Dallas +5.5 

The Mavericks grab points and are in a nice situational spot here on Saturday. 

Dallas certainly isn't a team that can overpower anyone. However, the style and way they play is something that really can frustrate the opposition. 

On top of that case, they get the Thunder here in a very emotional spot. Oklahoma City comes into this one on Saturday after a very emotional and hard fought win over the Warriors on Wednesday night, but they blew a huge lead to the Pistons on Friday night, as the focus of this team isn't high against these weaker opponents. 

After going from the best to one of the bottom tier teams, it's never an easy spot to shift gears against teams like the Pistons and Mavericks. Emotions will be very low and we certainly won't see motivation levels that high, like they were on Wednesday. Dallas likes to take the air out of the ball and really slow things down. It's a style that can really throw teams out of their rhythm and force a lot of issues.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.

This is a nice spot for Dallas given the lack of focus here for OKC against these weaker opponents. 

Back Dallas. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Akron +8

The Zips grab too many points in this spot against the Flyers on Saturday. 

Dayton simply hasn't played well enough to lay this many points to a team that has a legit shot at beating them outright. 

Dayton comes into this one just 2-2 on the season and 1-3 ATS. If things haven't been hard enough on them to start the season, the Zips defense is going to cause them even more issues. Akron has allowed only 58.0 points per game so far and they've allowed the opposition to shoot just 23.1% from behind the arc. 

Defensively for Dayton, they've been a struggle so far. They're giving up 72.2 points per game and they've seen the opposition hit from 35% clip from behind the arc. They struggle to close out on shooters as open shots have killed this team.

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

This is just too many points here.

Back Akron.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Golden State -18.5

This is unfortunately not going to be a fun spot for the Bulls.

Chicago comes into this one seeing a very angry Warriors team after Wednesday night. Golden State was knocked around by Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they certainly let their frustrations get the best of them. 

Here, they take on one of the worst teams in the NBA in Chicago. Chicago is averaging just 94 points per game, which doesn't really bode well for them considering the Warriors are putting up 116.5 themselves. 

On top of that, Chicago is just 1-9 on the road. This is a rebuilding team for sure, that has a lot of young guys who are experiencing a lot of downs early on. They're not going to get any sort of light treatment here either, as Golden State is certainly going to want to take some anger out on them.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Every which way you look at this one, it's not going to be a pretty sight for the Bulls.

Back Golden State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Arkansas +1 

The Arkansas Razorbacks are going to be improved this year. Mike Anderson's team is well equipped to run his 40 minutes of hell defense. They are very deep in the backcourt. They'll pressure more this year, and they'll force turnovers and score off those run out chances.

Oklahoma has a lot of talent, but there is a lot of youth on the Sooners team. Oklahoma is one of those teams that is likely to be hurt by the Arkansas defensive pressure. The Sooners aren't very good on defense so far this year either, and Arkansas is likely to get easier chances than Oklahoma in this one.

Oklahoma does like to run, but that plays right into the strength of the Arkansas team. I think they have more veteran leadership and guys who know the system really well. Look for Arkansas to get the win here.

Take Arkansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Brooklyn +11

The Nets catch double digit points on Wednesday and this is a move for us here. 

The Cavaliers have been up and down all season long. They are just 4-4 SU at home and come in an abysmal 0-7-1 ATS inside Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland's struggles come on the defensive floor, a place where Brooklyn torched them earlier this season. 

The Cavs are allowing 114 points per home game this season, as they simply haven't slowed anyone down on the drive to the basket. 

This is not a Brooklyn team to look over either. The Cavs learned that earlier this season, but the Nets are averaging 110.6 points per game this season and DeMarre Carroll has been a huge vocal part of this team. He's shown no backing down from anyone and a lot of these Nets players have jumped on his back with that mentality.

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

Expect Brooklyn to keep this close.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Providence -9.5

The Friars have value here on Wednesday night laying the point against Belmont.

Providence comes in after winning the 2K Tournament as they took down St. Louis on Friday night. The Friars showed how deep this team is as Rodney Bullock put in 15 points and got 11 points each from Alpha Diallo, Makai Ashton-Langford and Maliek White. There are a lot of different players that can step up on this team, which makes them so good..

Providence has also shot at a ridiculous rate from behind the arc. The Friars shot 90 percent from 3 against St. Louis on Friday and as a team they're shooting 31-of-57 from 3 point range.

Some trends to note. Friars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.Friars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.

This is a nice number on Providence. With how well they're shooting right now, this team can turn any game into a blow out.

Back Providence.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

BYU -12

The BYU Cougars aren't likely to be in a good mood after getting beaten badly at home by UT Arlington last game. The Cougars were never really in that one. This is a BYU team that rarely loses games at home. I expect a bounce back effort here.

Niagara has been traveling all over the country of late. They went to Minnesota and then to UMass. Now, they go all the way out west to play BYU. This isn't a good spot for them at all. Niagara pulled off the upset on St. Bonaventure in game one, but they lost by 26 to Minnesota and by 25 to a UMass team that isn't that great.

BYU has a great home court advantage. They have the coaching edge here as well. Niagara has to be worn out from all the travel.

This is as a spot where BYU can run away with an easy win.

Take BYU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Boston -6.5

The Celtics are making the rest of the NBA take notice on them.

They enter play on Monday winners of 15 in a row and they simply haven't slowed down. Boston has done just about everything right so far this season.

Boston has slammed the door on the defensive end for starters. They come into play allowing just 94.4 points per game. They have a nice combo of a physical presence inside and the guard play outside to shut shooters down.

The road has also been extremely successful for them. After dropping their season opener in Cleveland, the Celtics have won 8 in a row and are 8-1 ATS.

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

Dallas just simply plays too slow. Boston is far more physical and much quicker which should lead to a lot of frustrations for the Mavs.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

UCLA +2

The Bruins catch 2 points here on Monday and have value against Creighton. 

UCLA sits at number 18 in the country and they're finally starting to look like the team they have been expected to be this season. The Bruins had some off the court issues happen in China during their visit and while they will be without some key players going forward, there is still plenty of talent and depth with this team.

The Bruins put up 96 points in a win over South Carolina State last time out and while the opponent obviously isn't maybe the most quality of one, it was nice to see UCLA put together a complete performance. 

Jaylen Hands and Kris Wilkes have both stepped into their roles and have done a fantastic job. The duo is averaging 32.6 points and 12 rebounds per game and here they should find plenty of success against a Creighton team that is allowing nearly 80 points per game.

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

Getting points with this UCLA is always going to be valuable. They have found some key players to step up and have a lot of value here.

Back UCLA.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +12.5

The Nets are in a situational spot here on Sunday.

Brooklyn welcomes the Warriors in, who come in off a win, but things weren’t as easy as expected in the first leg of their back to back. Golden State had to overcome a 23 point deficit against the 76ers in a very grind it out.

Fatigue will certainly play a factor here for them.

On top of that, Brooklyn is ready to go here. DeMarre Carroll said the Nets are up for the challenge and they come in with some momentum. The Nets dropped 118 points against the Jazz, as this offense really can put up points pushing the tempo.

Brooklyn is up for It here. They can keep up offensively and given the Warriors situational spot, they certainly will overlook this one some.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -1

The Thunder open at too nice of a price here on Friday. Oklahoma City has yet to get much respect from oddsmakers this year and not they’ve necessarily deserved I️t, but this team is still extremely talented on all fronts.

The Thunder have also really caught fire, adding value to them. Oklahoma City has won 3 straight games and they’re doing everything right on both ends of the floor for the first time all season.

Their defense actually gets overlooked too. They’re giving up just 96.3 points per game on the road this season, one of the best marks in the NBA.

Some trends to note. OKC are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings and are 4-2 SU in last 6 games when playing San Antonio.

Oklahoma City just plays too different of a style and plays to fast for the Spurs to keep up.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Ole Miss -10.5

The Rebels are worth a nice move here on Friday night as they have a strong mis match in this spot.

Georgia State comes in 2-0, but wins over a non Division I school and lowly Rice have not been that impressive. In their win over Rice, we saw a much balanced attack from Georgia State, as this team is simply slow to move with the ball.

That is not something that will bode well here against the Rebels. Ole Miss has put up 95 and 84 points in their pair of wins, as pace of play is very big with them. The Rebels like to get up and down the floor quickly, which is going to cause Georgia State tons of issues given how slow they like to play

Some trends to note. Mississippi is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games and are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi's last 5 games.

This is simply going to be too much for Georgia State here.

They don’t have the explosiveness or playmakers to really keep up with Ole Miss and their abilities to attack quickly.

Back Ole Miss.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Virginia -8

The Cavaliers have value here on Friday. Virginia’s defense is going to be the biggest key here. The Cavaliers play at such a slow tempo and that has always played into their advantage.

Virginia takes the air out of the ball and takes opponents out of their element. They’ve given up just 48.5 points per game this season and what makes this team so special is that they will stay in that area all season long.

De’Andre Hunter and Jay Huff stepped up in a big way last time out and as the freshmen are going to be asked to do a lot this season.

Some trends to note. VCU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia and are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia.

This is going to be a game where VCU really gets taken out of their element. Look for them to be frustrated all night long.

Back Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Hofstra +1.5

Hofstra has the advantage here over Dayton on Thursday night on this neutral site. 

Dayton is in a bit of a rebuilding year as they come into this season with a lot of gaps to fill. They got all they could handle from Ball State in their season opener and it was quite the struggle from start to finish, especially on the defensive end. Dayton allowed Ball State to shoot 46% from the field, as they struggled to close out on shooters. 

Hofstra should be able to take advantage of that space on the defensive end. They come in 2-0 and they really have leaned on their ability to just the opposite that Dayton did. Through the first two games, opponents are shooting just 23.8% from behind the arc. 

Dayton is going to be very underwhelming this season. Look for Hofstra to really cause a lot of issues on both ends for the Flyers.

Back Hofstra.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Creighton +4

The Northwestern Wildcats are definitely a good team, but they are a good team that typically has trouble putting away other good teams. Northwestern plays a bunch of very close games. That makes this many points very valuable.

Creighton has a star in Marcus Foster, and he'll be the most talented player on the floor. Creighton is healthy now after struggling with injuries for much of last year. This Blue Jays team is flying under the radar, but they should be a quality team this season.

Because Northwestern was a darling in March last year, they are going to get too much public love early this season. The Wildcats are a great story and everyone wants to back a team like this, but they aren't quite as good at this point as this number would suggest.

Grab the points and expect a tight game throughout.

Take Creighton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Atlanta Hawks -4.5

The Hawks and Kings are in quite the downward spiral to start the season right now. Atlanta here though, should be able to find a lot of success against this Kings team on Wednesday. The Kings are just 1-7 on the road this season and are giving up 106.4 points per game. What stands out most about their road struggles has been their offensive issues. Sacramento is scoring just 92.2 points per game away from home, one of the worst numbers in the league. 

Atlanta has at least been able to score, as it's defense has been the big issue. The Hawks are putting up 104.2 points per home game this season and have found the groove from time to time with their young core.  Head to head wise, the Kings have been horrible in this series. Sacramento has gone  Kings are 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings and 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Atlanta.

Some other trends to note.  Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. This situation makes a lot of sense to back the home side. 

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Colorado -10

Colorado is in a good matchup here against Denver on Tuesday.

Denver comes in off a horrible home loss as a decent sized favorite in their opener. Denver found themselves with just 25 points at the break against a UCI defense that is very sub par to say the least.

This is a team that doesn't have much firepower behind them offensively, nor do they play much of any defense.

Colorado is going to cause Denver so many issues on the defensive end. The Buffs allowed just 51 points in their season opener and and they are swarming. This defense is expecting to be one of the best in the conference, as they don't let teams get open looks.

This is just a clear mismatch here. Colorado is a far more aggressive and talented team that should be able to pick apart Denver on both sides of the floor.

Back Colorado.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Rutgers -11.5

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are just too powerful for the Vikings to keep up with.

Rutgers comes in 2-0 and while the opponents they played weren't much of anything, this team still has a talented core that could actually cause some fits for teams this season.

DeShawn Freeman is one of those guys who is going to make a huge impact on this team and give the Vikings a handful tonight. He's averaged 13.5 points per game through the first 2 games this season and leads the team with a 61.1% shooting percentage. He's got the ability to attack the rim, which Cleveland State won't have any answer for.

Rutgers also really is lock down on the defensive end. The Scarlet Knights allowed just 52 points on average through the first two wins and they are going to be able to really give the Vikings a handful when it comes to suffocating shooters and not allowing anything in the paint. Look for that to be a huge key here as Rutgers can turn defense into offense.

This is a nice spot on Rutgers. They are a much more physical and threatening team, which should allow them to run away with this one eventually.

Back Rutgers.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles +1

The Lakers come into this one looking to get back in the win column and this is certainly a nice matchup for them to do so.

The Lakers will catch the Suns in the midst of a 1-5 ATS streak right now, as Phoenix really has struggled on the defensive end.

This will be a case where Los Angeles can really dictate what they want as the Suns are giving up a ridiculous 116.2 points per game this season. Phoenix likes to play fast and that tends to burn them on the defensive end a lot. They are one of the worst teams when it comes to transition defense and they continue to give opponents open looks from the floor.

This is a young Lakers team that will have a lot of growing pains with them. While they are in the midst of one right now, games like this are where they can really use their energy to boost out of it.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Lakers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. Western Conference.

This is just a nice spot for the Lakers here, given the Suns struggles on defense.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Belmont +4

Belmont catches a nice number here on Monday and is worth a move in this spot.

Belmont dropped their season opener against Washington, but there is a lot to take away from that. They gave the Huskies all they could handle from the Huskies all they could handle. Take note, that the Huskies are going to be a solid team this year as well. Given that, a 4 point loss is not a bad start by any means for Belmont.

The Bruins showed they will certainly have an inside presence as Dylan Windler was dominant on the glass.

Belmont also has the ability to get out and run. They like to move the ball quickly in transition, something they should be able to use to their advantage against Vanderbilt in this spot.

Belmont has always messed with some of the better teams in the NCAA. They never shy away and and are aggressive. Look for them to really give this Vanderbilt team fits.

Back Belmont.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Washington -9.5

Laying the points here is a nice move with Washington on Sunday night. 

This Washington offense is going to be extremely good and this is a case where Eastern Washington likely can't keep up. 

The Huskies put up 86 in their season opening win over Belmont and there are just so many weapons on this team. Jaylen Nowell put up 32.0, as he will give Eastern Washington a lot to handle. This Huskies team has such a huge inside presence as well.

Washington was in full attack mode against Belmont in the season opener and they should look to do the same here. Eastern Washington is simply not physical enough to keep the Huskies from doing what they want in the paint.

This one should be in huge favor of Washington. Their speed and inside presence are going to cause a lot of issues for the Eagles here.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State -5.5

The Golden Flashes return a solid portion of their team, as well as added a few key parts here in 2017.

The defending MAC champs will give Youngstown a lot of headaches with the guard play from Jalen Avery and Jaylin Walker. 

Walker in particular is the biggest piece to the puzzle for Kent State, as he is not shy about hoisting from anywhere on the court. He played such a crucial role in the Golden Flashes MAC Championship run last season as he averaged 15.8 points per game to go along with 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. With Jimmy Hall moved on, Walker is now the go to guy on the court and should flourish in this new role. 

Youngstown State doesn't have many weapons to keep up here. This team has always struggled when it comes to scoring threats and in this case on Saturday, they simply do not have enough.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Utah Jazz -3.5

The Jazz lay low points here on Friday, at home, and have value at this number.

Utah has a significant edge here for many reasons.

It starts on the defensive end. The Miami Heat main and maybe only offensive target sits with Hassan Whiteside. However, the Jazz defensively have plenty to slow him down and stop him. It starts in the middle with Rudy Gobert. The C Rudy Gobert leads the NBA with 2.55 blocks per game. He is by far the best defender that Whiteside will have seen thus far into the season.

Utah also just gives up 95 points as a team at home. They really slow the game down and take opposing teams out of their comfort zone. Look for them to really fluster this Miami team as they are simply suffocating on the defensive end.

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

This number is too low given the circumstances here.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Ball State +6

The Dayton Flyers have a whole new look this year. This is a team that should be pretty good by the end of the year, but they will have growing pains. Dayton doesn't have a whole lot of guys who are pure scorers, and Ball State is a team full of guys who can score.

Ball State is the veteran team here, and veteran teams catching a solid amount of points in the early going are good looks. Ball State has a lot of good long range shooters, and I think they'll stay in this game with their scoring options from the outside.

Dayton no longer has Archie Miller and that hurts quite a bit. I considered Miller one of the best coaches in the country. The Flyers are searching for an identity right now. Take the dog in this one.

Take Ball State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Houston Rockets -5.5

The Rockets will lay points against the Cavs here, but the edge significantly goes Houston's way in this case.

Cleveland's defense is just too sketchy to trust in this spot. The Cavaliers are giving up 114 points per game thus far and it's been a combination of easy attacks at the basket for the opposition, combined with a lot of open jumpers. This Cavaliers team is definitely on the older side of the age, which certainly doesn't help their cause.

Houston is not a good matchup for them either. Houston is quick to attack and James Harden right now is just on a different level. The Rockets are going to push the issue big time, especially given the speed edge they have here.

Some trends to note.  Cavaliers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.Cavaliers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.

Cleveland is still working out the kinks right now. This is a nice shot for the Rockets to catch them off guard and really turn in a lopsided win.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Orlando Magic -5.5

The Magic are at a great number here on Wednesday and very valuable in this spot. 

The Knicks come in off the first leg of a back to back where they really had to grind things out. New York trailed for a majority of the game and it took a lot to push a come back through against Charlotte. After that, they immediately jumped on a plane and headed south to Orlando, which won't make things easy on them fatigue wise. 

Along with that, this Orlando team has just played great offensively. Their up tempo style has caused a lot of havoc for opposing teams as their averaging 109.0 points per game this season. This team is young and really pushes the ball which won't play well into the hands of the Knicks, given the tired legs they'll come in with. 

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

This number makes sense here. Fade the team on a back to back. 

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte Hornets +1

The Hornets head into MSG on Tuesday to take on a Knicks team nobody really knows how they're doing or what they're doing for that matter. 

Thus far into the season, the Knicks have kind of played like a legit team. It's been extremely weird to see, but this is a young group that likely cannot maintain this for much longer. There is a lot of inexperience to them and at the first sign of adversity, expect them to really crumble.

Here against the Hornets, Charlotte who should be able to pick apart this Knicks defense. 

New York is allowing 105.7 points per home game this season, as they allow the opposition to shoot 36.6% from behind the arc. With shooters like Kemba Walker on this Hornets team, this is likely going to be a huge issue here for the Knicks on Tuesday.

Some trends to note. Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Look for Charlotte to expose the Knicks defense here, making them a nice move here.

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -3

The Spurs are in need of a turn around and this is a prime spot to do it in.

San Antonio lays a very small number here against the Hornets, a team that they have simply dominated in the past.

The Spurs head to head wise own every edge possible it feels like. The Spurs have won 9 of the last 10 and the Hornets are an abysmal 7-20 when playing in San Antonio.

This will be a nice change of pace for the Spurs as well. After dealing with the Warriors last night, a game where they led for the entire first half, they will be set up to deal with the Hornets who don't move as fast. This will certainly give the Spurs a chance to control the tempo of the game and play at their pace, as they like to slow things down a lot.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.Spurs are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 Friday games.

This number is very low. Lay it here, as the Spurs should be able to play this game much slower and really lock in defensively.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +1.5

The Bucks continue to catch points on the road and here they matchup well against the Pistons. 

Milwaukee has had zero issues scoring and that should be the case once again here against this Pistons defense. The Bucks are putting up 115 points on the road this season and it starts with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Although he struggled last time out, he's still leading the team in almost every category and Detroit really doesn't have a defensive weapon to slow him down. 

That is really where the Pistons lack. Detroit has been unable to find anyone to step up really, as they are giving up 102.1 points per game. 

The Bucks have also had the edge in this series. They've won 3 of the last 4 and over the past few years they've been dominant ATS. 

Some trends to note. Bucks are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Detroit. Bucks are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

The Bucks have the value here as they matchup well.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves +2

The Timberwolves grab points here and have value on the road against New Orleans in this spot.

It starts with Andrew Wiggins and how well he's been playing. Wiggins is proving he's got a very bright future ahead and his overall play thus far has been dominant. He's been an absolute beast on the road as well, putting on show after show for opposing fans.

Wiggins is averaging 24 points on 47.8 percent shooting on the road as he's been able to take games over.

They matchup well with this Pelicans team, who ranks in the bottom third of the NBA in scoring defense. Wiggins and company should be able to control the pace and tempo here in this one.

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

Grab the points here. Minnesota is the better team of the two in this spot.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -10.5

Looking for a team that is extremely motivated just 7 games into the season?

Look no further than the Cavaliers here. Cleveland enters play on under .500, struggling, getting a lot of questions asked about effort, just a complete mess so far. However, the fire has certainly been lit underneath them and this is a game where you're going to see angry Lebron, along with the rest of the Cavaliers fired up.

Cleveland has dropped games to weak opponents thus far, as lack of defensive effort combined with individual effort on the offensive end has doomed them. However, the Pacers are in a B2B situation that never bodes well for teams playing a team like the Cavaliers, who are so physical.

Some trends to note.  Pacers are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games playing on 0 days rest.Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is a game where Cleveland will fire away on all cylinders. Look for them to really be aggressive in this one.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +2

It's taken some time for this Thunder team to figure it out with 3 superstars. Here, they don't matchup well against this Bucks team.

Oklahoma City made the biggest splashes this offseason, as they went for it in terms of going for a Championship this season. However, things haven't started off on the right foot as a whole this season and this is a letdown spot for them.

The Thunder routed the Bulls, but put an end to a 3 game road trip, with their sights on returning home.

Milwaukee is not a team to overlook either. The Bucks are a solid 4-2 this season and  Giannis Antetokounmpo is in top form. He's averaging 34.7 points per game this season and has put up four double-doubles.

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

The Thunder are struggling to build off anything this season. With that in mind and this spot situationally, this one makes sense to back the home side.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Chicago +9

The Bulls grab a nice number at home and in this spot they have value to work with.

It starts with the Thunder and them on a back to back. With the exception of a few teams, back to backs just aren’t a winning combo in the NBA. Especially in this case with how the Thunder are playing.

Oklahoma City is certainly taking some time to find themselves and really has struggled out of the gate considering how good this team should be. They come in off another loss, as the Timberwolves got them against on Friday.

It’s noticeable the trio of Anthony, Westbrook, and George are taking time to get acclimated with 3 starts on the same side.

As for the Bulls, they aren’t going to flash you with names, but they’re certainly giving some teams fits. They’ve played close with the Cavs already this season and come in with momentum as they won their first game of the season against Atlanta last time out.

This number is too high here, given the spot OKC is in.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

New York Knicks -2

The Knicks open as small home favorites here, as they have value against the Nets in this spot. 

Brooklyn is in a huge letdown spot here against New York. They come in off a nice start to the season and just knocked off the Cavaliers in an emotional win, at home, last time out. It's certainly tough to go from playing Lebron James and company to taking on this Knicks team that doesn't really have a star athlete right now.

While the Knicks are 0-3, they are in this nice spot to catch the Nets looking over them. New York is leaning on Center Enes Kanter, who has been the bright spot to this team. Kanter recorded his 2nd straight double double and is really the guy this offense is starting to play through. The Nets will have their hands full with him, as the Knicks should be able to control the paint, giving them a huge edge here.

Some trends to note. Nets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York. Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

The Nets have struggled in this series inside MSG. This is a nice number and spot on the Knicks.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Phoenix Suns +6

The Suns grab points at home on Wednesday and have value at this number.

Phoenix will catch the Jazz on a back to back here, which is a nice situation for them. The Jazz were ran out of arena on Tuesday against the Clippers, who just wore them down. Utah managed only 84 points, as they're averaging under 100 on the season.

The Suns come in with momentum too. They grabbed their first win of the season against the Kings last time out, as the drama that has came with Bledsoe has seemed to motivate them.

Utah has also struggled with stability against the Pacific Division. They have gone 7-9 ATS in its last 16 against them.

Some trends to note here.  Jazz are 2-8-3 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 0 days rest.Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

The Jazz do not play well in back to backs. On top of that, we get a motivated Suns team here after all the Bledsoe issues unfolded.

Back Phoenix.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -14.5

The Cavaliers lay a big number here, but don't shy away from them in this spot. 

Cleveland comes in off a blowout loss to the Magic, at home, which will certainly have this team fired up and ready to go. Situationally, this is a nice spot after that. The Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Also, on Monday we saw just how much chemistry this team has. Dwayne Wade, one of the best to play the game, when to head coach Tyrone Lue himself and asked to come off the bench to insert JR Smith back into the lineup. Smith and company have had a ton of success over the past few years with this starting lineup, which showed how unselfish this years Cavaliers team is. 

They matchup extremely well here with the Bulls. Chicago is battling injuries and has very little depth to work with. They lack a scoring threat, which doesn't bode well given how good this Cleveland offense is. 

Some trends to note. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Chicago will get a fired up Cavs team that will look to make a statement. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers +4

The 76ers grab points against the Pistons on Monday and have value at this number.

There is a ton of pressure on this 76ers team to perform and expectations may have gotten the best of them early on here. Starting the season 0-3, Philadelphia has to figure things out here and this is a nice spot situationally for them.

The 76ers are the deepest they've ever been, as their combination of rookies and veterans is a solid mix. Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz have 3 games under their belts, this is now a time for them to really start getting things rolling.

Along with that, Joel Embiid has shaken off his rust and is playing a huge part on both ends of the floor.

This is a Pistons team they matchup well against, as they don't have too many scoring threats. Philadelphia can control the pace and really look to get out in transition, something Detroit will struggle to slow down.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 76ers are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 road games.

Look for a very close one here, that can go either way.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

New York Knicks +12

The Knicks and the newly put together Thunder will meet on Thursday night and despite the super team being formed in OKC, here the Knicks have some value.

This is certainly going to be a fade the public play as everybody has been pounding the Thunder, at home, after what they did this past offseason.

Along with that, we've seen it in the past that it does take some teams with big stars, some time to gel and find their chemistry. That should be the case here. You're taking 3 superstars that have been the go to guy in each situation they've been in and are putting them as essentially 3 role players along side one another. That will certainly take some time to get used to here.

You also have a hungry Knicks team that is young and could be dangerous. Kristaps Porzingis, Enes Kanter, and Doug McDermott are three huge pieces to this team that will really be playing with some fire here on Thursday as they are now the main pieces on this Knicks roster.

Some trends to note.  Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Expect to see a gritty New York team in this spot.

Back the Knicks.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dallas Mavericks -6

The Mavericks take on a depleted Hawks team to start their NBA season on Wednesday night. 

Atlanta saw the departure of three of their top four scorers this past offseason and will now have to look to a variety of players to step up here. 

That doesn't bode well for them as Dallas is 100% healthy and has a core that just continues to grow. The Mavericks have a nice young group that goes along well with their veterans, like forward Harrison Barnes. After averaging 19.2 points per game last season, he played a huge role in the development of the likes of Yogi Ferrell and company. 

Atlanta is extremely young themselves and will really see some nerves and growing pains early on this season. Seven of the fifteen players on the Hawks roster have 1 year of experience or less. 

Some trends to note. Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.

Atlanta is a very inexperienced bunch heading into this season. It will take some time for them to get their feet underneath them.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte Hornets +3.5

The Hornets grab points on Wednesday night and have value at this number. 

Detroit is very rare when it comes to laying points and here this is just too many in the given spot. The Pistons battled injury after injury last season and there are a lot of question marks with returning players in terms of their health. 

In particular, Reggie Jackson has a lot of question marks surrounding him. While he did make it through camp injury free, he played just 52 games last season. Expect them to be very cautious with him early on this season. 

Andre Drummond also experienced a slow season last year. To make matters worse for him, he'll have to deal with Dwight Howard, who was brought in by the Hornets this offseason. Drummond is the main source of offense for Detroit and just doesn't matchup well against Howard here.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Pistons are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.

Detroit's main offensive source is going to have his hands full. Given that, grabbing points with the Hornets is a nice move here. 

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3

The Cavaliers and Celtics tip off the NBA season on Tuesday night. 

Cleveland has value laying the small number in this spot. 

Situationally, the Cavaliers get the edge. They open the season on their home court and their additions this offseason offer a lot of veteran leadership. From Wade to Rose, this team is now built with scorers and playmakers. 

Chemistry is also a huge thing here on Tuesday. The Cavaliers have a majority of the team back and the addition of Wade doesn't hurt that chemistry given the history him and James have. For the Celtics, you're getting a group who has never played together. We saw the Cavaliers struggle at first when they had the three headed monster for the first season and Boston should endure similar growing pains. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Cavaliers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.

Cleveland will come out with a huge chip on their shoulder here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +6

The Cavaliers catch 6 points at home in Game 4 and have value despite everything that has happened. Cleveland was in line to get right back in this series in Game 3, before an 11-0 Warriors run shell shocked them.

Despite that and the 3-0 deficit, this team isn't going down without a fight that's for sure, especially at home.

Cleveland saw a brand new team in Game 3 and can still carry that momentum over. Kyrie Irving and Lebron James took things to a whole new level and Kevin Love was all over the place. They're going to scrap and claw here to survive. Being at home is a huge edge still, as this team isn't throwing the towel in.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 Friday games. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Expect a lot of fight still from Cleveland here. This is too many points.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs +7.5

The Spurs were obliterated in Game 2 and now it's time to return home, where we should see some fight in them.

This team has battled injury after injury and with the series essentially all but over, this is a spot where they will throw everything at the Warriors in efforts to keep things going. 

San Antonio was one of the best on their home court this season, a reason for this play. With a 36-11 home record, they do feed off the home crowds energy. A quick start will be essential, which means expect them to really come out aggressive here and attack from the opening tip.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Spurs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

The Spurs got some much needed rest and play pretty well with that lengthy time off. Expect them to keep this one close here.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Warriors and Spurs kick off the Western Conference Finals and the Warriors are the move here. The Spurs shocked a lot of people after losing Leonard and Parker as they took it to the Rockets in Game 6 on the road.

Here however, Golden State is going to just completely dismantle the Spurs.

Golden State is much quicker and will be able to get anything they want here as the Spurs are depleted in terms of injuries and just don't have the same capabilities.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall. Warriors are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up win. Spurs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.

This is a solid move here in Game 1.

Curry and Thompson especially have picked things up and will have a field day with this Spurs defense.

Back the Warriors.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -5
 
The home team is unbeaten (5-0) ATS in this playoff series. In the last 16 games between these two teams, the home team has covered 13 times. I don't see anything changing for this one.

This series has been perfect for the zig zag bettors. There have been a bunch of blowouts, and now it is the Wizards coming off a blowout and ready to bounce back at home. Washington has to win this one to stay alive. The Wizards are coming off a terrible shooting game, and I think we see a much better performance from John Wall and Bradley Beal in this one.

The Boston Celtics haven't even been close on the road in this series. Boston's offensive efficiency numbers on the road are drastically lower than they are at home. Washington can get very physical with the Celtics, and I think the Wizards can dominate the battle on the boards here.

A good bounce back spot for a team that probably has more talent on the whole than the Celtics.

Look for a comfortable win for the Wizards.

Take Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

TGIF *Rare* Top Rated 10* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio +6.5

The Spurs have had to really grind this series. They catch a lot of points here on Thursday and have value at the number. 

San Antonio had to battle back in Game 5, but took a 3-2 series lead with their overtime win. 

This team is full of savvy veterans who simply know how to get things done in these kinds of situations. 

The Spurs are going to look to control the tempo here as they've learned that taking the air out of the ball plays into their favor so much. The Rockets have not had many chances to run and gun as they usually do, which is certainly starting to frustrate them.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

This is a nice spot for the Spurs. Grab the points here as they should have their chances to steal this one.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston -4.5

This series has been a tale of home the games. Boston handled business in Games 1 and 2, while the Wizards came back in Games 3 and 4 and took care of things themselves. 

With Boston back at home here in Game 5, they're worthy of a move. 

The Celtics have been a solid home team this year, going 33-13 and they're going to have this place rocking on Wednesday. 

PG Isaiah Thomas is the difference maker in this series. Thomas is the backbone to this offense and with the Celtics needing someone to step up after what happened on the road, The star PG is just the go to guy in this spot. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games.

Boston is the move here. Grabbing home court here in this crucial Game 5, look for them to really feed off this home crowd and take control of the series for the time being heading back to Washington.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston +5

The Celtics were knocked around in Game 3 by the Wizards, but no harm does as they still lead 2-1. This is a case here on Sunday where they can really bounce back. 

Boston is the better team still in this spot. 

They have plenty of depth and Game 3 simply saw them dig themselves too early of a hole they couldn't get out of. 

You're going to see Isaiah Thomas really take this game over on Sunday. Thomas was held down for the most part in Game 3, which has been a rare occurrence. Expect him to really turn things up a couple notches here, really making sure Boston doesn't get in an early hole.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

This is a bounce back spot here. Boston still has the momentum leading 2-1 and with a much deeper team, they should be able to stay in this one.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Washington -5

The Wizards had chances in both games, especially in Game 2, to steal a road win. Now with their backs against the wall, returning home is exactly what this team needs here. 

Laying the points is a pretty valuable move given how well Washington plays inside their own building. Sitting with a 33-11 home record, the Wizards outscore their opponents by 5 full points inside the Verizon Center. 

Despite losing Game 2, they did show they have exactly what it takes to beat this Celtics team. Washington led throughout almost the entire game before coughing the lead up in the final seconds. While it was a loss and they're now down 2-0, they have imprinted in their minds they can beat this Celtics team. Defensively is where they'll figure things out here. Expect them to feed off this home crowd and get some big stops.

Some trends to note. Home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

The favorite and home team typically fare well in this head to head series. Look for that to continue on Thursday.

Back Washington ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -5.5

The Spurs and Rockets tip off in Round 2 and the home team laying the points here has the value.

San Antonio just matches up very well with the Rockets in this spot. 

Houston is one of the quickest teams in the NBA. However, San Antonio is so good at taking the air out of the ball, they're going to really be able to frustrate this Rockets offense. 

The Spurs give up just 98.0 points per game, one of the best marks in the NBA. They flustered Memphis in Round 1 with their interior play on both sides of the ball. They're going to do just the same here against the Rockets, as Houston really struggles when it comes to controlling the paint.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Spurs are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

With a lot of time off here, the Spurs are well rested and ready to go. Look for them to really come out with some high intensity on Monday.

Back San Antonio ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles +6.5

The Clippers are in serious trouble. Here in Game 6, it's just too many points to pass up on.

Los Angeles lost DeAndre Jordan thanks to a toe injury and it seemed like the morale of this team completely went down. 

Down 3-2, in Utah here, this is a Clippers team that won't go down without a fight. Here's the thing, they still have plenty of talent on their side that they can pull this off. 

PG Chris Paul did everything possible to keep them in Game 5, but the Clippers just couldn't get over the hump. 

Right now, all the pressure is on Utah. They haven't won a playoff series in 7 years. Knowing this is their chance, at home, there's going to be plenty of nerves for this inexperienced team. Look for Los Angeles to lean on their veterans, like Redick and Paul, to really pull through here. 

Some trends to note. Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.

Los Angeles isn't going quietly. At the very least, expect this to be close, with them having a chance to steal it late. 

Back Los Angeles ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -3

The Clippers return home after coughing up the lead in the 4th quarter of Game 4 and here they hold value laying the small spread at home. 

The Clippers are much deeper than this Jazz team. They really should have came home up 3-1, but despite the loss, they still managed to have a successful road swing. They got home court back and now return to the Staples Center with a chance to grab the lead back. 

Here, it comes down to them stepping up defensively and they do play better at home on the defensive side. 

Not too mention, Gordon Hayward isn't even at 100% himself. Hayward came down with food poisoning and played just 9 minutes in Game 3. He'll give it a go here, but certainly is not even close to full health. That will be a huge advantage for Los Angeles here.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 9-22-1 ATS in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Jazz are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

This is a nice number on the Clippers. Expect them to really come out with some fire at home and take it to Utah here. 

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -7.5

The Houston Rockets depth is really hard for the Oklahoma City Thunder to deal with. James Harden played a really bad game in Game Four in Oklahoma City, and yet the Rockets were able to escape with a win. There are so many different guys who can carry the load for the Rockets.

On the other side, Russell Westbrook and the rest of the Oklahoma City starters have to carry so much of the load. The Thunder starters have to be getting worn down at this point. This is a fast paced series and the Rockets continually send in a second unit that is fresh and plays at a high level. Oklahoma City is unable to do that.

The public is backing the Thunder here, and I'm always glad to go against the public, especially in the playoffs. A lot of the public bettors lose money betting on the NBA in the playoffs.

The Thunder are an ugly 3-13 ATS in their last 16 meetings with Houston. The Rockets close things out and win comfortably here.

Take Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -6

The Raptors return home with home court back in their possession and hold value here laying the points on Monday. 

Toronto finally flipped a switch in Game 4 and played with aggressiveness on both sides of the ball, en route to evening the series up at 2.

Here on Monday, they can use that momentum to really bury the Bucks. 

The Raptors exposed many of the flaws the Bucks have offensively in that Game 4 win. Milwaukee isn't a deep team by any means and doesn't have many players who can attack the rim. With Toronto closing out so well on shooters, there was just no chance for any offense for the Bucks. Look for Raptors to pick up the intensity even more here, as they have the new found confidence.

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

The favorite has covered in 7 of the last 10 in this head to head series. Given the home court, along with the momentum, Toronto is the way to go here. 

Back Toronto ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Clippers +2.5

The Clippers clash with the Jazz in Game 4 and have value here plus the points. Los Angeles is just better.

We saw that in Game 3 as they trailed by 10 in the 2nd half, only to rally behind their veterans and pull past Utah. Los Angeles is just more experienced.

They have too many weapons offensively, combined with their ability to lock down defensively in the paint. This is a lot for Utah to handle and they simply cannot keep up here.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Jazz are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Lastly the Clippers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Utah.

Expect the Clippers to really put the pressure on early here. With points, they're worth a move.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics +1.5

The Boston Celtics are down 2-0 in the series. Having lost both of the first two games at home in this series, Boston has zero margin for error now. While the Celtics aren't as good as a number one seed usually is, I still believe they are the better team in this series.

The Bulls are definitely improved, but it is hard to believe that they just turned into one of the best teams in basketball overnight. Brad Stevens is a really good coach, and the Celtics should have some key adjustments ready for this contest.

Boston's bench hasn't been up to par so far in the series, but I think they play better here and give the team the boost they need. 

Look for a very close game throughout. I think Boston wins this one and makes this a series once again. This is a case where the oddsmakers have moved the line too far.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors -7.5

Toronto has always been a tough matchup in the playoffs. They certainly got caught looking ahead in Game 1 against the Bucks, but that won't be the case here in Game 2.

The Raptors are far better than this Milwaukee team.

Experience, like it does in so many other series, is going to play a huge role here.

Toronto is a team that is a regular in the postseason and never panics. They take on a young Bucks team that really doesn't have much besides one player.

Game 1 was certainly a case where they just got caught looking ahead of the situation, but know they will have no issue stealing a game on the road. When the time comes.

Look for the Raptors to see Kyle Lowry step things up. He missed all 6 three pointers and had just 4 points in Game 1. He's a playoff guy and will really look to make his impact early.

Some betting trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

Don't sleep on this Toronto team. They respond well after a loss and this is going to be a real message sender in Game 2.

Back Toronto ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -14.5

The Golden State Warriors are a big favorite in Game One, but I still think there is value on them. Golden State looks like by far the best team in the NBA right now, and I think they make a statement in Game One here. 

Kevin Durant has been a great fit for this team, and Durant is healthy once again. The trio of Curry, Thompson, and Durant is exceptional on offense, and the Blazers don't have even close to enough firepower to keep up in this series. Don't be surprised if this is a 4-0 sweep in the series.

Portland relies too much on Lillard and McCollum to create shots in one on one opportunities. The Blazers aren't going to get many good looks doing that against a Golden State defense that is way better than most people realize. 

Golden State plays team basketball and good defense, and those are two things that help teams win and cover at a high rate in the playoffs. Lay the points and expect a blowout.

The Blazers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games played at Golden State.

Take Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves -5

The Timberwolves clash with the Lakers here on Sunday night and laying the 5 points has value with Minnesota. 

Minnesota is such a young team, that really did have high hopes this season. However, there has certainly been some growing pains here with this team on the year. 

Here though, they matchup really well with the Lakers. Minnesota has a young core that is led by Andrew Wiggins that really is fast and much more physical than the Lakers. The Timberwolves have taken 2 of the 3 meetings this season, which includes a 119 point showing back on March 30th.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Timberwolves are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Pacific.

Minnesota has played well against the Pacific. Given that, along with the edges they have both inside and out, this one has value on them.

Back Minnesota ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -4

The Washington Wizards haven't been playing good basketball of late. I think this is the time they turn it around. The oddsmakers have set this line short because Washington is returning from a long road trip. That certainly makes a difference, but this has been an overcorrection.

Charlotte has been better in their last few games, but it has been all about a higher shooting percentage. Charlotte ranks in the bottom five in the NBA in defense in their last ten games. Washington's offense should eat them up in this one.

Charlotte has been more than happy to get into high scoring shootouts of late, and that plays right into the hand of Washington. There's no doubt the Wizards have more scoring firepower, and I think they'll use that to win and cover in this one.

A couple trends of note in this one. The Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Washington. The Wizards are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Take Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Gonzaga +1.5

The Bulldogs and Tar Heels battle in the NCAA Championship and the Bulldogs here have some value. 

All season long people complained about Gonzaga playing in a weak conference. They complained about the schedule they had being horrible. Not too many people gave them a chance entering the tournament. 

However, they've quieted all the doubters and are now in a spot where they can overcome a lot of obstacles and capture a National Championship. They matchup up very well with this UNC team. 

Gonzaga has plenty of length in their big men, which is a huge key here. The Tar Heels have dominated the paint all tourney long. However, this is by far the best inside presence in Gonzaga that they will have faced all tournament long. Look for the Bulldogs to really cause fits on the defensive end, not allowing anything easy at the rim.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. Bulldogs are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 Monday games.

Make a move here with Gonzaga. They've been proving people wrong all season and with how well they're playing right now, they have all the confidence in the world. 

Back Gonzaga ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 6* NCAAB ATS Play

Houston Rockets -11

The Rockets head into Phoenix on Sunday and the visitors laying the big spread have value here.

This Houston team is very undervalued by many. The Rockets gave Golden State everything they could handle last time out and here they catch the Suns on a back to back.

There are a lot of factors actually that go into playing this one. The back to back is a nice feature as the Suns just simply are a struggle playing 2 games in 2 nights.

They also have just been a mess in general. Their recent loss to Portland was their 11th straight game they've fallen in, as they really have phoned it in this season. This is a game where the Rockets can really use that up tempo and 3 ball game to pick apart this Suns defense.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Rockets are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Pacific.

This is just a huge clear cut mismatch. The Rockets should dismantle this Suns defense, en route to a huge win Sunday night.

Back Houston ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets -3

The Brooklyn Nets have had a terrible season, but they have been surprisingly competitive in the past month. 

The Nets went 4-36 straight up in the previous three months, but they went 7-10 in the month of March. The Nets did it by improving drastically on the defensive end. Brooklyn ranked seventh in the NBA in field goal percentage defense in the month of March. Brooklyn ranks fourth in the NBA in defensive efficiency in their last five games.

Brooklyn is in a unique spot where they aren't really hurting their draft stock with these wins, while other bad teams are gladly losing to help their draft chances.

Jeremy Lin has been healthy of late, and he has been a really nice spark for this Nets team. The Nets are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games.

Orlando lost a heartbreaker in Boston last night. The Magic aren't likely to be up for this game. Orlando is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning percentage of less than 40%.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans Pelicans -10.5

The New Orleans Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. New Orleans is playing against Sacramento for the first time since they got DeMarcus Cousins in a trade near the deadline.

Cousins has said all the right things here, but you have to think he is highly motivated to show up the Kings front office, who he never got along with very well.

New Orleans is playing some excellent basketball with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins putting on a show in the frontcourt.

On the other side, Sacramento has essentially packed it up for the season. They have started sitting veterans in recent games, and it appears this team is tanking the rest of the way in the regular season. Take a look at how badly they were beaten in their last game.

A couple trends of note here. The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Pelicans are also 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. the Western Conference.

Take New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Clippers -5.5

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Washington needed an epic fourth quarter comeback on Tuesday night to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. That's a sign of some trouble in my opinion.

The Lakers are tanking at this point. They don't want to win games, and that has appeared quite clear in the last couple weeks. The Clippers are in a totally different situation. The Clippers obviously want to get themselves in a better position going into the playoffs.

The Clippers are the better rested team here, and I think this time of the year that is even more important than it is during the majority of the regular season.

The Wizards are a good team, but they still are much weaker on the road than at home. They put out a lot of energy in last night's win against the Lakers.

A trend of note. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

I'll back the Clippers laying the reasonable amount of points in this one.

Take the Los Angeles Clippers.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 6* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -2.5

The Heat catch the Pistons in a back to back here and hold value laying the small road spread.

Miami continues their push for a playoff spot in the East and the Pistons are one of the teams who are right on their heels. 

The Pistons come in on a real low after falling to the Knicks on Monday night. Detroit has dropped 4 straight now and are really reeling. 

Miami gets the huge edge here thanks to their defensive efforts. The Heat are 5th in the league in terms of scoring defense and are one of the best teams when it comes to closing out on shooters. Given the Pistons fatigue factor here thanks to the back to back, along with the lack of scorers they have, this is going to be an extremely tough game for them to get any sort of momentum. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games. Heat are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 vs. NBA Central.

Given the Heat's success on the road and against the Central, this is a nice situational spot on Tuesday. 

Back Miami ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder -1

The Thunder are in a nice spot situationally here on Monday night. 

After putting up 127 points and still falling on Sunday against Houston, the Thunder have to be relieved to see an offense like the Mavericks. 

Dallas is averaging just 97.8 points per game on the season, which is going to cause a huge challenge for the Mavs. Oklahoma City is putting in nearly 10 points more per game and have far more many weapons than Dallas. 

Expect Russell Westbrook and company to really turn things up a few notches here on Dallas. Oklahoma City is just far too quick and talented for this Dallas team to keep up with. 

Some trends to note. Thunder are 16-7-1 ATS in the last 24 meetings in Dallas. Road team is 39-19-2 ATS in the last 60 meetings.

Trends wise, this one points to Oklahoma City. Given the gap in talent offensively, at this low of a spread, the Thunder have the value. 

Back Oklahoma City ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Kentucky +2.5

Kentucky and UNC in the Elite 8. Here, it's the Wildcats that have value. 

Kentucky showed off exactly what they have when they took down UCLA in the Sweet 16. The Wildcats showed they have plenty of offensive power, along with some really lock down defense. 

The Wildcats defeated North Carolina way back in December and while that game really holds no impact here, it at least showed what Kentucky has to offer. 

Kentucky has to control the pace here. North Carolina likes to run and they proved that against Butler. While Kentucky isn't a slow team, they certainly need to control the pace and not allow it to pick up to a high degree. 

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Wildcats are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 Sunday games.

Kentucky is up for this challenge. Look for them to really step things up defensively here, which gives them value grabbing points.

Back Kentucky ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves -6.5

Minnesota heads into Los Angeles on Friday night and the visitors laying the points here is the move. 

The Timberwolves seeing the Lakers is just what this team needs. Minnesota has dropped 4 in a row, but they have a blowout win over the Lakers already under their belts to build off of this season. 

Minnesota put up 125 points in a 125-99 win back in November as they should be able to really pick apart this defense that is really struggling. 

The Lakers have dropped 14 of their last 15 games and in 6 game during this stretch of games, they've lost by 20 more. Los Angeles is just simply a mess on both sides of the ball, as they gave up 133 points to the Clippers last time out. 

Some trends note.Timberwolves are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Pacific. Timberwolves are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.

This is a nice spot situationally for the Timberwolves. The Lakers are just simply a mess and Minnesota has faired well against teams from the Pacific. 

Back Minnesota ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Wisconsin +2

The Wisconsin Badgers have a ton of potential. This was a team that many had in their preseason top ten. The Badgers were really inconsistent throughout the course of the regular season, but Wisconsin knocked off Villanova with an epic performance last weekend.

Wisconsin is always going to play their style of basketball, and they won't let anyone force them out of it. The Badgers will take care of the basketball and play good defense. Expect more of the same here.

Florida is without their best big man in Egubunu. The Gators have played great in the NCAA Tournament thus far, but I think their win last weekend was more about Virginia being bad than them being good. Florida hasn't been in this situation before with these players.

This team was in the NIT last year. Wisconsin has a team of guys who have virtually all been in this situation.

Betting trends of note, Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game, are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win, and Wisconsin is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.

I'll take the points with the veteran team peaking at the right time of the year.

Take Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky +1

The Kentucky Wildcats will have Big Blue Nation supporting them in a big way in Memphis on Friday night. UCLA is going to be playing what is essentially a road game environment here.

UCLA is certainly a very good team. The Bruins have tremendous weapons on offense, and Lonzo Ball is as good as advertised. Still, the Bruins aren't very good on defense. Sooner or later that should stop them in this NCAA Tournament. I think it is here.

Consistently, teams that win the NCAA Tournament or go to the Final Four are top 20 defenses, and UCLA doesn't even rank in the top 75 in defensive efficiency. UCLA went to Kentucky and beat them earlier this year.

The Bruins shot lights out in that one and Kentucky ran with them all game. This game will be played quickly, but I think Kentucky does a better job getting back in this game and forces UCLA to play in the halfcourt more often. They are good, but not great, in the halfcourt sets.

Kentucky's defense ranks in the top ten in the country. Look for the Wildcats to be fully engaged on defense here, and I think they get their revenge in front of a Kentucky-friendly crowd.

Take Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday *RARE* CBB ATS 10* Top Play

Michigan -1

The Michigan Wolverines are peaking at the right time. This Michigan coaching staff is an underrated group. Michigan runs a terrific offense. They almost never turn the ball over, and they have shooters all over the floor.

How good has Michigan's offense been of late? Most teams score about 1.04 or 1.05 points per possession on average. Michigan put up an insane 1.40 points per possession against Oklahoma State in their first game. The Wolverines then put up 1.18 points per possession against a top five Louisville defense in their next game.

The emergence of Wagner on the inside creates problems for Oregon. Michigan has always had shooters at the wings and the guard spots. Now that they have some stretch players at the big spots that are reliable, it will be very hard to guard them.

Oregon is fortunate to be here. The Ducks were outplayed for a large majority of the game by Rhode Island, and it took some Tyler Dorsey heroics to get them to this game.

A betting trend of note, Michigan is 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 NCAA Tournament games.

Michigan is in fine form and I think they move on to the Elite Eight.

Take Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* Sweet 16 CBB ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks -3.5

The Sacramento Kings have nothing to play for. The Kings are one of the two or three worst teams in the league now without DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay. They may also be without Tyreke Evans in this one. Evans is dealing with a nagging injury.

Milwaukee has been trending in the right direction of late. They have won 3 of their last 4 on a difficult road trip. Middleton coming back in the lineup has really helped this Bucks team. Milwaukee's defense has been much better in recent weeks.

I think we are getting a good value on the number here. The Bucks are playing on a back to back, but they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing without any rest. The road team is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings between these two teams.

Milwaukee should take care of business as they fight for positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Take Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Georgia Tech +5.5

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have been playing great defense all year. Josh Pastner has done a great job getting this team to buy into his system. Georgia Tech was expected to finish dead last in the ACC. Instead, they knocked off some really good teams and have won two contests in the NIT.

How did the Yellow Jackets get to this point in the NIT? Georgia Tech held Indiana to a really bad shooting night and 63 points in a win. They then held a good Belmont offense to 33.3% shooting from the floor in a blowout win at home.

Ole Miss is coming off a couple nice performances on the road, but they haven't been a good team laying points so far this year. The Rebels have played in a bunch of close games, and I think this will be another close one.

Ole Miss ranks 90th in the nation in defensive efficiency.  Georgia Tech ranks sixth. If I can get that big of a defensive advantage and that many points, I'm grabbing the points.

Georgia Tech is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 as an underdog.

Take Georgia Tech.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Dallas Mavericks +4

The Mavericks clash with the Warriors and it's Dallas who has value here. 

You may look at this and be wondering how the Warriors, who just took down the Thunder in blowout fashion, aren't a nice move at the given line. Well, digging deeper into this one, there is value on Dallas. 

The Mavericks play much better when they're at home. This year they are a solid 20-15, as they only concede 97 points per home game. Dallas really slows it down and that'll certainly play to a disadvantage for the Warriors here. 

This is also a back to back for Golden State. Who knows what they'll do with their players as they could even end up benching some of their stars. Regardless of that, the Warriors won't be at 100% focus here. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest. Warriors are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games overall.

Golden State hasn't been playing well without Durant and this is a nice situational spot for Dallas to really sting them. 

Back Dallas ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -2

There won't be the same firepower from the OKC fans here on Monday. Despite Kevin Durant sitting out for Golden State, the Warriors laying the small spread here is a nice move. 

Golden State has put together 3 straight wins and this team is starting to turn things back up a couple notches. 

The Warriors have seen Klay Thompson pick it up, which has sparked a lot of better play from the rest of the offense. Thompson has gone 13 of 24 from behind the arc over the last 3 games, as the rest of the team is starting to feed off his energy. 

With the crowd certainly not as hyped up for this one as they were the last time, that actually plays into the Warriors advantage. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

This is a nice number to lay. Golden State is finally back in rhythm and when you can get them at this low of a number, they're always worth a move.

Back Golden State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

UT Arlington -5

In the past, home favorites have done really well in the second round of the NIT, CBI, and CIT Tournaments. It seems that home court advantage is magnified in these smaller postseason tournaments.

UT Arlington gets to host this game against a relatively big name opponent in Akron. This game will be on ESPN2 as well, which means this UT Arlington team gets a very rare chance to play in front of a television audience. The team definitely covets a chance to look good to a national audience. It's a chance for the program to build for the future and attract recruits.

Akron just upset Houston on the road last game. The Zips are likely satisfied with winning over a big name school on the road, and I think they are likely less pumped up about going to play UT Arlington.

Betting trends of note, the Zips are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win, and the Mavericks are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 home games..

Akron has been wildly inconsistent this year. I'll fade them in this spot.

Take UT Arlington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

UCLA -4.5

The Bruins clash with Cincinnati in the Round of 32 and UCLA minus the points is a nice move.

Ucla look extremely impressive against Kent in the opening round as they showed off how good their offense is. The Bruins dominated the pace of play and they'll do that here against Cinci.

The Bearcats play extremely slow and that just doesn't matchup well here with the Bruins. 

Look for UCLA to really push the tempo and use their 3 point shooting here.

Some trends to note. Bruins are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 neutral site games as a favorite. Bearcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. Bruins are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.

Expect the Bruins to dictate this one. Speed is going to dominate this game and with how the Bearcats slow things down, it's just not a good matchup for them. 

Back UCLA ATS. 

Good luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Oregon -5

The Oregon Ducks aren't getting enough respect here. Oregon was a really good team all year long, and they are playing in what will be a very-friendly arena with their fan support. Rhode Island is playing a really long way away from home, and the Rams do have some clear flaws.

The Rams are a great story, and I like the way Rhode Island plays, but they don't come close to matching Oregon's overall team balance. Rhode Island is very good on the defensive end, but the Rams haven't been good this year on offense. They don't shoot it well enough from long range, and they settle for too many jumpers.

The Ducks have the best player on the floor in Dillon Brooks, and it really isn't even close. Brooks has gotten much better at the end of the season after a slow start due to some injury problems.

The Ducks are slightly better on defense, and they are much better on offense than Rhode Island. This is a rare game where quite a bit of the betting public likes the underdog.

That's a good reason to lay the points with the favorite.

Take Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Butler -3.5

The Bulldogs have value laying this low of a spread here.Butler absolutely dominated Winthrop in the opening round and carry a ton of momentum into here. 

Butler is one of the best 3 Point teams in the nation as they move the ball around so well, to get themselves some open looks. 

Look for Butler here to dictate the pace here and really fluster this MTSU team and control the clock, something they Blue Raiders stents used to. 

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite and are 21-5-2 ATS in their last 28 NCAA Tournament games.

This is a nice number for the Bulldogs. Laying this low of a spread for a team that has been playing exceptionally well and that matches up well here has nice value.

Back Butler ATS. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Miami Heat -4.5

The Heat lay points at home against the Timberwolves and the home team here in Miami has value. 

Miami has been a very intriguing team this season. 

After a very slow start, the Heat have turned things up a notch and are right in the thick of the postseason race. Their play at home has a lot to do with that, which gives them solid value here.

The Heat are 19-14 SU in front of their home crowd, while going a stellar 20-12-1 ATS in that span. 

Look for the Heat to really have a solid edge in the paint here. With Hassan Whiteside playing at a high level, the Timberwolves simply do not have someone to lock him down. As he has recorded 10 straight double-doubles, Whiteside is going to play with a lot of confidence on Friday night. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 11-1-1 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.

This is a nice spot situationally for the Heat here on Friday. 

Back Miami ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +5

The Pelicans catch points at home here and it gives them value here. 

New Orleans has been a tough team to figure out. They went all in and acquired DeMarcus Cousins and while things haven't gone quite as well as they've liked them to have, the Pelicans are slowly starting to figure things out. 

The Pelicans saw Cousins contribute 19 and Anthony Davis put in 27 against Miami. The duo has a lot of talent and they're finally getting some chemistry, which is going to prove value here against a team that struggles on the defensive end. 

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

New Orleans catching points against a defense that gives up 110 points per road game is a nice look. This one is going to come down to the wire, where the points are valuable.

Back New Orleans ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Kansas State +3.5

The Kansas State Wildcats have played really well at the end of the season, and when it comes to March Madness, how you are playing of late matters a great deal.

Kansas State played a really difficult schedule in the Big 12 this year. The Big 12 was probably the deepest conference in the country. The Wildcats won Tuesday night in Dayton over Wake Forest thanks to some tremendous offense. They are also capable of winning with defense though, and they rank in the top 35 in the country in defense.

Cincinnati plays in a weak American Athletic Conference. UConn was way down this year, and the only other good team in this conference was SMU. The Mustangs of SMU just beat down Cincinnati in the AAC Tournament finale.

The Bearcats offense settles for too many bad shots. This team isn't full of good jump shooters, and yet they still settle for 3's consistently. Cincinnati plays a style of basketball that lends itself to a lot of close games.

A couple trends of note that are important here. Cincinnati is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games. The Bearcats are also 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

Take Kansas State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* March Madness ATS Play

10* Top Play on Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Rams are on a roll right now. This is a team that was on the outside looking in as of a couple weeks ago, and they won their way into the NCAA Tournament in impressive fashion.

How did they do it? Rhode Island is playing some tremendous defense. The Rams have one of the best defenders in the country in E.C. Matthews. Matthews has quickness and length to bother opposing teams best scorers. The Rams play great team defense and really go after loose balls.

Creighton isn't the same team since Maurice Watson Jr. went down with an injury. Marcus Foster is asked to do too much, and the Blue Jays rely heavily on 3 point shooting. In a game like this, that is very dangerous. Rhode Island ranks in the top five in the country in three point field goal percentage defense.

Creighton has to shoot lights out to win, while Rhode Island can lock down on defense and attack the rim on offense.

A couple trends of note. Rhode Island is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games. Creighton is only 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games.

Take Rhode Island.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday CBB ATS *RARE 10* Top Play

10* Top Play on Princeton +7

The Princeton Tigers are playing some tremendous basketball right now. How you are playing entering the NCAA Tournament matters a lot, and no one is in better form than Princeton. Obviously, they haven't played the toughest of competition, but they did everything that was asked of them and completely dominated the Ivy League.

Notre Dame is a team that plays games at a very slow pace, and that's what Princeton wants to do this year as well. The Tigers are shooting a lot of three pointers this year, and they have a lot of guys who shoot the ball really well from the outside.

The Fighting Irish play quite a few close games because of their style of play. Notre Dame was excellent two years ago when they nearly knocked off an unbeaten Kentucky team in the Big Dance, but they edged past Northeastern 69-65 in that first round game.

Princeton is comfortable playing the style of game Notre Dame plays. That gives them a nice advantage. Also, Princeton has veterans in key positions, and I think this Tigers team truly believes they could win this game. It wouldn't stun me if they did either.

Notre Dame is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 NCAA Tournament games.

This is too many points.

Back Princeton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday CBB 10* Top Rated ATS Play

Colorado State -4.5

The Colorado State Rams have a really good homecourt advantage. They play at a very high elevation and that is one of the biggest things that creates value for some home teams in the Mountain West region.

The College of Charleston is obviously not accustomed to playing at high altitude. College of Charleston has a tough spot here because they must travel a really long way from home, and then they have to be able to withstand the effects of the altitude.

Colorado State will have the best player on the floor here in Gian Clavell. Clavell certainly doesn't want his collegiate career to end yet, and I expect a big effort from the senior in this game. Charleston isn't accustomed to playing against scorers of his capability.

Charleston is a quality team, but the circumstances surrounding this game should make things difficult enough on them that they aren't able to cover.

We'll lay the small number with the Rams in this one.

Take Colorado State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -8

The Cavaliers are in a revenge spot as they take on the Pistons at home on Tuesday night. 

Cleveland went into Detroit last week and blew a 4th quarter lead in what was an eventual loss. 

The Cavaliers are struggling a bit and after a hot start against the Rockets, they failed to hold the lead and eventually fell. However, returning home is just what this team needs. 

Cleveland has played solid ball at home, going 26-7 while averaging 113 points per game. On the flip side of things, the Pistons are a mere 11-21 away from The Palace and just 12-20 ATS in that span. There is a huge edge to Cleveland here and you're going to get a real fired up Cavs team. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.

Look for an inspired bunch here for Cleveland on Tuesday, as they get back at the Pistons in what should be a blow out.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +5

The Heat and Pacers play in a pivotal Eastern Conference contest and grabbing the points here has its value.

Miami has played much better as of late and this season they've taken care of business against the Pacers. 

Miami has won both meetings, which included a 113-95 blowout just s month ago. They are a much deeper team and with Goran Dragic leading the way from outside and Hassan Whiteside on the interior, they should be able to control this game. 

Some trends to note.Heat are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record Heat are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.

Miami has won 21 of their last 25 games. Here in this spot, they are worth a move. 

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Middle Tennessee State -9

The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders were the best team in Conference USA by a wide margin all year. MTSU plays Marshall here in the title game, and I expect them to win big here as well.

Marshall is playing for the fourth straight day. MTSU is playing for only the third straight day. Marshall knocked down 19 three pointers in their win over LA Tech on Friday. Often you see teams regress toward the mean in their next game after that kind of performance.

One thing that makes it even more likely that Marshall's three point percentage comes way down is MTSU's tremendous defense. The Blue Raiders were tops in CUSA in defense all year.

Marshall was beaten soundly in both regular season meetings with MTSU. With the favorite being better rested and having the great defense, I don't see any reason to expect a different result here.

MTSU runs away with this one. 

Lay the points.

Take Middle Tennessee State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Troy -1

The Georgia Southern Eagles started the season playing some very good basketball, but they have skidded to the finish of the season.

Troy played extremely well in their game against Appalachian State, and I think this is a Troy team that can make a run here in this Sun Belt Tournament. Troy has arguably the best player in the conference in Jordon Varnado. He can do a little bit of everything, and I don't see anyone on this Georgia Southern team being able to guard him.

The oddsmakers are telling us a lot with this line as well. Troy is favored despite being the sixth seed in this tournament. Georgia Southern is the three seed.  It seems backward doesn't it? You have to remember that Vegas oddsmakers are very smart, and I think this says they know how strong of a team Troy is.

Georgia Southern doesn't have the team leaders that Troy does, and I'll take Troy in this matchup.

Take Troy.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Duke +3.5

The Blue Devils catch points here against UNC in the ACC Tourney and have value in this spot. We saw Duke and UNC split their regular season meetings and the Blue Devils enter play here with a full head of steam.

Looking to become the first team to win the ACC from where they started the tournament, the Blue Devils knocked off Clemson and then erased a 10 point 2nd half deficit to beat Louisville. Duke is playing extremely well right now and the momentum is certainly on their side.

This is the first time in quite some time everyone is healthy. The Blue Devils have been banged up all season long, but with everyone healthy, we're seeing just what this team is capable of.

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Blue Devils are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Duke is getting production from just about everyone. Jayson Tatum, Grayson Allen, and Luke Kennard are all on their top game. This is a lot of points to give them on Friday.

Back Duke ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Baylor -5 

The Baylor Bears lost at home to the Kansas State Wildcats in their last meeting. That's a game Baylor would like to get some revenge for in this contest.

If you look back at that one, it makes quite a bit of sense. Baylor had just lost a heartbreaker to Kansas on the road, and then came home in a bad spot and was flat against Kansas State. They shouldn't be flat here.

Baylor is flying under the radar a bit because the Big 12 is so good, but this Baylor Bears team is really talented. Motley is one of the best forwards in the country, and Kansas State isn't going to be able to keep him off the glass here.

Kansas State is playing worse late in the year than they did in the middle of the season. I like to fade teams trending the wrong way this time of the year.

Take Baylor.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -5

Cleveland clashes with division rival Detroit and they have value here. 

The Cavaliers could receive a huge boost on Thursday night. JR Smith, who has been sidelined with a thumb injury, has the possibility to be back in the lineup.

Smith will be a welcomed sight as he provides another 3 point threat, along with an attacker off the dribble. 

This is a beautiful bounce back spot for the Cavs. After getting knocked around at home by Miami, there is going to be some frustrations getting taken out here. We've seen what this Cavs team can do when they're fired up. 

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Pistons are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.

Detroit has not been good in spots like this. Expect Cleveland to really control this game, which gives them plenty of value here. 

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Iowa +1.5

The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers clash in the Big 10 Tournament on Thursday night and Iowa plus the point and a half is the move here. 

Iowa has just been much more consistent this season as a whole. 

The Hawkeyes enters the Big Ten tourney red hot, winners of 4 straight games, which is always a nice team to back. When entering conference tournaments, catching the teams that closed the regular season out on a run has proven to be profitable in the past. 

Iowa has been one of the best in terms of offensive production as well. The Hawkeyes have averaged above 80 points per game, as their inside out game is one of the best in the conference. 

Some trends to note. Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big Ten. Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

Iowa has an edge here. They're more consistent and can create a lot of opportunities for themselves in this spot. 

Back Iowa ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Auburn -6

It's the battle of the Tigers here on Wednesday night and Auburn is the move here laying the points. 

Missouri has just been horrible this season. They have just 7 wins on the season and average only 68 points per game. 

They get an Auburn team that just beat them last time out, as Auburn threw up 89 points. Expect Auburn to really push the tempo here. Missouri just doesn't have the fire power to keep up in the one. They struggle with transition defense and should give way for some easy buckets for Auburn in this one. 

Some trends to note. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.

This is a nice play here. Auburn has played well against bad teams and this isn't necessarily a big spread to cover against a bad team.

Back Auburn ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

Los Angeles Clippers -3

The Clippers lay a small number on the road Wednesday and they hold value here against this young Minnesota team. 

Los Angeles is playing much better as of late as they've put together back to back wins, which includes a nice win over Boston last time out. 

Where the value lies comes from the how good this Los Angeles team is against the Timberwolves. They have captured wins in 16 of their last 17 against the Twolves and have won 9 straight inside the Target Center. 

Some trends to note. Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. Clippers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest.

This is a nice spot for the Clippers given the small number to lay. They'e had the Timberwolves number and with how they've played on the road lately, this is a play to be made on Wednesday.

Back Los Angeles ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Mississippi State -6

The LSU Tigers are going to have a new head coach after the end of the season. The end of the season should be on Wednesday night for them. This LSU team has severely underachieved in each of the last two years. 

Johnny Jones has done a really bad job maximizing the talent he has gotten while at LSU. While you could say the team might be pumped up to send him out with a win, we haven't seen them fight hard for him any before. Why would they start now when they know he is gone? 

Mississippi State isn't a great team, but they don't have to be to cover this number against a bad LSU team. This LSU defense is the worst in the SEC by a mile. LSU gives up easy layup after easy layup on a consistent basis. 

Lay the points here as LSU should be ready to end this season as soon as possible.

Back Mississippi State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Washington Wizards -3.5

The Wizards take on the Suns Tuesday night and laying the points with the road favorite is a solid move here. 

Washington got a much needed win as they have played a little sloppy since their hot run. However, a huge comeback against the Magic in what was eventually a 115-114 win has them playing with extreme confidence right now. 

The Wizards have a huge advantage here over the Suns. Phoenix simply does not have the defense to keep up with players like Wall and Beal, along with Gortat, who should dominate the paint here against the Suns. 

Some trends to note. Wizards are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games. Wizards are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Western Conference.

The Wizards have some value here. They have many more playmakers and should really pick apart this Suns defense here on Tuesday night. 

Back Washington ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -4

The Spurs welcome in the Rockets on Monday night and the home team laying the number here is the move. 

San Antonio is doing exactly what they do every season. They're quietly in 2nd place in the West and are within striking distance of the Warriors for the top spot. However, once again nobody really talks about them, as it's Golden State who gets all the headlines. 

That's just fine for the Spurs, who keep on winning. San Antonio has rattled off 7 straight wins and is a solid 21-6 at home entering Monday. This is a defense that can really slow down the Rockets, which is a hard thing to do. They close out on shooters well and really allow nothing easy at the rim.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Spurs are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Look for the Spurs to really dictate the tempo here, as they really should frustrate this Rockets offense on Monday. 

Back San Antonio ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

East Tennessee State -5

The East Tennessee State Bucs lost both regular season meetings against UNC Greensboro. Still, they are favored by five points in this neutral site game. The public is on UNC Greensboro here because it seems "too obvious." I'll take the favorite in East Tennessee State.

East Tennessee State is the better team here according to almost all the metrics. The Bucs shot the ball really poor in their two games against UNC Greensboro, and I expect them to shoot it better here. It is really hard to beat a team that is better than you three times in a row.

The oddsmakers are sharp, and when they throw out a -5 on a team that has lost twice to this opponent in the regular season, you should pay attention.

The public is taking UNC Greensboro at a 67% clip so far. We'll fade the public and go with East Tennessee State in the Southern Conference title game.

East Tennessee State is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on a neutral site as a favorite.

Take East Tennessee State -5

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play