host a Mavericks team that is without their star rookie Dennis Smith Jr. The Mavericks don't have the offensive firepower to stay with Golden State.

Look for the other stars for Golden State to pick it up as the Warriors control this game throughout. Golden State ranks second in the NBA in total defensive efficiency in the past ten games.

The marketplace has overreacted here, so we'll lay the points.

Take Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Texas Southern +20

Despite being 0-9, this Texas Southern team is no pushover.

Texas Southern comes into this one after giving Oregon all they could handle last time out. This team showed how deep they are as they had 4 players put in double figures and they took Oregon to the brink in what eventually was just a 6 point loss.

Donte Clark is the go to guy on this side, as he put in 17 in the loss to Oregon and is now averaging 17.3 points per game this season.

Baylor isn't an overpowering team either. Overall, they're averaging just a 12 point victory margin and they are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games.

Some other trends to note.  Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Grab the points here.

Back Texas Southern.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Wisconsin -7.5

The Badgers have been an interesting case this season. Things haven't got of to the best start, but this team still has a lot of weapons and have value here at this number.

Wisconsin's record may not indicate how this team is. They started off with one of the toughest schedules in the nation and injuries played a role early on.

The Badgers have seen different players step up as of late and will call on those same players here on Wednesday. In particular, freshman Brad Davison comes in off a 20 point performance against Marquette on Saturday.

Wisconsin should see Ethan Happ have a lot of success in this matchup. He leads the team in scoring, rebounds, and assists as he continues to really flourish here early on.

Some trends to note. Hilltoppers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.

This is a nice spot on the Badgers.

Back Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers +3.5

The Lakers have some value catching points here on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles has been a streaky team to say the least this season.

On important thing to note on them though is that this offense has the ability to throw up a lot of points. They're a much younger team, but when they catch fire, it seems like the entire group can catch fire.

Los Angeles is on a nice little stretch here as well. They come in with back to back wins and this current road trip has seen a lot of bright spots on both sides of the ball.

Lonzo Ball in particular has been exceptionally well, as he's put in 17 assists to just 2 turnovers.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

With how well the Lakers are playing, this is a nice number here.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston College -11.5

The Eagles are in a valuable spot here and worth a move on Tuesday night. 

Boston College has won back to back games and comes in with extreme confidence after upsetting Duke on Saturday afternoon. 

The win pushed the Eagles to a solid 7-3 on the season and they catch a Columbia team that is in quite the turmoil to say the least. Sitting with just 1 win on the season, they have dropped 8 in a row and won't have much success here. 

Boston College is too powerful and given the tempo they play with, this one turning into a track meet is not ideal for Columbia. 

Some trends to note. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. Eagles are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

With the way the Eagles have played this season and the momentum they have here, this is a nice number. 

Back Boston College.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -18.5

The Texas Southern Tigers are playing a brutal schedule in the non-conference. How tough? Texas Southern doesn't play a home game until January 1! That's insane. They have already played at Gonzaga, Kansas, Ohio State, and Syracuse. They still have to play at Baylor, TCU, and BYU.

There's no way a team can play a schedule like that without having some blowouts, especially when your roster is as thin as Texas Southern's. They are a solid SWAC team, but they are still from a very weak conference.

Oregon might have overlooked this game if it weren't for losing at home last week to Boise State, but I think they still emotionally invested here. The Ducks blasted Colorado State 95-65 in their last game, and Texas Southern is a much weaker team than them.

Oregon already beat Prarie View A&M by 33 points, and that is a team from Texas Southern's conference. Look for another blowout here.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* CBB ATS Play

Houston -12

The Rockets are in a nice spot here on Monday night and worth a move at this number.

Houston comes into this one red hot, winners of 9 straight games and they're really clicking on all cylinders. 

While the offense does grab all the attention, as it probably should, the Rockets defense has been really what has made the defense. Houston is allowing just 103.2 points per game, which for how fast this team plays is quite the nice number. 

They have shown the ability to close out on shooters and really have focused on not allowing much in the transition game. Getting the Pelicans here on a back to back is extremely nice as well.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

This spot is too nice to pass up on.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

UNLV -4.5

UNLV is in a nice spot here on Saturday night. 

They'll catch an Illinois team traveling cross country here to play in unfamiliar territory. 

Along with the traveling issue, the Illini have really struggled recently. They had dropped 3 straight games before a very sluggish win over Austin Peay got them back into the win column. Still, the win wasn't pretty by any means and now they face a team that is averaging 91.8 points per game on the season. 

UNLV likes to run and get out quickly in transition. That is not the game Illinois likes to play, which will certainly cause some mismatches here. This team is extremely deep and will use a lot of different players with the amount they run. 

Some trends to note. Runnin' Rebels are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games. Runnin' Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Home court has been huge UNLV. This is a nice spot on them.

Back UNLV.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Portland State +4.5

 The Portland State Vikings have really impressed me this year.  They have a new coach who is trying to play a hectic style of basketball where Portland State presses and causes massive amounts of turnovers. It is working in a big way. They have forced two teams already this year to have more than 30 turnovers in the game.

Santa Clara lost star Jared Brownridge from last year's team. They are likely to have some trouble scoring this season. That isn't a good problem to have against a Portland State team that has been putting up points by the bunches.

Santa Clara hasn't seen this style of basketball at all, and I think it will be a shock to them. Portland State has a really athletic team, and they should use that athleticism to force steals and score in transition here.

I think Portland State wins, but we'll grab the points.

Back Portland State

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

West Virginia -13

The Mountaineers have value here laying the number against Pittsburgh.

West Virginia has rattled off 8 wins in a row and continues to play at such a high level right now. 

Offensively, averaging 87.2 points per game, the Mountaineers have seen this team use a lot of their depth to contribute. In particular, Jevon Carter has really made some noise this season. Carter has done just about everything, as he's averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 4.2 steals. 

Pittsburgh on the other hand simply won't be able to hang here. The Panthers are a young team that still has a lot of room to grow. They're struggling on the defensive end and with such a young class, they're really going to struggle to keep up here with the Mountaineers speed and physical presence.

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Atlantic Coast. Mountaineers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games following three or more consecutive home games.

Lay the points here.

Back West Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Air Force -1.5

The Falcons lay a small number here in a spot where they have a huge advantage.

The Falcons defense is really what gives them value. This team has the perfect combination of speed and and length, which really allows them to close out on shooters and not allow anything inside the paint.

They hold a significant edge here against UC Riverside, who lacks a lot on both ends of the floor. Offensively, they put in just 61.7 points per game, while allowing 74.0 points against.

Some trends to note.  Falcons are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.Falcons are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Friday games.

This is a case where Air Force should really be able to control the tempo on both sides of the floor. Given that, this number is very valuable.

Back Air Force.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Georgetown -20.5

Georgetown lays a big number here, but this team is far more superior than Howard. 

The Hoyas have started the season a perfect 6-0 so far and they're playing at an extremely high level. 

It starts with the offensive firepower they produce. They can beat the opposition off the dribble with their compliment of fast guards, but also have a nice inside presence to control the paint. This year, the Hoyas are putting up 82 points per game.

Defensively, things have been even better. They rank 28th in scoring defense, allowing just 62 points per game and the pressure off the ball is the biggest asset for this team.

Some trends to note.  Bison are 0-9-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.Bison are 0-11-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

This one should get ugly and get ugly early.

Back Georgetown.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +4

The Pistons are at a nice number here and worthy of a move on Wednesday night. 

Detroit has come out of the gate surprising this season, sitting 5 games over the .500 mark and really playing well as a whole this season.

They've shown the ability to have a very good inside out game. It obviously starts inside with C Andre Drummond, who has recorded three straight double-doubles and has continued to play at a top level. With a lot of the attention on him, it really does open the outside for shooters like Reggie Jackson. 

Some trends to note here. Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The Pistons have continued to turn in solid performances and have really played up to their competition, as they've done well against teams with winning records at home. Look for them to really have a chance to steal this one outright. 

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Akron +1

The Zips catching any sort of points at home is very rare.

Akron comes into this one on Wednesday a perfect 3-0 at home and 2-1 ATS in that span. home play has always been a huge edge for the Zips, especially in the past years. This group has built home winning streaks that have reached top levels in the nation.

Along with that, this team has built themselves this year with depth. It starts with Daniel Utomi, who leads the team with both 22.0 points per game and in rebounds with 7.8. His lowest point total this year has been 15 and he's also tallied a double-double to his credit. 

In this matchup, the Zips should really be able to pick on the defense of IPFW. They are giving up 72.3 points per game this season and have really struggled to slow teams down in transition.

Some trends to note. Mastodons are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mastodons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Akron is in a nice spot here.

Back Akron.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Notre Dame -17.5 

The Fighting Irish are a move here laying the points. 

Notre Dame is just far more physical and too quick for Ball State to keep up with. The Fighting Irish are a solid 3-1 ATS so far this season and as a team they're putting in 80.1 points per game. 

Where this team has found success so far this season has been on the defensive end. Notre Dame ranks 22nd in the nation in total defense, allowing just 61.9 points per contest. The Fighting Irish really clamp down as they don't allow anything at the rim and are one of the best at closing out on shooters. The opposition is shooting just 38.7%, which ranks in the top tier in the nation. 

Some trends to note. Fighting Irish are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Fighting Irish are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games.

Notre Dame should be able to pull away in this one early. 

Back Notre Dame.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Virginia +5.5

The Virginia Cavs have been amazing so far this year. Tony Bennett's team looks better than they did a year ago. They are more committed on the defensive end, and they are taking care of the ball better. That's the most important part of this handicap.

West Virginia isn't very efficient in the halfcourt. Bob Huggins' team relies on turning teams over and getting out in transition. I don't think they'll be able to do that much against the Cavs.

Virginia is a rare team who can impose their will when it comes to tempo. West Virginia isn't going to be able to get them running. That places an emphasis on how the teams perform in the halfcourt, and that's where Virginia is better.

The Cavs have a selection of good shooters to get the ball to, and West Virginia really doesn't have many outside shooting options. Grab the points in what should be a tight game.

Take Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Appalachian State -3

App State lays a small number here and has value against WCU on Monday night.

The Mountaineers offensive firepower is really the difference maker here.

App State has averaged 82.0 points per game this season and its comes from two top players with the rest of the team contributing. Ronshad Shabazz and Justin Forrest sit at the top for this Mountaineers team, as the duo has averaged 22.0 and 17.1 points per game respectively.

What makes this team so good is how well top to bottom this team is rounded out. Everybody is contributing in some way whether it be points per game, rebounds, per game, or assists per game.

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Western Carolina. Mountaineers are 15-7 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

Appalachian State should be able to really run on Western Carolina here, really pushing the issue at a pace they can't keep up at.

Back Appalachian State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. Mary’s -7.5

The Gaels lay a nice number here on Saturday night against a team they have a huge advantage against.

Cal is just 3-4 on the season and has built up some bad losses on their resume so far. California is giving up 77 points per game, which is a huge reason for their struggles.

This is a matchup where the ability to create open shots will work in St. Mary’s favor big time as Cal’s defense doesn’t have good close out speed. The Gaels are one of those teams who simply can push the issue and really pick the tempo up to keep opponents off balanced. Here on Saturday, California won’t be able to slow this transition offense down.

St. Mary’s is 11-4 in their last 15 against the PAC-12.

This one has value to work with.

Back St. Mary’s ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Northwestern -6.5

The Illinois Fighting Illini have played an extremely weak schedule so far this year. Illinois lost last game against Wake Forest, and that was really the only decent team they have played this season. I like Brad Underwood and he should do well in Illinois in the long term, but he has a lot of youth on this Illinois team.

Northwestern has been busy playing difficult opponents. The Wildcats started the year a bit overvalued because of their run last March, but now that they have disappointed some in the early going, I think the value is backing them here. This is still a veteran team that knows how to win.

Illinois isn't likely to be able to force many turnovers against this strong Northwestern backcourt, and that's a key way Illinois has won games so far this year. Look for the Wildcats to take care of the ball and win comfortably.

Back Northwestern.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday CBB 9* ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder -5

The Thunder have to right the ship here as they are far better than their record indicates.

This is a nice spot for them against the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Oklahoma City has had their hands full this season with Minnesota already, but this Timberwolves defense is where the advantage comes in for OKC. Minnesota is giving up 110 points per game this year and their defense has a lot of gaps in it.

You're going to see a very fired up Oklahoma City team as well. The Thunder know they are far better than what they've shown and after 3 straight defeats, look for a lot of motivation here when they come out Friday.

Some trends to note.  Timberwolves are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for the Thunder to come out and really push the issue here as they'll pick apart this Minnesota team.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Missouri -2.5

Missouri comes in with some solid momentum here and has value laying a small number.

The Tigers had a very nice showing in the AdvoCare Invitational, making to the final and nearly knocking off the Mountaineers to capture a title.

Missouri is a deep team, as a lot of different players have stepped up here in the early going. They have 4 players averaging double digits, with 6 scoring nearly 7 points per contest. The Tigers really move the ball around well and have been able to really create some easy looks for themselves at the basket.

UCF has dropped back to back games and they are really struggling on the offensive end. They don't have that go to player that can spark this offense right now, which causes a huge mismatch here.

Some trends to note. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

This number makes a lot of sense.

Back Missouri.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

TCU -12.5

The Horned Frogs have opened the season a perfect 6-0 and take on a Belmont team that comes in on a real low right now.

TCU has actually won 11 in a row dating back to last season, where they swept through the NIT. This team is playing with a confidence right now and they have built a team to really compete not just in the Big 12, but also compete for a National Championship.

Look for senior Forward Vladimir Brodziansky to really assert his presence here. He leads the team with 14.7 points per game and is shooting 66% from the field so far this season.

He should have his way with this Belmont team, that comes in off a horrible home loss to Lipscomb on Monday night. Belmont's defense, that gives up 73.4 points per game, is certainly going to be overwhelmed here with the length and depth of TCU.

Some trends to note. Horned Frogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Horned Frogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.

This is a nice spot to expect a very lopsided game.

Back TCU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

New York Knicks +1.5

The Knicks welcome in the Heat on Wednesday have value here in this position.

Miami comes in off a back to back, where they were knocked around by the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Heat struggled on the defensive end in the first half, allowing 75 points as they built a hole they simply couldn't get out of.

Offensively too, this Heat team has struggled. Miami is averaging just 99.7 points per game on the road this season and they really don't have much speed or pace, which sometimes comes back to really burn them.

New York meanwhile, is averaging 108 points per game this season when playing inside MSG. This young group has really gelled together and they will receive a nice boost with Enes Kanter coming back.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.Knicks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.

This spot is nice on the Knicks as they catch Miami with some fatigue issues and at home, where they have played well.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -4

You're seeing a little more effort out of these Cavaliers and it's going a long way here. 

Cleveland looks to capture their their 9th straight win and they matchup well with this Heat team.

After what was horrific start for the Cavs that even had some people worrying, Cleveland is now just running teams over. It was Philadelphia yesterday that marked their 8th straight win as the defensive end is where things are much different. Cleveland is not allowing anything easy and really putting the pressure on ball handlers. 

They now welcome in a Miami Heat team that really doesn't have much of an offensive threat compared to Cleveland. The Cavs are putting up 110.9 points per game this season, while Miami counters with just 100. Given the level of play the Cavs are at right now too, they should really control this game from start to finish with the Heat.

Some trends to note. Heat are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.

This is a nice spot on Cleveland.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Virginia -8

The Cavaliers take on Wisconsin in the Big Ten/ACC challenge and it's Virginia with value here in this one.

The Cavaliers have started the season off a perfect 6-0 and they're blowing a lot of opponents out. They are averaged a score of 73.3- 52.3 thus far and they are beating opponents with the pace of play. Virginia likes to slow things down tremendously and really take the air out of the ball.

They're able to frustrate the opposition and really take them out of their elements.

Virginia's Kyle Guy has been the biggest contributor as he's averaging 15.8 points per game and has hit 14 of his 29 3 point field goals attempted. Look for him to really find some openings here behind the arc as this Wisconsin team has struggled to close out on shooters.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Virginia should really be able to do what they want here on Monday.

Back Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play