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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
06-09-15	Golden State Warriors -1 v. Cleveland Cavaliers		91-96	Loss	-103	32 h 40 m	Show
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in the third game of the NBA Finals. The second game in the series is being presented as a game the Cavaliers won on the back of an other-worldly performance by LeBron James and strong defense by the players around him, but the reality is the Cavaliers didn't play all that well. The Warriors uncharacteristically missed a number of open shots from long range, hitting on just 22.9 percent of their shots from beyond the arc, with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combining to shoot 6-of-27 from 3-point range. The Cavaliers also got to the free throw line a whopping 40 times, an item surely noted by the officials. That made the game into more of a half-court contest, which favored the Cavaliers. After issuing 65 total free throw attempts in Game 2, the officials won't let that happen again - Cleveland got the line just 19 times in Game 1. The Warriors are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings between these teams. Take Golden State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play.
05-26-15	Atlanta Hawks +8 v. Cleveland Cavaliers		88-118	Loss	-102	27 h 5 m	Show
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in the fourth game of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hawks were taking it to the Cavaliers prior to a questionable ejection of Al Horford, who was having his best game of the series prior to exiting. Even after that, the Cavaliers needed an other-worldly performance from LeBron James to scrape out an overtime victory. This Cavaliers team is nothing like the well crafted Heat squad that helped James to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances. There are a lot of issues with this team, and now, in addition to being without Kevin Love and a banged up Kyrie Irving, LeBron has injury concerns of his own to deal with, which figure to limit his effectiveness in a do-or-die situation for the Hawks, who will throw everything they have at the banged up Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The Hawks are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these teams in Cleveland. Take Atlanta. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play.
05-22-15	Cleveland Cavaliers v. Atlanta Hawks -1.5		94-82	Loss	-105	22 h 20 m	Show
The Atlanta Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night in the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hawks looked terrific in the first half of the series opener on Wednesday night before coming apart at the seams in the second. The team knows it has no hopes off knocking off the Cavaliers if it fails to win the second game in the series at home and heads to Cleveland in an 0-2 hole. While Atlanta lost DeMarre Carroll to injury, teams have a way of rallying in their first game without a key player. With that said, the Hawks are coming out ahead in the injury department. The Cavaliers are down Kevin Love and both LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are battling injury concerns. The Cavaliers also got 28 points out of the notoriously streaky J.R. Smith in Game 1. That covered up how horribly their bench played as no other bench player recorded a single point. The Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss. Take Atlanta. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play.
05-17-15	Los Angeles Clippers -1.5 v. Houston Rockets		100-113	Loss	-110	49 h 22 m	Show
The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday in the seventh game of their second round playoff series. The Rockets made a stunning comeback in the sixth game of this series to force a deciding Game 7. The Clippers have been the better team through this series, and Sunday they"ll get a chance to close it out in a familiar setting. The Clippers found themselves facing a seventh game in their opening round series against the battle-tested San Antonio Spurs and they came out on top. Again in this series they bring the two best players to the court in Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. It's important to remember that the Rockets lost point guard Patrick Beverley for the year, and his defensive intensity will be sorely missed in this one, particularly when it comes to checking Paul. Take Los Angeles. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play.
05-08-15	Cleveland Cavaliers +2 v. Chicago Bulls		96-99	Loss	-105	24 h 52 m	Show
The Chicago Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night in the third game of their second-round series. The Cavaliers lost the opener in this series before bouncing back in a big way in Game 2. Many have written off the Cavaliers after they lost Kevin Love, but they still have the best player in the world in LeBron James, and Kyrie Irving remains a better sidekick than he's ever played with. While the Bulls have the luxury of getting this game at home, the scheduling of this game is to the advantage of the Cavaliers. The Bulls, particularly Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler - both of whom have been dealing with nagging injuries this season - have struggled when playing on one night's rest, while excelling when playing with two night's rest. Couple that with the travel involved in this game, and the Cavaliers will be better suited to play well on this night. The Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games against opponents with a winning home record. Take Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play.
05-02-15	San Antonio Spurs +2 v. Los Angeles Clippers		109-111	Push	0	27 h 10 m	Show
The Los Angeles Clippers host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The game may be played in Los Angeles, but home court advantage has hardly mattered in this series. The road team is 4-2, with wins in three straight. The Spurs have also won each of the last two games in Los Angeles. There's also the matter of experience, of which the Spurs have a bounty. While getting over the hump has proven difficult for the Clippers, the Spurs are proven winners. The Spurs were in this exact situation against the Mavericks last season, losing Game 6 with a 3-2 lead against the Dallas Mavericks before winning Game 7 by 23 points. Closing will particularly be an issue for Blake Griffin, who is shooting 20 percent from the field in the fourth quarter and overtime in the series. The Clippers are 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games. Take San Antonio. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play.
04-30-15	Chicago Bulls -3.5 v. Milwaukee Bucks		120-66	Win	100	25 h 31 m	Show
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night in the sixth game of their opening round series. The Bulls had a commanding lead in this series before taking their foot off the gas. Thursday presents a perfect opportunity for the team to close this series out, thanks largely to the extra rest they're getting in preparation for this contest. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is a master of the X's and O's, so the extra time to prepare will only help his squad on the court. Thibodeau also likes to run his players into the ground, so rest is more important for the Bulls than any other team - they're 7-1 ATS in their last eight games played on two or more days of rest. Bulls star Derrick Rose is the personification of this trend. When playing on two days of rest in this series he's scoring 28.5 points per game on 54 percent shooting - when playing on one day of rest he's averaging 14 points on 29.8 percent shooting. The Bulls are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these teams. Take Chicago. Good Luck, Razor Ray Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play
04-23-15	Chicago Bulls -2.5 v. Milwaukee Bucks		113-106	Win	100	27 h 59 m	Show
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night in the third game of their opening round playoff series. While the bounceback theory will have many putting their money down on the Bucks in this one, that allows us to get in on the Bulls at a very favorable number. Chicago dominated on its home court in the first game of this series, winning Games 1 and 2 by a combined 21 points. Now with a scene change to Milwaukee, don't expect the Bucks to suddenly figure things out. They are vastly overmatched in this series, and any tactical changes made by Jason Kidd will be matched by Tom Thibodeau, who has the far greater personnel to work with. The Bulls are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings between these teams. Take Chicago. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* ATS Play.
04-08-15	Minnesota Timberwolves +16.5 v. Portland Trail Blazers		91-116	Loss	-100	30 h 45 m	Show
The Portland Trail Blazers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves haven't been playing their best basketball of late, but they're about to get a boost with a trip to take on the division rival Trail Blazers. Minnesota has fared quite well against Portland this season, winning the last two meetings between the teams. While the team gets this game on the second night of a back-to-back, they've won two of their last three games in that situation. As for the Trail Blazers, their minds will be elsewhere in this one. Portland plays this game on the front end of a back-to-back, and will make the trip out to Golden State to take on the Warriors once this contest is completed. They'll be more interested in getting out of town than building up a margin against a team outside of the playoff picture. The Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against Northwest Division opponents. Take Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play.
04-06-15	Wisconsin v. Duke		63-68	Loss	-112	20 h 43 m	Show
Wisconsin -1 (Or play the ML if the line is better at your book) The Wisconsin Badgers stunned the college basketball world with their win over the previously unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night. While it could be argued that this is a difficult spot for the Badgers, there's plenty of reason to be confident in a team full of veterans who lead the way. The Duke Blue Devils had an easy game against a Michigan State team that simply overachieved in this NCAA Tournament. Duke was never really tested in that game. While that allows them to stay fresh, it also means the Blue Devils might have more jitters in this game since they will clearly be tested more here. Duke is a very talented team, but they are extremely young. The Blue Devils have been able to win some huge games this year, but there has never been more pressure on them than there is for this game. Wisconsin lost earlier this year to Duke, and the Badgers are unlikely to make the same mistakes they did in that one once again. The veteran team with tons of confidence is the play. Take Wisconsin. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday National Championship 7* ATS Play
04-04-15	Utah Jazz +1.5 v. Phoenix Suns		85-87	Loss	-100	30 h 51 m	Show
The Phoenix Suns host the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Suns are favored in this one despite having lost five in a row. They're also in for a major letdown having gone a full 12 rounds with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night and coming up short. Meanwhile, it seems the public has conveniently forgotten how well the Jazz are playing. Prior to a stretch in which they dropped five of six games - most in tough spots against high-end teams, Utah had won six in a row and 11 of 14. That stretch includes a 5-2 mark on the road. Now they get a Suns team that's had trouble scoring the basketball and is without center Alex Len. That's going to mean big things for Rudy Gobert and the Jazz frontcourt against a Suns team that's been outrebounded in four straight games. The Jazz are 17-8-2 ATS in their last 27 road games. Take Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play.
04-03-15	Oklahoma City Thunder v. Memphis Grizzlies -5		92-100	Win	100	13 h 43 m	Show
Memphis Grizzlies -5 The Memphis Grizzlies host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. This line looks short for the home team. Sure, Oklahoma City is fighting to be in the Western Conference playoffs, but we must remember that Memphis has plenty to play for as well. The Grizzlies were just knocked out of the second spot in the West by the Houston Rockets last night. Memphis has to right the ship before we get to the playoffs, and this should be a good spot for them to do it. Oklahoma City is playing no defense right now. How bad has it been lately? Oklahoma City has given up 130 points or more in two of their last four games. Neither of those games went into overtime. Memphis will take advantage and clamp things down on the Thunder. Take Memphis. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NBA ATS Play
04-01-15	New Orleans Pelicans -7.5 v. Los Angeles Lakers		113-92	Win	100	20 h 41 m	Show
New Orleans -7.5 The New Orleans Pelicans have a lot to play for, and the Los Angeles Lakers would be better off losing games. New Orleans is still in the hunt for the eighth spot in the Western Conference. They are healthy again now, and the team is playing good basketball. Los Angeles hasn't quit on the season as much as many expected them to, but the Lakers are at a major talent disadvantage here. Los Angeles has no one on their roster that has a shot at slowing Anthony Davis down. The Lakers defense has been hapless over the course of the season. Because the Lakers have had some success of late, this number is more affordable than it would have otherwise been. Look for Los Angeles to be outmatched all the way in this one. New Orleans wins by double digits. Take New Orleans. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play
03-27-15	NC State +3 v. Louisville		65-75	Loss	-110	10 h 8 m	Show
NC State +3 The NC State Wolfpack are a live dog against Louisville on Friday night. NC State isn't getting enough respect for the work they have done this year. Remember, NC State went to Louisville and beat them soundly just last month. Louisville has a great coach in Rick Pitino, but this is not one of his better teams. The Cardinals have a lot of weaknesses. They were able to get past Northern Iowa thanks to their big athleticism advantage. They won't have that same athleticism advantage on Friday night against NC State. NC State isn't playing scared. The Wolfpack have beaten some of the best teams in the nation, and they have a ton of momentum now. Louisville is getting a little too much love here because of their past history of success in the NCAA Tournament. NC State has a solid shot at the outright upset. Take NC State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
03-26-15	Xavier v. Arizona -11.5		60-68	Loss	-110	7 h 1 m	Show
Arizona -11.5 The Arizona Wildcats are essentially playing a home game here in Los Angeles at Staples Center. The Wildcats faithful will be packed into Staples Center, and this is going to be a really tough environment for Xavier. Xavier is a young team that has done a nice job reaching this point, but the Musketeers haven't had any success this year against the best teams they have played, especially away from their home floor. Xavier played Villanova three times this year and they lost by 13 points, 12 points, and 17 points. Villanova is the only team even close to the caliber of Arizona they have played this year. The Musketeers also lost by 12 at Butler. Xavier has some incredible shooting numbers in the NCAA Tournament thus far, but they haven't played a good defense yet. Arizona has one of the best defenses in the nation. The Wildcats make a statement. Lay the points. Take Arizona. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 6* NCAAB ATS Play
03-25-15	Louisiana Tech v. Temple -3.5		59-77	Win	100	11 h 19 m	Show
Temple -3.5 The Temple Owls should be a tough team for Louisiana Tech to matchup against. Louisiana Tech is a solid team, but they rely on forcing turnovers with their full court pressure to score easy buckets in transition. Temple ranks fifth in the nation in least turnovers this year, so the Owls should be well-prepared for that pressure. Louisiana Tech isn't a good offensive team in their halfcourt offensive sets. The Bulldogs aren't a good long range shooting team, and Temple does a tremendous job protecting the paint on defense. While the Owls have struggled at times on the offensive end, they are a great defensive team. Temple plays in the far better conference, and playing against better opponents over the course of the season should prove beneficial for the Owls. Temple's Fran Dunphy is a good coach who will have a good game plan ready for this matchup. Take Temple. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-22-15	West Virginia v. Maryland -1		69-59	Loss	-101	11 h 44 m	Show
Maryland -1 The Terrapins matchup well against the Mountaineers. West Virginia typically does their damage by pestering point guards who can't handle the ball particularly well. The Terrapins have a great point guard in Melo Trimble and Richard Pack (backup) is very solid as well. If West Virginia isn't able to force turnovers, the pressure turns onto their offense to be good in the halfcourt sets, and that can be a major problem for the Mountaineers. Late in their game against Buffalo it nearly cost them the game. West Virginia isn't a good jump shooting team. WV constantly put opponents on the line, and Maryland shoots 75.6 percent from the line, so the Terps should be able to make them pay. The Big 12 has shown to be weak in the NCAA Tournament, and we'll fade them again here. Take Maryland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-21-15	Arkansas v. North Carolina -4.5		78-87	Win	100	11 h 7 m	Show
North Carolina -4.5 The North Carolina Tar Heels and Arkansas Razorbacks both love to run, but North Carolina does it better. Arkansas may have been the second best team in the SEC this year, but that isn't saying much. The SEC isn't any good in college basketball outside of Kentucky. North Carolina plays in the loaded ACC, so they have gotten tough tests all year long. Both of these teams were nearly upset in their first game on Thursday. North Carolina squandered away a big lead and narrowly beat Harvard. Expect the Tar Heels to be far more comfortable here playing against a team that wants to run with them. Marcus Paige is the key to this game, and Arkansas and their fast pace style of play should be great for him. Paige is at his best out in the open court. The Tar Heels are a better defensive team than they often get credit for being. Lay the points. Take North Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-20-15	Wyoming v. Northern Iowa -6		54-71	Win	100	42 h 40 m	Show
The Northern Iowa Panthers were underseeded at a number five seed. This is a top ten team that is getting no respect right now. They'll go out and earn that respect with a strong performance here. Wyoming plays the same type of game that Northern Iowa does, but Northern Iowa is better at it. The Panthers are much more efficient on the offensive end with Seth Tuttle and Nate Buss. Washpun is a solid guard as well. Wyoming relies too much on two guys (Nance and Adams). Northern Iowa should be able to force someone else to beat them. Wyoming made a nice run in the Mountain West Tournament, but the Cowboys haven't shown the same consistency that Northern Iowa has shown this year. The Panthers should win this one by double digits. Lay the points. Take Northern Iowa. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-19-15	Stephen Austin +7 v. Utah		50-57	Push	0	24 h 19 m	Show
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks pulled off an upset over VCU in the NCAA Tournament last year, and they are even better this year. Stephen F. Austin is a veteran team led by a very good coach, and they aren't going to be overwhelmed going against the Utah Utes. Utah was amazing at home this year, but away from home they were only mediocre. Utah also finished the season on a down note, losing twice to Oregon in the last couple weeks of the year. The Utes aren't playing the kind of basketball you'd like to be playing entering the Big Dance. Stephen F. Austin has played tough teams in the non-conference this year, and that is a big benefit here. We've waited and allowed this line to move up some with public money, and now we'll grab the underdog and the points. Take Stephen F. Austin Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-19-15	Harvard v. North Carolina -10		65-67	Loss	-110	23 h 17 m	Show
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been playing much better basketball in recent weeks. North Carolina is a deep team that is able to continuously push the tempo because there is always someone else able to step in and keep playing at 100 percent. Harvard is a popular team with the public as a Cinderella since they have won each of the last two years as a double digit seed. This Harvard team isn't the same team though. They miss their long range shooters. They aren't able to space the floor, and against good defenses they struggle to score. They had 8 points at halftime against Virginia (and finished with 27). North Carolina is going to force the issue here, and Harvard shouldn't be able to keep up. Roy Williams' team is the best number four seed in the bracket, and they should take advantage of Harvard's weaknesses. Take North Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-16-15	Denver Nuggets +12 v. Memphis Grizzlies		81-92	Win	100	6 h 47 m	Show
The Memphis Grizzlies host the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The Nuggets have really stepped up their play since the firing of Brian Shaw. Denver has won four in a row and six of eight since the firing. While the team was involved in a double-overtime game on Sunday, some of the players were given rest days, which will allow them to get right into the thick of things in this one. The Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games, while the Nuggets are 5-1 in their last six road games. In a game that isn't likely to feature many points, take the underdog. The Grizzlies are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against Western Conference opponents. Take Denver. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* ATS Play.
03-15-15	Michigan State v. Wisconsin -6.5		69-80	Win	100	7 h 49 m	Show
Wisconsin -6.5 The Wisconsin Badgers are the class of the Big Ten, and it isn't close. Michigan State is playing better basketball in March thanks to Tom Izzo's tremendous coaching, but the Spartans are totally outclassed in this game. Michigan State beat a couple overrated teams in Ohio State and Maryland to get to this point. Wisconsin's complete destruction of Purdue in the second half yesterday was impressive. Bo Ryan isn't given enough credit nationwide. Ryan is a great coach too, and the Badgers play the style they want to play all the time. Wisconsin has the best player on the court in Frank Kaminsky, and Michigan State doesn't have anyone who matches up well with him. Wisconsin will get it into the interior a bunch in this game, and Kaminsky should do a lot of damage. Look for Wisconsin to have a big advantage when it comes to turnovers as well. Lay the points. Take Wisconsin. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-14-15	Yale v. Harvard -1.5		51-53	Win	100	12 h 45 m	Show
The Harvard Crimson get another crack at the Yale Bulldogs. Yale looked like they had the Ivy League's NCAA Tournament bid locked up after their win at Harvard a week ago, but they lost on a buzzer beater the following night at Dartmouth. Harvard is the team who has been here before and is experienced at this. Yale was able to put together a perfect game last time these two met, but I expect Harvard's very good coaching staff to make some great adjustments for this game. You have to wonder how Yale's mindset is coming into this one. They were up five late at Dartmouth and looked to have the bid all sewed up. It didn't work out that way, and it could be tough to bounce back from that. Lay the very short number with the favorite. Take Harvard. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-12-15	Northern Colorado v. Northern Arizona -2.5		57-63	Win	100	11 h 35 m	Show
Northern Arizona -3 The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have stepped it up on the defensive end late in the year, and that has helped them close the season playing some good basketball. Northern Arizona looked like they had a road win at Northern Colorado late in the year before Northern Colorado hit a last second game winner to escape. Northern Colorado is a team that has a tremendous home court advantage, but the Bears haven't been able to do much of anything on the road in the past few years. Northern Colorado's defensive efficiency is dead last in the nation (351 teams). The Bears are totally reliant on hitting their shots to win games. This one is played on a neutral court and that should favor the team that plays more defense. Northern Arizona has multiple ways they can win this game, while Northern Colorado is all in on jump shots. Lay the points. Take Northern Arizona. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
03-12-15	Memphis Grizzlies v. Washington Wizards		87-107	Loss	-110	27 h 21 m	Show
The Washington Wizards host the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. While the Grizzlies get this game on the second night of a back-to-back, that's not a spot that's really hurt them. The team is 5-2 in its last seven games played on the second night of a back-to-back, and 3-1 in that scenario since the All-Star break. While Washington gets extra rest entering this game, that's not a scenario that's played out well for them. The Wizards are 2-13-1 in their last 16 games played on two day's rest. The Wizards have also been playing terrible basketball of late, losing 8 of 11 and 13 of 18. The Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. Take Memphis. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play.
03-11-15	Nevada +9 v. UNLV		46-67	Loss	-106	7 h 9 m	Show
Nevada +9 The Nevada Wolfpack and UNLV Rebels have a nice little rivalry going on in the state of Nevada. Both teams won on the opposing teams home court this year in two very close games. Nevada certainly isn't a good team this year, but UNLV isn't a team that should be laying this number against anyone right now. The Rebels have been inconsistent this year, and Dave Rice's team has underachieved in a big way. Rashad Vaughn is out with an injury, and he was the team's top player. Nevada has the advantage on the inside in this game, and the Wolfpack will slow the tempo down. With a slower tempo, it's even harder to cover a big number like this one. UNLV will probably win this game, but it isn't likely to be as easy as this line suggests. Grab the points and the underdog. Take Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-11-15	Penn State -1.5 v. Nebraska		68-65	Win	100	6 h 15 m	Show
Penn State -2The Penn State Nittany Lions have lost a lot of close games this year. That's why it's important they are coming off an impressive road win at Minnesota in their regular season finale. Penn State has been close all year, but they haven't been able to get over the hump until last game. Look for them to ride that positive momentum into this game.The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been one of the biggest disappointments in the country this year. Team chemistry seems to be a problem for this bunch, and it's hard to see them fixing things just for the Big Ten Tournament.Nebraska's offense is awful, and when they have played anywhere other than home they have been terrible this season. Penn State has the momentum and they also have more motivation here. Nebraska is ready to end this ugly season. Take Penn State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-07-15	Denver v. North Dakota State -2		50-61	Win	100	18 h 29 m	Show
North Dakota State -2.0 The North Dakota State Bison beat the Denver Pioneers twice in overtime this year. The old saying of "it's tough to beat the same time three times in a year" is the reason this line is only two. North Dakota State was the representative from the Summit League last year in the NCAA Tournament. The Bison do have a new look this year, but they have a couple key players who are still on the roster and leading the way this season. North Dakota State is a well-balanced team that can win with offense or defense. Denver is a jump shooting team, and jump shooting teams typically don't fare well on neutral courts. The Pioneers aren't going to win any games with defense, and they almost never get to the line because they settle for long jumpers. Those are bad combinations this time of the year. Take North Dakota State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-06-15	Pacific v. San Francisco -4.5		58-62	Loss	-106	20 h 35 m	Show
San Francisco -4.5 The San Francisco Dons have underperformed this year, but now this is win or go home time for both teams. There's little doubt that San Francisco is a much more talented team than Pacific, and that should show up on Friday night. Pacific doesn't really excel in any aspect of the game. The Tigers struggled away from home all year. Pacific is an inexperienced team with no real identity despite the fact that we are at the end of the season. San Francisco will look to drive and kick it out to three-point shooters on offense. Pacific is terrible at defending beyond the three-point line, and that should be key in this game. San Francisco also does a nice job of forcing turnovers, and Pacific has struggled with pressure defenses this season. Take San Francisco. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-05-15	Bradley v. Drake		52-50	Loss	-110	12 h 57 m	Show
Drake PK The Drake Bulldogs were the worst team in the Missouri Valley Conference early in the year. They had some injuries and suspensions early in the season. As they began to get their full team back, Drake starting covering the number on a regular basis late in the year. Bradley hasn't shown anything in the last few weeks. This Bradley Braves team appears ready for the offseason. Bradley's leading scorer has had off the court issues, and this team no longer plays the strong defense they played a couple years ago. While this certainly won't be an exciting game, we think there is good reason to pick Drake here. The Bulldogs appear highly motivated down the stretch, and that means everything this time of the year. Drake finds a way to pull out this victory. Take Drake. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-05-15	Georgia State -4.5 v. Louisiana-Monroe		58-50	Win	100	11 h 47 m	Show
Georgia State -4.5 The Georgia State Panthers are the most talented team in the Sun Belt Conference, and no one else is close. Georgia State has been surprisingly inconsistent this year, but they are still going to be the team to beat in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. With Ryan Harrow and R.J. Hunter in the backcourt, Georgia State has one of the best backcourts in the nation, and probably the best mid-major backcourt in the country. Georgia State knows that now is the time to turn it on if they want to be playing in the NCAA Tournament. They have toyed around with the competition this year, but it's time to go now. Louisiana Monroe overachieved for much of the year, but the wheels have been falling off lately for them. The Warhawks don't have enough offense to keep up with Georgia State. Lay the points. Take Georgia State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-04-15	San Diego State -4.5 v. UNLV		60-58	Loss	-110	20 h 17 m	Show
SDSU -4½ The San Diego State Aztecs have one of the best coaches in the country in Steve Fisher. Fisher's teams always rebound from losses well, and that home loss to Boise State should have really ticked this team off. San Diego State plays really hard defense, and the Aztecs aren't going to give UNLV open looks in this one. UNLV's offense isn't as good without Rashad Vaughn. The Rebels have been up and down all year, and overall they have been a big disappointment. San Diego State is likely still in the NCAA Tournament, but they can't afford a losing streak or they could work their way onto the bubble. The Aztecs are too well coached to be kept down for long. We'll side with the better defense and the team with the large coaching advantage. Take San Diego State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-03-15	NC State v. Clemson		66-61	Win	101	12 h 36 m	Show
North Carolina State PK The Clemson Tigers upset NC State in Raleigh earlier this year. Now, North Carolina State gets a chance at revenge. Clemson jumped on NC State in the first half of that game, and NC State battled back in the second half, but couldn't get over the hump. Clemson is coming off an overtime win over Georgia Tech. That's a game that should have never been that close. Clemson actually jumped out to a 30-7 lead in the first half before needing overtime to pull out the victory. That hard fought win could have a negative impact on the team in this game because they used so much energy to get that win over a lesser opponent. North Carolina State has some great wins this year, but they also have some bad losses. They need wins in a big way if they are going to go dancing this year. The Wolfpack show up ready in this matchup. Take North Carolina State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 6* NCAAB ATS Play (+1 7*)
03-02-15	New Orleans Pelicans +8.5 v. Dallas Mavericks		93-102	Loss	-105	9 h 28 m	Show
The Dallas Mavericks host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The Pelicans are without star center Anthony Davis, but that hasn't slowed the squad one bit, as they're playing some of their best basketball, winning five in a row. The team has also been very kind to bettors, covering the number in five straight games, and going 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games against Western Conference opponents. Now they take to the road to visit a Mavericks team that is in a bit of turmoil. With Rajon Rondo continuing to hurt the team on the court with his inability to knock down shots, coupled with his feuding with the team's head coach, the Mavericks are struggling to cover the number. They're 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games against Western Conference opponents, and 2-7 ATS in their last nine against Southwest Division opponents. The Pelicans are 8-0 in their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents. Take New Orleans. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play.
03-01-15	Purdue +9 v. Ohio State		61-65	Win	100	17 h 47 m	Show
Purdue +9 The Purdue Boilermakers have been playing some great basketball recently. Ohio State is definitely a better team on their home floor, but they aren't unbeatable here. Iowa knocked off Ohio State on their home floor in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes are a supremely talented team, but they aren't very consistent. They definitely rely too much on D'Angelo Russell. There's no denying that he is an awesome player, but too often the Buckeyes end up in situations where everyone else is standing and watching him. Purdue's defense has been more consistent than Ohio State's down the stretch. The Boilermakers are trying to make a push to make the NCAA Tournament, and this game will be an important one in that quest. The Buckeyes likely win this game, but this is a big number. We'll grab the points and the underdog. Take Purdue. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-28-15	Denver v. Oral Roberts -5		57-60	Loss	-106	17 h 11 m	Show
Oral Roberts -5 The Denver Pioneers shot the lights out two nights ago in an upset win at South Dakota. They made 65% of their shots in that game and Brett Olson was on fire. It's highly unlikely Denver is able to back up that kind of shooting performance with another one even close to the same. Oral Roberts led Denver for much of the game on the road, but Denver rallied to win late in the game. Oral Roberts has been good at home this year, and you know they are going to want revenge. This is the final game of the regular season for both teams. Denver has been a really bad road team over the past couple years, while Oral Roberts has been money at home. On Senior Day, Oral Roberts will be honoring some of their key scorers. Revenge for Oral Roberts. Take Oral Roberts. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-28-15	Montana State v. Idaho -8.5		73-80	Loss	-105	13 h 6 m	Show
Idaho -8.5 The Idaho Vandals are coming off a tremendous win over the team that many saw as the best team in the Big Sky Conference. Idaho made a late comeback to beat Montana in double overtime on Thursday night. That should serve as a nice momentum builder for the Vandals. In other times of the season, this could be seen as a potential letdown game, but this is senior day for Idaho. That's important because Idaho has some key seniors who are going to be up for this game. No one wants to go out with a bad effort at home. Montana State isn't a good team at all. Idaho beat them by nine on the road earlier this year. Montana State has been slightly more competitive of late, but they are up against a far better team in this one. Take Idaho. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-28-15	Dayton +7 v. VCU		59-55	Win	100	11 h 59 m	Show
Dayton +7 The VCU Rams are coming off a brutal double overtime loss to Richmond. It was their second loss to Richmond this year, and that game had to be so disheartening for the Rams. VCU came from behind and forced overtime, and then blew a great opportunity to win in overtime. Can they bounce back from that game? VCU can probably bounce back mentally better than most teams because Shaka Smart is a great coach, but Archie Miller is a tremendous coach as well. Miller's Dayton Flyers are currently on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, and this game is huge for them. Dayton is starting to play better basketball late in the year, and they have several quality ball handlers, which is always crucial when going against the VCU full court pressure. We'll take the points with the underdog. Take Dayton. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-26-15	St. Mary's v. San Francisco +2.5		84-53	Loss	-110	13 h 54 m	Show
San Francisco +2.5 The St. Mary's Gaels are coming off a brutally tough loss to take at home against Gonzaga. St. Mary's led that game almost the whole way. They led by 10 points with 11 minutes left in the game, but they lost to the Bulldogs. That one will be tough to recover from. San Francisco hasn't been as good as they were expected to be this year, but Rex Walters' team is finally starting to play better basketball in the last few weeks. The Dons have a great home court advantage, and the fans will be riled up for this game. This should be a close game throughout, so grabbing the points makes sense here. San Francisco is looking to improve their seeding for the WCC Tournament, and they get a great opportunity here against a St. Mary's team that is licking its wounds. Take San Francisco. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-25-15	Baylor v. Iowa State -5.5		79-70	Loss	-110	17 h 1 m	Show
Iowa State -6 The Baylor Bears beat Iowa State in a thriller in Waco earlier this year. Baylor jumped out to a huge first half lead, and then Iowa State mounted a big comeback. The Cyclones actually took the lead with ten seconds left before Baylor broke their hearts with a buzzer beater. Iowa State will be hungry for revenge. Iowa State seems to be playing their best basketball at the right time of the year. The Cyclones are definitely a talented team with tons of different scoring options, but Monte Morris is an underrated star at the point guard spot. Morris distributes the ball very well. Iowa State should get their style of play going in this one. Baylor likes to slow the game down, but Iowa State is all about running. Look for the Cyclones to get transition chances and get revenge. Take Iowa State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-25-15	Loyola-Chicago v. Drake -1.5		80-75	Loss	-106	16 h 51 m	Show
Drake -1.5 It's Senior Night for the Drake Bulldogs. Their final home game of the year is a great chance for this team to end a down season on an up note. Drake was the worst team in the Missouri Valley Conference earlier this year, but they have played significantly better in recent weeks. Loyola Chicago is without Milton Doyle and he was the star of the team. Without him, the Ramblers have been struggling to find any kind of rhythm on the offensive end. Drake nearly pulled off a big upset against Loyola on the road earlier this year, and Doyle played in that game. The Bulldogs are a much better team than they were then. In their final home game, Drake should be plenty motivated to play well here. Against a Loyola Chicago team that is trending downward, we'll back the home team. Take Drake. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-21-15	Northern Colorado v. Portland State -2.5		75-91	Win	100	19 h 53 m	Show
Portland State -2.5 The Big Sky Conference can be a difficult one to handicap because the teams are generally very even, but we like the Portland State Vikings in this one for a couple key reasons. Number one, this Portland State team is really peaking at the right time. Number two, Northern Colorado is a really bad road team. Portland State was moving through a very ordinary season this year, but the Vikings started moving the basketball and playing as a team much better in recent outings. Portland State has tons of athleticism, but the team needed some time to gel. It has finally happened. Northern Colorado is coming off two tough losses, and it's hard to see them mustering enough willpower to keep this one close. The Bears have been a good home team in the past few seasons, but they struggle on the road. Take Portland State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-21-15	Virginia Military v. Western Carolina -6		113-111	Loss	-106	14 h 33 m	Show
Western Carolina -6 The Western Carolina Catamounts have had a week off to be ready for this one. Western Carolina already beat VMI this year on the road by a count of 85-70, and now they get a home game against VMI. It's no secret what VMI wants to do. The Keydets are looking to run and get up as many shots as possible. In the first meeting between these two teams, VMI made 12 out of 47 three point attempts. VMI has shot the ball poorly from long range all year, but they continue to put up a ton of shots from beyond the arc. The Keydets style plays into the strength of the Western Carolina defense, which is defending beyond the arc. Western Carolina can get to the rim and get to the line while VMI settles for long jump shots. Take Western Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
02-21-15	Louisiana Tech v. Old Dominion -1		53-72	Win	100	12 h 60 m	Show
Old Dominion -1 The Old Dominion Monarchs haven't lost a game at home all year. There is no reason to expect them to lose this one. Louisiana Tech is certainly a worthy opponent, but there are several areas where Old Dominion holds a clear advantage in this matchup. Old Dominion should dominate the glass in this game. Louisiana Tech's primary weakness is on the defensive glass. The Bulldogs play a zone defense and it can be really difficult to rebound out of that kind of defense. Old Dominion has a big advantage on the inside, and it should lead to second chance points. Louisiana Tech has shown to be vulnerable on the road. They were blown out by UAB and beaten by a bad North Texas team. ODU has shown they are tough in front of their home crowd, and that should continue here. Take Old Dominion. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-19-15	Louisiana Tech -2 v. Charlotte		83-82	Loss	-102	9 h 10 m	Show
Louisiana Tech -2 There are plenty of teams who are mailing it in at the end of the regular season in college basketball. The Charlotte 49ers are likely one of those teams. Charlotte has a talented team, but they haven't been able to match expectations this season. Now, they'll just look to the conference tournament as their last chance. Louisiana Tech has an outside shot at an NCAA Tournament berth if they can make a strong push at the end of the season. This is absolutely a game they need. The Bulldogs use a full court zone press that forces turnovers at an extremely high rate. Louisiana Tech showed they can dominate against Charlotte last year, and there's really no reason to expect any different this time around. Look for Louisiana Tech to run away with this one against a Charlotte team that is looking ahead to the end of the regular season. Take Louisiana Tech. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
02-18-15	Virginia Tech +11 v. Miami (FL)		52-76	Loss	-106	17 h 14 m	Show
Virginia Tech +11 The Miami Hurricanes played a double overtime game in Boston College just two days ago. They had to stick around in Massachusetts a little longer than expected after the snow storm delayed the game from Sunday to Monday. That sets up a tough spot for Miami in this game. Virginia Tech isn't a good team, but Miami hasn't been particularly reliable at covering spreads against teams that are lesser than them this year. Eastern Kentucky blasted Miami by 28 points in Miami. The Hurricanes struggled to put away Boston College. With Angel Rodriguez struggling with his shot, the Hurricanes aren't a team that should be laying big points against anyone, and in this particular situation it's particularly dangerous. The Hokies have shown more fight of late. They certainly haven't given up on the season. Look for Virginia Tech to fight to the end and keep this one closer than the line suggests. Take Virginia Tech. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-16-15	Butler v. Creighton +3		58-56	Win	100	20 h 15 m	Show
Creighton +3 The Creighton Blue Jays aren't even close to the same team as last year, but there has been some value to be found on this team in recent weeks. Creighton has a good coach, and this team is starting to come together late in the season. While the Butler Bulldogs are a quality team, they are a in brutal spot here. Butler is coming off a massive home game against Villanova where they lost on a last second three by the Wildcats. That loss had to have taken a lot out of this team. Earlier this year, Creighton lost 64-61 at Butler. The final score wasn't a fluke either. Creighton actually led by two points with 2 minutes left in that contest. Creighton will be at home this time around, and the Blue Jays have won 3 of their last 5 games. We'll grab the points with the home underdog. Take Creighton. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-14-15	St. Mary's v. San Diego -1		69-62	Loss	-106	14 h 19 m	Show
San Diego -1 The San Diego Toreros dominated Saint Mary's at home last year, winning by 18 points over the Gaels. They lost by 12 points on the road last season. Interestingly, they lost by 12 points on the road against the Gaels this year. They likely won't win by 18 here, but they should cover the spread. St. Mary's is coming off an ugly 22 point loss to BYU in a game played at high elevation. The Gaels should have a difficult time with the less than 48 hour turnaround in this one. San Diego has shown very capable of beating big name teams at home in the past year. They have beaten Gonzaga, BYU, and St. Mary's on their home court. Johnny Dee gives San Diego a terrific scorer who can light it up from long range. Take San Diego. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-14-15	Mississippi State +2.5 v. Missouri		77-74	Win	100	14 h 16 m	Show
Mississippi State +2.5 The Mississippi State Bulldogs have been playing better basketball in recent weeks. Rick Ray's team dealt with a bunch of injuries early in the season, but they are finally getting healthy as we near the stretch run of the season. Missouri has totally fallen apart in the last few weeks. Their last win was an overtime win over LSU and that was on January 8th! The Tigers have lost ten games in a row, and most of them haven't been particularly close. While Mississippi State definitely isn't a great team, it's hard to understand Missouri being favored against anyone right now. The Bulldogs have been gaining confidence, and they know they have a shot to win this game outright. Points will be at a premium in this one since both teams play at a slow tempo. Grab the points on the dog. Take Mississippi State +2.5 Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday NCAAB 8* ATS Play
02-14-15	Delaware v. William & Mary -12.5		73-70	Loss	-115	13 h 51 m	Show
William & Mary -13 The Delaware Blue Hens have beaten the William & Mary Tribe four times in the past year and a half. William & Mary is the better team this year after Delaware lost a ton of talent after last season, and you have to believe that William & Mary is sick and tired of losing to Delaware. Last year, Delaware edged William & Mary by a point in the CAA finals to crush the Tribe's chances of going to the NCAA Tournament. Earlier this year, Delaware made a remarkable comeback win on their home floor to edge out William & Mary. Delaware has been bad on the road, and this one shouldn't be close. William & Mary has been running teams out of the gym on their home court. They'll stay motivated to the finish against the hated Blue Hens. Take William & Mary. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday NCAAB 9* ATS Play
02-11-15	Oregon State v. UCLA -8.5		59-75	Win	100	20 h 30 m	Show
UCLA -9 The Oregon State Beavers beat UCLA 66-55 in Corvallis on January 22. UCLA was 19/62 from the floor in that game. The Bruins were right in the midst of a very bad scheduling stretch. Since that time, UCLA has bounced back nicely. Oregon State has been a great story this year, but the Beavers aren't the same team away from home. They have already lost at Quinnipiac and were blown out by Arizona State and Oregon on the road. The Beavers offense isn't good, and if UCLA starts hitting some long range jumpers it's hard to see Oregon State hanging around in this matchup. In their last 4 road games, Oregon State is averaging less than 50 points per game. UCLA isn't going to shoot as bad as they did last time around. Lay the points with the Bruins. Take UCLA. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-11-15	Air Force v. Boise State -9.5		42-67	Win	100	19 h 39 m	Show
Boise State -9.5 The Boise State Broncos have been red hot of late. Leon Rice's team is right on the edge of the bubble watch right now. They absolutely cannot afford any letdowns now, and it's highly unlikely they'll overlook Air Force in this matchup. Boise State already beat Air Force on the road by nine points a few weeks ago. Air Force has a great homecourt advantage, and Boise was able to overcome that. Now, they only need to win by an extra point to cover the spread here. Air Force wasn't a strong team to start with and then they lost Kam Williams and Max Yon both to injuries. Yon might play limited minutes here, but he won't be 100 percent. The Falcons are bad on the defensive end, and Boise State has plenty of shooters to take advantage of that weakness. Take Boise State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
02-11-15	Villanova v. Providence +4.5		74-68	Loss	-106	18 h 35 m	Show
Providence +4.5 The Providence Friars need a marquee win, and this is their best chance to do it. Providence took Villanova to double overtime at home last year, and they should have a fighting chance in this game. Given this many points, we'll grab the underdog that needs this game badly. Villanova is clearly in the Big Dance. The Wildcats have been tremendous this year, though they have looked shaky at times on the road. Providence would likely be in the tournament if it started today, but they aren't on firm ground. In a Big East Conference where there aren't many elite teams (Villanova is the only one), this is Providence's chance to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament barring some ridiculous slide late in the season. LeDontae Henton has been great all year for the Friars and Villanova is unlikely to have an answer for him. Take Providence. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-10-15	Detroit Pistons v. Charlotte Hornets -2		106-78	Loss	-110	10 h 6 m	Show
The Charlotte Hornets host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. These teams will meet a whopping four times the rest of the way, and the Hornets have the advantage of getting the series off on the right note with a home date, hosting a Pistons squad that has dropped five in a row on the road. The Hornets will lean particularly hard on big man Al Jefferson in this matchup, as he has very much enjoyed playing the Pistons. Against them, he is averaging 28.3 points and 11.3 rebounds. In sweeping last season’s series, Charlotte shot above 50 percent from the field in all three matchups. Charlotte is 5-1 in its last six home games. Take Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play.
02-08-15	San Antonio Spurs -1 v. Toronto Raptors		82-87	Loss	-108	25 h 29 m	Show
The Toronto Raptors host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. The Spurs have won seven in a row against the Raptors, and while a fair bit of time has passed since their last meeting, the edge is with the Spurs here as they enter this contest in better form. San Antonio has really turned things around after a slow start, winning five of six and nine of 11, doing so with solid defensive play. The Spurs have bought into Gregg Popovich's defensive system, and it's paid major dividends for the club in the win column. The Raptors may appear to have a strong home court advantage with a 19-9 record in their own barn, but they've never done a good job of consistently defending their home court. In their last nine home games, they've covered the number only twice. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents. Take San Antonio. Good Luck, Razor Ray Sunday NBA 8* ATS Play.
02-07-15	Bowling Green -3 v. Northern Illinois		69-65	Win	100	19 h 56 m	Show
Bowling Green -3 The Bowling Green Falcons are buying into Chris Jans' system right away. This Bowling Green team was one of the worst in the Mid American Conference last year, but they are arguably the best in the conference right now. Jans was an assistant coach at Wichita State up until this year, so he knows about being around a winning program. Bowling Green is doing it with defense and rebounding. The Falcons have the best defense in the MAC. Northern Illinois is a team that works hard, but they aren't very talented, and they don't have much of an offense. The Huskies were beaten by 10 points at Bowling Green a couple weeks ago. While this meeting may be closer, it's hard to see it being a three point game. Bowling Green has already won on the road at much tougher places to play than this. We'll lay the three points. Take Bowling Green. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-07-15	Buffalo v. Akron -3		72-75	Push	0	18 h 33 m	Show
Akron -3.0 The Buffalo Bulls and Akron Zips meet in a key MAC matchup on Saturday. Akron is coming off a really tough loss at Ohio last time out. The Zips cannot afford another loss here if they want to keep pace in this crowded divisional leaderboard. Buffalo is a solid team, but the Bulls have struggled to put away far lesser teams on the road, and they've lost to some teams that are not any better than Akron. The Zips have a key advantage on the interior in this game. Forsythe has been playing great, and he'll have a big game here. Akron is great at controlling the style of play and winning with their stellar inside play and their defense. Buffalo will try to turn this into a transition game, but I don't look for them to have much success. Akron gets a much needed home win and covers. Take Akron. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-07-15	Nebraska-Omaha v. Denver -6.5		74-88	Win	100	17 h 37 m	Show
Denver -6.5 There aren't many teams with more drastic home/away splits than the Denver Pioneers. Denver is a terrible team on the road, but they are tough to beat on their home court. Obviously a good deal of that has to do with their large advantage at home because of the higher elevation, but that isn't the only reason. Denver plays in a gym that is very friendly to shooters, and the Pioneers jack up all kinds of long range jumpers every game. They struggle to knock them down on the road, but they often shoot lights out at home. Nebraska Omaha is a team that plays just about as fast as anyone in the nation, but Denver won't let them do that in this game. The Pioneers will slow it down and use up the clock. Denver will get some revenge for their loss earlier this year. Take Denver. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-07-15	Temple +2 v. Memphis		61-60	Win	100	12 h 4 m	Show
Temple +1.5 The Temple Owls are so much better than they were a year ago. Memphis isn't even close to as good as they were a year ago. Temple still took Memphis to overtime on the road last year before eventually losing. This time around they should pick up a road win. Memphis plays some really sloppy basketball. The Tigers aren't disciplined on offense, and they are almost surely going to lose the turnover battle in this one. Memphis also isn't a very good shooting team. The Tigers have some good big guys, but their backcourt is weak. Temple has two transfers that have sparked the team this year, and the Owls have a tremendous head coach in Dunphy. Pastner is on the hot seat right now, and if the Tigers miss the NCAA Tournament he might be out of a job. Temple picks up a road win. Take Temple. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
02-07-15	Marquette v. Seton Hall -5.5		57-54	Loss	-110	11 h 55 m	Show
Seton Hall -5.5 The Seton Hall Pirates are a much more dangerous team now that Isaiah Whitehead is back on the floor. Whitehead is only a freshman, but he's a star. The entire offense runs through him, and when he was on the bench, the Pirates were extremely inconsistent. Even without Whitehead, Seton Hall beat Marquette by ten on the road recently. Now, they'll have their best player back on the floor for this one. Marquette has lost a lot of close games recently, and I think that starts to hurt them soon. A team can only take so many close losses before they throw in a dud based on the pure disappointment. Seton Hall's offense is dangerous again, and the Pirates should have little trouble outscoring a Marquette team that relies too much on Carlino. Take Seton Hall. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-05-15	South Dakota State -3 v. IUPU Ft Wayne		74-84	Loss	-105	9 h 15 m	Show
South Dakota State -3 The South Dakota State Jackrabbits have hit their stride right in the middle of conference play in the Summit League. South Dakota State has the most talent in the league, and there is no close second. George Marshall has made a big difference for this team after transferring from Wisconsin. IPFW was considered the favorite in this league before the season, but they have been inconsistent all year long. Tony Jasick left to coach Jacksonville in the offseason, and it seems like this IPFW team has struggled with the new system and new coach. IPFW has already lost at home to some teams that are far worse than South Dakota State. While we don't necessarily think it's wise to lay points on the road too often, this is a rare case where the overwhelming talent gap warrants a play on the road favorite. Take South Dakota State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
02-03-15	Rutgers +11 v. Illinois		54-66	Loss	-105	8 h 53 m	Show
Rutgers +11 The Illinois Fighting Illini aren't a very good team without Rayvonte Rice. Illinois had to scratch and claw to win by 2 points at home against Penn State this weekend. The Fighting Illini have slowed the game down and they are attempting to win ugly low scoring contests now that they can't get enough offense going. Rutgers has been up and down all year. The Scarlet Knights stunned the basketball world when they beat Wisconsin earlier this year. They also put forth good efforts at Maryland and at Indiana. The Scarlet Knights have talent with Myles Mack and Kadeem Jack leading the way. Rutgers is an athletic team that has proven to be a scrappy bunch since Big Ten play has gotten underway. John Groce's undermanned Illinois team is very thin, and they shouldn't be laying 11 points against anyone in the league. Take Rutgers. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-02-15	Memphis Grizzlies -2.5 v. Phoenix Suns		102-101	Loss	-103	7 h 58 m	Show
The Phoenix Suns host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Grizzlies have had the Suns' number of late, winning six in a row against Phoenix, including each of two meetings this season. The Grizzlies will be making the trip out to Phoenix, but they'll bring a red hot Zach Randolph with them. Randolph recorded 21 points and 18 rebounds in the team's last game - a win over Oklahoma City - for his 12th consecutive double-double. He's powered a stretch that has seen Memphis win six in a row and 10 of 11. Meanwhile, the Suns have quietly dropped off in a big way. They've lost three of their last five games, covering the spread only once in their last six outings. The Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings between these teams. Take Memphis. Monday 7* NBA ATS Play.
02-01-15	Fordham v. Dayton -16.5		77-101	Win	100	12 h 24 m	Show
Dayton -16.5 The Dayton Flyers are coming off a rare loss against UMass last time out. In fact, Dayton has lost two of their last three games. Luckily for them, they get to go home and take care of business against a bad Fordham Rams team on Sunday. The Flyers having lost last game makes me believe they'll put a little extra effort into this one and run the score up more than they normally would have. Dayton just played at Fordham three weeks ago and won by 18 points. Fordham has a really bad offense, and their defense isn't much better. The Rams have shown little fight on the road against quality opponents this year. They lost by 19 at Penn State, 16 at Maryland, and 21 at St. John's. Dayton's guards will have a big day and lead them to a big win. Take Dayton. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-31-15	Weber State v. Northern Colorado -3.5		57-71	Win	100	19 h 5 m	Show
Northern Colorado -3.5 The Northern Colorado Bears have a tremendous home court advantage. They consistently outperform the normal home court advantage on a yearly basis. Northern Colorado is a team that can score a bunch of points in any given game, because they have so many different offensive weapons. Weber State has been one of the best teams in the Big Sky Conference in the past few years, but this year they aren't the same. Weber State is lacking in the talent department, and it has been showing up of late. They have been losing games that they are never expected to lose. It won't get any easier for the Wildcats here, as Northern Colorado has the type of team that should be able to outscore them. Weber State still gets a little too much respect based on what they have done in the past. Take Northern Colorado. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-31-15	Arkansas-Little Rock v. Georgia Southern -9.5		61-76	Win	100	18 h 49 m	Show
Georgia Southern -9.5 The Georgia Southern Eagles have a real mismatch in the frontcourt in this game. Georgia Southern is having a ton of success in the Sun Belt because they aren't many teams who can matchup with them on the inside. Arkansas Little Rock is one of the worst teams in the Sun Belt on the glass and defending the post. Look for Georgia Southern's Trent Wiederman and Eric Ferguson to have big games in this one. Georgia Southern also has the best defense in the Sun Belt. This is a team that has been really stingy on the defensive end of the floor, and Little Rock is shooting a poor percentage from the floor. Little Rock is a team that leaves it all on the floor, but because of their matchup problems and trouble scoring, that won't be enough in this one. Take Georgia Southern. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
01-31-15	Georgia v. South Carolina -2.5		50-67	Win	100	14 h 13 m	Show
South Carolina -3 The South Carolina Gamecocks need a win in a big way. South Carolina has fallen apart in SEC play so far. This is a team that played extremely well and knocked off some good teams (notably Iowa State on a neutral court) in the non-conference portion of the schedule. Martin is a good coach, and he should do a good job preparing the guys for this game. This is one of those draw a line in the sand type of games for South Carolina. They'll benefit from Georgia being less than 100 percent in this one. Marcus Thornton, the Bulldogs best interior player, will miss this game. Without Thornton, Georgia won't have the advantage on the inside that they usually have when these two teams get together. Georgia hasn't been a good road team for the past few years. Take South Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-29-15	UC-Santa Barbara v. UC-Davis -2.5		64-70	Win	100	19 h 28 m	Show
UC Davis -2.5 The UC Davis Aggies are having a really nice season this year. UC Davis had an ugly year last year thanks in part to a bunch of injuries that left them without any depth on the interior. They are healthier this year, and they come into this game 14-4 on the year. UC Davis is number one in the nation in 3 point field goal percentage at 43.9%. That's an amazing number, and what makes this team so dangerous offensively is the fact that they have so many different guys who can shoot it well from deep. UC Santa Barbara is a quality team too, but they are without their star in this one. Alan Williams was the Big West Player of the Year last year, and he'll miss this one. With Williams, UCSB would have had an advantage inside, but now they don't have that much needed frontcourt advantage. Take UC Davis. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-27-15	Xavier v. Georgetown -5		66-53	Loss	-106	16 h 22 m	Show
Georgetown -5 The Georgetown Hoyas owe the Xavier Musketeers. Xavier beat them 70-53 on New Year's Eve in Cincinnati. Georgetown has been playing well of late, and they are up against a Xavier team that isn't even close to the same team away from the Cintas Center. Xavier has only won one game away from home so far this year, and that was a win at Missouri (not a very good team). The Musketeers are a really talented team, but they are extremely young. That inexperience shows up more on the road, and Georgetown should be able to take advantage. Xavier has been good offensively this year, but their defense has been really bad in Big East play. Georgetown is a solid offensive team, but they are also excellent on the defensive end. Lay the points here with the Hoyas. Take Georgetown. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-27-15	West Virginia v. Kansas State -1.5		65-59	Loss	-101	16 h 20 m	Show
Kansas State -1.5 The Kansas State Wildcats have started to take care of business in Big 12 play. Bruce Weber's team works really hard on defense, and the Wildcats get to the line at an impressive rate. The Big 12 is an extremely good conference this year, and winning on the road in the Big 12 is going to be tough! Bob Huggins' West Virginia team is a decent team, but they certainly aren't an elite team. That showed when they were blown away at Texas recently. They were also fortunate to beat TCU at home last Saturday. Kansas State does a nice job of playing the game the way they want to play it, and that should mean we see Kansas State slow the game down and win with their defense. Look for the Wildcats to squeak out a home win here as the home teams hold serve in this conference. Take Kansas State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-25-15	Belmont -11 v. Tennessee State		63-55	Loss	-106	17 h 57 m	Show
Belmont -11 The Belmont Bruins have been the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference for much of the past few years. They aren't the best team in the conference this year, but they are still one of the best. In this one, they'll be up against the very worst team in the conference. Tennessee State is just dreadfully bad. The Tigers have won only one game all year against a Division One opponent. They haven't been close very often either. Tennessee State has home losses by 17 against Southern Illinois and by 15 against Southeast Missouri State. Belmont isn't the team they were the past few years, but this Tennessee State team is the worst team the OVC has seen in the past few seasons. Belmont can still pile up the points in a hurry, and that's a lot more than Tennessee State can do. The Bruins roll here. Take Belmont. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday NCAAB 8* ATS Play
01-24-15	Missouri State v. Bradley -3.5		59-61	Loss	-106	9 h 17 m	Show
Bradley -3.5 The Bradley Braves aren't a good team, but right now they are better than the Missouri State Bears. Missouri State was already a bad team, and then they lost Marcus Marshall who was their star player. Marshall left the team, and now no one on the Bears roster averages in double figures in scoring. Winning on the road in the Missouri Valley Conference is really difficult to start with. Winning on the road in the MVC without any top scorer to turn to will be brutally difficult. Missouri State has averaged 51 points per game since Marshall left the team. Bradley is playing for revenge from being swept last year, and they are up against a short-handed team. Great spot for the Braves. Lay the points on the home team. Take Bradley. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-24-15	Utah State +6 v. UNLV		77-79	Win	100	9 h 14 m	Show
Utah State +6 The Utah State Aggies aren't as good as they have been in some recent years, but they are still a quality team. Coach Stew Morrill is an extremely good coach who is in his last year of his illustrious career. The Aggies will be putting forth a lot of effort to help him finish strong. UNLV picked up a signature win over Arizona in December, and since they have been downright awful. Dave Rice's team only has two wins since then and they were against Southern Utah and San Jose State. Those are two of the very worst teams in the country. Coach Rice has not proven to be good at making the necessary adjustments to help his team win. He'll be outcoached in this one, and it won't be close. UNLV has the athletes, but they don't have the chemistry needed. Grab the points and the dog. Take Utah State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
01-24-15	Charlotte v. Middle Tennessee -2.5	Top	69-72	Win	100	14 h 18 m	Show
MTSU -2.5 The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders have been a good team for several years in a row. Kermit Davis is an underrated coach in the college basketball world. Davis has really built this program up to an impressive level. Charlotte is without their head coach Alan Major right now. He's out due to some health concerns. The 49ers have really fallen apart in recent weeks. Charlotte lost in overtime at home to a bad Rice Owls team, and then followed it up with a road loss at UAB in overtime. The 49ers are reeling, and this isn't the type of spot that lends itself to a turnaround. MTSU beat Charlotte on the road by a 71-49 count last year. The Blue Raiders play great defense, and their aggressiveness forced 20 Charlotte turnovers last year. MTSU is starting to hit their stride after a slow start, and Charlotte is going the opposite way. Take Middle Tennessee State -2.5. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday RARE 10* NCAAB ATS Top Play
01-22-15	Brooklyn Nets +12 v. Los Angeles Clippers		84-123	Loss	-101	8 h 48 m	Show
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have been one of the biggest disappointments in the league this season, but that doesn't mean they should be giving away this many points in this spot. The team has lost by 12 or more points only once in its last 13 games. A big reason has been the strong play of point guard Jarrett Jack. While Deron Williams is down with a rib injury, Jack has filled in admirably, averaging 15.7 points and 7.4 assists over the last nine games. Meanwhile, the Clippers have been quite disappointing themselves. While the team has been able to battle through some issues to win three of four, those wins came by only six, nine, and nine points. In fact, the Clippers have covered the number only once in their last five games. Now facing a Nets team that loves to slow the pace, building a margin will be difficult. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings between these teams. Take Brooklyn. Good Luck, Razor Ray Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play.
01-22-15	Furman v. Wofford -12		49-74	Win	100	9 h 22 m	Show
Wofford -12.5 The Wofford Terriers were beaten by The Citadel last week, and I think that was a major wakeup call for this team. Wofford is the favorite to win the Southern Conference, and this team looked great in their big win at home this pastSaturday over Western Carolina. Their opponent here is Furman, and the Paladins are not a good team. Wofford blew them away by 20 or more in both meetings last year. Furman is slightly improved this season, but there's no doubt that Wofford is a better team than they were last year as well. Furman's defense is among the worst in the nation, and Wofford has some really good scorers on their roster. Karl Cochran should have a big game here for the Terriers. Look for a mismatch right from the beginning. Lay the points. Take Wofford. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-21-15	Memphis v. Tulsa -4		55-73	Win	100	9 h 12 m	Show
Tulsa -4 The Tulsa Golden Hurricane sit atop the American Athletic Conference standings right now. They have been playing much more consistently in recent weeks. Tulsa's road win over Temple told me a lot about their tenacity. Temple is no easy place to play. Tulsa followed that game up with a win at home over UConn. The Golden Hurricane were in the NCAA Tournament last year, and they want back in on the action this year. Tulsa plays terrific defense in the halfcourt, and they are also good at forcing turnovers. The Golden Hurricane currently rank first in the league in turnovers forced. Memphis has been playing better basketball in recent weeks, but their inconsistency has plagued them through Josh Pastner's whole tenure at the school. Memphis can't take care of the basketball, and that should cost them dearly in a game like this one. Lay the points with the home team. Take Tulsa. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-17-15	Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma -6.5		65-82	Win	100	15 h 3 m	Show
Oklahoma -6.5 The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off their worst performance of the year. Oklahoma was embarrassed in their loss at West Virginia, and this is a great chance for them to get it back together. They face off against their rivals from Oklahoma State. The Cowboys aren't a bad team, but they don't have the firepower they did last season. They rely too heavily on Nash and Forte to make shots from the outside. Oklahoma's defense has been excellent at guarding teams beyond the arc this season. Oklahoma has an underrated home court advantage, and I think they hold a big advantage in the coaching department here. Lon Kruger is a great in-game coach, while Travis Ford has made plenty of key mistakes in the past. Lay the points with the home team. Take Oklahoma. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-17-15	Wyoming v. Fresno State +2		70-65	Loss	-108	15 h 55 m	Show
Fresno State +2 (+2.5 8) The Fresno State Bulldogs got a key piece back in the lineup when point guard Cezar Guerrero was made eligible before their last game. Guerrero is the team's play maker and he sets up opportunities for all the guys on this roster. With him back in the lineup, Fresno State should be able to shine. The Bulldogs really struggled to start the year, but even before Guerrero came back, this team was starting to turn the corner thanks to much improved play on the defensive end. The Bulldogs have a history of pulling off upsets at home. They already pulled off one over San Diego State a few weeks ago. While Wyoming is certainly a good team, the Cowboys have never been very good away from home. Wyoming was upset by San Diego State at home on Wednesday night, and the Cowboys now have to go back to the road. Look for their offensive woes that started last game to continue. Take Fresno State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7 NCAAB ATS Play
01-17-15	Air Force v. Utah State -6		59-71	Win	100	14 h 0 m	Show
Utah State -6.5 The Air Force Falcons will play this game without the services of their two best players- Kamryn Williams and Max Yon. Air Force wasn't any good to start with, and now that they have lost their two top scoring options, this team is really in severe trouble. Utah State isn't as good as they have been in past seasons, but the Aggies are always tough to beat in Logan. This is a brutally difficult place to play for opponents, and Utah State will certainly knock off some good teams at home this season. Utah State showed they could beat down weak teams on their home floor recently when they took down San Jose State by a score of 61-33. This one won't be that ugly, but Utah State should win comfortably. Take Utah State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-17-15	Ball State +9.5 v. Bowling Green		46-58	Loss	-110	12 h 58 m	Show
Ball State +9.5 The Ball State Cardinals are going to surprise a lot of people in the Mid American Conference this year. Ball State hasn't been very good in basketball the last few years, but this team is much improved this season. Ball State already upset Eastern Michigan on the road and took Western Michigan to double overtime. The Cardinals are getting much more balanced play this year, and they are a far better defensive team than they have been in recent years. Bowling Green is a good team, but they aren't a particularly strong offense. The Falcons are going to win a lot of games with their defense. In a game between two solid defensive teams, this is a bunch of points. We'll gladly grab the generous amount of points and take the underdog. Take Ball State. Good Luck, Razor Ray Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-17-15	Miami (FL) +6.5 v. Notre Dame	Top	70-75	Win	100	10 h 7 m	Show
Miami +6.5 The Miami Hurricanes have definitely proven how good they are on the road already this year. Miami has wins at Florida and at Duke. Those two programs have arguably been the best programs in the nation in the last ten years, so beating both of them is really accomplishing something. Notre Dame is a quality team, but they won't be as good without Zach Auguste. Auguste is academically ineligible and will miss this game. He is the team's second most talented player behind only Jerian Grant. Auguste does a little bit of everything well, and he will definitely be missed. Miami is a balanced team that has a good point guard in Angel Rodriguez. Both of these teams like to slow the game down, so points should be at a premium in this game. Jim Larranaga is a tremendous coach, and given this many points, the Hurricanes are a strong play. Take Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday Rare 10* NCAAB ATS TOP Play
01-16-15	Miami Heat +3 v. Sacramento Kings		95-83	Win	100	6 h 20 m	Show
The Sacramento Kings host the Miami Heat on Friday night. The Kings have played a very difficult schedule, so the wins aren't there, but the team has played some solid basketball of late. Now they get a Heat squad that has been dreadful, but gets some credit in the public's eye for beating the Los Angeles Clippers and then the Los Angeles Lakers, even though they stunk in The Heat will again be without star guard Dwyane Wade, who continues to be bitten by the injury bug. That's going to hurt them in a game that figures to feature plenty of points. Kings center DeMarcus Cousins finished an assist shy of a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, while point guard Darren Collison is averaging career-highs in nearly every major stat category. The Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five home games. Take Sacramento. Good Luck, Razor Ray Friday 8* NBA ATS Play
01-16-15	Detroit Pistons +1 v. Indiana Pacers		98-96	Win	100	4 h 33 m	Show
The Indiana Pacers host the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The public is slow to react to the recent play of these two teams and that allows us to get in at a favorable number in this one. The Pistons have a couple losses in the last seven days which has the public jumping off their bandwagon, but this is a team that's playing great basketball, winning nine of 11, and six in a row on the road. Meanwhile, the Pacers had appeared ot be turning things around, with wins in seven of 11 games, but they've fallen off of late, dropping three of four, including losses to the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the last seven days. They also needed overtime to get by the Boston Celtics in that time. Brandon Jennings has been playing lights out for the Pistons, scoring 20.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting with 6.6 assists per game over his last 11. He'll strike the Pistons right where they're weakest, which is at the point guard position. Mo Williams of the Timberwolves just lit the Pacers up to the tune of a career-high 52 points in their last outing. The Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games. Take Detroit. Good Luck, Razor Ray Friday 9* NBA ATS Play
01-15-15	Belmont v. Murray State -10		77-92	Win	100	19 h 59 m	Show
Murray State -10 The Murray State Racers are the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference. Belmont was seen by some as the top team in the league before the season, but their results so far this year have shown that they aren't the same team they used to be. Murray State got off to a slow start before getting red hot of late. Murray State hasn't lost a game since November 29th! The Racers offense is tremendous led by Cameron Payne, who is one of the most dynamic guards in the nation. Murray State has had a history of close losses against Belmont, and this is a chance for them to take out some pent up frustration. The Racers are far more talented than Belmont, and this year the Bruins don't have the offensive firepower to keep up. Take Murray State. Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-15-15	Louisiana-Lafayette v. Georgia Southern -1		70-78	Win	100	18 h 37 m	Show
Georgia Southern -1 The Georgia Southern Eagles are in their first year in the Sun Belt, but they should be able to contend in this weak basketball conference. Georgia Southern has one thing that really helps them stand out from the rest of the conference- size on the inside. Georgia Southern has Trent Wiederman and Eric Ferguson on the inside, and both of those guys are very talented players. The Eagles will keep feeding them the ball here, and Lafayette really doesn't have an answer. The Ragin' Cajuns have had some nice wins in recent weeks, but that just gives us more value here. Louisiana Lafayette has yet to prove themselves away from home, and this is a bad matchup for them. Too short of a price on the home team here. Take Georgia Southern. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-15-15	Wisconsin Green Bay v. Oakland +7.5		66-69	Win	100	17 h 11 m	Show
Oakland +7 The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have had a lot of road games of late, but their one home game in the past couple weeks was an impressive overtime win over the Valparaiso Crusaders. Valparaiso is one of the best teams in the Horizon League, and the other top team is Green Bay. The Phoenix come into this game off a couple nice wins, but Green Bay has a tough matchup here. Green Bay no longer has the kind of size on the inside that is truly needed to compete with a front line like Oakland has. Corey Petros is the best frontcourt player in the conference, and I think he'll go off in this game. Last year, Green Bay had a 7'1 senior to counter with, but this year they have no answer. Oakland has played a tough schedule, so they are well prepared for this one. Take Oakland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
01-11-15	Illinois v. Nebraska -2.5		43-53	Win	100	16 h 55 m	Show
Nebraska -2.5 The Nebraska Cornhuskers haven't played well so far this year, but they have a good coach in Tim Miles, and they should continue to improve as the year moves along. Nebraska is a much better team on their home court, and they have the home court advantage here. Illinois is coming off a really nice home win against Maryland. The Fighting Illini are without star Rayvonte Rice. While they were able to win without him earlier this week, that game was at home, and the rest of the team shot it well. I don't think Illinois gets the same kind of game from the role players on the road in Lincoln. Nebraska's defense is good, and Petteway is a real force for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska needs a nice win, and they should pick it up and cover. Take Nebraska. Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-10-15	Milwaukee Bucks +7.5 v. Chicago Bulls		87-95	Loss	-107	7 h 11 m	Show
The Chicago Bulls host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening. The Bulls have struggled mightily of late, and the short turnaround from last night’s game won’t help the club, which relies heavily on system play and strong coaching. The Bulls are 3-5 in their last eight games played on the second night of a back-to-back. The Bulls have struggled to shoot the ball in a big way, hitting at a 33.3 percent clip in a loss to Utah, then knocking down just 38.6 percent of their shots in Friday’s loss to Washington. That’s not a recipe for success going against a Bucks team that has stepped up its defensive play lately, holding 11 consecutive opponents under 50 percent shooting. Taking to the road isn’t an issue for the Bucks, either. Since Dec. 10, the team is 7-2 on the road, with those two losses coming by seven, and four points. They also went 3-1 in Chicago the last two seasons. The Bulls are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games, while the Bucks are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games. Take Milwaukee. Good Luck, Razor Ray Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play.
01-10-15	Virginia Military +1 v. Furman		83-73	Win	100	6 h 50 m	Show
VMI +1 The VMI Keydets know what they want to do, and that is run and get up as many shots as possible. VMI just gave Wofford a very tough game (losing 75-70) on the road on Thursday night. The Keydets style of play is going to bother teams in this conference. VMI moved to the Southern Conference this year. Teams like Furman haven't been used to playing against an offense like the one VMI runs, and that is tough to prepare for. Wofford is the favorite in the Southern Conference, and they needed a late run to beat VMI. Furman is a really bad team who has been beaten up consistently in the past in the Southern Conference because of their terrible defense. Look for VMI to outscore Furman as they push the tempo successfully in this matchup. Take VMI. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-10-15	Georgia Tech v. Wake Forest -2.5		69-76	Win	100	9 h 12 m	Show
Wake Forest -2.5 The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have shown a lot in their last two losses at home against Louisville and Duke. The loss to Louisville was a game where they led much of the second half. It would have been very easy to not show up against an elite Duke team, but the Demon Deacons gave the Blue Devils a real scare. Danny Manning is changing the culture at Wake Forest, and we trust him to motivate his team for their third straight home contest. This is an opportunity to get back on track. Georgia Tech's offense isn't good at all, and they rely almost solely on offensive rebounds for long periods of time, and we all know how that usually turns out. Brian Gregory hasn't proven himself to be a good coach when it comes to making adjustments, so Manning has the advantage. Take Wake Forest. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-08-15	North Dakota State v. Nebraska-Omaha -3		75-72	Loss	-106	15 h 14 m	Show
Nebraska Omaha -3 The Nebraska Omaha Mavericks can put up the points in a hurry. This team upset Marquette on the road earlier this year and scored 97 points in that game. They also beat a pretty good Nevada team by 24 points at home earlier this season. North Dakota State was a good team last year, but this year's team looks nothing like last year's. Without their top three players from last year, North Dakota State is a shell of its former self. They dominated the Summit League last year, but that isn't going to happen this season. Nebraska Omaha lost both times they played North Dakota State last year, and you know they have revenge on their minds here. North Dakota State doesn't have many scoring options this year, and they aren't likely to be able to keep up with this high powered Omaha attack. Take Nebraska Omaha. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
01-07-15	Missouri State v. Indiana State -1.5		56-71	Win	100	16 h 11 m	Show
Indiana State -1.5 The Indiana State Sycamores played some bad basketball earlier this year, but Coach Lansing seems to have his team turned around right at the correct time. They have picked up two really nice wins to start Missouri Valley Conference play. Indiana State went to Illinois State and pulled off a big road upset. Winning on the road is really tough in the MVC, and that win was impressive. Indiana State then came home and upset Evansville. The Aces should be one of the better teams in the MVC this year. Missouri State has played better of late, but their inconsistency this year is troubling. As mentioned earlier, winning on the road in the MVC is really tough and Indiana State has a nice home court advantage. Marcus Marshall too often has to be a one-man show for Missouri State, and that normally doesn't win games on the road. Take Indiana State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
01-06-15	Texas A&M v. Alabama -4		44-65	Win	100	17 h 28 m	Show
Alabama -4.5 The Alabama Crimson Tide had a disappointing season last year, but Coach Anthony Grant's team has looked much better so far this year. Alabama isn't necessarily more talented this year, but they have much better team chemistry and sometimes that is even more important than overall potential based on talent. Texas A&M is better than they were a year ago as well, but we don't believe their improvements are as drastic as Alabama's. The Aggies have played two road games this year, and haven't been particularly close in either of those losses. The Aggies haven't played a good schedule thus far either, and Alabama has been playing some top teams tightly. Alabama has an underrated home court advantage, and with Texas A&M being a good fade on the road in recent years, we'll back the home team and lay the points here. Take Alabama. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-04-15	Indiana Pacers -1.5 v. Los Angeles Lakers		87-88	Loss	-105	10 h 47 m	Show
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. The Lakers haven't played all that well this season, and things haven't gotten any better as the season has progressed. Los Angeles has lost four of five and seven of nine. As for the Pacers, they've got George Hill back on the court and it's paying dividends. Indiana has won three of four and five of seven. These teams met just two weeks ago and the Pacers throttled the Lakers to the tune of 110-91. The venue change won't be enough to flip the script on this night. The Pacers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Take Indiana. Good Luck, Razor Ray Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play
01-03-15	Washington Wizards v. San Antonio Spurs -5		92-101	Win	100	9 h 56 m	Show
The San Antonio Spurs host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. The Spurs have dealt with some injuries which has kept them down of late, but they couldn't be happier with their draw on Saturday. San Antonio hosts a Washington team which it has beaten 13 consecutive times at home, and 16 consecutive times overall. As for the Wizards, they draw this game on the second night of a back-to-back. The last time they played on the second night of a back-to-back, they were absolutely throttled by the Dallas Mavericks in a 27-point loss. After going down to the wire in Oklahoma City on Friday night, Washington may not have a whole lot left in the tank when they arrive in San Antonio. Take San Antonio. The Spurs are 19-5-2 ATS in the last 26 meetings between these teams, and 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in San Antonio. Good Luck, Razor Ray Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play
01-03-15	Louisiana Tech -10 v. Southern Mississippi		83-70	Win	101	20 h 59 m	Show
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs use a zone full court press somewhat similar to that of VCU, and it forces a bunch of turnovers when they play against opponents who don't have good ball handlers. Southern Miss is definitely a team lacking good ball handlers. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have been a very good team in recent years, but they are totally starting over this year with essentially a whole new team and a brand new coach. The results so far this year aren't encouraging for fans. Southern Miss has been drubbed several times by less than stellar teams. Louisiana Tech is capable of covering big numbers thanks to their fast paced style and their full court press. Southern Miss has very little home court advantage right now, and Louisiana Tech should jump on them right from the tip off. Take Louisiana Tech. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
01-03-15	Savannah State v. LSU -24.5		59-75	Loss	-101	19 h 57 m	Show
LSU vs. Savannah State While we're not necessarily excited about laying a big price, this one is absolutely justified. LSU has shown to be a much improved team thus far in the young college hoops season. The Tigers have a strong backcourt and a star in the inside, so there is a nice amount of balance here. Savannah State has been getting knocked around by every good team they have played this year. Savannah State lost 86-27 at Louisville early in the year. They also lost 95-49 at Indiana and 70-39 at Miami. Clearly, it's not out of the realm of possibilities for LSU to win by 35 or 40 here, so laying this price is a good value. LSU takes care of the basketball, and turnovers are the primary nemesis for Savannah State. Look for LSU to capitalize on Savannah State's mistakes and coast to a huge win. Take LSU. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
01-03-15	Illinois +8 v. Ohio State		61-77	Loss	-106	15 h 25 m	Show
Illinois +8 The Illinois Fighting Illini will face the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday. Ohio State has rolled up some huge wins against terrible opponents this year, but the Buckeyes have lost all three games they have played against top 50 caliber teams. Illinois isn't a great team, but they can certainly make Ohio State work. Rayvonte Rice is the perfect guy to work around the Ohio State zone defense, and I think he'll make the Buckeyes pay for their defensive lapses. John Groce is a former assistant at Ohio State, so he knows this Buckeyes program really well. Ohio State has a high upside this year, but they also have a lot of room for growth. Until the Buckeyes prove they can do it against a quality team, I have to take the points. Take Illinois. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play