East Carolina +14
 
The East Carolina Pirates are coming off an embarrassing 53-35 home loss to College of Charleston. East Carolina has been off since last Thursday, so they've had plenty of time to think about that dreadful performance.

East Carolina is a much better team than they showed in that game, and now they play against a team who they know very well. East Carolina and UNC Wilmington aren't very far apart, and these teams have had a lot of close games over the years.

I think the oddsmakers have made this line a little too high based on the recent play of both teams. UNC Wilmington is definitely a good team, but laying 14 against a rival like this is too much.

UNC Wilmington will win the turnover battle here, but I think East Carolina's very good halfcourt defense will keep them in this game.

We'll take advantage of an inflated line in this one. Grab the underdog.

Take East Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Mavericks +8.5

The Dallas Mavericks head into Denver on Monday night and the visitors plus the points have some value to work with. 

The Nuggets come in 5 games under the .500 mark as they have been one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA this year. Denver gives up 113.4 points per game when they play inside the Pepsi Center, as lack of an inside presence along with their struggles in transition defense hurt them. 

Dallas isn't overpowering, but they at least slow the game down and have many players who contribute. 

The Mavericks had 6 players score at least 13 points on Saturday, as they share the ball very well and never force up shots. 

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Monday games.

Expect Dallas to keep this one close here. The Nuggets struggles on defense will allow for some easy buckets.

Back Dallas ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Detroit +4.5

The Detroit Titans have been terrible this year, but this is an opportunity for them. Detroit has played the 33rd toughest schedule in the country. The Titans aren't a good team, but they aren't as bad as they have looked so far.

Western Kentucky is playing in their sixth straight road game. They are coming back from a trip to the west coast to play St. Mary's. The Hilltoppers traveled to the west coast, then back east, then back west again, and now back to Detroit. It makes very little sense, and I think this is a flat spot for the team.

Detroit should be the hungrier team from the start. Western Kentucky generally relies on getting to the line, but it gets easier to settle for jump shots when you have tired legs. Western Kentucky has to be worn out after this recent stretch of games.

We'll side with Detroit in a game that should go right down to the buzzer. Grab the points.

Take Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles Clippers -7

The Clippers take on Miami Friday night and this is a clear mismatch in favor of Los Angeles. 

Los Angeles enters play on a 3 game winning streak, as this offense is just too tough to stop. The Clippers like to use a lot of pace and get shots up quickly and when you have DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin on the inside, the offensive glass is always another opportunity. 

There are just so many weapons on this Los Angeles team, inside and out, that it's going to be such a tall task for this Miami team to keep up offensively. The Heat average just 97 points per game, while the Clippers are hitting 110 per contest. 

The key to stopping the Heat is stopping Hassan Whiteside. This is not a good matchup for Whiteside, as he'll have Jordan on him, along with Griffin hanging around the paint to help on the glass. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 3-7 ATS following a straight up win.

The Heat don't respond well after wins. Especially in this spot against the Clippers, this is a nice game for Los Angeles to dominate the floor and use their tempo. 

Back Los Angeles ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Miami FL -19

The Hurricanes welcome in the FAU Owls on Friday night and home team here laying the points has value. 

While FAU comes in off a high by beating Ohio State in overtime last time out, this is not a good matchup for the Owls. This Miami FL team is far more physical and quicker. 

Defensively, the Owls concede 73.0 points per game which doesn't bode well in this spot against Miami. The Hurricanes get up and down the floor quickly and have one of the best inside out games in the NCAA. They will control the paint here in this one as they out size this Owls team and should be able to crash the offensive glass and get multiple looks per possession. 

Defensively for Miami, they are one of the best in the nation. They rank 5th, as they allow just 57.3 points per game.

Some trends to note. Owls are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. 

This is a nice spot for Miami. They have the advantage in every way here against Florida Atlantic and will pull away early in this one.

Back Miami FL ATS.

Good luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

New York Knicks -3.5

The Knicks head into Phoenix on Tuesday night and the visitors laying the points here have value. 

The Phoenix Suns come in off a loss and just simply aren't a good team. They sit 10 games under the .500 mark as they give up 113 points per game. With how bad their defense is, this is not a good matchup with the Knicks.

New York averages 105 points per game and has put together back to back wins. With their offseason acquisitions, this New York team is gelling and becoming a legit contender in the East. 

The depth is the biggest key. Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis both picked up the slack for Carmelo Anthony last time out, which is why this team is so good. There are plenty of playmakers who can step up on any given night. 

Some trends to note. New York is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.

The Knicks are just a much better team. Laying the small line here is a solid move.

Back New York ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Michigan -24.5

The Michigan Wolverines face an undermanned Central Arkansas team in this one. Michigan has jump shooters all over the floor, and Central Arkansas is looking to play zone most of the time this year.

I don't think that is going to work out well against the Wolverines. The only reason we can get Michigan at this price instead of even higher is most are concerned about Michigan having a letdown after the UCLA game.

I think Michigan will be alright here because they are playing a team that will dare them to take open jump shots, and that is exactly what the strength of the team truly is. Central Arkansas was beaten by 32 points at Wisconsin earlier this year and by 24 points against lowly Southeast Missouri State. Central Arkansas has played a tough schedule this year, and I think they come into this game out of gas.

A couple trends. Central Arkansas is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record at home. C Arkansas is also 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 as a dog of 13 points or more.

Take Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers +7

The Lakers and Kings battle on Monday night and grabbing the points is a solid move here. 

While the Lakers are on a slide, things haven't been normal as of late for them. They've battled many injuries, but are essentially at 100% roster wise here on Monday. 

Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell both saw limited minutes on Sunday against New York, but both immediately gave the green light that they'd be ready to go here tonight. 

Julius Randle is the same way. He was questionable on Sunday with a hip issue, but decided to give it a go. Randle showed no signs of an injury, going for 17 and 10 in the loss. 

With the Lakers getting everyone back, this team is extremely dangerous and they showed just that back on Nov. 10 when they took out the Kings in Sacramento 101-91. 

Some trends to note. Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. 

The road team has dominated this head to head recently. Given the Lakers health status, this is a nice spot to grab the points as they'll be able to hang around on Monday.

Back Los Angeles ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

UConn +9

The UConn Huskies are showing too much value to overlook at +8.5 here. Ohio State is coming off a terrible loss to Florida Atlantic at home. UConn is coming off an upset win over Syracuse. 

I think the combination of those two events has oddsmakers believing this is a letdown spot for UConn and a bounce back spot for Ohio State. While Ohio State might win here, I can't find any reasons to want to lay the points with them.

Ohio State shoots the ball really poorly from the line, and in a game that should be close the whole way, the best way to extend the lead is shoot well from the line. 

UConn is a very good defensive team. The Huskies definitely started the year playing poorly, but they will continue to get better throughout the year. Kevin Ollie is a good coach, and this Huskies team has a lot of talent.

This game has a low total, and should be low scoring. I think this is a game that goes right down to the wire.

Back UConn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland -13

The Cavaliers welcome in Miami on Friday night and given all the injuries to the Heat, Cleveland holds value here. 

Miami continues to be without Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson and former Cavalier Dion Waiters. The Heat have certainly struggled with their depth this season and the injuries to these three aren't helping the cause. 

Things don't bode well for the depleted Heat, as they take on a Cavaliers team that has looked to figure things out. Cleveland has won back to back games against Toronto and New York and figured things out defensively against New York last time out. 

Offensively, things are just fine for Cleveland. After scoring 116 against Toronto, they responded with 126 against the Knicks. 

Some trends to note. Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road in Cleveland. 

Expect Cleveland to really turn things up a notch early here against Miami. The Heat are just too thin with their injuries here to stay close.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

UMass -9

The Pacific Tigers will likely be without point guard TJ Wallace for their rare trip to the east coast on Thursday. That isn't going to be good against a UMass team that uses an aggressive defense to create a lot of steals.

UMass has had some tough outcomes late in games this year, and I expect them to have the killer instinct in this game. They are the much more talented team, and they are catching a Pacific team playing in a terrible spot without one of their best players. What more can you ask for?

UMass' coach has said in the media lately that this team has just been missing good shots. The Minutemen aren't as bad offensively as they have looked thus far. Look for improvement from them on this end.

Some trends to consider. Tigers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games. Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.

Pacific is coming off a heartbreaking loss where they blew a 19 point lead against CS Fullerton after Wallace was injured.

They drop another as UMass covers here.

Take UMass.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

VCU -14

The VCU Rams haven't played up to par so far this year, but here is a great chance for them to get back on track. They host a Georgia Tech team that is going to be absolutely terrible this year. Georgia Tech struggled to beat Division II teams in the exhibition season, and they were absolutely crushed last game by a Tennessee team that I don't believe is as good as VCU.

The Yellow Jackets have only one way to beat the opposition, and that is on the offensive glass. VCU is a really good defensive rebounding team, so that shouldn't be an issue here. Tennessee forced 19 turnovers against Georgia Tech, and VCU is likely to force at least that many.

The Rams know that Georgia Tech doesn't have a true point guard. They'll take advantage of this throughout the game and get run out opportunities.

A couple trends of note here. VCU is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 following an ATS loss. VCU is also 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Lay the points here with the home team.

Take VCU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Utah Valley +15.5

The Utah Valley Wolverines are quietly putting together a really nice season. Utah Valley went on the road and won at BYU by a score of 114-101. BYU is a really tough place to play, and that win tells me a lot about this Utah Valley team.

They'll be taking on the Utah Utes here. The Utes only beat a terrible UC Riverside team by 18. Utah only beat Montana State by 8 last game. Utah has played one of the weakest schedules in the country. The Utes have absolutely no depth, and they are an inexperienced team. This isn't the same Utah team we've seen the last two years. They are way down.

I think Utah Valley is the type of team that shoots it well enough that they can hang around by knocking down multiple 3's. Even if they get behind bigger at some point, this could easily be a backdoor cover at a line this big.

A betting trend to consider. Utah is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Take Utah Valley.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland PK

The Cavaliers are riding a rare losing streak entering play on Monday and with the line at a PK here, this is a nice spot to back them expecting a bounce back performance.

Cleveland has had 3 straight horrific performances, two of which on national TV. The defending champs are starting to realize they can't just coast anymore, which makes this game extremely important against a potential team they could be fighting against atop the Eastern Conference.

Lebron James even made it clear he is sick of the losing after the loss to the Bulls on Friday night. This is going to be a spot where everyone collectively steps up on Monday night. 

Look for Cleveland to use their 3 point shooting as a key here. They've struggled from behind the arc recently, but got Love and Irving going somewhat against the Bulls. It'll be up to JR Smith, who is such a crucial part of this team, to step on here on Monday night as the Cavaliers need him to get back to his old self. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.

Expect Cleveland to play one of their best games tonight. They have a bit of a chip on their shoulder here, as the league is starting to wonder if this is the same team from last year or not. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta Hawks PK

The Hawks take on the Thunder on Monday night and the home team has value at a PK.

The Hawks are in the midst of their worst stretch of the season thus far, but it isn't quite as alarming as you would think. Atlanta is still playing some solid basketball and they get a Thunder team on the back half of their back to back. 

Oklahoma City just hasn't had much success when it comes to back to backs. They are 0-3 in the 2nd leg of them, as they've certainly shown some fatigue on all three occasions. 

Atlanta enters play a solid 6-3 at home this season, as they've been able to put up over 107 points per game, using both the inside game and their shooting from behind the arc. 

Some trends to note. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

Expect Atlanta to really push the issue here. The Thunder will shown some fatigue, making this a game where the Hawks have plenty of advantages.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte -8.5

The Charlotte 49ers host the slumping Oregon State Bobcats here. Oregon State is without star Tres Tinkle. He is out with a broken wrist. He led the team in scoring, rebounds, and assists. Oregon State was struggling badly even with him in the lineup, and now without him they are in serious trouble. 

Charlotte has a great outside shooting team. Mark Price is the coach of this team, and I think he is doing a really nice job with this program. Charlotte has four or five guys who can really shoot it from outside. Against an Oregon State team that isn't capable of putting up many points, I think Charlotte can outshoot them in this one. 

Oregon State has serious turnover problems. They don't have a true point guard now that Gary Payton Jr. graduated after last season. The Beavers lack a point guard and are without their best overall player. A really bad combination.

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Rider -3

The Rider Broncs host the Fairfield Stags in this one. Rider is the much better defensive team, and I think that makes the difference here. Fairfield lost star scorer Marcus Gilbert from last year's team. The Stags are winning so far this year, but it has been against a weak schedule. 

Rider hasn't played a game at home all year until this one. They have been out testing themselves on the road. I like that they have done, and I think that makes this a good spot to back them. Rider is going to force a lot of turnovers from a shaky Fairfield backcourt in this one.

Fairfield is expected to be without second best player Jerry Johnson in this one. Johnson is a scorer they really need against a good Rider defense. One other key area here is the boards, where I believe Rider has a really big advantage. Norville Carey is a dominant big man down low, and Fairfield isn't likely to have any answers for him.

Back Rider.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

San Antonio -8.5

Nobody has any idea what happened last night to the Spurs. Luckily for them this is a beautiful bounce back spot that gives them value laying the points on the road.

For some odd reason, the Spurs may be that one NBA team that doesn't want home court in the playoffs. They were knocked around by the Magic last night, something not many people can wrap their heads around.

However, this is a perfect spot to get things back to normal, as the Dallas Mavericks are just bad. Dallas is just 3-13 on the season and boasts an NBA low 91.5 points per game. 

The Spurs have been magnificent on the road as well. San Antonio is a perfect 10-0, while going 7-2-1 ATS. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Spurs are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 road games.

It was just a very odd scenario on Tuesday. Here, this is a going to be a spot where the Spurs know the task at hand and bounce back with ease. 

Back San Antonio Spurs.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls -10.5

The Chicago Bulls welcome in the Lakers on Wednesday and the home team laying the points has value. 

The Lakers were knocked around by the Pelicans on Tuesday night and playing a back to back is never an easy task, especially given the venue here in Chicago.

The Bulls have played very well at home this season, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS and everyone is stepping up for this team right now. Jimmy Butler in particular continues to be red hot. Butler averaged 28.3 points per game on the latest road trip. 

As for the Lakers, they'll be without Nick Young here, who left Tuesday's game with an injury. PG D'Angelo Russell is also out as he continues to battle a knee injury.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Bulls are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Expect Chicago to really wear the Lakers out here. Los Angeles is thin when it comes to their lineup to begin with and with how good Chicago plays at home, this is not a good matchup for the Lakers.

Back Chicago ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Middle Tennessee State +7

The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are best remembered for their historic upset over Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament last year. While that is definitely a good reason to remember this team, it is important to note that they have been good for several years now. This isn't a team that is just a flash in the pan.

MTSU has a star in Giddy Potts, and the Blue Raiders actually have a better frontcourt this year than they had last season. The Blue Raiders always play good defense under Kermit Davis, and that should continue this year.

Ole Miss is a quality team, but they aren't a team to lay many points with. Andy Kennedy's team has made a habit out of winning close games against inferior opponents. I'm not sure MTSU is all that much inferior, and I think Ole Miss has had a rough travel schedule over the past few weeks. The Rebels aren't likely to be at their best level here.

A couple trends of note here. Ole Miss is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 as a home favorite. MTSU is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 non-conference games.

Back MTSU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Nevada -7.5

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a quality team this year. Marcus Marshall is a really important transfer from Missouri State. Marshall is a great scoring option and I think he fits this offense perfectly. Cameron Oliver showed what he can do in his freshman season last year, and I think he ends up being a star on the inside.

Pacific made a good hire in Damon Stoudemire, but I think it will take time for him. The Tigers weren't even close to competitive against UCLA in the season opener, and Pacific lacks an impressive win on the year. The Tigers lack playmakers, and they are at a big talent disadvantage in this game.

Eric Musselman is a really good coach for Nevada too, and he is in his second year at the program. I think that is a big advantage as his players know the system and have made the necessary adjustments. This is a fair price to lay on Nevada.

There are a few nice trends on this game. Nevada is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 following a loss. Nevada is 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. Pacific is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Back Nevada.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -13.5

The Spurs welcome in the Magic on Tuesday night and the home team laying the points has the value here. 

San Antonio got off to a very weird start to the season, as they struggled, especially at home. 

However, since then things have taken quite the turn for Gregg Popovich and his crew. The Spurs have rattled off 9 straight wins and look extremely impressive doing so. 

They get an Orlando team here who simply cannot keep up with the Spurs offensively. The Magic are scoring just 91 points per road game. When you get a red hot team like the Spurs who are clinical offensively, that just won't cut it here. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Tuesday games. Spurs are 57-28-1 ATS in their last 86 vs. NBA Southeast.

The Spurs are just the better team here. Laying the points is the move in this spot, as this has potential to get ugly real early.

Back San Antonio ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

New York Knicks -1

The Knicks welcome in the Thunder on Monday night and the home team is the move here.

New York's offseason moves have this team set up incredibly better for the long haul of the season, something they haven't had in the past few seasons.

The play inside Madison Square Garden has been exceptional this season for New York. The Knicks have won 6 straight home games and enter play 7-2 SU and 7-2 ATS thus far. 

F Carmelo Anthony has been one of the main contributors at home as well. Anthony is averaging 24.4 points per home game this season and his solid play comes from the pressure being taken off him with the help from the supporting cast. 

The Thunder have struggled on the road a bit as well. Going just 3-4 SU, Oklahoma City is a mere 2-5 ATS in that span. 

Some trends to note. Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games. Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

This is a much different different Knicks team than ones we've seen in the past. Expect them to really get up for this game and knock off the Thunder at home.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Weber State -4

The Weber State Wildcats have been a solid team every year under Coach Randy Rahe. Weber State has lost back to back games against Pepperdine and Stanford, but I think those are two solid teams. Now, Weber State gets to play against a much weaker opponent.

UC Davis has played against one of the weakest schedules in the country so far this year. They lost by 14 on a neutral floor against Tennessee State in the season opener.  UC Davis relies heavily on knocking down shots from long range, and that can be tough when playing on a floor you aren't accustomed to playing at. This game is in Alaska, where they normally never play.

Weber State is a good defensive team. Weber State is great at extending the defense out, and opponents are shooting less than 25% on three point attempts so far this year.

Jeremy Senglin for Weber State will be the best player on the floor here. Weber State's leadership at guard and defense should get them a win and cover.

A couple trends of note. Weber State is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. a Big West team. UC Davis is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

Take Weber State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Wake Forest -15.5

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are well coached by Cliff Ellis, but they are totally outclassed here. Wake Forest looks to be an improved team this year. It is taking some time, but Danny Manning is improving this Wake Forest program.

Coastal Carolina lost by 7 points at home to a College of Charleston team that struggles on offense. They also lost on the road by 17 to Alabama. Now, they take on a Wake Forest team that shoots the 3 very well. Coastal's defense encourages the opposition to take shots from beyond the arc, and Wake Forest should be perfectly happy with that.

Wake Forest beat that same College of Charleston team that Coastal lost to earlier in the year. In fact, Wake Forest beat them by 17 points on the road. Wake Forest also beat a Bucknell team that I believe is better than Coastal Carolina, by a solid 20 point margin.

Wake Forest is undervalued by the oddsmakers in the early going this year. Lay the points.

Take Wake Forest.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

SMU -18.5

The SMU Mustangs take on the UCSB Gauchos on Tuesday night. UCSB has been  a good team in the past few seasons, but they have dropped off in a big way this year. They lost Alan Williams (star big man) a couple years ago, and Michael Bryson (star guard/wing) was a senior last year.

UCSB lost at home to both Nebraska Omaha and San Francisco already this year. In fact, they lost at home to both of these teams by double digits. That spells trouble on the horizon. 

SMU has a massive talent advantage here at every single position on the floor. Additionally, SMU has played a much tougher schedule in the early going this year, and that is a big benefit here also.

I don't like laying this many points too often, but SMU shows value even at this level.

A couple trends of note. SMU is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 following an ATS loss. SMU is also 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games against an opponent with a win percentage of 40% or lower.

Back SMU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Houston Rockets -2

The Rockets head into Detroit on Monday night and the visitors laying the small number have the value. 

Houston is feeding off the play of James Harden right now. 

Harden is right at a triple double almost every night as he's not just scoring a bunch, but he's also contributing on the glass and with setting up other shooters. 

The Rockets have won back to back games and are playing with all sorts of confidence here in the early going. As for the Pistons, they continue to struggle on the offensive end. Averaging under 97 points per game, the Pistons simply cannot afford to struggle at any point offensively on Monday. This Rockets offense is just to dynamic and to high scoring. 

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Laying the small number here is the way to go. The Rockets are in much better form and too good offensively for this Pistons team to keep up with. 

Back Houston ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

UNC Wilmington -3.5

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks host the East Tennessee State Bucs here. UNC Wilmington was a young team last year when they won the CAA and played in the NCAA Tournament. The Seahawks went 25-8, and they even gave Duke a scare in their NCAA Tournament contest.

UNC Wilmington is coached by Kevin Keatts, who learned under Louisville coach Rick Pitino. That's a good guy to learn under. Wilmington wins with their tenacious defense, and early in the season I like teams who rely on defense rather than offense since offense takes more time to refine. 

East Tennessee State is a good team as well, but they don't play good competition in the Southern Conference. UNC Wilmington plays in the stronger conference, and I think E Tennessee State is stepping up in class quite a bit here. The Bucs rely heavily on three point shots, and in a game against a really good defense, I don't relying on the long range jumper.

A couple trends of note here. UNC Wilmington is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. They are also 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. a team from the Southern Conference.

Back UNC Wilmington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play

Golden State Warriors -8.5

The Warriors head into Milwaukee on Saturday night and despite this being a back to back for them, there is no reason not to lay the points here.

We backed Golden State -7 against Boston on Friday night and a huge third quarter propelled this Warriors team.

They just wear you down as they have so many high level talent, it just becomes too overwhelming. 

This game is a case where the Bucks just don't have enough on defense to cover all the scoring threats and they do not have the offense to keep up. While Milwaukee does average just a bit over 100 points per game, the Warriors are putting up 117 points per contest. With the exception of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks really don't have many, if any, other weapons. 

The Warriors are also 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games when on the 2nd leg of a back to back.

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

This is just a case where Golden State is too good. Look for them to wear the Bucks down and expose the lack of defensive standouts Milwaukee has.

Back Golden State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State Warriors -7

The Warriors head into Boston on Friday night and here, the visitors have the value. 

Golden State is one a tear and doesn't looked to be slowing down anytime soon. Now at 9-2 on the season, the Warriors have rattled off 5 straight wins as their offense is just absolutely unstoppable when on. The Warriors are averaging 117 points per game on the season. 

This Boston team was expected to be extremely good and while they haven't played bad lately, they're still not the team everybody thought. 

It does have a lot to do with Al Horford still being out, but with him down, the Celtics are struggling on both ends of the floor. They simply do not have the matchups here to slow down the Warriors weapons. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.

With Boston's struggles against the West and how good Golden State has been lately, no matter where they've played, this is a spot where the Warriors will pick apart the Celtics defensively. 

Back Golden State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Marquette -1

Marquette and Michigan play in the semi finals of the 2K Classic on Thursday night and it's Marquette that has the value here. 

While the tests have been sub par, the Golden Eagles haven't had any issues thus far. Marquette is showing how much depth they have here in the early going, which is where they get the huge edge. 

Jajuan Johnson is one player to watch out for here. The senior is not only a leader for this Marquette team, but he's also averaging 17.5 points per game through the first 2 contests. Defensively, he's got 3.5 steals per game, as he has made the lives of opposing offenses miserable. 

Regular season tournaments are also a huge success for Marquette. The Golden Eagles have gone 32-9 since 2004-2005, as they simply don't have any issue on the big stage early in seasons. 

Some trends to note. Golden Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big Ten. Golden Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games.

Laying just a single point here, the Golden Eagles have value. They matchup extremely well here and should be able to use their depth to take down the Wolverines here.

Back Marquette ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play

Alabama -1

The Crimson Tide welcome in the Dayton Flyers as part of the 24 hours of CBB. The home team laying the point here has the value. 

Alabama isn't going to overplay any sort of revenge spot here, but this is certainly something they've been waiting for. Last season in this same spot, the Dayton Flyers absolutely embarrassed and obliterated the Crimson Tide 80-48. Again, it's certainly not an overplayed revenge spot, but don't thing Alabama head coach Avery Johnson forgot. 

Alabama is much more improved this year, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Crimson Tide held Coastal Carolina to just 27.4 percent shooting from the field in the season opener, as they have much more length and quickness to the ball. The Crimson Tide will use that same strategy here as they simply swarm to the ball defensively and will use their quickness to get to the bucket offensively. 

Some trends to note. Flyers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Flyers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.

The Flyers are going to struggle here with this Alabama team. Expect the Crimson Tide to really work the ball inside as they are extremely physical and will use that to their advantage. 

Back Alabama ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Houston Rockets -11.5

The Rockets welcome in the 76ers and here, laying the number has value. 

This just isn't a good matchup for the 76ers. Their defense has conceded 116 points in 3 road contests thus far, which this Rockets offense is going to feed off of. 

Houston uses tons of pace and is one of the best offenses in the NBA thus far, averaging 107 points per contest. There will be a clear mismatch every time down the floor with James Harden. 

Harden is not only scoring at high amounts, he's also grabbing rebounds, along with dishing out assists. Over the last 6 games Harden has dished out 14.2 assists per game. He's getting all the attention from opposing defenses and is making his teammates better with that as he is finding them for easy baskets. 

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Houston plays with way too much pace and has too many scorers for the 76ers to deal with. This is a spot to see a very lopsided win in favor of the Rockets. 

Back Houston ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Western Michigan +6.5
 
The Western Michigan Broncos should be a better team this year. Coach Hawkins has had a lot of success over the years. Last year's team took a dip because they were so inexperienced, but they have a deeper team and should be more consistent this year.

Thomas Wilder is a really good player for the Broncos. Wilder was forced to do too much last year, and Hawkins said that in the preseason this year. Wilder should be more efficient this year as the team around him has improved a lot.

Oakland always has a good program, but I think they are getting too much respect here. Remember, this is a team that Kay Felder carried on his back for the last couple years. Without him, the team certainly doesn't have the same upside.
This is a game between two teams from the same state, and there's plenty of motivation for both teams. I think it stays close all the way.

Western Michigan is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between these two teams. Grab the points and the underdog.

Take Western Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -8

The Spurs look for a solid spot to bounce back and this is the perfect opportunity on Friday night. 

The Pistons have dropped back to back games and they've been absolutely abysmal to start the season. Detroit has gone 0-4 SU and 0-4 ATS in thus far. The opposition is outscoring them 109.8 to 93.5 when it comes to those road contests for the Pistons. 

The Spurs fell in a hard fought game to the Rockets at home, which has been a very odd place for them. They are just 1-3 at home which is very un-Spurs like. 

The Spurs have dominated this head to head. They've won 4 of the past 5 meetings and took it to the Pistons by 16 last season in the last meeting. 

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Pistons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.

The Pistons are just plain bad on the road. Given that and this being a nice bounce back position for the Spurs, laying the points is the way to go.

Back San Antonio ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Kings -5

The Kings welcome in the Lakers on Thursday night and the home team laying the points holds the value. 

The Kings ended a 4 game slide with an impressive win over Toronto and then followed that up with a win over New Orleans. They look to be in rhythm right now and this matchup with the Lakers is a really good one for them. 

Los Angeles simply doesn't have much size to work with. The Kings have size, which obviously includes DeMarcus Cousins. This should be a matchup where Cousins really exposes the Lakers inside and controls the paint on both ends of the floor. 

Los Angeles has also been a bit of a different team on the road. The Lakers have gone just 1-3 and conceded 110 points per game away from Staples Center. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Kings are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.

This is a nice spot on Sacramento. They're better and will dominate the paint here in this one.

Back Sacramento ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -17

The Warriors welcome in the Pelicans on Monday night and the home team laying the points here is the way to go. 

17 points is a lot, but in this case, it isn't even close to enough. 

Golden State is far more superior here, as the Pelicans are an absolute mess. New Orleans remains winless on the season and comes in just 1-5 ATS. In road affairs this season, they are 0-2 while averaging only 81.0 points per game. That doesn't bode well for them here, going up against a Warriors team that is scoring 112.3 points per game. 

The Pelicans just don't have any weapons to keep up with the likes of Curry, Durant, and Thompson here. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Golden State. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

New Orleans just doesn't even come close to matching up here. Golden State will have issues scoring here and can easily turn this into an absolute blowout. 

Back Golden State ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers +11

The Lakers welcome in the Warriors here on Friday night and Los Angeles plus the points has value. 

Golden State had quite the emotional game on Thursday night, as Kevin Durant met with his former team. After a slow start, the Warriors turned it up about 8 notches and blew away from the Thunder. 

This is kind of a let down spot a bit. Los Angeles has been actually playing pretty well this season and with the Warriors off the high intensity game, this is going to be a spot where they may lose some focus. 

The Lakers come in off a 123 point showing against the Hawks. This team is beginning to prove that they have scorers and that they can keep up with teams as they like to run.

D'Angelo Russell continues to shine early here in the season, as he's recorded 20 or more points in three of the five games for the Lakers. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

This is kind of a trap spot here for the Warriors. The Lakers have been no pushover and after last night, the Warriors focus may not be here.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics -3.5

The Celtics welcome in the Bulls on Wednesday night and the home team, laying the points, has value. 

Boston isn't necessarily in the biggest revenge spot, but there is certainly some here from the season opening loss to the Bulls. Situationally, this is a nice spot as well for Boston, who will be in the first leg of their back to back. Fresh legs and no issue of fatigue coming in later is a huge key here. 

Boston comes in with plenty of momentum after their win over Charlotte. The Celtics offense has had no issues scoring, as they average nearly 109 points per game. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Boston took both head to head home meetings against Chicago last season. This team has the momentum and many advantages here. At this small of a number, the Celtics have value.

Back Boston ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver Nuggets +7

The Nuggets take on the Raptors Monday night and Denver has value with the points here.

Denver has started the season off 1-1 and certainly should be 2-0 this season. Wilson Chandler missed a pair of free throws in the final seconds that sent Denver into overtime with Portland where they eventually lost. 

However, Denver has played well through the first 2 games and are showing that if they can stay healthy, they are going to compete. 

As for Toronto, they are 1-1 as well, but have some key pieces struggling. Kyle Lowry has been a mess, just like he was last year in the postseason. Lowry has shot just 8 for 29 this season and can't seem to figure it out. With him struggling, the Raptors offense lacks a ton of production that should play a huge advantage into the hands of the Nuggets here on Monday. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

Denver can keep this one close. Expect them to be in it all night and have their chances to grab an outright win.

Back Denver ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks -6

The Bucks will look for their first win of the season when they welcome in the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Laying the points here has a value with the Bucks at home. 

Brooklyn isn't expected to be very good, but they did steal a win at home yesterday against the Pacers. However, this is not an ideal spot for Brooklyn. 

Heading from New York up to Wisconsin and playing in a back to back isn't going to be easy, especially since they don't match up here. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo sits at 6'11, but is the go to ball handler. Nobody on this Brooklyn team is going to be able to keep up with him or stop him when it comes to the paint game. Combine him with Greg Monroe and Lopez and the Nets simply do not have the size to compete here. 

Some trends to note. Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Nets are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games.

This isn't a good spot for Brooklyn. Expect the Bucks to really lay the hammer down here and dominate inside. 

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards +3.5

The Atlanta Hawks will open their season at home on Thursday night when they welcome in the Washington Wizards. Here, the visitors catching 3.5 points have value.

Atlanta has had the solid big man duo of Paul Millsap and Al Horford. This past offseason, Horford decided to jump ship to Boston, making the Hawks go out and get C Dwight Howard. While Howard is one of the best centers in the game, we've seen it over the past couple seasons where he struggles to fit in. With new teams early on, he fails to build the chemistry, which will certainly cause some problems for Atlanta. 

As for Washington, they are no pushover. The Wizards have a solid starting 5 that is headlined by John Wall and Bradley Beal. 

The key for them is their depth. One of the key pieces they acquired was Trey Burke, who will boost them in backing up John Wall.

Some trends to note. Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

With the trends of the underdog and road team covering in this series, this is a nice spot to grab the points with Washington. 

Back Washington ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Portland Trail Blazers -5

The Trail Blazers open their season at home against the Jazz on Tuesday night and the home team laying the points has the value here. 

The Jazz have a lot of question marks here at the beginning of the season as they'll be without some key parts. Utah will miss Gordon Hayward and Alec Burks, who both are sidelined with injuries. Utah could also be without Derrick Favors, who is battling a knee injury and is listed as questionable. Even if Favors does go, the F certainly won't be at 100%. 

For the Trail Blazers, they are in store for a big year with Damien Lillard and C.J. McCollum, who led this team last year in almost everything. The duo has built solid chemistry and along with additions of Evan Turner and Festus Ezeli, Portland now has a lot of depth to work with, along with more scorers. 

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.

Portland has a clear advantage here and given the missing parts for the Jazz, laying the small number here with the home team is a solid move. 

Back Portland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +6

The NBA Finals are extremely heated and Game 5 takes place Monday night as the Cavs try to keep their season alive. Things got heated toward the end of Game 4, with Lebron James getting into it with Steph Curry and Draymond Green. 

Green will be suspended after the league reviewed a punch to the groin on James. Curry and Thompson both had some words about the suspension. Did they wake a sleeping beast? James is on the verge of losing another Finals, but he certainly won't go down without a fight. 

Cleveland will have a solid advantage without Green here, which they can certainly expose on both ends of the floor, especially with Kevin Love. 

Some trends to consider. Under is 6-2-1 in GS last 9 NBA Championship games. Head to Head the Under is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings.

Cleveland is much better than they've played this series. They are a win away here from sending the series back to par and getting back to Cleveland. This one will be close, with it going either way. Given that, the points are a solid move.

Back Cleveland ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +6.5

The Cavaliers and Warriors get set for Game 2 and it's Cleveland with value here. 

The Cavs know going down 2-0 to a team like Golden State is never a good idea. Cleveland was in Game 1 for 3 quarters and actually held the lead briefly before the Warriors pulled away.

It was encouraging though how they slowed down Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The Cavs defense was stellar on them, holding the duo to just 20 points. It was the Warriors bench that made all the difference. Don't expect Shaun Livingston to shoot lights out like he did in Game 1. 

Cleveland's bench will also be a difference maker here. They had just 10 points in Game 1, but that will change here in Game 2. Tyrone Lue will give Channing Frye significantly more minutes, as he offers a much different look and will cause the Warriors a lot of fits as he can shoot from the outside. 

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love were all aggressive in Game 1. Look for them to certainly have that same mentality and even turn it up a notch here. With that, the Cavs have the value.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +2

The Warriors and Thunder play in Game 6 with Golden State grabbing a couple points here on the road. 

Golden State staved off eliminate in Game 5 as their offense looked like they were back in business. Steph Curry made some MVP type plays and put the team on his back down the stretch to secure a victory.

Now, the Warriors did get rocked in Oklahoma City twice in Games 3 and 4, but this team needed that 5th game to get their swagger and momentum back. Golden State knows they have a Game 7 in the balance inside Oracle and that will be tough for the Thunder to win IF the Warriors can steal Game 6 here. 

The mentality for the Thunder is pretty much this is it for them. This team doesn't have the experience in games like these that the Warriors do. Golden State went on the road plenty of times last year en route to their title and stole postseason road games. 

Some trends to consider. Warriors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest

Golden State is one of the few teams that can overcome anything. Given their confidence is back, look for them to steal this game and force a Game 7 in this series. 

Back the Warriors.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -5

The series shifts to Toronto here on Saturday as the Cavaliers and Raptors play in Game 3. The Cavaliers have dominated this series and with this kind of a number, they hold value.

Cleveland has given it to the Raptors, blowing them out on both occasions. Cleveland has won 10 straight postseason games, really not letting anybody slow them up. This Cavaliers team is playing with complete confidence right now that nobody can stop and from the looks of it, nobody can really stop them. 

This series hasn't been about the 3 point shooting though. The Raptors have been so concerned with the Cavs shooting from the outside, that they've opened up plenty of lanes for them to drive to the bucket and get easy layups or dunks. 

Kyle Lowry has also been horrific this series. Cleveland has shut him down and not allowed him to get going and it's apparent not only him, but the entire Raptors team is frustrated. 

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

The Cavaliers have such a mental edge here. Toronto looks defeated and given that, at this low of a number, Cleveland holds solid value. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -1.5

The Spurs backs are against the wall for the first time all season long as this series shifts back to Oklahoma City. The Spurs dropped Game 5 and are now one game away from elimination. 

This Spurs team was said to be the only ones who could take down the Warriors in this year's playoffs. 

The good news for San Antonio here is that they have the experience factor on their side and basically their whole team is a group of veterans. San Antonio has played in many high pressured elimination games like this before, which gives them a major edge here. 

As far as the veterans are concerned, from Tim Duncan to Tony Parker, this team has so much talent and leaders who can take over down the stretch whether it be with a big bucket or a big defensive stop.

The Spurs are also a solid road team. They have gone 30-15 SU and are outscoring the opposition 102-94. 

Some trends to consider. Thunder are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Thursday games. Favorite is 21-9-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings.

Give the advantage to the Spurs here, who know they can come in here and stave off elimination with a road win. 

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State Warriors -12.5

The Warriors look to wrap up their series and spot in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday when they take on the Blazers. 

Portland had their chance in Game 4 and have to feel demoralized after losing. Damien Lillard played out of his mind and the Trail Blazers blew multiple leads late in the game as they saw Steph Curry return in a big way. 

The mindset right now for Portland has to be defeated. A win in Game 4 would have even things up and got them right back into the series. However, now, they must find a way to win 3 straight games against a team that hasn't lost back to back games all season long. 

As for Golden State, Curry got his shot back and now they return home to a place where they have been extremely successful at this season. The Warriors went 27-19 ATS inside Oracle Arena while outscoring the opposition by 14 (115-101). 

Some trends to consider. Warriors are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games. Warriors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Expect Golden State to lay the hammer down and put an end to this series in a big way here in Game 5.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +5.5

The Raptors and Heat continue their series with the Raptors now having the momentum after stealing Game 3. 

The Raptors have relied all season on Kyle Lowry and he finally stepped up in Game 3 when they needed it the most. Lowry hit 5 three pointers in the 2nd half to spark the Raptors in the 2nd half. The rest of this Raptors team feeds off Lowry and his success, which was clearly evident in Game 3. 

The theme of this series has been every game has been close. The first two went into overtime with both teams splitting the games. Game 3 was the same way as it was close throughout, with the Raptors getting some clutch stops down the stretch. 

Miami could also be without big man Hassan Whiteside here, who continues to get injured. Whiteside is listed as day to day as an MRI revealed a sprained MCL. Whiteside is the biggest part of this Miami inside game and without him they lack a presence on both ends of the floor. 

Some trends to consider. Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 14 games. 

The Raptors have the edge here both physically and mentally. Look for them to keep this close and to have their chances to steal this one once again late.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -1

The Spurs and Thunder continue their series and it's the Spurs who have value here in Game 4. 

San Antonio took control of the series back in Game 3 as they got some clutch defensive stops down the stretch. 

They came in with the best strategy in Game 3 as they forced the ball out of Russell Westbrook's hands in the final minutes of the game. Nobody else on Oklahoma City could step up as they continued to have sloppy offensive possessions and continued to turn the ball over. 

The mental side here belongs to the Spurs. Kevin Durant has been rumored to leave Oklahoma City following this season, which could make this his final home game. Durant has struggled at times this postseason and he's especially not with it mentally, which will cause some problems for Oklahoma City. 

Some trends to consider. Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Conference Semifinals games. Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

San Antonio has the complete advantage here. They're a much better and deeper team than Oklahoma City and with them taking all the control back, they hold solid value with this small number. 

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +5.5

The Raptors and Heat shift their series back to Miami and it's the visitors who hold value here.

Toronto took Game 2 in overtime as they knew they couldn't afford to come to Miami with a 2-0 gap. This team has the momentum coming into this one. 

Don't forget either, the Raptors came into this postseason as the number 2 seed in the East. This team has played extremely well all season long and despite some hiccups in the playoffs here early on, they continue to battle and find ways to win. 

While Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan come in off sub par shooting performances, the duo stepped up huge down the stretch and in overtime. Regardless of what happens with the rest of the Raptors and even the Heat, these two are the difference makers in this series. If they can get their shooting touch back and start playing with some confidence, Toronto will pull away in this one. 

Jonas Valanciunas is also a giant key here. He's dominated the inside and while he's battled with Whiteside down low for rebounds, he's made things much more difficult offensively for him. Look for that to play a huge factor into the Raptors' success here in Game 3. 

Some trends to consider. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.

The Miami Heat had their chance to go up 2-0 and really take complete control of this series. Look for the Raptors to keep this close throughout, with a chance to steal a win late.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 

The Cavaliers take a commanding 2-0 lead into Atlanta and this team has dominated the Hawks head to head. 

Cleveland has won 10 straight against the Hawks in the playoffs and had everything working last game. The Cavs hit 25 3-pointers, which set the record for most 3's in a regular season or playoff game. 

It was the typical Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving who all stepped up in a big way, but JR Smith played the biggest role. Smith hit 7 3's and finished with 23 points in the win. Smith has been the biggest key to the Cavaliers this postseason as he has stepped up in the clutch, knocking down some big shots. 

Atlanta was also clearly frustrated after the Game 2 loss. This team nearly stole Game 1 and then took exception with the Cavaliers beating the record in 3's Some of the Atlanta Hawks weren't happy with how many 3's the Cavaliers shot, saying it's unprofessional and something they wouldn't do. This team is mentally not with it and the Cavaliers are clearly in their heads.

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

The Cavaliers have the giant mental edge and honestly, they are just the better team. Look for them to come out and really put the Hawks chances to rest here, as they roll to a 3-0 lead.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA O/U Play

Miami Heat +4.5

The Heat were shocked with a game tying buzzer beating 3 by Kyle Lowry, but responded by stepping up defensively and stealing Game 1. The Heat hold value here in Game 2, as they catch 4.5 points here. 

Toronto has been sketchy all postseason long. They nearly were bounced by Indiana as the series went to 7 games and had it not been for a comeback in Game 5, they would have been eliminated. Toronto looked horrible offensively in Game 1 against Miami, as Kyle Lowry continues to struggle. 

Dwayne Wade has shown that veteran leadership, but he's gotten some help from Goran Dragic as well. The duo combined for 50 points in Game 1 as Dragic has really stepped things up here in the postseason. 

Hassan Whiteside is also a big difference here. Whiteside was even injured halfway through the game, but still came back and responded with 17 rebounds. He has dominated the paint on both ends of the floor, really causing havoc and giving the Heat 2nd and 3rd chances. 

Some trends to consider. Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.Heat are 25-10-1 ATS in their last 36 Conference Semifinals games.

Look for Miami to keep things close throughout here, similar to Game 1, with a chance to steal another one here.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -7

The Cavaliers and Hawks get set for Game 2 and it's the home team who has the value here. 

The Hawks had their chance in Game 1 as they erased an 18 point deficit, but after taking a brief lead, they couldn't put the finishing touches on the game. Actually, Cleveland eventually went on to cover the spread, winning by 11. 

The Cavaliers have also had the Hawks number. Including the postseason, the Cavaliers have won 9 straight against Atlanta. Lebron James continues to play at such a high level when Atlanta comes around. 

In Game 1, it was their defense that stepped up in a big way. They allowed just 41 points in the first half and even after blowing a lead, they got clutch stops down the stretch to solidify the lead. 

Cleveland has also been the best one of the best 3 point shooting teams in the NBA this postseason. They hit 15 3's in Game 1 as Kyrie Irving, JR Smith, Kevin Love, and even Lebron James have been shooting at an unreal pace. 

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

The Hawks had their chance in Game 1, now it's Cleveland who lays the hammer down here in Game 2 and routes Atlanta.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -5.5

The Raptors and Pacers get set for Game 7 and the home team has value here. Toronto came into this postseason as the 2 seed and has gotten all they can handle against the 7 seed here. However, the Raptors have many more talented playmakers, which will be the difference here.

Kyle Lowry in particular, has came up huge in big situations. Look for him to be the difference maker here.

Some trends to consider. Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The
Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

The Raptors are a much better team. With home court here, expect them to dominate early and build a giant gap that the Pacers simply cannot get out of.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +2

The series has completely shifted upside down on the Miami Heat as they now trail the Hornets 3-2 as the series heads back to Charlotte. This is where that veteran leadership along with experience comes into play. 

The Heat took a 2-0 lead in the series and things looked rather easy for them. However, after getting a no foul call at the end of Game 5, it may have lit a fire under Miami

First off, look for Dwayne Wade to be a huge difference maker here. Wade has been in plenty of these situations over his career and the pressure is nothing to him. He also has Luol Deng and Joe Johnson, two savvy vets that have also been through these high pressured situations. Look for these three to really step their game up and deliver here in Game 6. 

With the experience on the side of the Hornets, well there is none. Charlotte has not won a playoff series since 2002. None of these players on Charlotte have been in a situation like this. Expect a lot of nerves, especially with them being in front of the home crowd which will lead them to try to do too much on occasions. 

Some trends to consider. Heat are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 Friday games. Heat are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 vs. Eastern Conference.

Look for the experience factor to play a role here, as Miami sends this series back home for a Game 7.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte Hornets +6

The Hornets have stolen all the momentum against the Heat here and send the series back to Miami even at 2-2. With the Hornets finding an answer within their lineup, this series has completely taken a turn. 

After Nicolas Batum went down and the Hornets trailed 2-0 in the series, they inserted Frank Kaminsky into the lineup. The 7 footer has not only made an impact offensively, but he is making a giant difference defensively.

The Heat have lost all their advantage in the paint and even Hassan Whiteside was feeling the effects of that. Whiteside failed to record a double-double for the first time this series, as he put in just 8 points and 7 rebounds in the Game 4 loss. 

Batum remains questionable for Wednesday night, but regardless of his status, Kaminsky will see significant minutes still. Batum will provide a 3 point threat and will cause even more fits for the Heat here. 

Some trends to consider. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.

This is a big spread given the momentum here. The Hornets are a different team and playing with a different mentality right now coming into this one. Look for them to keep this close and have their chances to steal this one and take control of the series. 

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +2.5

The Heat and Hornets play in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference series and the visitors have value here. 

Miami dominated the first two games of this series, covering the spread with ease in both. They then were a bit shocked to see a different Hornets team come out in Game 3. Charlotte used Frank Kaminsky in place of Nicolas Batum, which gave the Hornets more length on the defensive end. 

The Heat offense struggled dealing with that and it led them to a blowout loss. However, this is a group of solid veterans that can make the adjustments. Luol Deng is one of those vets that has played a giant role for Miami. He was a big part of the wins in Game 1 and 2 and while he struggled in Game 3, his adjustments to the changes for the Hornets will come here in Game 4. 

Despite being injured in Game 3, Hassan Whiteside will more than likely play here and he will be a huge difference maker. He's averaging 17 points and 14 rebounds through the first 3 games and will be able to erase some of that length the Hornets are throwing out there. 

Some trends to consider. Heat are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Southeast. Heat are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 vs. Eastern Conference.

Look for this Miami group to really adjust here. They admitted to being shocked when Kaminsky was in the starting lineup for the Hornets and they couldn't get into any rhythm. Adjustments and more physical play will be on the plate for Miami here, as they have a solid chance at taking this one outright. 

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5

The Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 lead on Friday night and will try to close things out here in Game 4.

Cleveland has covered in the last 2 games of this series as they blew Detroit out in Game 2 (-10.5) and then pulled away late in Game 3 (-4.5). They now lay 6.5 here and they still hold tremendous value as the Pistons are a defeated team.

Don't take anything away from Detroit. They've been in all three games, but there in lies the problem. The Pistons mental side has to be absolutely devastated given their chances to be in this series. Look for them to come out flat here in Game 4. 

Cleveland has also proven to be way too much for them. Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving accounted for 62 of the Cavaliers 101 points in Game 3. They just have too many weapons for Detroit to handle as they can shoot the ball from the outside or go inside with it.

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.

The Cavaliers have this Pistons team both on the court and mentally here. Look for them to lay the hammer down and put this series to rest.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors -1.5

The Raptors and Pacers continue their series as Game 4 takes place in Indiana. The Raptors open as small road favorites again and hold solid value here.

Toronto had the same line in Game 3 and it wasn't even close. Toronto throttled the Pacers are their guards turned in solid performances. Kyle Lowrly and DeMar DeRozan both had 21 points in the victory. 

It was the Raptors defense that really won this game. Toronto held the Pacers to just 85 points on on 38% shooting from the floor. The Raptors were suffocating on both outside shooters and held down Indiana's inside game. 

The key here and where the Raptors hold the biggest advantage is on the glass. Toronto has collected 47 offensive rebounds in this series. The pace has been set by Jonas Valanciunas, who has grabbed 20 of those. Look for them once again to impose their will on the glass, as they can create 2nd and even 3rd chances for themselves. 

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

Look for Toronto to come out firing here, knowing they can take complete control of the series with a victory. 

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5

The Cavaliers head into Detroit up 2-0 and can take a commanding 3-0 lead here with a win in Game 3. They laid 10.5 in both home games and now see the line drop to 4.5 on the road. Still, they hold plenty of value here.

The Cavaliers have had no problem with their shooting. They racked up 20 3-pointers in Game 2 as they have everyone hitting from the field. JR Smith was the latest to step up as he finished with 21 points as Cleveland simply has too many weapons for the Pistons to defend. 

Lebron James is also on fire. James has averaged 24.5 points per game through the first two of this series. James looks like a man on mission as he continues to work both inside and out as he is simply wearing this Detroit Pistons defense down. 

Cleveland has also made Andre Drummond almost useless this series. Detroit is sold and almost has to rely on the 3 ball to stay in games. With Cleveland so hot from the outside, Trading 3's with 2's just simply won't cut it for the Pistons.

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Friday games. Cavaliers are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Cleveland is a much better team and has way too many weapons for the Pistons to deal with here. Expect them to come out and dominate defensively as they roll over the Pistons here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Indiana Pacers +1.5

The Pacers get set to take on the Raptors on Thursday night and Indiana has really gotten themselves into this series. They stole home court from the Raptors with a Game 1 win and returning home to a place where they play well is really a nice sight. 

The Pacers have gone 26-15 SU at home this season and have given all the top teams fits when they come in. 

The Pacers have also really bounced back after losing lately. They have gone 8-2 ATS in their last 10 following a loss. On the flip side of things, the Raptors have gone just 3-7 ATS after a win in their last 10. 

Paul George is also a giant factor here. He has averaged over 30 points per game through their first 2 games in the series as he has put this Indiana team on his back and carried them. George has the ability to completely take over a game and look for him to really be a giant impacter on this game.

Some trends to consider. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 2 days rest.

Indiana comes back home exactly where they wanted to be. Look for them to play with a lot of momentum and confidence here and grab this one. 

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -10

The Cavaliers continue their opening round series with the Detroit Pistons and after nearly getting upset in Game 1, the Cavaliers learned a thing or two about this Pistons team. Given that, they are a very valuable play here. 

First off, Detroit shot 52% from behind the arc. That is such a tough task to repeat as they hit 15 overall as almost everybody got in on the party. Without their three point shooting in Game 1, they would have likely been blown out. 

Cleveland also took Andre Drummond and the Pistons inside game completely out of the play. The Cavaliers held Drummond to just 13 points and 11 rebounds, which is well below what he averaged on the season. In fact, they forced the Pistons to take him out during clutch time as they continued to foul and force him to the line. 

Cleveland's big 3 in Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving were unstoppable. When these three are on the same page, there is no stopping them. 

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 Conference Quarterfinals games. Cavaliers are 26-54-1 ATS in their last 81 vs. NBA Central.

Detroit had their chance in Game 1, but failed to capitalize. Look for Cleveland to really lay the hammer down here in Game 2 and roll over the Pistons en route to a 2-0 lead.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Indiana Pacers +7

The Pacers stole Game 1 from the Raptors and look to really steal all the momentum with another road win here on Monday. The line here is a bit inflated thanks to heavy public play on the #2 seed not going down 2-0.

Indiana is not far off from the Raptors by any means. The Pacers actually dominated a majority of the play in Game 1. Toronto went on their short spurts, but otherwise it was Indiana who was leading the pace of play and really making Toronto feed into their game. 

Paul George is also feeling it, which is not good news for this Raptors team. George put up 33 points in Game 1 and made things look easy as he continued to get to the rim and was able to create space for open jumpers. 

The key will be once again Indiana closing out on shooters and suffocating them in the paint. Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, and Jonas Valanciunas all shot poorly as the Pacers never let them get into any sort of rhythm. 

Some trends to consider. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. Pacers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

With the public heavy on Toronto, Indiana has solid value here. This team has the defensive efforts along with the weapons offensively to really put the pressure on the Raptors here. This one will be close, with Indiana having chance to even steal it here. 

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte Hornets +4.5

The Hornets get set to head into Miami on Sunday and open as a road underdog that grabs a solid amount of points here.

Charlotte and Miami finished with identical records, along with 2 other teams in the East. The Hornets got the short end of the stick when it came to all the tiebreakers, leaving them in the 6th spot. However, this team was one of the best in the 2nd half of the season. 

Kemba Walker has always been elite, but he stepped it up exceptionally over the 2nd half of the season. He consistently put in 20 plus point performances and put this Hornets team on his back many times when they needed him the most. 

Not only does he take games over, but the bench is one of the best in the NBA. The Hornets reserves average nearly 38 points per game. This team is one of the deepest in the NBA and have so many weapons off the bench inside and from behind the arc. 

Some trends to consider. Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami. Road team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

Grab the points here. Charlotte is just as good as this Miami team and this line is too high to pass up on.

Back Charlotte. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play 

Charlotte Hornets +7

The Hornets head into Boston on Monday night and with the visitors catching 7 points, they hold solid value here. 

With just 2 games to go, the race is on for the 3rd spot in the East. Currently Charlotte has the short end of the stick as they sit in 6th place, but are just 1 game behind both Miami and Boston who sit in 4th and 5th. 

The Hornets know they can only go as far as Kemba Walker will take them. The Hornets G struggled on Sunday as he simply couldn't get it going and never picked up steam. He is the key to victory for them as had totaled 56 points in the previous 2 games combined prior to his poor performances against the Wizards. 

Charlotte still has a chance to get home court in the first round too. They get a bad Magic team in the season finale, which means back to back wins can jump them into 4th place. There is still plenty to play for here in these two games. 

Some trends to consider. Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Hornets are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

The Celtics are a very tough home team. However this is just a lot of points to get in a game that features two teams who are so close together in talent.

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves +5

Minnesota heads into Sacramento on Thursday night as they catch 5 points, which gives them tremendous value here. 

Minnesota comes in on a very high note after going into Golden State and erasing a 17 point deficit to steal a win in overtime against the best team in the NBA. Here's where this gets good, there is no possibility of a let down spot here because Minnesota is playing for nothing right now. 

However, playing for nothing may be a bit of a reach because this team is so young and excited they aren't throwing in the towel on the season yet. Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine, and Karl Anthony-Towns all played a giant part in the win as the Timberwolves "Big Three" are really starting to play well together.

On the Sacramento side of things, this team has already announced they are going to bench some players down the stretch so they get a top 10 protected draft pick next year. The motivation to win just isn't there for the Kings right now.

Some trends to consider. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Minnesota has taken all 3 games this season against the Kings. Look for them to use that energy against a non motivated Kings team here tonight. 

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers +12

The Lakers and Clippers both will be in the 2nd leg of a back to back, as they played each other on Tuesday night. The Clippers were the home team and dominated the Lakers, but in this spot, the Lakers are the team with value. 

This is a solid spot where we could see some players rested for the Clippers. They have no chance, officially, of catching the Thunder for the 3rd spot, which means this game means virtually nothing. Why risk playing stars like Chris Paul and others against a team you just beat by over 20 in back to back nights?

The Lakers will come into this one with a little more pride here too. With the court painted purple and yellow, Los Angeles will have their season ticket holders in the house this go around. With the Kobe Bryant farewell tour just a few games away from closing down and Los Angeles will certainly play with a lot of intention and motivation on their "painted colored" home court here today.

Some trends to consider.  Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Home team is 17-8 ATS in the last 25 meetings.

With the Clippers benching a few players, combined with the Lakers being on their own home court this time around, look for a much closer game here tonight. 

Back the Lakers.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

North Carolina -2.5

The Tar Heels and Wildcats meet in the NCAA Championship on Monday night and it's North Carolina who has plenty of value here. 

Villanova does come in off a blowout win over Oklahoma in the Final Four, but this team shot over 70% from the field. A team shooting 70% is something that simply doesn't happen often. Don't erase the fact that nerves will be a factor as this is the biggest stage on the season obviously they'll be playing in.

North Carolina has consistently been a dominant team this year. The Tar Heels have scored no less than 83 points in this tournament as they have been one of the best teams all around. They not only hit the 3 ball, but they also have made it a dominant presence inside, with them getting a lot of 2nd and 3rd chances thanks to their offensive rebounding. 

UNC also has history on their side. They have gone 11-5 against Villanova overall and 5-1 in NCAA Tournament games. While it doesn't mean all that much, it could give a small mental edge to the Tar Heels here. 

Some trends to consider. Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

North Carolina is a better team all around and with their ability to create more than one chance offensively, they get a major advantage here. 

Back North Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Indiana Pacers -4

The Pacers head into the Garden to take on the Knicks and the visitors have plenty of value here. 

Indiana needs this game more than anything so the motivation will be high here. The Pacers sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, just 2.0 games clear of the Bulls. While they look to fend them off, they also are just a 0.5 game behind Detroit for 7th. It makes a giant difference if they catch them as they would not get Cleveland in round 1. 

The Knicks motivation just isn't there either. This team has looked sluggish over the past month, really just trying to get to the finish line. Through all the drama that has unfolded this season, finishing this season and retooling for next year is on their minds. 

Indiana has dominated the head to head series as well. The Pacers have own 5 straight in the series and took care of business in the last one in come from behind fashion 108-105. 

Some trends to consider. Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Favorite is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

Look for the Pacers to really come out firing here as they handle the Knicks with ease on Sunday.

Back Indiana. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls -2.5 

The Bulls get set for one of their biggest games of the season as they take on the Detroit Pistons Saturday night and it's the home team with plenty of value here.

Chicago currently sits on the outside looking in, as they are 1.0 game behind the Pacers for the 8th spot. They are also within striking distance of the Pistons, 2.0 games behind them. The Bulls stumbled through a stretch against lower tier teams, but have recently showed life with wins over the Pacers and Rockets, both on the road. 

The home/road discrepancy is a huge ordeal here as well. The Pistons come in just 15-22 away from home while the Bulls are a solid 24-14 inside the United Center. 

Some trends to consider. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Chicago is completely healthy here. This team has been through just about everything, but with all 5 starters currently healthy, look for Butler and Rose to have big games here as they come up huge in a game the Bulls win and cover.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Villanova -2

The Villanova Wildcats lost 78-55 when they met up with Oklahoma in Hawaii on December 7. Why then would Villanova be the favorite in this game? Because a lot of things have changed since that early season meeting.

Villanova went 4 for 32 from 3 point range in that game. The Wildcats struggled badly with their shot early in the season, but have both improved from long range later in the year and also realized that they need to get the ball inside more often. Oklahoma knocked down 14 of 26 from long range in that first game.

The oddsmakers obviously respect Villanova a great deal at this point to make them a favorite in this rematch. Oklahoma is likely to be the public side in this game because of the attention surrounding Buddy Hield and his amazing performances throughout the NCAA Tournament.

Villanova has more good players than does Oklahoma. Against a good defense, it can be tough for one player to carry a team to victory. Villanova is definitely a good defense.

A few betting trends of note. Oklahoma is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games. Villanova is 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 non-conference games. Oklahoma is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.

Take Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Nevada -4

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a bright future in store. Eric Musselman is doing a really nice job with this program. Musselman is making waves on the recruiting trail, and this year's Nevada team is playing its best basketball at the right time of the year, so Musselman and his staff must be doing something right when it comes to player development.

Nevada played a very sloppy game last time out and committed 20 turnovers. Despite that, they won at home against Morehead State by 9 points. While Morehead State has a good team, they don't have the overall athleticism that Nevada has on its roster.

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a nice homecourt advantage, and this is both teams final game of the year. Nevada has more momentum coming into this game, and that is important in this spot.

A couple betting trends of note. Nevada is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Nevada is also 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.

Take Nevada.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

Memphis Grizzlies +5.5

The Grizzlies get set to welcome in the Toronto Raptors on Friday night and its the home team with the advantage here. 

Situationally this is the spot for Memphis. They will have off tomorrow while the Raptors will have a huge game against the Spurs. Toronto does not do well in these kinds of situations. They are just 1-2 ATS in their last 3 front legs of the back to back and 1-4 ATS when they lay around this number as road favorites in the first leg. 

Memphis has battled injuries all season long and while they still continue to do so, they at least have their man in the middle back in Zach Randolph. This Memphis team is a completely different one with him and he should be in store for a big game here. 

Memphis is also good after getting upset in the previous game. They stumbled against the Denver Nuggets, but after an upset loss like that one, they have gone 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 chances.

Some trends to consider. Grizzlies are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Grizzlies are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.

Memphis will come into this extremely motivated and should have no issues keeping this one close, with a chance to grab a win.

Back Memphis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Charlotte Hornets -15

The Hornets return home and get set to take on the 76ers and even with the high number, this is an extremely valuable play. 

Charlotte comes in just off going on the road and defeating the 76ers. On Tuesday night the Hornets dominated the 76ers in all aspects of the game. Charlotte out-rebounded the 76ers by 20 and held them to just 31.2% shooting. 

The motivation level is also extremely high here for the Hornets. Charlotte can fall anywhere from the 3rd seed to the 6th in the East. Every game makes a huge difference here down the stretch and this is a golden opportunity for the Hornets to pick up an easy win and they certainly won't be looking ahead in anyway. 

The home/away discrepancy is also huge here. The 76ers are just 3-35 SU while the Hornets are 27-11 SU. These two teams are just completely different when it comes to home/away. 

Some trends to consider. Hornets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Don't expect any sort of look over here. The Hornets will have no problem with Phili once again and really dominate this game.

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -14

The Cleveland Cavs have plenty of reasons to be up for this game. Cleveland is coming off a massive collapse against the Houston Rockets in their last outing. LeBron James didn't play in that game, but that was a game that the Cavs definitely should have won.

Cleveland will have James back on the floor here, and the Cavs are now only a couple games up on the Toronto Raptors for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland needs to get back on track.

Combine that with the fact that the last time Cleveland played against Brooklyn they lost by 9 points as 9.5 point favorites in a game at Brooklyn. The Nets have been a terrible team away from home this year, and this looks like a good beat down spot for Cleveland.

A couple betting trends to consider here. Brooklyn is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. The home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

Take Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -10

The Heat head into the Staples Center to take on the Lakers and there are plenty of distractions right now for this Lakers team to deal with. Along with that, they are just plain bad, making the Heat a very valuable option here. 

The Lakers first distraction comes from Kobe Bryant. These are his final games in his long career that saw him have so much success in the purple and gold. The focus right now really isn't on the team, it's on him. And for Bryant himself, he is in a very emotional place and certainly won't be there mentally at 100%. 

There was also a story to break about D'Angelo Russell and how he is being secluded from the team right now for some actions in a prank gone wrong. The Lakers locker room is simply a mess right now and is causing a lot of internal problems. 

As for the Heat, they know this is must win. Miami continues a 4 team battle for the 3rd spot in the East and has strung together back to back wins taking a step in the right direction. 

Miami has dominated the head to head in this series, winning 7 straight overall and has a 13 point win under their belt in the last meeting.

Some trends to consider. Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

With all the drama and distractions, combined with the motivation level on the Heat, this game is a no brainer and should be no problem for the Heat.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY 

George Washington +3

The George Washington Colonials have been an under rated team in the post season. George Washington has all the necessary pieces to have post season success. The Colonials take care of the basketball and have multiple scoring options on the floor at all times.

San Diego State had to travel all the way across the country for this game. The Aztecs have been very good defensively this year, but their offense is extremely inconsistent. In a game that is expected to be extremely low scoring, I would not want to lay points with a poor shooting offense at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

This projects as a game that is back and forth all the way. While many more fans know about the San Diego State program, George Washington has a good team and with the ability to grab a full possession on the underdog I will take this value.

Some trends to consider. Aztecs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games, and are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win. Meanwhile the Colonials are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.

Take George Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS play

Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night and even with Lebron James sitting out, this team holds solid value here. 

Cleveland isn't clear just yet in the East, as they hold a 2.5 game lead on the Raptors currently. With just over a week to play in the season, they can really deliver the dagger with a few wins in a row here. 

The Cavs have had great success against the West. They have covered in 9 of their 13 against them and they do have a win in Houston under their belts where they dominated defensively, holding them to just 77 points. 

Don't overlook the fact of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love too here. When Cleveland gave Lebron James rest against the Mavs not too long ago, Irving put up 33 points and carried the team to a win. Irving got the benefit of sitting out the last game against the Knicks, giving him much more time between games to get fresh. 

Some trends to consider. Rockets are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Home team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

Expect the Irving and Love to really come out firing here, as they roll over the Rockets at home and take one step closer to grabbing the #1 seed in the East.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oakland -5

The Oakland Grizzlies have a veteran backcourt that should be geared up for a postseason run. Oakland plays Towson tonight in their first game of the "Vegas 16" (there are only 8 teams in the tournament). 

Towson had a nice season in the CAA this year, but they are stepping up in class here. Oakland is a team that performed extremely well on road and neutral floors in non-conference play, and that's a good indicator when looking at a game like this one.

Motivation is everything in these small postseason tournaments, and Oakland is a very motivated team. Reading from the beat writers for Oakland, you'll find that this team badly wants to keep playing. The Grizzlies tested themselves far more early in the season than did Towson, and that should pay dividends in this game.

Great players have a way of taking over games in the postseason and Kay Felder is the best player in this tournament.

A couple great trends for this one. Oakland is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Oakland is 36-15-3 ATS in their last 54 games overall.

Take Oakland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +3

The Raptors, who currently sit in 2nd in the East, welcome in Western Conference foe Oklahoma City and catch points as the home team. With the way Toronto has played in Canada this year, they hold a lot of value here. 

The Raptors have played solid basketball at home going 28-8 SU. They've averaged 104.7 points per game compared to the 98.1 they've conceded. This team has really turned it up a couple notches in front of their home fans and have many key wins on the year here. 

Toronto comes into this one with some confidence as they took it to the lowly Pelicans, as they shot 53.4% from the field in the win. 

These two teams met all the way back in November, but it was the Raptors who got the better end of the matchup. The Raptors match up very well with the Thunder, who are also just 13-21 ATS away from home on the year.

Some trends to consider. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

With Toronto picking up some momentum in their win over New Orleans, combined with the home court advantage here, expect the Raptors to really play motivated basketball and even come out as an outright winner here.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -10

The Heat welcome in the lowly Nets into Miami on Monday night and it's the home team who has solid value here. 

Miami continues to battle for the 3rd spot in the East and is in the midst of a solid stretch against sub .500 teams. Miami took care of business against the Magic on Friday as they have now won in 3 of their last 4 contests. 

The Heat have leaned heavily behind Hassan Whiteside lately, who is playing at a very high level right now. Whiteside has 4 straight double-doubles and has hit the double-double mark in 10 of their last 11. He'll get Brook Lopez here on the defensive end, which is extremely unfortunate for the Nets as their best offensive force will be going against a top tier defender. 

The home/away discrepancy is worth noting too. The Nets are just 7-27 SU away from the Barclays Center while the Heat have gone 24-13 on the year. Miami really picks things up on the defensive end when playing at home, as they allow just 98 points per game.

Some trends to consider. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.

With the race on the East and the Heat playing well against the bottom tier teams, this is certainly a spot to lay the points. 

Back Miami. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cal-Irvine -3

The Anteaters get set to take on Coastal Carolina in the CIT semi finals and it's Irvine who has the value here laying the small number. 

Irvine has been impressive all season on both ends of the floor, but it's their defense that has really been the major key. This year, Irvine concedes just 66.7 points per game. They held ULL to just 66 points in the quarterfinals win that saw them hold Louisiana Lafayette to just 33% shooting. The Anteaters defense is not just swarming on perimeter shooters, but they also have the length and physical ability to really shut the paint down. 

Alex Young will be the difference maker offensively, as he has stepped it up and flourished in the CIT. Young turned in performances of 19 points and 21 points in the last two games and in his 21 point performance, Young added 8 rebounds. He's hit some clutch shots, especially down the stretch to really be a leader on this Irvine team. 

On the Coastal side of things, this team really hasn't done too much impressively this year. They shoot at just a 43.9% rate and from behind the arc things get ugly at just 33.9%. They have the ability to really go on cold streaks and those should be expected here against a solid defensive team in Irvine. 

Some trends to consider. Anteaters are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games. Anteaters are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Expect Irvine to really shut this Coastal team down, en route to covering the small number and moving on.

Back Cal-Irvine.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kansas -2.5

The Kansas Jayhawks look like the best team in the country right now. Kansas withstood a really strong first half effort from Maryland on Thursday night, and then they blew out the Terrapins in the second half.

Kansas is arguably the most balanced team in the country. Perry Ellis leads a very good frontcourt. The backcourt is extremely deep and any one of the Jayhawks backcourt players can take over the game at any time.

While Villanova has shot the ball extremely well in the NCAA Tournament thus far, this is by far their biggest test. Kansas ranks in the top five in the nation on defense, and the Jayhawks aren't going to make it easy on the Wildcats.

Villanova's shooting percentages have been astronomical in the last couple games, and it's hard to have that kind of performance three games in a row. Kansas is slightly better in all aspects of the game, and I give them the coaching edge with Bill Self.

A couple betting trends to consider. Kansas is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games. Kansas is 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall.

Take Kansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5

The Timberwolves welcome in the Jazz on Saturday night and the home team with the points is a valuable play. 

Minnesota has one of the best young cores in the NBA and over the past two games they've proven that with wins. 

All 5 starters are 26 or under and they have absolutely flourished in the past two games. It was Karl Anthony Towns who led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists last time out as he continues to really develop. Along side Andrew Wiggins, the duo is consistently starting to produce and really make it a nightmare for defenses to guard. 

Zach LaVine is another one of those starters that has been dominating. LaVine is 20 for 36 from 3 point range over the past 5 games as he continues to tear it. 

They'll be going up against a Utah team that really hasn't produced enough offensively. It's been a problem all year long and while the Timberwolves defense isn't the greatest, they always have the ability to put up points. 

Some trends to consider. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Expect Minnesota to be in this one until the end. They have played extremely well lately and with their offense clicking, they certainly have the ability to even win this one.

Back Minnesota. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oregon Ducks +1

The #1 seed in the West meets with the #2 seed as the Oregon Ducks and Oklahoma Sooners get set for an Elite 8 battle. The #1 seed catches a point here, making this team very valuable. 

Oregon has looked exceptionally well in this tournament. This team really has used the run and gun style to really pick apart opponents. It was very productive against the Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 as they got plenty of wide open dunks and even turned them into And 1's. 

Just because this Ducks team runs and guns, doesn't mean they aren't focused on the defensive end. In fact, this team was a top tier team in the Pac-12 on the defensive end. The Ducks have given up an average of just 66.9 points on the neutral site games. 

They key here will be stopping Buddy Hield. Yes, the Sooners do have more weapons, but this Oklahoma team will only go as far as he takes them when it's all said and done. With that, the Ducks have the length and physicality to really slow Hield down. This isn't the most ideal matchup for the star Oklahoma product, which will really play to the advantage of the Ducks. 

Some trends to consider. Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Ducks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games.

This Oregon team is far better than pinned. They aren't a number 1 seed by accident. Look for them to really use their pace and high pressured defense to cause a lot of problems for Oklahoma here.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -4

The Gonzaga Bulldogs underachieved during the regular season. They are peaking at the right time now though! Gonzaga stomped Seton Hall and then beat down Utah in their first two games in the NCAA Tournament. While there were a lot of questions about this team during the season, it is a sign of a well-coached team when they are playing their best basketball of the year in late March.

Syracuse shouldn't have been in the NCAA Tournament, but now they got into the Sweet 16. How did they do it?

A very easy draw. Dayton was badly banged up late in the year and not playing well at all. Then Syracuse got a gift when MTSU upset Michigan State. MTSU had nothing left after that epic upset and Syracuse waltzed into the Sweet 16.

Domantas Sabonis and Kyle Wiltjer are a great pair to have to beat this Syracuse zone. Sabonis should do some great work on the glass here, and Wiltjer is one of the best outside shooters in college basketball. 

Gonzaga's defensive numbers are almost identical to Syracuse's numbers, but the Zags have the much better offense.

A couple betting trends for this one. Gonzaga is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games. Gonzaga is also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games.

Take Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Virginia Cavaliers -5

The 1 seed gets set to take on Iowa State on Friday in the Sweet 16 and the Cavaliers hold tremendous value here.

Virginia remained poised and calm during their come from behind win against Butler in the Round of 32. Virginia trailed at the break and with the game going back and forth all throughout the 2nd half, the Cavaliers used their suffocating defense to pull away. 

Virginia has been absolutely dominant on the defensive end, actually one of the best in the NCAA as they allow just 59.5 points per game. 

The Cavaliers have one of the best G/F tandems as well with Malcolm Brogdon and Anthony Gill. Brogdon has averaged 18.6 points per game to go along with 4 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He was the main reasoning behind the 2nd half surge against Butler as he put in 22 points and added 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Gill on the other hand averages 13.6 points per game to go along with 6.2 rebounds. Gill has turned in a pair of 19 point performances and added a combined 15 rebounds. 

Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

Look for the Cavaliers to really step it up defensively here as they hold the Cyclones down and cover the number here.

Back Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oregon Ducks -3

The Ducks and Blue Devils meet in the Sweet 16 and the #1 seed in the West has a lot of value laying the low number here. 

This has been Oregon's season. The Ducks have matched a school record in wins and this is certainly the year for the Ducks to make a move. 

Oregon showed how poised they are as they trailed #8 seed St. Joes by 7 with just 5 minutes to go before hitting a pair of clutch threes down the stretch to come from behind. The win showed just how good Oregon has been this season as they have the most threatening inside out game that offers a lot of speed that the opposition simply cannot keep up with. 

Oregon's offensive efficiency comes from the production from many players like Casey Benson, Dillon Brooks, and Elgin Cook. 

The key for Oregon will be to grab the early lead. This season they have gone 25-0 when leading at the half. 

Some trends to consider. Ducks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 NCAA Tournament games. Ducks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.

Oregon has a major advantage here with their offensive run and gun play and with the way they can shoot the ball and score in bunches, this one belongs to them. 

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 6* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma -2.5

The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the best players in the country in Buddy Hield. Alex Caruso will likely try to guard him for Texas A&M here. Caruso has been needed on the offensive end lately, and putting in so much of an effort on the defensive end could hurt his offense here.

Texas A&M is very fortunate to be where they are today. Northern Iowa couldn't throw an inbounds pass to save their lives late and that ended up beating them. Texas A&M isn't a bad team, but the schedule they played against in the SEC doesn't impress me very much.

Oklahoma went through a brutal schedule in the Big 12.

While the Sooners didn't finish the season with momentum, playing against the best teams in the country does a good job of getting you ready for the tournament. The Sooners have a lot of experienced players, and I think this is a spot where that helps them a lot.

A good stat for this one: Oklahoma is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. the SEC. 

Lay the short number.

Take Oklahoma.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Miami +4

The Miami Hurricanes were really impressive in knocking off Wichita State last game. The key for Miami was the play of Angel Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a streaky player, and with him coming into this game with momentum, it's a good sign for the Hurricanes.

Villanova finally broke into the Sweet 16, and the Wildcats were pretty pumped about it after the game. The Wildcats played what Jay Wright called their best half of the season in the first half of their game against Iowa. While this is the NCAA Tournament, I do believe there is a slight letdown factor when you consider how badly Villanova wanted to reach the Sweet 16. Miami did less celebrating after their most recent win.

I really like Jim Larranaga as the head coach for Miami, and I believe he gives the Hurricanes an edge over Jay Wright at Villanova. Miami plays at a slow tempo and that usually makes for some very close games. 

There's nothing to suggest that Villanova should be trusting laying this many points to a very good team.

A couple trends of note. Miami is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 non-conference games. Also, Villanova is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. the ACC.

Take Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play

Indiana Pacers -13

The Pacers get set to take on the Pelicans on Thursday night and it's the home team with tremendous value here.

Indiana is in the midst of a giant playoff race in the East, as they sit in the middle of the pack right now. Every loss hurts them as the bottom of the East is so cluttered, but they are just a few wins away from joining the top tier in the East and racing for that 3rd spot. 

The key here is that New Orleans is extremely weak. The Pelicans already sat Anthony Davis down for the year and he was a majority of their offense. Now Ryan Anderson, Norris Cole, Tyreke Evans, and Eric Gordon all are injured. This Pelicans team is very thin and doesn't have much to offer off the bench. 

Indiana also recognizes this is their chance to make a move. The Pacers will play 9 of their final 13 games against sub .500 teams, giving them a real chance to make a push up the Eastern Conference standings. 

Some trends to consider. Pacers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest.

Look for the Pacers to really come out firing here, as the Pelicans just don't have enough to keep this one close.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Ohio Bobcats -3.5

The Bobcats welcome in Morehead State for some CBI action on Wednesday and the home team in OU has a lot of value to work with here.

Home court advantage plays a big role here. The Bobcats have gone 16-2 SU this season in Ohio and have been a solid ATS team going 10-4 inside the Convocation Center. As for Morehead State, the Eagles have been a mediocre road team, going just 7-9 SU. Offense has been a major problem for them as they average under 70 points per road game.

Ohio has been a very solid team this year as they finished 23-11 and 18-12 ATS as they average nearly 79 points per game.

Antonio Campbell will be the difference maker here. The Ohio F has played exceptionally well through the first two rounds of this tournament, going for 11 and 8 in the opening game, and then following that up with 17 points, 19 rebound performance.

Some trends to consider. Bobcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Bobcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.

Look for OU to use that home court advantage and behind Antonio Campbell, move on here by covering the number.

Back Ohio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Ball State +7.5

The Ball State Cardinals have played two overtime games in their two postseason games. They have a double overtime road win over Tennessee State and then an overtime come from behind win over Tennessee Martin. 

For some teams back to back overtime games could be a problem, but Ball State has a deep bench, and a bunch of guys will get playing time here. Ball State is a member of the MAC. While the MAC isn't a great conference, it is usually underrated by many. 

Columbia thumped Norfolk State in their first postseason game, but I don't think that has any predictive value toward this game. Norfolk State plays in the MEAC, which is one of the weakest conferences in college basketball. Columbia should get a much tougher test here against a Ball State team that is very good on the defensive end of the court.

A good stat backing this one: Ball State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Take Ball State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

BYU Cougars -4.5

The Cougars get set to take on Creighton in the NIT quarterfinals, and the home team laying the points has the value. 

First off, Creighton is extremely thin right now in terms of their players. They'll be missing guard Isaiah Zierden, who was putting up 10.2 points per game on the season, along with G Malik Albert, who underwent an MRI and isn't expect to play here. 

For BYU senior Kyle Collinsworth has really rallied this team. Not only has he dominated the first two games of the NIT tournament, but he is also pumping his teammates up. Collinsworth told his teammates, "either put your head down and quit, or create a new opportunity." The Cougars have certainly created a new opportunity, dominating right now.

Home court has also been a huge advantage this season. The Cougars have gone 16-2 on the year and are averaging 85 points to just the 70 they allow. 

Some trends to consider. Cougars are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss. Cougars are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.

BYU is in a rhythm right now where they simply cannot be stopped. Look for them to really come out firing here and take care of business at home.

Back BYU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Miami Heat -8.5

The Heat head into New Orleans on Tuesday night and hold plenty of value against a team they certainly outclass here. 

The season is over for New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. After battling so many injuries this season, Davis and the Pelicans have decided to call it quits on this season, letting the F get some extra rest. While the extra rest will do him well, the Pelicans are a completely different team without him. 

On the Miami side of things, the Heat are in the midst of a four way battle for that 3rd spot. It's a huge ordeal grabbing that 3 seed for home court purposes, along with not having to deal with Cleveland until the conference finals. 

Miami is getting contributions everywhere, but specifically from Josh Richardson. The guard is averaging 16.8 points per game, to go along with 16 of 23 from behind the arc over the past 5 games. Look for him to be a key here. 

Some trends to consider. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Heat are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games.

With Ryan Anderson and Norris Cole both in question here, who knows who the Pelicans will have to suit up. This is a major advantage for Miami here and they will handle business on Tuesday.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Valparaiso -4.5

The Valparaiso Crusaders host an NIT game against St. Mary's on Tuesday night. The Crusaders were definitely one of the best teams left out of the NCAA Tournament, as were the Gaels from St. Mary's. This year's selection committee didn't like the mid-majors, and these teams were left out.

St. Mary's hasn't played all that well in the postseason so far. The Gaels were fortunate to win at home against New Mexico State, and then played slightly better in a win over a mediocre Georgia team last game. They step up in class in a big way against Valparaiso, and the Crusaders have a very good home court advantage.

Valparaiso has comfortable wins in each of their first two games in the NIT, and the Crusaders are a more well-balanced team than St. Mary's. If the Gaels aren't knocking down their jump shots, they will struggle here. Valparaiso has a lot of length and they definitely will be one of the best defenses St. Mary's has played this year.

Some trends to consider. Valparaiso is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games, are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600, and Valparaiso is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

Take Valparaiso.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Nevada -5

The Eastern Washington Eagles were a great home team this year, but they haven't proven much on the road.

Eastern Washington takes a bunch of long range jumpers, and those are often tougher to hit when not playing on a floor that you are familiar with.

Nevada's Marqueze Coleman is expected to play in this one after missing time with an injury of late. The Wolf Pack are a deeper and more physical team than Eastern Washington. Eastern Washington has one good big man (Jois) and he is injured and is a game time decision for this contest.

Some betting trends to consider. Nevada is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Mountain West. Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning record.

Nevada plays great defense and this time of the year it is usually defense that carries you rather than jump shooting. Even though the Mountain West wasn't great this year, Nevada still played a much more difficult schedule than their foes from Eastern Washington did while in the Big Sky Conference.

Take Nevada.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

South Carolina Gamecocks -4

The Gamecocks were snubbed of an NCAA Tournament spot, but that didn't stop them from having the motivation in the NIT opening round. South Carolina looked like a team with a purpose against as they routed High Point by 22 points in the first round. Here they lay a small number at home, making them a valuable bet. 

South Carolina meant all business in the opening round as they not only looked like they wanted to send a message, but they also took out some frustrations for not making the tournament. 

South Carolina also feels pretty comfortable playing in the NIT as they have gone 22-9 all time in their NIT career, with 2 titles and 1 runner up under their belt. 

The Gamecocks key to success has been the contributions of many players pitching in. They got 50 points combined from two players against High Point and then their backcourt also contributed 14 assists. This team is clicking on all cylinders right now and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. 

Some trends to consider. Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Gamecocks are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games.

Look for South Carolina to get another whole team contribution as they use that combined with their home court advantage to cruise to a win, covering the number. 

Back South Carolina. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play