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

Dallas Mavericks PK

The Mavs have quietly been solid as of late and here at this price, they have some value here. 

Dallas has covered 4 straight games and getting them at home is a nice spot here. 

The Thunder have gone a mediocre 12-19 SU on the road, while getting outscored by nearly 7 points per road contest. 

Dallas has played the better of their ball at home, entering play with a 17-14 record. 

Here, the Mavericks hot play gives them the edge here. Dallas has won 3 of their last 4 overall and are within striking distance in the Western Conference playoffs. 

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Dallas has value here. The Mavericks play well at home and given how the Thunder struggle defensively on the road, the Mavs have a huge edge here.

Back Dallas ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah Jazz -9

The Utah Jazz go to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Sunday. The Kings are just awful since they traded away DeMarcus Cousins. Rudy Gay is out of the lineup, and this team has some major chemistry issues. 

I think the Kings are the worst team in the NBA right now. Sacramento just doesn't have enough firepower to keep up with NBA teams on a regular basis. The Kings aren't exactly a defensive powerhouse either.

Utah is playing with revenge after Sacramento beat them as an eight point underdog in the last meeting between these two teams. 

Utah is one of those teams that seems to fly under the radar a lot, but this is a very good team. The Jazz have improved on offense, and they are still one of the best on the defensive end. Look for Utah's bigs to have their way as Utah rolls to a win.

Take Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

George Washington +4.5

George Washington catches 4.5 points here at home against Dayton here and given how well they play at home, this isn't a bad move. 

George Washington enters play a solid 12-3 at home as defense is their biggest key to victory. 

The Colonials allow just 65 points per home game, which is one of the best marks in the A-10. 

They'll have to turn this into a slower paced game, as that simply favors them more here. Dayton has plenty of talent, but they have shown some signs of vulnerability when it comes to playing on the road. They concede 70 points per game and their interior defense certainly lacks. 

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

Look for Dayton to really struggle here with the tempo George Washington gives them. With how hot the Colonials have been at home lately, this is a nice spot and number on them. 

Back George Washington. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

South Dakota -9.5

The South Dakota Coyotes are 20-7 ATS this year. The oddsmakers haven't been able to catch up to them all year, and I still don't think they have caught up. Tyler Flack is one of the most consistent players in the country, and the Coyotes have some tremendous young guards.

Western Illinois was dominated by 11 at home by South Dakota just last week. South Dakota gets to play this conference tournament game close to home on Saturday, and that should be a big boost to this team.

Western Illinois is in a virtual road game here. Western Illinois is one of the worst defenses in the country, while South Dakota has the best defense in the conference. Look for South Dakota's defense and inside game to carry them to a comfortable win here.

The oddsmakers once again have given us too cheap of a price.

Take South Dakota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Utah Jazz -13.5

Laying this many points in the NBA is always a tough task, but in this spot, situationally the Jazz hold value here. 

Utah was embarrassed and blown off their home court against Minnesota last time out. This is the perfect team to bounce back against. 

Brooklyn is just abysmal every which way you look at them. The Nets enter play with just 10 wins and have gone a horrific 3-25 on the road. Defense has been the biggest issue, which the Jazz should certainly be able to expose here. The Nets have given up 117 points per road game on the season. 

Despite the blowout home loss last time out, Utah is still a solid 20-12 inside their own building. This is just a clear cut mismatch that should feature plenty of dominant runs by the Jazz. 

Some trends to note. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Utah is going to run and really pick apart the Nets here on Friday night. 

Back Utah ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3

The Cavaliers are primed for a bounce back when they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. 

Without Kevin Love, the Cavaliers took the Boston Celtics to the brink last time out, which proved a lot despite the result being an L. 

Cleveland has one of the Hawks key weapons on their side this time around as Kyle Korver has found his place with the Cavs. Korver has been one of the most dangerous shooters and has gelled with the Cavs, which makes him and this team, that much more dangerous. 

Cleveland matches up well with the Hawks here as Atlanta doesn't have enough scorers to keep up with the Cavaliers. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 Friday games.

The Cavaliers have dominated the Southeast, going 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 against them. They hold solid value here. 

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City +1.5

The Thunder are a solid move here on Wednesday night.

Oklahoma City is playing extremely well and Russell Westbrook just cannot be slowed down. 

The Thunder have rattled off 4 straight wins, all of which have seen Russell Westbrook contribute triple-doubles. Westbrook had another 40 point night last time out, which marks his 5th in over a 14 game span. 

The Trail Blazers meanwhile are heading in the opposite direction. Portland has dropped back to back games and comes in off just a 1-3 road trip. Portland has really struggled defensively, which doesn't bode well here against an extremely hot offense. 

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

The Thunder have strung together some solid basketball as of late. Situationally, this is a nice spot for them, given how much of a struggle the Trail Blazers have been. 

Back Oklahoma City ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Eastern Washington -10

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds have had a really rough season. Southern Utah has consistently gotten beaten up by the better teams in the Big sky. Eastern Washington is one of those teams.

Eastern Washington has a great power forward in Wiley. The team has multiple guys who can shoot it from long range as well. Very few teams in this conference have the balance that Eastern Washington has on the offensive end. The Eagles are also top three in the conference in total defense.

Southern Utah plays virtually no defense, and I think Eastern Washington can put up a huge number here. Southern Utah shoots the ball fairly well, but they turn it over too often, and that will be a big problem here.

Southern Utah has very little home court advantage and Eastern Washington has proven they can win on the road. Southern Utah gets beaten down one more time.

Take Eastern Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Houston Rockets +2

The Rockets enter play as road underdogs on Wednesday and have some value here against the Clippers. 

Houston has already put up 140 points on the Clippers this season and with how bad the Los Angeles defense has played as of late, this could be another very similar performance. 

Los Angeles has given up an average of 116.3 points per game over their last 3, which doesn't bode well fighting against this Rockets team. Houston shot 45 three pointers in their most recent outing against the Pacers, as this team is not afraid to hoist by any means. Look for them to get plenty of open shots against this shaky Clippers defense here. 

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up loss.

The Rockets ability to bounce back after a loss is huge here. Expect them to really push the tempo here and have a huge advantage.

Back Houston ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland PK -110

The Cavaliers and Celtics clash in a very anticipated affair on Wednesday night. Here, Cleveland is the way to go. 

The Celtics failed to make a splash at the deadline, which was very confusing given all the rumors they had been linked to toward top players in the league. 

Cleveland has seen Boston hang around for the entire season and this is their chance to really send a message. Cleveland enters play following a win over Milwaukee and will have the presence of Deron Williams here on Wednesday night. Cleveland also announced the signing of Andrew Bogut, as both veterans will bring a lot to this club. 

Look for Cleveland to really play with some fire here. They know this is not just a chance to pick up a game on the team chasing them, but to also really show that they are still the best of the East. 

Some trends to note.Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.

This is a nice spot for Cleveland. Situationally, Boston has struggled and the Cavaliers should be able to take advantage of that.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards +6.5

The Wizards and Warriors battle Tuesday night and Washington plus the points is the move here. 

Golden State enters off a back to back where they got an unlikely test against the 76ers on Monday night. The Warriors were forced to battle in what was a physical game into the 4th quarter. 

Entering play on Tuesday, Washington has been one of the best home teams in the NBA. The Wizards are a solid 24-8 inside their own building, outscoring the opposition 110-104. 

Washington has the offense to keep up with Golden State here as John Wall and Bradley Beal, both can produce big numbers. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Southeast. Warriors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 0 days rest.

Situationally this is a nice spot. Golden State struggles ATS after a game the previous day and they just haven't matched up well with the Southeast. 

Back Washington ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Ball State +5.5

The Ball State Cardinals have been up and down all year. They have the talent to beat anyone in the conference. They have several really good scorers on their roster.

Ball State beat Toledo by a single point at home earlier this year. Toledo has been playing well of late, but Ball State has some really impressive road showings inside the conference. Ball State won at Buffalo, at Northern Illinois, at Central Michigan, and at Eastern Michigan. They also lost by only two to Akron on the road.

It is Senior Day for Toledo, and I believe that puts more pressure on a team and is an overall negative. Ball State should be able to play free while Toledo is tight here.

In a game that I expect to be decided in the final minute, I'm happy to grab the 5.5 points in this one.

Take the underdog.

Back Ball State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Minnesota -5

The Timberwolves and Kings battle it out Monday night and Minnesota laying the points has value.

The Kings won their first game after trading DeMarcus Cousins and we backed them there. Now, this is the time where fading the Kings is going to be valuable. They came out with fire for that first game, but now reality has really set in for this team. 

Minnesota is a tough team to face as well. They're young and play with a lot of speed and confidence. Andrew Wiggins in particular, continues to tear it up. 

This is a Minnesota team that can really win the battle both in the paint and behind the arc as they have a solid compliment of big men to shooters. 

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Timberwolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

Minnesota is the better team here. Look for them to really run on this Kings team and put them away early. 

Back Minnesota ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Virginia Tech -1

The Hokies and Hurricanes play in what is a huge ACC clash with tournament implications on the line. Given just the -1 here, the Hokies have value at home. 

Virginia Tech is a ridiculous 14-1 at home this season as their offense is completely dominant. The Hokies are putting up 84 points per home game and winning games on average by nearly 14 points in front of their home fans. 

While both teams have hit 20 wins and are likely in the NCAA Tournament, nothing is guaranteed and grabbing a win here is a huge resume builder. With Miami just a mediocre 4-4 on the road and in a let down spot after back to back big wins, this is a where the Hokies can really catch Miami off guard. 

Some trends to note. Hokies are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. Hokies are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.

Miami is 1-4 ATS in the last 5 against the Hokies. This is a nice number and spot situationally to back Virginia Tech. 

Back Virginia Tech ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Miami Heat -1

The Heat clash with Dallas on Monday and laying the small spread with Miami is the move here. 

Miami continues to find ways to win and has been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA. Winners of 3 straight games, the Heat continue their push for a playoff spot and match up well here with Dallas. 

Miami has dominated the head to head series as of late, taking 3 straight in this series. 

Hassan Whiteside is a player to watch for here, as he looks to rebound from perhaps his worst game of the season. Dallas just doesn't have the presence in the paint to slow Whiteside down, as he should go for a big game here.

Some trends to note. Heat are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.

Expect Miami to really control the paint in this one and play through Whiteside, as the Mavericks simply do not have enough to slow him down. 

Back Miami ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -1.5

The Celtics head into Detroit on Sunday and at just -1.5, they have value here. 

Boston has proven they are one of the best in the East and laying just -1.5 is a generous line. The Celtics have loss two straight, but they could just as easily be 2-0 in that span. A questionable foul call costed them prior to the All Star break and then they built an impressive 17 point lead against Toronto before ultimately blowing it. 

Boston is still one of the best teams on the road, as they enter play Sunday 17-13. 

Boston holds an advantage here as they have the ability to stop the Pistons biggest weapon in Andre Drummond. With Al Horford locking things down in the paint, the Pistons biggest weapon just doesn't have any sort of edge like he usually has.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 12-5-2 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Celtics are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 road games.

This is a nice spot for Boston. Laying a small number against a team they matchup well with is a solid play on Sunday.

Back Boston ATS. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -11

The Cavaliers welcome the Bulls and Cleveland has value laying the points here. 

We saw what this team did to the Knicks on Thursday night laying double digits, as they simply can outmatch almost every team. 

As for the Bulls in this spot, they're on a back to back here, as they had a hard fought game against the Suns that took them to overtime. Fatigue is going to play a roll here and will really play in favor of the Cavs on Saturday night. 

Look for Cleveland to really push the tempo here, especially given the Bulls struggles at home. Chicago is just 11-18 away from the United Center, as they fail to pick up any sort of momentum when it comes to playing on the road. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

Situationally, this is a nice spot for Cleveland. They should be able to wear this Bulls team down, pulling away in this one.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +1

The Pelicans made the biggest splash at the trade deadline and after laying an egg in their first game after the break, they hold value here against Dallas. 

New Orleans acquired DeMarcus Cousins and have built a team that should be a very competitive one in the West. 

After a struggle of a first game with Cousins, the Pelicans look to rebound against a Dallas team that really cannot keep up here. Dallas is one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA and are coming in off a back to back. 

Look for the Pelicans to really expose that here, as they should be able to use their physical play from both Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins to dominate inside. 

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Look for New Orleans to control this game from the outset, as they have plenty of offensive advantages here. 

Back New Orleans ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dayton -2

The Flyers head into Davidson on Friday night and the visitors laying the points here is the move. 

Dayton has been on a tear lately and there has been no signs of slowing this team down. Winners of 7 straight games, the Flyers are forcing opponents to play at their pace. 

Dayton has averaged 75 points per game, but where they dominate is on the defensive side of the ball. The Flyers give up just 65 points per game and they hold the opposition to just 40% shooting from the field. 

As for Davidson, they haven't been much of anything this season and only laying -2 here is valuable. Davidson just can't find any sort of stability or consistency when it comes to their shooters. 

Some trends to note. Flyers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Atlantic 10. Flyers are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 Friday games.

Situationally, this is a nice spot for Dayton. They get the edge in almost every category here and should be able to really control Davidson from the opening tip. 

Back Dayton ATS. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Akron +2

The Akron Zips have the most complete team in the Mid American Conference. Akron has hit a quick two game losing streak of late. The Zips should be focused on the task at hand on Friday night.

The Buffalo Bulls are one of the best teams in the league as well. Buffalo nearly knocked off Akron at Akron earlier this year. Akron seems like a team that has the ability to play at another gear, but they haven't been playing in that gear much of late. I think they crank it up for this one.

Buffalo has lost three home games in the Mid American Conference slate already this year. The Bulls really don't have anyone to guard Isaiah Johnson down in the post. Johnson is Akron's most important player, and I think he'll have a big day here.

Akron has great balance and they are the best offense in the conference. After two really tough losses, expect them to bounce back here.

Back Akron.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Sacramento +7

The NBA is back and the Kings begin life without DeMarcus Cousins. 

This is one of those spots where not only are the Kings players fired up, but also fading the public will be nice in this spot. This game opened at 5.5, but has jumped to 7 as the public views this as the Kings giving up by trading Cousins. 

They're not wrong, but this team still has a lot to offer. Along with that, they are going to get a lot of fire from this team here after seeing what ownership did with their star center. 

Look for PG Darren Collison to be the spark plug here, as he enters play red hot. He had a field day with the Nuggets earlier this season, as he went for 26 points and 7 assists in a win. It's time for the supporting cast to step up as this Kings lineup will see many guys rotate in and out with minutes being freed up. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Sacramento is a solid play here. Bet against the Public and bet a team that is going to give everything they got here on Thursday.

Back Sacramento ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

California +3.5

The Golden Bears welcome in the Ducks on Wednesday night and the home team plus the points is the move here. 

First off, Oregon has been a mediocre road team this year. They're only outscoring their opponents 73-69 in road contests, which isn't a very good mark considering where they're at. 

At home, the Golden Bears have played dominant. California is a solid 14-2 and they've had solid success against Oregon inside their own building. Over the last 9 meetings, they've gone 7-2 against them. 

As far as resumes go, California really could use this one. After falling to Stanford, this would likely be the win to get them over the hump in terms of the committee. 

Some trends to note. Ducks are 4-11 ATS in the last 15 meetings.

This is a nice spot for Cal. A chance at a resume building win and getting to play at home, where they've had success against Oregon. There is value here on the home side.

Back California ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Vanderbilt +3.5

The Vanderbilt Commodores have a high ceiling and a low floor. The Commodores have been hard to figure out this year because it can be tough to gauge their motivation level. 

Vanderbilt has won some really impressive games on the road, including their win at Florida. The Commodores also have some ugly losses. They were blown out at home by Tennessee recently, and the Commodores should be hungry for revenge here.

Tennessee and Vanderbilt are bitter rivals, and Vanderbilt  has had to think about getting beaten up on their home court by the Volunteers. Rick Barnes' team isn't a bad team, but I don't think their upside is as high as Vanderbilt's.

Vanderbilt wasn't ready to match Tennessee's motivation level in their first meeting between these two teams. I don't think that will be the case on Wednesday night. Grab the points with the Commodores here.

A couple trends of note. Vanderbilt is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 as an underdog. Tennessee is 11-27-2 ATS in their last 40 as a favorite.

Back Vanderbilt.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Georgia Tech -5

The Yellow Jackets welcome in NC State on Tuesday night and with how much of a mess NC State has been, Georgia Tech laying the points has value. 

NC State sits at 14-14 on the season, but has already announced they will part ways with head coach Mark Gottfried at the end of the season. It poses a lot of awkwardness as this team certainly can still make a push at the tourney. However, with how they're playing currently they stand no chance. 

NC State has lost 7 straight games and has looked absolutely atrocious while doing so.

Georgia Tech needs this win to bolster their resume and with the way they play at home, I like their chances. The Yellow Jackets have gone 14-3, while the Wolfpack are just 1-7 on the road.

Some trends to note. Wolfpack are 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. Atlantic Coast. Wolfpack are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog. 

Every angle you look at here, the edge goes to Georgia Tech. Expect them to add to the Wolfpack's misery on Tuesday. 

Back Georgia Tech ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Iowa State +1.5

The Cyclones head into Texas Tech on Monday night and the visitors are the move here. 

Iowa State has been playing extremely well and they're turning it on at the right time. The Cyclones have won 3 straight games and continue to boost their resume. 

Offensively, they finally look like they've found their form. Iowa State is averaging 81 points per game now and is getting production from a lot of different players every single night. 

They have also dominated this head to head series. Iowa State has won 6 of the last 8 meetings, which includes an 8 point win already this season. 

Some trends to note. Cyclones are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog. Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5.

Iowa State has been a much more consistent team as of late and with how good they've been against the Red Raiders, this is a nice spot and number on the Cyclones Monday night.

Back Iowa State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Michigan -1

The Wolverines head into Minnesota and laying just a point on the road has value. The Wolverines come in off a huge win over Wisconsin as they continue to build a solid foundation for their resume.

Michigan has won 3 straight and this mini road trip in Minnesota and Rutgers could seal their fate in the tournament with a couple wins. Minnesota lacks a lot of offensive spark.

The Wolverines should be able to pick the tempo up and really push the issue on them here.

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Versus the Gophers the Wolverines are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Michigan is far better all around and laying just a single point here is a solid move.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Fairfield +6

The St. Peter's Peacocks play at such a slow pace that it is tough for them to cover the spread once it gets inflated at all.

Fairfield was blown out at home by St. Peter's earlier this year. Why would we want to back them here then? Backing teams that were blown out on the road as an underdog has been a long-term strong system.

Fairfield has won their last two on the road, and the team is playing with as much confidence as ever right now. This is a good defensive team that can usually stay in the game. With a total in the 120's, a 7 point spread is a pretty large number.

It's like taking 10 or 11 points in a normal game. Look for Fairfield to be ready to play as they look to bounce back from the terrible performance in the first meeting between these two.

Take Fairfield.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play

UTEP +8.5

We have successfully backed UTEP a couple times in the past few weeks, and we are going back to the well once again here. UTEP has the top defense in the conference. It's hard to overlook the best defense in the conference catching 8.5 points.

Rice is certainly a much improved team. Still, Rice has had trouble against the best teams in the conference, even on their home floor. There's certainly a good chance Rice wins outright here, but I think this game will be close all the way.

UTEP underachieved badly early in the year, and we are getting a lot of extra value because of that. The Miners are too good of a team to be losing the way they did early in the year. They have turned it around now, and the books can't keep up.

A couple trends here. UTEP is 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games. Rice is 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 at home.

Back UTEP.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -29

Laying this many points is not an easy task. 

However, given how Gonzaga has been playing and what they're playing for, this is a nice spot for them. 

Gonzaga has won 27 in a row and while they sit at #1 and the only undefeated in the country, people continue to question the status of this team.

The Bulldogs are a solid 19-4-1 ATS this year, as they continue to cover big spreads and blow teams out. 

They'll get a Pacific team who is just 2-10 SU on the road and 8-17 ATS this year. Pacific just doesn't have enough to keep up with Gonzaga here in this one. 

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Bulldogs are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games.

Expect the Bulldogs to just absolutely wear this Pacific team down on Saturday, in what is a lopsided affair.

Back Gonzaga ATS.

Good Luck ,Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Northern Arizona +1.5

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have shown progress throughout the season. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds have not. 

There is no doubt that both of these teams are really bad. Still, Northern Arizona holds value here as they look to get revenge for Southern Utah knocking them off at home earlier this year.

In that win at Northern Arizona, Southern Utah made 16/29 from three point range. This is a Southern Utah team that shoots only 34.7 percent from three point range on the season. They should come back down to earth here.

Northern Arizona has been very close on the road against good teams. Southern Utah has been getting beaten badly in most of their games of late. 

This game fits into a nice road revenge angle that has been a strong one over the years. We'll back the Northern Arizona team that is much better on defense. They are the team that should be the hungriest on Saturday, and they are the underdog.

Take Northern Arizona.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Canisius -2
 
The Canisius Golden Griffins have been an inconsistent team this year, but their upside is higher than the Rider Broncs. Canisius shot the ball poorly and lost 72-66 at home to Rider recently. They get a quick chance at revenge here.

Rider has been involved in a couple really fast paced games that went right down to the wire in the past week. It wouldn't be a surprise if they are a little worn out heading into this one.

This matchup favors Canisius in one key way as well. Canisius is the best team in the MAAC at forcing turnovers, and Rider is turning it over on 20 percent of their offensive possessions. With ball security being such a big problem for Rider, I see this as a great chance for Canisius to get their revenge.

Canisius comes into this game with plenty of motivation and a lot of confidence.

A couple trends of note. Canisius is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record at home. The Golden Griffins are also 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as a road favorite.

Take Canisius.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Northern Kentucky PK

Northern Kentucky and the Vikings battle on Thursday night and this line is just too nice to pass up on. 

Cleveland State has been a wreck this season. The Vikings are just 8-18 and 8-15-1 ATS in that span. The Vikings are 2nd last in the Horizon League as they simply do not have any weapons offensively to take a game over. 

As for Northern Kentucky, they are a top of the road team in the conference and are looking for a solid seed come tournament time. They've played real well lately, winning 3 straight games and have an 8 point over the Vikings already once this teams. 

Some trends to note. Norse are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Norse are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Don't be filled by this line. Cleveland State isn't very good and Northern Kentucky will have the ability to pull away in this one, especially if they get out to an early lead.

Back Northern Kentucky ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Duke +5

Betting against Virginia is a tough task, but when you get 5 points with Coach K and Duke, it's worth a move. 

The Blue Devils high powered offense is one of the best this Virginia team will be seeing this season. Granted, the Cavaliers defense is one of the tops in the NCAA, but Duke is one of those teams that matches up well with them. 

Duke will push the tempo consistently and really try to force Virginia out of their game. 

The road team has also dominated this series. When playing head to head, the road team has gone 18-7-1 ATS in this series. 

The faster the game, the better this plays into Duke's favor. Expect right from the outset for Duke to start firing and try to get Virginia in a hole where they will be forced to get out of their comfort zone. 

Back Duke ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Fordham +14.5

The Fordham Rams have been solid away from home this year. They have won outright at Davidson, UMass, and at St. Joe's. The Rams have a defense that is unique and forces a bunch of turnovers.

Rhode Island is coming off a really tough loss at home to Dayton. The Rams led nearly the entire way before Dayton launched in two 3 pointers in the final few seconds of the game to beat them.

Rhode Island isn't going to make the NCAA Tournament. The Rams were pointing toward that Dayton game because the Flyers have become a rival of sorts for them in recent years. How can they get up for a game like Fordham at home?

There is a real question as to whether Rhode Island will be ready here. I think they'll probably win here, but I don't see them being amped up to cover the large spread. 

I'll grab the points with the road team.

Take Fordham.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Dayton -14

The Flyers meet with St. Louis for an A10 battle on Tuesday and the visitors laying the points is a nice move. 

This is a case where it's two teams going in completely different directions. 

St. Louis is just terrible. They don't have any sort of major scoring threat and have the capabilities of getting blown out on any given night. They have already taken on Dayton once this year and dropped by 21 points. 

The Flyers are a high powered team that will really control this game both inside and out. Look for them to get out early and really wear down St. Louis. 

Some trends to note. Flyers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. Flyers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater.

Dayton is a good team when it comes to laying the high point amounts. Especially here, they are far better and will take complete control early.

Back Dayton ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Richmond +1

The Richmond Spiders have won at Davidson, George Washington, LaSalle, and several other places already this year. Richmond is a solid road team. George Mason has been much better to back on the road than at home.

George Mason beat Richmond on the road, and now the Spiders have a chance to return the favor. I like their chances of doing it here.

George Mason benefited from Richmond just being cold as ice from the floor in that first meeting this year. Richmond was 9/30 on three pointers, and only 17/42 from 2 point range in that game.

Richmond is number one in the Atlantic 10 in effective field goal percentage offense, so this isn't a team that usually struggles to shoot the basketball. They'll shoot it better in this game.

Some trends to consider. Richmond is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games. Patriots are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

George Mason has struggled to string together good wins this year, and I'll go against them in this one.

Take Richmond.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Dallas Mavericks +2

The Mavericks and Celtics clash on Monday night and Dallas plus the points is the move here. 

The Mavs have been one of the most improved teams in the NBA from the beginning of the season. After sitting in dead last for quite some time, this team has completely turned things around and is now fighting for a playoff spot. 

Dallas has won 8 of their last 11 and comes in with some serious team after a blowout win on Saturday night. 

They've also had the Celtics number. Dallas has taken 6 straight against them when playing inside American Airlines Arena.

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Dallas is just playing extremely well. Given the injuries to the Celtics as well, this is a nice spot Monday for the Mavs.

Back Dallas ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State Warriors -6.5

It's KD's return to Oklahoma City and the environment is going to be wild on Saturday in primetime. However, this is a spot where we're not going to overlook how good the Warriors are. 

Golden State had no issues with Memphis on Friday night and here, while it will be the public expecting the Thunder to play with a chip on their shoulder, the Warriors are just too good to pass up on. 

The Warriors are just too quick and too talented of a team. While the Thunder do boast Russell Westbrook, that really is the only big threat. Going up against a Warriors team that has just about every weapon in the book, it's going to be tough for them to keep up.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Warriors are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is a spot where the public will pound the Thunder. Given that and the matchup edges, this is a nice number and spot on the Thunder.

Back Golden State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Chattanooga -2.5

The Chattanooga Mocs have been the most consistent team in the Southern Conference in the past couple seasons. They are coming off a tough loss at Furman in their last game, and I think that means we get a strong effort from them in this game.

Wofford is playing its third game in six days. Both of the previous games were hard fought wins over good teams in the SoCon. On Thursday night, Wofford won an amazing 4 overtime game over Samford. The negative there is Wofford has to be completely gassed. Four Wofford players logged at least 56 minutes in that game! They get less than 48 hours to recover!

That kind of quick turnaround is really tough, especially when you are going up against a team that has more talent than you do. Chattanooga won at Wofford by 9 last year, and I think the Mocs will win and cover against a tired Wofford team here.

Back Chattanooga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

North Dakota -3.5

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks were picked by several people as the best team in the Big Sky before the season. The season hasn't gone as smoothly as many believed it would for the team, but they are now showing the potential many believed they had in them.

North Dakota has beaten Eastern Washington and Weber State comfortably at home. Many consider those the other two best teams in the league. The Fighting Hawks have a very good homecourt advantage, and Idaho is playing their second straight road game here.

Idaho has been shooting the ball much better in recent games, but you have to wonder how much longer they can shoot the ball so well. The Vandals have been wildly inconsistent on offense in recent years, and it is hard to imagine they just magically fixed all their problems.

On the other hand, North Dakota has been extremely consistent on offense in the Big Sky, and I see them scoring with ease throughout this contest.

Back North Dakota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +4.5

The Pistons have been an interesting team this season. Here at home, they have some value to work with.

Detroit enters play 16-10 SU playing inside The Palace and has gone 15-11 ATS in that span.

The Pistons have outscored the opposition 104-99 in that span and when you have a player like Andre Drummond in the middle, it's easily to find someone to play through. Drummond hit the 20 point mark for the 11th time this season last time out, as he continues to just be a dominant force in the middle.

Detroit will have their hands full defensively, but they have the quickness and are just as physical as the Spurs to stay with them here.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600

The Pistons play extremely well at home. Given that, this is a nice spot on them at this number.

Back Detroit ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oakland -7

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies were stunned by their rivals from Detroit in their first meeting this year. Remember, both of these schools are in Detroit, and these two teams know each other really well.

Oakland was favored by 18.5 in that first game, but they lost straight up. The Golden Grizzlies have been road warriors in recent years. They go on the road to get their revenge here, and the price is very fair.

Oakland is certainly the better team here. The Golden Grizzlies are the second best team in the conference in defense this year. They should hold Detroit to a much lower shooting number than they did in the first game.

Detroit used a full court press extensively for the first time in that meeting earlier this year, and Oakland wasn't ready for it. The Grizzlies will be ready this time around. We're getting the much better team at a discounted price. Revenge.

A couple trends of note. Oakland is 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 road games. Oakland is 27-11-3 ATS in their last 41 as a road favorite.

Take Oakland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Utah -2.5

The Jazz invade Dallas on Thursday and Utah minus the small spread has value here. 

Utah has plenty of advantages here in this one. The Jazz are one of the best teams defensively in the NBA. Utah allows just 95.4 points per game and with the way the Mavericks have played offensively, this one is going to be a struggle for them. 

Dallas averages only 97.7 points per game and as losers in their last 2 games, things really don't bode well for them. 

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Mavericks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 Thursday games.

Deron Williams is likely to miss his 8th straight game as injuries have just plagued this Dallas team. Utah is a lot more physical and their edge on the defensive end is just too much to overcome here. 

Back Utah ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

George Washington +5.5

The George Washington Colonials were 28-10 last year. They won the NIT Tournament. There were really high hopes for this team heading into the season. 

Right before the season, their head coach Mike Lonergan was fired due to some questions about his treatment of players. Maurice Joseph was named the interim coach, and it hasn't worked out very well. George Washington hasn't been consistent. They have still played well in spots though.

VCU is riding high coming into this game, and the Rams rolled to an 85-55 win at home against George Washington earlier this year. VCU lost on the road to both Davidson and Fordham in the conference, and I think the Rams are far from unbeatable.

George Washington has some major revenge on their minds after that blowout loss from earlier this year. Playing on a team that has revenge after a blowout loss is definitely a long-term winner of an angle. In this one, I think it serves as the George Washington super bowl type game since they have had a disappointing year overall.

Take the generous amount of points in this one.

Back George Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Vanderbilt +4
 
The Vanderbilt Commodores are an inconsistent team, but they are capable of beating anyone. The Arkansas Razorbacks have proven they are down a couple notches from where they have been in recent years.

Arkansas no longer has that dominant player that they had in recent years. The Razorbacks don't force as many turnovers as they did in the past either. The Razorbacks are coming off an embarrassing loss to rival Missouri last game. Missouri hadn't won in the SEC until that game.

Vanderbilt lost in a stunner at home to Arkansas earlier this year. Vanderbilt led the whole way before losing on a buzzer beater 71-70. You know the Commodores remember that game well, and this is a great chance for them to exact some revenge on Arkansas. Vanderbilt is a well-balanced team, and I think they have a good shot to win outright.

A couple trends of note. Vanderbilt is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Vanderbilt is also 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Take Vanderbilt.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kent State -8

MAC East rivals clash on Tuesday as Kent State and Bowling Green battle Tuesday. Here, the home team laying the points has value. 

Kent State gets real value here due to the fact that Bowling Green is a mess on the road. 

The Falcons have just one win in nine chances. Defense has been their biggest issue as they give up 80 points per road game. 

That doesn't bode well here when they go up against one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the nation. Kent State crashes the boards every possession and will have plenty of 2nd and even 3rd chances here on Tuesday. 

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Golden Flashes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Mid-American.

The Golden Flashes are bigger, more physical, and quicker than Bowling Green. This is just not a good matchup for the Falcons and Kent should blow the doors off them here at home.

Back Kent State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

7* NCAAB ATS Play

San Antonio -2.5

The Spurs travel to Memphis Monday and the visitors laying the small spread here is the move. 

San Antonio doesn't need to be flashy about what they do and grab headlines. They simply go about their business and continue to rack W's up.

They come in winners in 8 of their last 10 games and 3 straight overall as they are simply picking apart almost every team they encounter. They're top 10 in almost every category offensively and defensively and what has been the most impressive stat for them has been the 3 point shooting. The Spurs have jumped the Rockets and rank 1st in 3-point shooting as they sit at 40.8% this season.

They'll get a Memphis team on Monday that likely can't keep up offensively. They rank in the bottom tier of almost every offensive category, which just doesn't bode well for them here. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Spurs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.

The Spurs don't need rest. They play much better with shorter time off and this is a matchup where they benefit highly. 

Back the Spurs ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Wisconsin -12

The Wisconsin Badgers go up against a short handed Indiana team here. Indiana lost by 7 at home to Wisconsin earlier this year, and that was with Anunoby and Blackmon in the lineup. They won't be in the lineup here.

Madison is a really tough place to go win a game. Wisconsin has made a history of blowing out good teams in the Kohl Center. The Badgers are a veteran team that takes care of the ball, shoots it well, and plays tremendous defense. There isn't any real weakness for this team.

Indiana is a flawed team that struggles on the defensive end. The Hoosiers have a big disadvantage as far as the coaching here too. Gard has proven himself as a good in-game coach, while Tom Crean's teams have disappointed for many years.

The Badgers won't overlook a big name team like Indiana, and Wisconsin is just too good for the Hoosiers.

A couple trends of note here. The Hoosiers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Wisconsin is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as a favorite.

Back Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play

UTEP +10.5

The UTEP Miners are much better than their record would indicate. This is a team that badly underachieved through the first half of the year. Tim Floyd's team has finally come together and turned things around in recent weeks.

UTEP drilled Marshall on the road and then backed it up with an upset win over UAB in their last game. Will they win this one outright? Probably not. Still, at +10.5 there is a lot of value here. 

MTSU is a really good team, but they play slowly and that means a lower scoring game usually. Given that fact, laying a bunch of points with them isn't a great idea against a good defense.

UTEP's defense has been the best of any team in Conference USA play. The Miners will fight hard here at home, and the oddsmakers still aren't showing them any respect.

Way too many points here. Grab the home underdog.

Back UTEP.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma City -1.5

The Thunder are in bounce back mode here on Friday night as they welcome in the Memphis Grizzlies. 

This is a nice spot for the Thunder. After dealing with the Spurs in San Antonio, they were forced right into a back to back with the Bulls. With an off day to regroup and getting to stay at home, they should be at 100% for this one. 

Oklahoma City has dropped three straight since Kanter went down with injury, but Russell Westbrook continues to be the leader he is and has kept this team's focus straight ahead and not in the past. Westbrook and company have played extremely well at home, which bodes well here.

The Thunder boast a 16-7 record in OKC as they put in nearly 110 points per game.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

This is a nice number and spot for the Thunder here on Friday as they should bounce back in a big way.

Back the Thunder.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

UTEP +5

The UTEP Miners have underperformed all year long. UTEP has way too much talent to have the record they do at this point in the season.

I've been keeping a close eye on this UTEP team waiting for a time to buy. I think the time is now. UTEP won a few close games where they had to show a lot of fight. Then they went to Marshall as a double digit underdog and beat Marshall by more than 20 points. That's a really impressive win.

UAB has been performing really well of late. The Blazers have been shooting the lights out though, and I don't expect that to continue forever. UAB has to cool off sometime, and I think against a quality defense like UTEP is a good time to expect it.

UTEP was expected to be a good team before the season, and now they are playing to their potential. They are a dangerous home underdog here.

A couple trends of note. UAB is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games. UTEP is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 as a home underdog.

Take UTEP.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers +6

The 76ers are becoming one of the more exciting teams in the NBA and in this spot on Wednesday, they have value to work with. 

Philadelphia has won 11 of their last 16 games and is a legit contender in the Eastern Conference. 

They have won tallied 3 wins in their last 4 games and are playing with as much confidence as anybody right now. 

They matchup well here with Dallas, who is coming off an emotional win over Cleveland, but this is a completely different style they're going to see in Philadelphia here. The 76ers use their youth to their advantage, as they play with extreme speed and have everybody gelling together. Dallas is still one of the worst team's in the NBA offensively, which bodes well for the 76ers here. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

It's weird to see Philadelphia playing this well, but this is a nice spot for them here on Wednesday grabbing this many points against a weaker team. 

Back Philadelphia ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Phoenix Suns +3.5

The Suns take on the Grizzlies Monday night and the home team plus the points has value to work with. 

The Grizzlies have been a tough team to figure out. At moments, they can beat the best. At other moments, they can lose to the worst of the worst. 

Recently, it's been that 2nd option. Memphis has struggled this month, as they haven't been able to win back to back games with the exception of one rare occasion. Their defensive struggles on the road are a huge reason why this has been a rough month for them. 

Memphis has conceded 104.4 points per game this season when playing away from home and this Suns team has the ability to score a lot. This isn't the best matchup for Memphis, especially at this time when they're not playing well.

Some trends to note. Suns are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games following a double-digit loss at home. Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Given the struggles defensively, this is a nice game for the Suns. Expect a lot of easy transition buckets, as the points are the move here.

Back Phoenix ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Notre Dame PK

The Fighting Irish and Blue Devils clash on Monday night and the home team in Notre Dame here has value at this price. 

Winning on the road in conference is play is extremely tough. Duke hasn't played well this season and while they did come from behind last time out to beat Wake Forest, this team is still far from playing well. 

They are just 2-3 on the road this season and have struggled on the defensive end. 

Here, Notre Dame gets a huge edge as they have been one of the best teams at home. The Fighting Irish enter play 12-1 while outscoring their opponents 82.4- 62.9 when playing inside their own building. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Blue Devils are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Fighting Irish have taken 3 straight in this series and given the home play from them, this is a nice number on them.

Back Notre Dame.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

South Florida +24.5

The Bulls take on the Bearcats here on Sunday and grabbing this many points with USF is the way to go. 

On paper, things don't look pretty in this situation for South Florida. 

However, this is also a giant let down spot for the Bearcats. The Bearcats come in off an emotional come from behind win over Xavier on Thursday night and certainly don't have their minds set on USF here, a team that has struggled this season. 

Given the spread here, this is just way too many points. The Bearcats are a slow paced team and they really don't blow teams out by 20 plus points per game. USF is losing by an average of 14 points per conference game which obviously isn't good, but well more than enough here to cover the spread.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. Bulls are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a double-digit loss at home.

This is just a lot of points. Given this being a let down spot, expect Cincinnati to take this one too lightly and likely win by a smaller margin than expected.

Back South Florida ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder +7

The Thunder and Cavs clash on ABC Sunday afternoon and the visitors plus the points have value here.

The Cavaliers are at the center of some drama following Lebron James' comments regarding what the team needs to do at the trade deadline. While they do come in off a win over Brooklyn, their defensive efforts were sub par and they failed to cover.

Cleveland has gone just 18-25-2 ATS this season while Oklahoma City is at 26-20-1 ATS. Cleveland hasn't been good lately and this is a spot where laying this many points to a good team is tough. 

Oklahoma City has won 3 straight games and matches up well here as they are not only going to get solid play from Russell Westbrook, but Steven Adams continues to be one of the biggest forces down low for the Thunder.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

This is a nice spot for Oklahoma City grabbing the points. This one should be close throughout as both teams are very similar and matchup well.

Back Oklahoma City ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -11.5

While it's extremely tough to lay this many points with a bad team, this is such a nice spot for Minnesota on Saturday.

The Nets come in off a hard fought game in Cleveland, where they used a lot of energy and still didn't get a good result. This is a case here where not only will they let down after getting up for a big game like that, but also fatigue is going to play a huge role. 

Minnesota has won 6 out of their last 8 games and now begin a home stretch here where they could do some serious damage. 

Starting off with a bad team like Brooklyn is the perfect situation. The Nets are 2-20 away from home this season, allowing 118 point per game. That certainly doesn't figure to work out well here.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Timberwolves are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is simply a nice spot situationally for the Timberwolves here. With that in mind, they're worth a move.

Back Minnesota ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play

Tennessee State +1.5

The Tennessee State Tigers looked like the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference in the non-conference schedule. They picked up a really impressive win over a very good MTSU squad on the road, and Tennessee State even played Duke tight at Cameroon Indoor for most of the game.

Once Tennessee State hit OVC play, they hit the skids. The Tigers got away from their stifling defense and it cost them in a big way. Dana Ford has this team playing well again though, and I love what they showed in their last game against SIU Edwardsville.

Belmont isn't the dominant team they have been in some years in the past. Belmont is good, but they are less athletic than Tennessee State. The Tigers will have a packed house here, and I think there's a good chance they upset the Bruins.

It's a buy low time for a very good Tigers team. 

Take Tennessee State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Marshall -13.5

The UTEP Miners put a lot of effort into their game on Thursday night against Western Kentucky. UTEP was down big early in that game, but the Miners came storming back and only lost by 3 points. You have to give them credit for fighting hard there, but I think that actually hurts them in this game.

Marshall plays faster than any other team in Conference USA. The Thundering Herd have the highest scoring offense in the league. They are going to put up points here, and UTEP's problem all year has been scoring the basketball.

UTEP is likely to have less in the tank here, and I don't see them putting up a number big enough to stay close in this contest.

Marshall picks up yet another comfortable win on their home floor against an opponent who is overmatched.

Take Marshall.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas +5.5

The Texas Longhorns go into Georgia to take on the Bulldogs on Saturday. This is one of the Big 12/SEC showdown games, and the Big 12 is clearly the superior league. Texas has been playing some of the best teams in the country on a nightly basis, while Georgia plays a lot of cupcakes in the SEC.

Georgia has had some major trouble finishing games this year. Multiple times this team has had big leads and let it slip away in the final minutes. I don't think they'll get a big lead in this one, but if they do there is always a real shot that they'll let it get away enough for Texas to cover.

The Longhorns have a really athletic team, and Shaka Smart's group has started to play a lot more consistently over the course of the last couple weeks. They are a dangerous dog as they travel to Georgia to take on a team with very little confidence right now.

Take Texas. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Portland PK

The Trail Blazers take on the Grizzlies Friday night in Portland and the home team at a PK price has value to work with. 

Portland hasn't been as bad as their record has indicated this season. They sit 7 games under the .500 mark, but they're certainly better than that. 

They started off the home stand with a victory over the Lakers as CJ McCollum continues to be dominant. He has averaged 29.5 points per game over back to back victories for the Trail Blazers. 

They match up well in this case as the Grizzlies are a struggle away from home. Memphis has gone just 11-11 while getting outscored 105-102 in road affairs. Slowing down Marc Gasol is the biggest key, but it shouldn't be an issue for Portland as they are vulnerable to faster paced teams, which the Grizzlies are not. 

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Trail Blazers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Portland gets the edge here, especially being at home. 

Back Portland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte Hornets PK

The Hornets take on the Knicks Thursday and it's to the point the Knicks are a fade at this point. 

The rumors and distractions continue to be a huge ordeal for New York. Daily we've been hearing new rumor after new rumor regarding Carmelo Anthony. With everything going on, this has to be a giant distraction for this team. 

Overall, this team has just been a mess. 

The Knicks have dropped 14 of their last 18 games as its becoming a mind game with this team.

As for Charlotte, they're extremely deep. They had 6 different players score in double figures in the hard fought loss to Golden State. This team has a lot of options and will certainly get a rotation going of many players as they have the ability to do so with so much depth.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Knicks are just a struggle. With all these distractions, the visitors have value here.

Back Charlotte ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

New York +2.5

The Knicks head into Dallas and grabbing the points with New York is a solid move here.

While it's tough to back this Knicks team, going up against Dallas is one of those cases where they should actually be favorite. 

Dallas has been a wreck this season offensively, as they average just 96.6 points per game. They've consistently sat at the bottom of the Western Conference standings and things at home don't get any prettier for them. Dallas is just 9-12 SU at home entering play.

As for the Knicks, they may have even shocked themselves a bit after what was a giant come from behind win over the Pacers Monday. New York has plenty of talent to go around, but they have struggled to finish games. However, they matchup extremely well here with Dallas as they have more weapons and depth.

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 75 points in their previous game. Mavericks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Wednesday games.

New York could be just as easily a favorite here. At this opening line, they have value.

Back New York ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks -11

The Bucks welcome in the 76ers on Wednesday night and the home team laying the points here has value. 

The 76ers are a vastly improved team, but after an emotional win on Tuesday, this is certainly a let down and tough spot for them. They just do not matchup well with the Bucks. 

Milwaukee is a younger team like them, who can outmatch and outclass their speed. 

The 76ers on the road have been a solid fade as well. Philadelphia is just 5-13 SU as they average below 100 points per game. Match that up with the Bucks who are at a solid 13-10 mark at home and this is a solid edge for Milwaukee. 

Some trends to note. Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. 76ers are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

This is a nice spot for the Bucks. The 76ers are in a let down spot and will certainly get some fatigue here on Wednesday. 

Back Milwaukee ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Kansas +5

The Jayhawks put their top ranking on the line when they head into West Virginia on Tuesday night. Grabbing points with Kansas has value to work with. 

Kansas boasts one of the best 3 point attacks in the nation, something the Mountaineers likely cannot keep up with here. 

The Jayhawks enter play on Tuesday shooting 41.6% from behind the arc, good enough for 5th in the nation. Where the edge comes is from how bad West Virginia is at defending the 3. The Mountaineers rank 113th in the nation when it comes to defending the arc, as they see the opposition shoot at a 42.1% rate. 

Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. Jayhawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Situationally and matchup wise, this is a nice spot for Kansas. They're a much deeper and quicker team that will give West Virginia a lot of fits here.

Back Kansas ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland -6.5

The Cavaliers take on the Pelicans Monday and this is a nice bounce back spot for them. 

Cleveland certainly gave everything they had in primetime on Saturday night against the Spurs and despite a loss, they aren't hanging their heads heading into this one against the Pelicans. 

They matchup extremely well with this New Orleans team. The Pelicans haven't had any sort of momentum or steam to start this home stand off as they've dropped back to back games which includes a 29 point loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who dropped a 143 spot on them. 

The Pelicans are just such a struggle defensively, things don't bode well for them here against this Cavaliers attack. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Cleveland will pick apart this defense here, which gives them plenty of value against this small number. 

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Wyoming +7.5

The New Mexico Lobos have played some really bad games at home this year. They beat UTEP by a single point at home, and UTEP is a miserable team this year. They lost that huge lead against Nevada and then lost at home to a bad UNLV team. New Mexico hasn't blown out hardly anyone on their home floor.

Wyoming comes to town playing with confidence after dominating San Jose State last game on the road. The Cowboys are playing extremely fast, and this offense is dangerous in the open floor. New Mexico's defense has been much worse this year than in the past few seasons. I see New Mexico giving up a lot of points in this one.

This projects as a game that goes down to the wire. I think New Mexico is getting a lot of love after pulling two upset wins on the road in the last week. We'll go against them as they are laying too big of  a price in this one.

Back Wyoming.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Houston Rockets PK

The Rockets head into Memphis on Saturday night and here they hold value as they open at a PK price. 

Houston was throttled at home on Friday night by the Golden State Warriors, a game where they simply were out hustled and out matched. 

However, getting to get right back at it after what was certainly an emotional loss is a huge plus here. They match up well with the Grizzlies. 

Look for them to really take advantage of the perimeter here. The Rockets are the best 3 point shooting team in the NBA, averaging 14.8 made per game. Expect them to really use this to their advantage here as the Grizzlies simply cannot keep up as far as scoring is concerned with this high flying attack.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rockets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.

The Rockets play well in back to backs and this is a nice spot here for them against a Memphis team that doesn't score a whole lot. 

Back Houston ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Michigan -8

The Michigan Wolverines will want to exact some revenge on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday. Michigan's defense was torched in a big loss at Illinois just 10 days ago. 

Illinois shot an astonishing 64.2 percent from the floor in that game, and they made 9/14 from 3 point range. The Fighting Illini won't shoot that well again. Illinois has lost by at least 16 points in all 3 of their Big Ten road contests. 

Michigan nearly knocked off Wisconsin in their last game. No doubt this Michigan team is rounding into form now, and I expect them to be ready from the tip here. This Wolverines team is capable of playing much better than they have so far this year, and I think we see them at their best on Saturday.

Illinois is fade material, especially when we'll get a highly motivated team looking for quick revenge. 

Lay the points with the Wolverines.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Iowa -2

The Hawkeyes welcome in #25 Maryland on Thursday night and the home team laying the small spread is the move. 

Iowa's home play this year is not something that should be overlooked. The Hawkeyes enter play a solid 10-2 at home, as they put up 88.1 points per game. They seem to feed off the energy of this home crowd and enter Thursday winners of 7 straight at home. 

While Maryland has been good this season, they haven't really been tested on the road yet. They've played just 3 true road contests and are putting up only 71 points per road game, which is far less than the damage the Hawkeyes do at home. 

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

This is an extremely nice spot for the Hawkeyes. They've won 4 of their last 5 against ranked opponents and have a huge advantage here on Thursday with being at home.

Back Iowa ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma City +12.5 

The Thunder head into Golden State on Wednesday and the visitors plus the points have value. 

First and foremost, this is the game Russell Westbrook wants. After Kevin Durant left the Thunder this past offseason, this Oklahoma City team, especially Westbrook, want a bit of revenge on Durant's new home court.

This is a nice spot situationally for them given how the they've played lately and the emotional win the Warriors just endured. Golden State took it to the Cavaliers on national TV, which really sets them up for a let down spot. 

As for the Thunder, they got to rest some starters after getting blown out by the Thunder, but prior to that, they had won 4 of their last 5. This Oklahoma City team is getting a lot of help from the supporting cast, which is the biggest key for them. 

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

This is a nice spot and number for the Thunder here on Wednesday. Look for them to keep this close throughout. 

Back Oklahoma City ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento Kings PK 

The Kings get set to take on the Pacers Wednesday and at home, Sacramento has value.

This play has a lot to do with how bad the Pacers play on the road. Indiana enters play on Wednesday just 5-13 SU and 5-13 ATS. Defensively, they've been absolutely abysmal. The Pacers are giving up 110 points per game when playing away from Indiana, one of the worst marks in the league. 

As for the Kings, they hang tough at home, averaging 105 points per contest. 

C Demarcus Cousins is going to be a handful for the Pacers here, as they'll certainly struggle to matchup with him. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

Sacramento should be able to take advantage of the Pacers here and really control the paint. They've dominated this head to head series, winning 4 straight and should be able to grab their 5th straight here. 

Back Sacramento ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Georgia -5.

The Vanderbilt Commodores are coming off a tough scheduling period. Vanderbilt lost at home to Kentucky in a game where they played really well and pushed the Wildcats. Then last game they lost as a home favorite against rival Tennessee.

I think this is a tough spot for them. How do they bounce back from that kind of deflating stretch? They go on the road to face a solid Georgia team, but Georgia is still a team that isn't a huge name, and Vanderbilt players are likely to be less excited about this game than their last couple.

Georgia's balance impresses me. The Bulldogs have a great forward in Yante Moten. I believe he is one of the most underrated players in the country. J.J. Frazier gives them an excellent guy in the backcourt as well. Vanderbilt relies too heavily on the three pointer, and that can be a big problem on the road against a good defense.

A couple trends of note. Georgia is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 SEC games. Vanderbilt is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 as a road underdog.

Take Georgia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland +7.5

It's round 2 this season of the Cavaliers and Warriors and here on Monday, the Cavs have value grabbing 7.5.

Cleveland erased a 14 point deficit back in Cleveland on Christmas Day against these Warriors as the two always play to entertaining affairs. 

The Cavs have been on the west coast swing for over a week now and while they haven't played their best basketball by any means, they got some momentum back last time out with a win over the Kings. Better yet, they got a couple days off to catch up on rest and practice, two things they've lacked over this road trip. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Cavaliers are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

This is a nice spot for Cleveland. They matchup well with this Warriors team and that extra couple days off will prove to be huge here as this one is close throughout.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Michigan State +2

The Michigan State Spartans are clearly improving. You can't say the same about the Ohio State Buckeyes. Thad Matta did great work early in his time at Ohio State, but the last few years have been really rough for him and the program.

Ohio State has had several disheartening losses in a row. They were absolutely throttled by Wisconsin last game. I guess there is the theory that the Buckeyes are due for a bounce back here after that poor performance, but I think this Buckeyes team just isn't very good.

Tom Izzo is the much better coach in this matchup, and the Spartans haven't had much trouble against Ohio State in recent years. This Michigan State team is really playing well on defense right now, and I don't see the Buckeyes being consistent enough on offense to win.

Grab the points here, but Michigan State likely wins in Columbus.

A couple trends of note here. Ohio State is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Big Ten games. Michigan State is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Big Ten games.

Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday CBB 9* ATS Play

Tennessee State +1

The Tennessee State Tigers may be the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference. They are certainly one of the best. Morehead State is having a rough year, and they lost their coach in the middle of the season after he got in trouble and was fired. 

Tennessee State has Dana Ford at the helm and I think he is the best coach in the OVC. He learned under Gregg Marshall at Wichita State, and he is doing a great job following in the footsteps. Tennessee State defends better than any other team in the conference, and that should be the difference in this game.

Morehead State doesn't have an identity now, and the Eagles are coming off a hard fought loss against Belmont. I think that game took a lot of energy out of them, and I expect Tennessee State to come to Morehead and win this one.

The better talent and the better coach.

Back Tennessee State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5

The Cavaliers head into Sacramento and there is no excuse for how this team has played lately. Given the need for a solid performance here, the Cavaliers have value here at this number. 

Cleveland matches up extremely well with the Kings here. 

Despite DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings just don't have enough answers for the Cavs big 3. There are going to be significant mismatches here, which should give Cleveland plenty of open looks, especially from behind the arc. 

Expect Kyle Korver to play a bigger role here too. He was thrown into the fire without practicing with the Cavs and now that he's had 2 games to adapt, he'll play a more JR Smith role for Cleveland going forward. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

With the matchup factor playing a huge role here, Cleveland gets a giant edge. Expect them to exploit this Kings team and really pull away in this one. 

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Portland +13.5

The St. Mary's Gaels are a very good team. Still, they aren't immune to bad spots. St. Mary's played at San Francisco last weekend against a quality team, and won what was a close game most of the way. St. Mary's plays on Saturday night at Gonzaga in a huge showdown of powerhouses.

This is the sandwich spot that is the tough game to get up for. Portland isn't a special team this year, but they do have a nice homecourt advantage, and the Pilots are catching a big number here. Terry Porter is their head coach, and he has a bright future as a coach.

Portland's strong outside shooting makes them dangerous as a home underdog. The Pilots have multiple guys who can light it up on any given night. 

St. Mary's should win this one, but in a game with a slow tempo, 13.5 is a bunch of points. The spot is the kicker. We'll fade the Gaels here.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Long Beach State -6.5
 
The Long Beach State 49ers have been really bad ATS so far this year. Long Beach State is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games, and that gives us value here. This Long Beach State team has been really beaten up, and they have played a brutal schedule. They are starting to get healthy, and playing the schedule they have played will help them in the long run.

Cal State Northridge is coming off a surprising win, but the Matadors haven't been able to string together good efforts much in the past, and I don't see it happening here either. Long Beach State is the much better team on the defensive end, and that should make a big difference.

Long Beach State's Justin Bibbins is just now healthy again, and he is the point guard who makes things go for this team. Long Beach State is undervalued by the books now, so we'll buy in on this spot.

A nice trends for this one. Cal State Northridge is only 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. Long Beach State.

Take Long Beach State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

New York Knicks -2.5

The Knicks enter play looking to turn their season around and this is a prime spot laying a small spread against the 76ers here. It's been no secret, especially given all the drama as of late, that the Knicks have been a mess.

However, this team is just 4 games under the .500 mark and given their talent, they still have plenty of time to right the ship. Derrick Rose had a falling out with the team last time out, but has since returned to practice and is expected to play here. You can count on him being on top of his game, especially after all the media hype he got for leaving the team without permission.

The 76ers are also a struggle at home. They enter play only 6-14 SU and are averaging less than 100 points per game when playing inside the Wells Fargo Center.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games.

The Knicks have dominated this head to head series. They've taken 5 straight which includes 2 wins in Philadelphia last season. Given the low spread here, they have plenty of value.

Back New York ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Portland Trail Blazers -1

The Trail Blazers head into the Staples Center Tuesday and Portland has value laying just a point here. 

The Lakers have played better as of late, winners of 2 straight games, but that comes as a result of an easier schedule. Here, running into Portland isn't something they want to do here. 

The Trail Blazers have had the Lakers number, especially when it comes to playing inside the Staples Center. Portland has rattled off 5 straight wins when playing on the road against the Lakers. 

With Damien Lillard back from injury and the rust being shaken off, this Portland team is extremely dangerous now. Lillard has put in 20 points or more in both of the games since returning and will feed on this Lakers defense that gives up 110 points per game. 

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

Look for Portland to pick apart this Lakers defense, as they have plenty of value laying just -1 on Tuesday. 

Back Portland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3

The Cavaliers travel into Utah to take on the Jazz and laying the low spread here has value. 

Cleveland will get a big boost here Tuesday when Kyle Korver joins the team. Korver was acquired from Atlanta and will play a huge role in replacing JR Smith, who is out for a while with a hand injury. 

Cleveland has also dominated the head to head series. The Cavaliers have won 5 of the past 7 meetings and has a huge advantage here against Utah in almost every aspect. 

Cleveland has more length and speed, which should allow them to really run wild on this Jazz team. Look for Irving and James to be two transition factors here, as the Cavaliers use a lot of tempo. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

At this price, Cleveland has plenty of value. Look for them to get the Jazz out of their comfort zone of a slow game, as they really push the tempo here.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

UC Irvine -11.5

The UC Irvine Anteaters are a totally different team now that Luke Nelson is back. Nelson is easily the team's best player, and his presence will open up far more good looks for the guys around him as well, because the defenses are going to be watching Nelson closely.

Hawaii is playing in only their second game of the year outside the state of Hawaii. The Rainbow Warriors are way down this year, and I think it will take the books a while to adjust to how much worse this team truly is. They lost so much talent from last year, and it will be evident in this one.

UC Irvine is always one of the best teams on defense in the Big West, and I don't think this year will be any different.

Irvine plays the better defense and they definitely have the better talent.

A couple trends here. Irvine is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. Hawaii is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games.

Take UC Irvine.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Atlanta Hawks -2

The Hawks take on the Mavericks Saturday night and Atlanta minus the low spread has some value. 

Atlanta enters play boasting a 5 game winning streak, as they're getting a lot of production from the bench during this run. 

One guy in particular, Tim Hardaway Jr. continues to tear it up. He's averaged over 18 points per game in the last 3, and has hit 12 of the 18 three pointers attempted in that span. 

Here against Dallas, they hold many edges. Dallas has one of the worst offenses in the NBA and really lacks a scoring threat presence. This is the kind of game where C Dwight Howard can really turn something big in, as the Mavs simply don't have an answer for him on defense. 

Some trends to note. Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Hawks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Expect the Hawks to really force the issue offensively, as this Dallas team simply cannot keep up with them.

Back Atlanta ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Orlando Magic +5.5

The Magic welcome in the Rockets Friday night and this is somewhat of a let down spot for the Rockets. 

Houston had a hard fought battle on Thursday night at home against the Thunder. It was a high scoring, fast paced, back and forth affair all night long. While they did eventually pull out a win, it took a lot out of them. 

This is a quick turnaround as they had to hop on a plane and get into Orlando right away. 

Orlando is in a good spot here, especially given their leading scorer Evan Fournier is back in the lineup after missing 5 games. He had chance to shake the rust off and will be a crucial part of this one on Friday. 

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Magic are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Look for the Magic to really take advantage of the Rockets fatigue here, as they should be able to beat them in transition to get some easy buckets. 

Back Orlando ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -7

The Spurs matchup with the Nuggets on Thursday and San Antonio laying the points has some value. 

The Denver Nuggets and defense just haven't gone together as of late. The Nuggets have given up 123.7 points per game over the past 3, all of which have been losses. Denver has been one of the worst teams defensively, as they simply do not have the speed or height to slow teams down. 

This isn't a good matchup for Denver, as San Antonio has plenty of outside threats, along with a solid inside game. 

LeMarcus Aldridge is one guy to watch here. Aldridge has shot nearly 74% from the field over his last 5 games and will be able to really control the paint in this one.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Spurs are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

This is a nice spot and number for the Spurs. Look for them to control the tempo here, as the Nuggets simply cannot keep up.

Back San Antonio ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Jacksonville State -4

The Murray State Racers are way down this year as compared to recent years. This is typically a team to beat in the OVC, but that isn't the case this year. Murray State is just too young and inconsistent. 

Jacksonville State is a much better team this year than they have been in the recent past. The Gamecocks have a new good head coach in Ray Harper. He is getting the most out of this team. Additionally, this is a team that has been badly banged up in recent years ,and now they have all of their pieces in place.

Murray State is coming off a really emotional home win over Tennessee State in a wild game this past Saturday. Jacksonville State has been building momentum and they will have a good home court advantage here. I think Murray State is in a bad spot situationally, and I believe they are still getting too much respect from what they have done in past years.

Back Jacksonville State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -1.5

The #1 team in the nation heads into Butler on Wednesday and Villanova holds value laying the small number here. 

The Wildcats have dominated this head to head series. Villanova has won all 7 meetings with Butler and enter play here on Wednesday winners of 20 straight games dating back to last season.

Senior Josh Hart has been nearly unstoppable this season. Hart is averaging 20.3 points per game, while adding 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists to his resume. He's not only a leader on the offensive end, but his defensive mindset is one of the best in the nation. 

Here against Butler, the environment will be hostile, but Villanova is much deeper and more threatening team when it comes to attacking. 

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Wildcats are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

This is a nice matchup for Villanova. Given the low spread here, the Wildcats are worth a move.

Back Villanova ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +5.5

The Raptors head into San Antonio on Tuesday night and the visitors plus the points is a solid move. 

Toronto doesn't get much attention in the East because of what the Cavaliers are doing, but this team is no pushover. 

The Raptors enter play on Tuesday one of the best teams ATS, sitting with a 21-11-1 record. On the road, they are a solid 12-5 ATS.

Their success comes from how good they are offensively. Toronto averages 111.2 points per game as they have many weapons from top to bottom that can put the ball in the basket. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

Expect the Raptors to keep this one close throughout. They'll have their chances to steal it late, but the 5.5 points makes this extremely valuable.

Back Toronto ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Akron -9.5
 
The Bowling Green Falcons were completely dominated by the Akron Zips in all three meetings last year. There's no reason to believe this year will be anything different.

Akron is only laying 9.5 points here, and this line is a good value. The Zips beat Bowling Green by 14 points, 15 points, and 35 points in their three meetings last season.

Bowling Green hasn't won a game away from home, and that includes losses to San Jose State and South Dakota. The Falcons have played one of the weakest schedules in the country, and that should hurt them now that MAC play is here.

Akron challenged themselves with road games at Gonzaga and Creighton in the non-conference slate. They also beat a good Marshall team by 11 points at home earlier this year. The Zips should dominate on the inside with Isaiah Johnson here, and they have a bevy of good guards.

A couple trends of note. Bowling Green is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 MAC games. Bowling Green is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 trips to Akron.

Take Akron.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Drexel +1.5

The Drexel Dragons are a slight underdog at James Madison on Saturday. James Madison has been terrible at finishing out games this year. James Madison has won only one game so far this year against a Division One opponent. They won 71-59 against Longwood (yes they are bad) earlier this year.

James Madison was beaten at home by UMBC recently, and they were dominated by Richmond as well. The Dukes have some major turnover problems, and those can be very hard to overcome.

Drexel is a team on the rise under new coach Zach Spiker. I like his system, and it is clear that players get excited to play for him as well. Spiker has this Drexel team working hard on both sides of the floor.

Drexel has already won four games on the road this year, and that is certainly a big benefit. The Dragons are showing solid value here against a lowly James Madison team.

Back Drexel.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma State +1.5

The Cowboys welcome in West Virginia Friday and Oklahoma State is a solid move. 

This is one of those matchups where a lot of people will see the Mountaineers high ranking, but this Cowboys team is no pushover by any means. 

Oklahoma State is 10-2 entering play and a perfect 6-0 when playing at home. Through those 6 home games, this team is averaging a ridiculous 103 points per game. They're one of the best scoring teams in the nation, as overall they're putting up 93 points per contest. 

The Cowboys have three weapons to watch for here. Look for Jawun Evans, Jeffrey Carroll, and Phil Forte III to all be the go to guys for Oklahoma State. 

Some trends to note. Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Cowboys are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Expect the Cowboys to really come out firing in this one, as their offensive firepower is going to be too much for Oklahoma State to handle.

Back Oklahoma State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Montana State +3.5

The Weber State Wildcats are in a really bad sandwich spot here. Weber State just beat rival Utah State on the road. In their next game, they play at Montana. Montana and Weber State battle it out for the top spot in the Big Sky Conference almost every single year.

Weber State should have a hard time getting as amped up for this game as the other two. Weber State isn't as good as last year since they lost star center Joel Bolomboy. Jeremy Senglen is a very good guard, but there isn't very much help around him anymore. Montana State is a dangerous team that shoots it extremely well from three-point range.

Montana State is coming off some closes losses in recent games, and I think the oddsmakers are a little too down on them. It won't surprise me if Montana State wins this game outright, but I'll gladly take the 3.5 points in what should be a very tightly contested game.

Take Montana State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday CBB 8* ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder +2

The Thunder head into Memphis on Thursday night and the Thunder plus the points are a solid move.

Oklahoma City has one of the best players in the NBA in Russell Westbrook that is just tearing apart the competition. 

Westrbook had yet another triple double locked up in the third quarter as he is red hot. Westbrook is proving that on any given night he can put this Oklahoma City Thunder team on his back and carry them.

OKC is also playing extremely well, they've won 4 straight games and enter play a solid 8-6 SU away from home. 

This is a solid matchup for them against Memphis who has dropped back to back games and 5 of their last 7. 

Some trends to note. Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. Thunder are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

Grabbing a few points with Russell Westbrook is also a nice idea. In this spot, they matchup extremely well with the Grizzlies.

Back Oklahoma City ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +7

The Nets welcome in the Hornets on Monday night and the home team plus the points is the move here. 

The Hornets have won 3 straight games, but this Brooklyn team matches up well against them. The Nets can use C Brook Lopez here to really control the paint, while they have a compliment of guards to match up on Walker.

The Nets also haven't played that bad at home considering how much of a struggle they've been as a whole at times. Brooklyn enters play 8-6 ATS in 14 home games, averaging over 105 points per game. 

The Hornets meanwhile, are just 7-7 way from home and are allowing 103 points per road game.

Some trends to note. Nets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

Look for the Nets to at least keep this one close. They matchup well here and if they can get off to a quick start, things could certainly be interesting on Monday night.

Back Brooklyn ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +3

The Cavaliers and Warriors renew their NBA Finals rivalry and the home team plus the points is the move. 

This game is significant for both teams. They've proven their dominance within the NBA after the last two seasons and both teams have some bad blood left from the previous Finals games. 

The edge for Cleveland comes from the home court obviously, but also this team is better defensively. Cleveland has a lot more length to their defense and is much deeper. Expect them to really be out on Warriors shooters here and not allow anything easy at the rim. 

Offensively, you know what you're going to get from this Cleveland team. You have an extremely motivated Lebron James, along side Kyrie Irving and now Kevin Love who returns from injury. Expect them to really be on their top games here, as they know this is a game they can really steal momentum going forward with. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Expect this one to be close all the way to the wire, but with the home court and Cleveland playing so well, they get the edge with points.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +6.5

The Pistons welcome in the Warriors on Friday and this is a solid spot for the home team plus points. 

A few factors go into this one. Golden State is playing the back half of a back to back here, as they were in Brooklyn on Thursday night. Following this game, they'll head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers Christmas Day. This is a solid look ahead spot where the Pistons can pick them off and catch them with a lack of focus. 

Detroit has also played some decent basketball at home. The Pistons are a solid 8-6, while holding the opposition to just 92 points per game. 

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

This is a spot where the Pistons can steal one. Look for Detroit to try and get out to a fast start here, in what could be a frustrating night for Golden State.

Back Detroit ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -13

The Minnesota Golden Gophers host Arkansas State in a non-conference game on Friday night. Arkansas State certainly has some nice wins this year, but they also have losses to TCU by 23 points and Alabama by 15 points on the road. Minnesota has a really good home court advantage. The Golden Gophers are a totally different team on their home court.

Minnesota has been throttling some decent teams at home so far this year. They beat Northern Illinois by 20. They beat Georgia Southern by 37 points. They also beat UT Arlington by 17 points, and UT Arlington is having a great season.

Arkansas State had to play at Alabama on Wednesday and now turns around and plays only two days later all the way up in Minnesota. That's some tough travel. Minnesota will be the best defensive team Arkansas State has played this year, and I think the Golden Gophers win by a solid margin here.

A couple trends of note. Minnesota is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Sun Belt Conference. Minnesota is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.

Take Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

Warriors -14

The Warriors head to Brooklyn on Thursday night and laying the big point total here isn't a bad move. 

This isn't even a close matchup by any means. 

Golden State as the advantage in every aspect here, as they get a Brooklyn team that is absolutely horrendous on the defensive end. The Nets allow 114 points per game, which doesn't bode well going up against a Warriors team that is averaging 117. This is a disaster waiting to happen for Brooklyn on the defensive end tonight.

This is just a tough stretch for the Nets as well. They had to deal with Toronto and their high flying offense and now will endure Golden State and the Cavaliers in back to back games. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 19-7 ATS when playing on 1 day rest. 

Expect Golden State to run wild here, as they should pull away relatively early in this one. 

Back Golden State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play