Mavs -3

The Mavs are the move here in Game 5 as the series is once again evened up. One thing that’s been noticed in this series is neither team really has taken control yet. We haven’t seen the Mavs look their best and this is the kind of game where Doncic can step up in a big way. He has struggled at times through the first 4 games and this is the moment where he starts to impose his will. The Clippers are once again shorthanded without Leonard and they nearly blew a 31 point lead in Game 4. Had they not got off to their incredible start, things may be different for them coming into Game 5. Dallas has proven they can win on the road and this is going to be a game where they want to get out much better obviously. This will be the Irving and Doncic show as these two have stepped up on many occasions in big time moments. Look for Dallas to control the tempo and dictate the pace in this one as they’re the better team top to bottom. There’s good value on the visitors here.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -3.5

We're on the Knicks as they look to close out the 76ers on Tuesday night. New York has proven they aren't afraid of this matchup as they went into Game 4 and took complete control of the series. Now, they return home to an MSG that is going to be rocking. The Knick are almost in the heads of the 76ers at this point as frustration has set in for Embiid and company. The Knicks are doing everything right, especially on the defensive end. They're getting key stops and turning defense into offense as the 76ers just don't have an answer at this point. This will be a game where the Knick feed off the home crowd and come out with a lot of fire. They are the better side and right now they're getting so many different players to step up. This is a good line on the better side Tuesday night. Back the Knicks to close this one out.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Thunder -4.5

The Thunder are just rolling right now and they look to close out the Pelicans on Monday night. It’s been tough at time for some teams here in the first round to complete the 4 game sweep. This matchup however is completely lopsided, especially without Zion for the Pelicans. Oklahoma City rolled in Game 3 as their defense had this Pelicans side reeling. New Orleans shot just 38.1% from the field in Game 3 as they could get nothing going. The Thunder night now are doing everything well, as they’ve shown they can really turn up the pressure on both ends of the floor. This is a defeated New Orleans team and the Thunder know that. Look for OKC to come out firing away and put the pressure on early. This is going to be a game where the Thunder once again don’t allow anything easy at the rim and put a ton of pressure on the Pelicans shooters. This is a good number as this will be another lopsided affair.  

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Wolves -1

We’re on the T-Wolves here on Sunday. Phoenix has looked abysmal this series. They have struggled from top to bottom and now they look so defeated after going down 3-0 in the series. Minnesota has leaned on their depth and it’s led to them dominating both inside and out as they’re just the better team overall. On the defensive end, the Timberwolves have closed out on shooters so well and their ability to put the clamps down in the paint as caused so many issues for the Suns. Minnesota has taken away all of Durants supporting cast and has slowed them down. This is a game where all the momentum is going to be too much. Minnesota is playing with so much confidence and the Suns right now just look like a defeated team. Look for Minnesota to close the series out on Sunday behind their ability to dictate the pace and control the tempo in this one.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Nuggets -3.5

We're backing Denver here in Game 4 as they look to quickly put the Lakers out of the playoffs. Denver dominated Game 3 in every aspect as they took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The Lakers had their chance in Game 2 to make things interesting, but they are a deflated team and the Nuggets can smell blood in the water. Denver has cashed in 11 straight meetings with the Lakers and in most of those they've won by at least 8 points. This is just too much of a mismatch for the Lakers. Los Angeles has had far too many issues defending the 3 point line and that has led to them opening up driving lanes for these Nuggets attacks. Denver just has too many weapons and the Lakers right now can't compete. This is a good line as Denver is in their heads and will have the chance to really put the doubt in the Lakers' minds early in this one.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Clippers +4.5

We're on the Clippers, grabbing the points on Friday night. The Mavs held off the Clippers thanks to some key shots by Doncic in Game 2, but LA is right there with the series even. They have themselves back at full health and with Leonard joining the charge, they have their chances to compete with this Dallas side. This is too many points in this case as the Clippers actually played very well on the road down the stretch of the season. Leonard should be in rhythm more, while the Mavs are dealing with a few injuries themselves to the supporting cast. Tim Hardaway Jr. is likely to be out here and that's a big potential scoring piece for Dallas. The Clippers are going to push the tempo more on Dallas and figure to play this game at a much better pace for them. They're at their best when they can get out and run, attacking the lane. They'll open up shooting lanes for the likes of Harden and George, as they're going to be right there with Dallas. Grab the points in what should be a close game throughout, as the Clippers can steal this one outright even. 

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

76ers -5.5

We're on the 76ers here in Game 3 on Thursday night. Phili blew Game 2 in dramatic fashion as they were unable to hold a 5 point lead late. Joel Embiid was visibly upset following the loss and made a point to say in the locker room that they're still going to win this series. Despite the loss, they can still take away something from the game as they can beat this New York team. They're going to have the home crowd behind them here too, so a quick start can do a lot for this Phili side. The 76ers need to lean on their defense and force the Knicks into some tough shots. They ranked 9th in the NBA in total defense during the regular season and they are at their best when they force tough shots and turnovers. This is a game where they know they need to come out and make a statement. They're the better team with their depth and they will show that here in Game 2. Back the home side.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +7.5

This is too high of a number as the Pelicans and Thunder battle in Game 2. Game 1 was exactly what was expected from the Thunder as they did come away with a win, albeit was not pretty as the inexperience factor is going to play a role this series. The Pelicans had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but couldn’t hit the game winning shot as they were right there the entire game. New Orleans, even without Zion, are still right in this series. They are going to come out with a similar game plan where they can use their speed and length to frustrate this OKC offense. The Thunder shot just 43.5% from the field and that number could have been even lower. This will be another grind of a game where it should be close throughout. The Pelicans need someone to step up offensively and if they can get a couple of timely shots, this series can be completely flipped before heading to New Orleans. There’s good value on this number in a game that should come down to the wire again. Grab the points. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Dallas -2.5

We’re playing Dallas here on Tuesday night in Game 2 as they look to rebound from an ugly loss in Game 1. The Mavs are the better overall team, especially given the injury issues the Clippers have. The blowout in Game 1 came as a huge surprise, but this Mavs team was one of the best in the NBA down the stretch of the season. One of the biggest things was that Dallas never let losses pile up in a row. They were one of the best bounce back teams in the league and they showed that many times throughout the season. From February into the beginning of April, there was only one small stretch where the Mavs failed to cover consecutive games. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both know how important this game is and we should see these two take off. Combine that with the Clippers being without Leonard again and this is a game where Dallas is going to be the much more aggressive side. Lay the points as the Mavs are going to come out with some fire and keep their foot on the gas. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -5.5

Monday night we get the Magic and Cavaliers in the 2nd bout of their Eastern Conference 1st-round showdown. The action tips off at 7 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, airing live on NBA TV. Cavaliers lead 1-0, seizing a convincing 97-83 victory over the Magic Saturday, also covering the spread as 5.5-point home favorites. The Cavaliers have plenty of value in Game 2. Cleveland needed to come out and make a statement and they did just that in Game 1 as they dominated from start to finish in what was eventually a blowout win. Donovan Mitchell proved he’s the best player on the court and Cleveland even threw some much needed physical play in as they went right at the Magic. That’s going to be the theme here in Game 2 as Cleveland as all the momentum right now. The Magic shot an abysmal 21.6% from behind the arc and they couldn’t get anything going as they shot 32.6% from the field as a team. Cleveland’s defense was overwhelming Orlando had very little chances at even crashing the offensive glass. The Cavs are just the better team overall and this is a chance for them to really put their foot on the gas in this series. Look for them to lock down defensively again and have this young Magic team trying to find their groove again in Game 2. Cleveland is the better team and this is a good number. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans +8.5

We’re on the Pelicans, grabbing the points against OKC on Sunday night. New Orleans defeated the Kings in dominant fashion in the play-in game without Zion. The win gave this team a huge confidence boost and now they’re going into this matchup with the Thunder with confidence. That bodes well for them as they take on a Thunder team that doesn’t have much experience in the bright lights of the playoffs. That’s going to be a huge key as the pressure is all on them being the top seed. New Orleans has gone 8-5 without Zion in the lineup and they did even take a game this season against the Thunder in their 3 matchups. They will push the tempo on the Thunder and this can be a game where they have the weapons to matchup well with Oklahoma City. Look for this game to be quicker paced, which will favor this young Pelicans side. They can keep things close, while having their runs and chances to even steal this game outright. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -2.5

This is a good line on the Knicks, who hold home court against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Knick are being overlooked some as the 2 seed in the East is actually playing pretty well right now. Despite missing Randle, they're really turning the pressure up defensively and it has led to a lot of success down the stretch of this season. Overall, the Knicks are conceding just 108.2 ppg, which is one of the best marks in the league. They have shut down the glass and their ability to close out on shooters has been top notch. This is a game where they will feed off the home crowd. The 76ers have already made some remarks about the Knicks fans and that is not something you do before a series even starts. This will be a battle, but 76ers have struggled defensively since Embiid returned. With the crowd energy and the Knicks able to match the physicality of the 76ers, there is value here on the home side. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Kings -1.5

We’re on the Kings here, as they catch the Pelicans at the right time. Sacramento has all the momentum after their dominant performance that send the Golden State Warriors packing in the opening round of the play-in. Now, they get a Pelicans team that’ll be without Zion Williamson for the contest on Friday to get into the playoffs. Sacramento shot 46.2% from behind the arc as they hit 18 three pointers. They have played at their best when they’re playing with a ton of pace and they looked like the Kings of old last time out. They get a Pelicans team who couldn’t find their rhythm late and now they will be without their top weapon in this matchup. Sacramento is going to run on the Pelicans all night. This will be a game where the tempo is too much for the Pels. Look for the Kings to run from the outset and push the tempo, putting the Pelicans on their heels all night long. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 10* NBA Top Play

Golden State -2

The Warriors have value here as they take on the Kings for the 2nd straight postseason. While this year has been a major disappointment for the Warriors, they still finished the regular season well. Golden State won 10 of their last 12 overall and 6 of those 10 wins actually came on the road. They finished 9 games above .500 away from home, which bodes well for them entering Tuesday. The Warriors catch the Kings at a good time too. Sacramento flopped to end the season, losing five of their last seven games overall. They struggled on both ends of the floor really down the stretch of the season as they have zero momentum coming into play. The Kings are just 1-4 in their last 5 home matches against playoff teams. Things are going in such a bad direction for them and they get a Warriors side that has that playoff experience obviously. The experience and momentum right now is on the side of the Warriors and we're getting a good price on them on Tuesday night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers +2

We're on the Lakers ML in the play-in game on Tuesday night. Los Angeles just bullied the Pelicans in New Orleans as they dominated them from start to finish. The Pelicans couldn't stop Lebron James and the Lakers put up 68 points in the paint. Los Angeles took 3 of 4 in this series during the regular season and they are playing at a much better level right now. This is the time they turn on the gas and really force teams into some tough situations. James is on another level, while the supporting cast has stepped up much more than in past seasons. To add to all this, Anthony Davis is healthy and this adds so much to this team on both ends of the floor. The Lakers are deeper and they have the mental edge on this Pelicans team after Sunday. New Orleans has lost 5 in a row at home and that doesn't sit well for them heading into this matchup. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Grizzlies +13.5

The Grizzlies (27-54) face the Nuggets (56-25) at FedExForum Sunday, tip-off at 3:30 p.m. ET. Nuggets lead the season series 3-0. Grizzlies, out of playoff contention, while Nuggets vie for the top spot in the West. Memphis lost 4 straight, but covered in 5 of 7, going 40-41 ATS. Denver would need insurmountable amounts of help to move to the 1 seed, so this is a game you won’t see many starters going deep. Memphis has had a miserable season, but they have given some top teams issues this year. Even just on Friday, they took the Lakers to the brim, as they’re not just riding the string out. Memphis is a young team that plays with a ton of energy and they’re going to try and finish this season strong. Given all the question marks surrounding the Denver lineup, they likely are going to not be as focused here on Sunday. Look for Memphis to come out with some purpose and try to push the tempo on the Nuggets early. The Grizzlies know the situation and they will play with a lot of pride as this is their last game of the year. We’re getting good value on the team that cares more here on Sunday.  Nuggets 1-5 ATS L6 on the road, and 3-8 ATS L11 vs. WEST teams. MEM are 5-2 ATS L7. Nuggets won 3 of 4, but expect Grizzlies to cover today.  You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -10

The Knicks are looking to capitalize on the final stretch here and move up the standings as they continue their quest Friday against the Nets. New York has gone 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games, winning those 8 games by 11+ points. They have been a team on a mission and finish the season with the Nets and Bulls, both very winnable games. The Nets meanwhile have really thrown it in, as they’re just riding out the string right now. Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 and they’ve dropped the last 3 meetings to New York. In all 3 of those games, the Knicks covered easily and they are not the team you want to see right now. They’re stepping up defensively and really frustrating opposing teams. On top of that, their ability to create open shots has been top notch as they’re doing everything right on both ends of the floor. This is a clear mismatch and the Knicks are a team on a mission right now. There’s good value at this number on the home side. BRK 0-5 ATS L5 vs. NY, and 5-12 ATS L17 on the road vs. NY. Knicks 4-1 ATS L5, and 5-0 ATS L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +1.5

We’re on the Pelicans here, as they hold an edge over the Kings coming into play. New Orleans has taken all 3 matchups so far this season, with 2 of those coming in 36 and 33 point fashions as they’ve dominated the Kings this season. Currently, the Pelicans sit as the 6 seed and look to hold the spot down and avoid having to deal with the play-in scenario if they can. The Kings limp in after a 1-3 road trip that saw them blow a huge lead against the Thunder the last time out. They’re not playing good basketball right now and their inability to get key stops has hurt them. The Pelicans have taken advantage this season of the Kings in their matchups with their ability to run. New Orleans isn’t shy about getting out in transition and they’re going to do that once again in this one on Thursday. New Orleans won back to back games and now they control their destiny in the playoff seeding race. Look for them to push the tempo and pick apart this weak Kings defense, that concedes over 115 ppg. We’re getting the better team and the hotter team right now at a good number. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Suns -7.5

Phoenix has value laying the points in this spot. After the Clippers had a comeback of 26 points on Sunday against Cleveland, they now head into Phoenix for a very tough and physical matchup. Phoenix currently sits 6th in the west and they need a win here after falling to the Pelicans last time out. The Suns are still 3-1 this month and this team is back at full strength which makes them extremely dangerous. Phoenix has the weapons that can give opposing defenses plenty of issues, but really they’re at their best when they’re locking down defensively. This team only concedes 113.5 ppg this year on average. They will catch a huge break as the Clippers will be without Leonard once again too. The Suns are just too deep on both sides of the ball. They will overwhelm the Clippers, who will be in a bit of a letdown spot after that huge comeback win. Look for Phoenix to get out early and set the tone in this one. Phoenix is in a revenge spot here too, as they’ve dropped the first two meetings of this series. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Kings -8

The Kings have value here, laying the number against the Nets. This is a case of two teams who have so many different things to play for. Brooklyn is just riding the string out, looking to end the season as they have struggled this year on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, the Kings come in looking to better their playoff positioning as they need a win this spot. Brooklyn comes in on the second game of a back to back, which is going to cause some fatigue here for them against a very fast paced Kings team. The Nets are 4-8-1 ATS this year in the 2nd game of a back to back, while they also have covered just 9 of 29 ATS when playing western conference foes. The Kings have owned this head to head for the most part and won the first meeting by 13 points and have covered in 4 of their last 5 overall. This is a nice spot for them to come out and play with tempo and really look to get the Nets on their heels early. There’s good value on this Kings side laying the points. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Orlando -11.5

We’re on the Magic here as this is a nice spot for them. Orlando comes in one of the best teams ATS as a favorite. They’ve covered in 25 of 34 games this year when laying points. Digging a little bit deeper, they have gone 24-14 ATS on the road and are continuing to play important games as they’re trying to better their playoff position. Orlando will run into a Charlotte team that really just wants this season to end. They have been awful in every which way on both ends of the floor and they are going to have their hands completely full in this matchup. They are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a double digit underdog of this number. They have been blown out plenty of times and they do not matchup well with the Magic who will dictate the pace of this game. Look for Orlando to dominate the inside and open a lot of shooting lanes as they have plenty of weapons both inside and out. This is a complete mismatch and it’s worth laying the number here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Suns -5.5

The Cavaliers (45-30) take on the Suns (43-31) on Wednesday, marking their 3rd stop in a 5-game road trip. Tip-off at Footprint Center is set for 10pm ET, airing live on ESPN. With the Suns leading the season series 1-0, expect a good showdown after Cleveland's convincing 129-113 victory against the Jazz last night, halting a 1-6 ATS slump. Meanwhile, the Suns have been strong, securing 5 wins in their last 7 outings and boasting a 5-2 ATS record. Cleveland's recent 1-6 ATS record and 17-19-1 away record could pose challenges for them, plus they're on G2 of a B2B. Phoenix comes back after a nice road trip to take on a Cleveland team that has been far too inconsistent. They catch the Cavs in a good spot, who will be playing their 2nd game of a back to back after a win last night in Utah. Donovan Mitchell sat the win out and while he will likely play here, he simply is not at 100%. This team isn’t the same when he’s not playing or at his best and they’re going to run into a lot of issues with the Suns. Phoenix has covered 6 of their last 8 games and they’ve done it with games where they’re finding a ton of offensive production all around. Bradley Beal has been the biggest key as he has taken pressure of Durant and Booker with his ability to attack and score. Phoenix just has too many weapons and they’re getting Cleveland at the right time here. Look for the Suns to put an emphasis on attacking this Cavs team with their speed, as the fatigue factor will come into play too. This is a good spot on the Suns. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Hawks +2.5

The Hawks (34-40, 10th East) take on the Bulls (36-39, 9th East) on Monday night. We’re on the Hawks here. Atlanta has quietly put together a nice stretch entering play. They have gone 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and they have knocked off the Celtics twice in that span. They also gave the Bucks everything they could handle as the Hawks are shooting the ball the best they have all season long. This is also a revenge spot for them as they look to avoid being swept this season by the Bulls. Chicago limps into this one, at home and overall. They have gone 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games and as a home favorite they’re just 8-12 ATS. They’ve had plenty of issues on both ends of the floor, but defensively they’ve been exceptionally bad. Chicago has allowed 120.5 ppg this year and they rank 24th in points against, at home, since the all star break. This team just hasn’t had any sort of consistency and it’s costed them in their quest for the playoffs this season. Atlanta is the better team right now and we’re playing them with all the momentum they’ve accumulated. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -8.5

The Spurs (17-56) host the Knicks (44-28) at Frost Bank Center Friday, 8 p.m. ET. Knicks lead 1-0, winning 126-105 on Nov. 8. Spurs won 118-111 against Utah, 2 consecutive wins, covering both, 3-3 straight up, 4-2 ATS last 6. Knicks won 145-101 against Raptors, 3 straight double-digit wins, covered each, 38-31-3 ATS, 6-1-1 ATS last 8. New York has covered 3 straight big lines and they’re beating up on the bad teams right now. New York is hitting their stride and it’s coming at the right time once again. The Knicks have gone 10-4 ATS as a road favorite over their last 14 games. They’ve been able to really lock it up defensively, which has been the biggest key to success. New York has allowed just 107.5 ppg this year, which is one of the best marks in the NBA. They have let up 93,99, and 101 in the last 3 wins as they’re turning defense into offense better than anyone in the league. New York is going to force the Spurs into some very difficult shots on Friday. San Antonio is under .500 ATS as a home underdog and this is going to be another case where they struggle. Look for the Knicks to put the clamps down defensively and put the pressure on early in this one. New York is many steps ahead of the Spurs and they’ll show it here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Nets +3.5

On Friday, the Nets (28-45) host the Bulls (35-38) at Barclays Center, 7:30 p.m. ET. Nets lead the series 2-0, winning both games. Brooklyn, with win in two consecutive games, are 2-6 SU and ATS in the last 8, with a season ATS record of 31-39-3. The Bulls (36-36-1 ATS) have won 3 of 6, defeating the Pacers 125-99 last game out. They're 1-4 ATS in the last 5. Brooklyn has found a little momentum heading into play on Friday. They’ve won back to back games, beating the Raptors and Wizards, both on the road. Brooklyn’s playoff hopes are extremely slim, but this team has shown some capabilities and they’re searching for their 3rd straight win for the 4th time this season. They matchup well with the Bulls, who have had issues as of late. They’ve dropped 3 games under .500 and while they come in off a win over Indiana, they have dropped 3 of 4 and are regressing.they just haven’t had enough offensively this year. They’re averaging 112 ppg, but it’s been a struggle to find consistency. They have not been able to find scoring from their depth and because of that, things are starting to fall against them. This is a bad matchup for them, as the Nets have some confidence and momentum right now. This begins a stretch at home over the next 10 games where Brooklyn will see their home court a lot. They’ve played decent at home and this is a game where they are going to try and run on Chicago. There’s good value on the home side. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Magic +1.5

Clippers (45-27) taking on the Magic (42-30) tonight. Friday at Kia Center, tip-off at 7 p.m. ET. Clippers lead season series 1-0, winning 118-102 on Oct. 31. LA won 108-107 at 76ers. Magic lost 101-93 against GSW, marking 2 consecutive losses after their 5-game win streak. Orlando takes on a Clippers team trying to find their identity again. After it looked like they had everything figured out they’ve struggled some this month. Because of that, they’ve struggled to cover going 1-6 ATS in their last 7. Digging deeper into that, they’ve gone 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. They’ve just been too inconsistent defensively and they’re allowing opposing teams to get a lot of good looks both at the rim and behind the arc. The Magic have played exceptionally well at home as of late too, adding to the value here. Orlando is 24-11 ATS at home this season and they continue to find ways to win. Orlando has not let losses pile up, which has been another key to their success. This team is a good mix of youth and vets and it has led them to gelling on both ends of the floor. Look for them to run and pick apart this Clippers defense in transition. Trends, Clippers are 1-6 ATS L7, 2-4 ATS L6 vs. ORL, and 1-4 ATS L5 in March. On the other side, the Magic are 10-4 ATS L14, 13-5 SU L18, and 11-4 ATS L15 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Grizzlies +4.5

This is a major let down spot for the Lakers on the road. Los Angeles erased a 19 point deficit in Milwaukee on Tuesday night with just 9 minutes to go, as they had their most impressive win of the season eventually taking down the Bucks in double OT. Now, it’s a quick turnaround with them heading into Memphis. After the high of that win, heading into lowly Memphis will be a challenge to get up for this game. Plus, fatigue will play a role here. The Lakers saw Anthony Davis play 52 minutes on Tuesday, while DeAngelo Russell played 50 and Austin Reeves hit 48. Memphis is a tricky team at times to deal with too as they’re young and like to run. That bodes well in this game as they can utilize their speed to take advantage of the tired legs from the Lakers. Memphis returns home here after a 4 game road swing, while the Lakers still currently have 4 more road games after this one in Memphis. Situationally, this makes sense for a look over from LA, which should give Memphis the advantage. Transition points will be key and they know the situation as they’ll try to get out and run. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -13.5

We’re on the Knicks, laying the number in this spot. Toronto has battled injury after injury and this is a perfect spot for the Knicks to take advantage of that. Toronto has gone 3-11 ATS and 0-8 ATS at home since late February and most of those 8 games have been in blowout fashion. They’ve dropped 3 of their last 5 by 15+ points as this team just doesn’t have it anymore and are looking for the finish line this season. Meanwhile, the Knicks are moving in the opposition direction. New York has won 6 of their last 7 as they continue to make their push up the Eastern Conference. They’ve done it defensively as in those 6 wins, they’ve held the opposition under 100 points in 5 of those. New York has the edge on both ends of the floor against this Raptors team and should expose that early. Expect them dictate the pace and have the Raptors struggling to find open shots. After blowing out the Pistons by 26 last time out, New York has another blowout in store here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Bucks - 8.5 

The Lakers (39-32) aim to take down the Bucks (46-25) at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, 7:30pm ET. The Bucks, favored by 8.5 points, and the game's total points opened at 234. Lakers, on a three-game win streak, took down the Pacers 150-145 last game out. Meanwhile, Milwaukee has grabbed 4 W's in their L5 to come into this one on a roll as well. Milwaukee has a lot of value in this spot. For starters, Lebron James is listed as doubtful for tonight as he continues to battle injuries every other day it seems. That’s a huge blow for this Lakers team that leans on him. We could also see the Lakers decide to rest a few other players too. Regardless, missing James is reason enough to back the Bucks who likely will be at full strength tonight. Milwaukee has been extremely dominant at home too. They come in winners of 6 straight in than building as they continue to put up big numbers here. The Bucks are just too powerful when they’re at full strength. They can come at teams from so many different angles and it’s led them to averaging 120.6 ppg. They’re just too tough to guard and they’re going to have the Lakers reeling with how depleted they are without James. Expect Milwaukee to push the tempo here as the Lakers don’t have enough weapons to keep up. We’re getting a good number on a hot team right now. Look for them to put their foot on the gas early and not let up in this spot. Trends, Lakers are 4-10 SU in L14 vs Milwaukee. Milwaukee are 4-1 ATS L5, 4-1 SU L5, 6-0 SU L6 at home, 13-5 SU L18 vs. PACIFIC div teams, and are 5-2 ATS L7 in March. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Celtics -11.5

The Celtics (57-14; 38-30-3 ATS) visit the Hawks (31-39; 24-46-0 ATS) on a hot streak, winning six consecutive road games. Tip-off is at 7:30pm ET Monday. Celtics, with a 9-game streak, are favored by 11. Over/under set at 226.5. Boston leads the series 2-0, winning by at least 8. Despite Atlanta's offensive reliance, they've struggled to hit 115 over the L9, while the Celts are #2 defensively. The Celtics continue to roll and we’re backing them here in Atlanta on Monday. Boston comes in covering their last 6 games on the road and they continue to do just about everything right. During that 6 game run, they’ve managed to cover each of those games by at least 6 points. Boston should have plenty of success against this weak Atlanta side. They come in 29th in the NBA in defensive net rating. They’ve given up 120.7 ppg this year and on most occasions, they just haven’t been able to stop anyone. They’ve been an ultimate fade all season and come into Monday just 12-22 ATS at home. As an underdog, they’ve managed to cover just 10 out of 32 games. Boston should have pretty much everyone in the lineup that’s healthy here, as they’ll play two games in Atlanta during this week. The Celtics are just too good offensively and will overpower the Hawks on both sides of the floor. This is a good line in what is just an absolute lopsided matchup on Monday night. Trends, Boston are 8-1 ATS in their L9, 9-0 SU L9, 10-3 ATS L13 vs. ATL, 11-2 SU L13 vs. ATL, and 6-0 ATS L6 on the road. Atlanta are 2-5 ATS in their L7, also the Hawks 2-5 SU L7, and 1-4 SU L5 on Monday's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -11.5

The Cavaliers (43-28) are in a full bounce back spot on Monday night as they welcome in the Hornets to Cleveland. They went into Miami and looked like they had zero interest in playing in what was one of the most lopsided games you'll see this season in the NBA. The good news for the Cavs is that they get a very weak Charlotte team on Monday at home. The last time the Hornets took the floor, they were demolished by the Hawks 132-91. Charlotte (17-53) allows 117 ppg which doesn't bode well for them in most cases as they're only putting up 106.4 ppg on the offensive end. Their inability to find consistent scoring is what hurts them the most and they're going to have to deal with a very fast paced Cleveland side. Look for the Cavs to push the tempo on them, as this team plays much better at home. Combine that with Charlotte being just 1-8 in their last 9 games on the road and we're getting some good value on Cleveland. The Cavs have the edge in every which way and they're going to come out with a purpose after last nights debacle. Expect them to flip the script and have a lopsided performance in their favor tonight. Trends, Charlotte 1-5 ATS L6, 2-11 SU L13, 2-5 SU L7 vs. CLE, and 1-8 SU L9 on the road. CLE 10-5 L15 vs. SOUTHEAST div. teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Rockets -3.5

The Rockets (33-35) aim to extend a six-game win streak as they face the Bulls (34-35) at 8pm ET Thursday in Houston's Toyota Center. Houston, 2.5-point favorites, anticipates a game total of 213.5 points. Houston is being undervalued in this spot. The Rockets have gone on a nice little run as of late and they’ve covered in 5 of their last 6 games as they’re in the midst of playing their best basketball. Looking back further, they’ve covered in 9 of their last 10 and they’re getting contributions up and down this lineup. The catalyst has been Jalen Green, who has been playing at such a high level right now. He’s averaging 26.6 points over the Rockets last 9 games and he’s provided a huge spark to this team. They welcome in a Bulls team that is battling injuries and struggling as a whole right now. They just haven’t had any sort of consistency and they run into Houston at the wrong time here. The Rockets have played their best basketball at home this year too. Houston comes in 23-10-1 ATS at home and they’re playing with all the confidence right now. We’re getting a good line on the much better side here. Trends: Chicago are 3-7 SU in their L10 playing on the road vs. HOU and are 1-5 ATS in their L6 games against an opponent in the West. Houston are 9-1 ATS in L10, and are 7-1 ATS L8 at home. Plus they're 9-2 ATS L11 vs. EAST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Celtics -16

Tonight at 7:40pm ET, at TD Garden, in Boston, the Detroit Pistons (12-54) take on the Boston Celtics (52-14). Detroit enters fresh from a 108-95 defeat to Miami, while Boston secured a 127-112 win against Phoenix. The Pistons average 112.1 PPG with a shooting % of 47% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc but concede 120.3 PPG. Conversely, the Celtics average 120.9 PPG, conceding only 109 PPG defensively. It hasn’t mattered who is playing for Boston or who is on the court. This team continues to produce and they are playing at a high level entering play on Monday. They extended their winning streak to 5 games with a win over the Wizards, despite missing 3 of their starters. The Celtics offensively are just so much to handle and the Pistons aren’t the team that will be able to slow them down. Overall, Boston is scoring 121 ppg this season and they are doing it both with their outside shooters and in the paint. This team is too much to handle and Detroit giving up 120.1 ppg is not going to be a good matchup at all. The Pistons are also reeling right now, as they dropped back to back games to Miami entering this one. The Pistons have had zero success overall this season and they just don’t have the confidence in a game like this. Boston will turn up the pace early on them and come at this Detroit defense from so many different angles. This is a complete mismatch and Boston will put their foot on the gas early in this one and not look back. my pick for Monday is the Celts; they seem stronger now nearly every game they play. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -2

The Lakers are catching the Warriors at the right time here. Los Angeles will see a Golden State team that has dropped 3 of 4 as they enter play on Saturday. Injuries have piled back up on the Warriors as they continue to miss key pieces. Stephen Curry missed his third straight game, while Draymond Green continues to battle back spasms. The duo missing has led to the Warriors offense just struggling as they failed to reach 100 points in their latest loss to Dallas. The Lakers have played much better at home as they won both home games prior to their road loss at Sacramento. The Lakers put up 120 and 123 points in those two wins against the Bucks and Timberwolves as they continue to play very well at home. This is a nice spot for them to come out once again and really have the Warriors reeling with their missing pieces. Los Angeles will be aggressive from the outset, which should allow them to dictate the pace of this game. We’re getting great value on an LA team that has the confidence right now. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Magic -7

Magic (38-28) and Raptors (23-43) clash in the 1st of a home-and-home on Friday. Scotiabank Arena hosts the showdown at 7:30pm ET. Magic lead the season series 1-0. After a 114-106 victory over the Nets, Magic are on a high. Raptors are struggling, losers of 5 straight, including their last game out, a 113-104 loss to the Pistons. Earlier this season, the Magic triumphed 126-107 over Raptors as 1.5-point favorites on Nov. 21. The Magic catch the Raptors at the right time. Toronto has injuries piled up coming into play and Orlando will exploit a lot of that on both ends of the floor. Toronto has dropped 5 straight and just lost all 4 on their road trip as they just simply want to get healthy right now. They have been missing Scottie Barnes (hand surgery) and Jakob Poeltl (finger surgery). The Raptors also were without RJ Barrett (personal) and Gary Trent Jr. (groin strain) and Chris Boucher (knee) against Detroit. It’s been that kind of year for this team and while they may have a few of these guys back on Friday, they’re still missing some of the core overall. Orlando comes in with momentum after a 114-106 win over Brooklyn and they continue to jockey for playoff positioning in the East. Orlando has held the opposition to under 110 ppg this season and they are going to have the Raptors frustrated here all night long. Expect a lopsided game where Toronto just doesn’t have enough firepower offensively with all these injuries. We’re getting a good number on Orlando. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -2

Tonight at 10pm ET, the Lakers (37-30) take on the Kings (37-27) in Pacific Division action. This marks their fourth encounter this season. The Lakers come in strong, securing impressive wins against top-tier teams like the Thunder, Bucks, and Wolves in their L3. The Kings are on the 2nd night of a B2B. The Lakers have put together a nice run here over the last week and come into play winners in 3 of their last 4 overall. The latest was an impressive 120-109 win over the top seeded Twolves as Los Angeles continues their trek up the standings in the west. They have won 5 of 7 overall and it’s James and Davis who continue to pace the way. Davis finished with 27 points and 25 rebounds in the win, while James contributed 29 in the win. These two continue to pace everything and this Lakers team goes when they go. They are looking to get their first win over the Kings this year, as they have not been swept since the 2015-2016 season and the Lakers matchup well in this spot against them. The Kings continue to be one of the worst in the NBA defensively, allowing 117.5 ppg this season. The Lakers have the confidence and are going to attack the rim against this weak interior defense from the Kings. The edge sits with the Lakers, who are playing far better right now. The Lakers boast a 5-2 SU record in their past 7 matchups and an impressive 8-3 SU in March games. Meanwhile, Sacramento struggles, going 1-5 ATS in their L6 home games. LA's momentum contrasts sharply with Sacramento's home woes, and I'm on LAL. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans -6.5

The Pelicans (39-25) aim to extend a 4-game win streak, facing the Cavaliers (41-24) at Smoothie King Center, 8pm ET tip-off. The Pels, are a -6.5-point favorite in opening odds. In December, New Orleans secured a 19-point victory away from home. Now, they aim to replicate that triumph as the focus shifts back to Louisiana. Entering this showdown, the Pels are sizzling, boasting a 4-game win streak, fueling soaring confidence. With 7 W's in their last 10 they're poised for success. The Pelicans are just the more trustworthy team right now. Take nothing away from the Cavs, but they have an absolutely depleted roster right now. They’re limping into this game will be without the likes of Mitchell, Mobley, and Strus here on Wednesday night. Cleveland was knocked around by Brooklyn and then fell to the Suns as they come in with zero momentum or confidence right now. That doesn’t bode well against a Pelicans team that is going to look to push the tempo on them. New Orleans has won 4 straight this month and they’re doing it with their ability to open shooting lanes, while also really dominating the defensive end. During this 4 game streak, the Pels have not allowed more than 103 points in any of those games. That spells a lot of trouble for the Cavs who are struggling mightily to find offensive production right now. Cleveland is just too tough to tough trust right now given their injury issues. Combine that with their inconsistent play on the road and we’re getting good value on the Pelicans. Betting trends, Cleveland, in their L14 are 4-10 ATS and 2-4 SU. They're 6-12 ATS in L18 against New Orleans and 3-8 SU in L11. On the road, they're 1-11 SU. New Orleans, L6, are 4-1-1 ATS and 5-1 SU. I'm on the Pels tonight, you know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

OKC -6.5

Indiana is going to get picked apart defensively here in this matchup. The Pacers continue to be one of the worst defensively in the NBA and nothing has really changed as they just have had zero consistency this season. They’re still giving up 121.4 ppg this season as they have had all sorts of issues slowing teams down. They’ve been an absolute fade because of this and now run into a Thunder side that is not right now. They’ve won 3 straight games and it includes putting 124 points up last time out against the Grizzlies. The Thunder will turn this game into a track meet and really push the issue on this Pacers defense. Indiana just can’t get the stops they need and it leads to a lot of scoring flurries for opponents. Oklahoma City continues to put up big numbers and get contributions all around. This is a game where they will find a lot of easy transition buckets and open shooting lanes. The Thunder average nearly 121 points per game this season themselves, which is a recipe for disaster for Indiana. Pacers are 3-7 ATS in L10 vs. WEST teams, and are 0-7 SU in their L7 vs. NORTHWEST teams. OKC are 8-4 ATS L12, 10-2 SU L12, and 9-0 SU L9 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Raptors +14.5

The Raptors are in a nice spot here. This is a look ahead spot for the Nuggets. Denver will embark on a 4 game road trip starting Wednesday and this will be the kind of game where you may not get a fully focused Denver side. The Nuggets have had a few let down spots this season and the Raptors are scrappy. Toronto gave the Suns all they could handle on the road and then fell to Portland in overtime last time out as they continue to stay close in games. Toronto is going to come out and try to keep this game in the half court style. They know they can’t get into a track meet with an offense like Denver. However, they can slow the pace down and not allow Denver to get into any sort of rhythm. The scrappier they can make this game, the more of an advantage this can be for them. Look for a slower game and for Toronto to keep this game close throughout. Don’t overlook this offense, as they average nearly 115 ppg. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Warriors -11

Golden State and San Antonio will be missing key pieces here on Saturday night when the two square off. However, it’s just near impossible for a team like the Spurs to overcome missing a player like Victor Wembanyama. He’ll be out Saturday and the Spurs are just lacking too much without him in a game like this. Even with Stephen Curry out, Golden State has plenty of weapons to work with here. San Antonio has dropped 7 games in a row this year when Wembanyama is out. Meanwhile, the Warriors can look to the likes of Thompson, Kuminga, and Green to step up here. Even Wiggins has played a huge role for this team as they’re getting production all around. San Antonio is one of the worst in the league defensively giving up 120.4 ppg. Their inability to get stops has led them to not matching up at all with fast paced teams. Golden State is going to pick this defense apart and really look to run in transition. This is a complete mismatch and the Spurs simply do not have enough weapons to keep up here. Golden State will wear them down as the game goes on. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Timberwolves +1.5

Wolves (44-19) going for 3 in a row take on the Cavs (40-22) tonight at the RMF tonight at 7:30pm ET. In a surprising victory, the Timberwolves took down the Indiana Pacers last night, despite KAT's absence. Now, facing the Cavaliers in a back-to-back challenge, we're on the Wolves again tonight. Why? The Cavs have suffered significant injuries. Minnesota's resilience, coupled with a strong track record on short rest, makes them a favorable bet. (7-2 L9 on B2B's). The Cavs have alternated wins/losses in their L6, and lost last game out 112-101 to the Hawks Wednesday. These two last played on 1/14/23, a 110-102 Wolves W. They covered the +4.5 in that one, and the total stayed UNDER the 224.5. Minnesota has leaned all season long on their defense and with the injuries they’ve had, they have leaned on it far more as of late. They come in on back to back wins and they held the opposition to 114 and 111 points in the wins. Overall this season, Minnesota has given up just 106.5 ppg which is one of the best marks in the NBA. They are such a physical and frustrating team to deal with as opponents rarely get anything easy outside with their shooters and they dominate the paint with their length and ability to only allow one shot per possession. They matchup well with Cleveland in this one as the Cavs have been missing many key pieces on their end. Cleveland fell to Atlanta and now have to come back with a game against a very physical Minnesota side that wears teams down. Expect Cleveland to struggle shooting as Minnesota will be all over their shooters consistently here. Look for this game to be played at much slower pace too, which favors Minnesota. Cleveland loves to get out and run and we’ve seen at times they look sloppy when playing against slower teams in the league. Trends, Wolves are 9-3 SU L12, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. the Cavs. Cavs are 1-5 ATS L6 at home, and 2-9 ATS L11 overall. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Chicago +8

Chicago has the value here, grabbing the points on the road. The Bulls have been one of those teams you really don’t want to see at times. They have played some of the top teams extremely tough and they’re coming in with momentum on Thursday. Chicago has won back to back games on this road trip to start, as they took down Sacramento and Utah. The Bulls are getting production all around, which included 3 players scoring over 20 points in the win last time out against Utah. DeRozan has 33 and 29 point performances in the two wins as he continues to step up in a big way for Chicago. He’s the difference maker and spark to this offense and he should be in store for another big night. While the Warriors have been playing much better, they still have their inconsistencies and this is too many points to lay with them in this spot. Grab Chicago in a game they’re going to keep close and have the opportunity to even steal it late in the game if a couple of breaks go their way. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Thunder -13

Tonight, the struggling Trail Blazers (17-43) aim to break their losing streak at home against the formidable OKC Thunder (42-19). Tipoff at 10pm ET. The Thunder opened as favorites by 11.5 points with an over/under of 224.5. The Thunder rank 4th in NBA scoring (120.9 PPG), but 13th in points allowed (113.3). Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are 28th in scoring (107.6 PPG) and 17th in points allowed (115.7), illustrating their defensive struggles. Oklahoma City is going to come out and even take out some frustration here over Portland. Portland has been a punching bag for so many teams this season and they’ve even been getting knocked around at home. They have failed to cover in their last 7 home games and 6 of those they’ve lost by double digits. Oklahoma City needs to find their groove again and this is the perfect team to run into. The Thunder have two absolute blowout wins over Portland this season, 139-77 in OKC and then here in Portland in a 134-91 fashion. This is a great spot for the Thunder to get momentum back and run wild on Portland. This defense is one of the worst in the NBA they’re going up against, as they’re averaging 115.7 ppg against. Oklahoma City has been lethal after a day off too. Coming into this one, they are 31-18-1 ATS following an off day. They’ve dominated this head to head series and right now, Portland has nothing going for them. Look for a lopsided game from the start and for the Thunder to really make a purpose to get out and run in transition on this defense. Trends, OKC 7-2 ATS L9, 7-2 SU L9, 9-2 ATS L11 vs. PDX, and 10-0 SU L10 vs. PDX. Plus OKC are 9-2 SU L11 vs. NORTHWEST div teams. On the other side PDX are 3-7 ATS L10, 0-7 ATS L7 at home, and 3-16 SU L19 vs. WESTERN Conference teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Mavericks -4.5

The Indiana Pacers (34-28; 32-27-3 ATS) and the Dallas Mavericks (34-27; 32-29 ATS) clash on Tuesday night. This cross-conference showdown at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas has the value as this is a revenge spot for them. The Mavericks were knocked around by the Pacers in the latest matchup and they're going to come out looking to push the issue from the start here. Dallas needs to get themselves going again and it starts on the offensive end. The Mavs sit 8th in the NBA in total points, putting up 118.7 per game. They are at their best when they push the issue and play with speed, which the Pacers have had so many issues handling. Indiana ranks 28th in the NBA, allowing 122.0 ppg. They have struggled when it comes to slowing teams down and this has the makings of a game where they are going to be on their heels all night long. Dallas goes up against a defense that is allowing teams to shoot 50.5% from the field this season. The Mavs can catch fire early in this one and find themselves with some easy transition buckets. The Pacers defense is just too hard to trust and that will lead this game to being lopsided in favor of the Mavs. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play 

Lakers +1.5

Tonight, the Nuggets (41-19) seek their 6th consecutive win against the Lakers (33-28) at Crypto.com Arena, 8:30pm ET on ABC. As LeBron James eyes 40K PTS, the Lake Show aim to halt this skid. Will they turn the tide? My answer is YES> The Lakers are now five games above .500 for the first time since December, and in my opinion all signs point to Murray missing this game. Murray left Thursday's game with a right ankle sprain. His Saturday status hinges on pregame warmup results. Jackson may step in if he's sidelined, and I'm banking on this. The Lakers' starting lineup featuring Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, LeBron, and Davis boasts a 7-1 record when they take the floor together. However, in the past 10 games, they're 21st in D, 28th in rebounding, and third in scoring. Not great, but certainly not bad either, in all the Lakers have been playing really well of late, and with a hobbled Murray I think they'll get over the finish line here. Injury notes, Caldwell Pope is (?), and for LA Reddish is probable. LA desperately needs this win to stay close to the soaring Warriors who recently surpassed them in the standings. The Lakers, victorious in 6 out of 7 home games, hold a 9-3 SU record in their last 12. This match presents their prime opportunity to topple the reigning champions. Trends, Denver are 6-12 SU in their L18 when playing on the road against LAL. LAL 6-2 ATS L8 vs. NW DIV teams, and are 7-1 ATS L8 games on SATURDAY's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Grizzlies -1

On Friday, the Grizzlies (20-39) take on the Blazers (15-42) at Memphis' FedExForum, with tip-off at 8 p.m. ET. The current season series stands tied at 1-1. Includes a Grizz 112-100 win over PDX in PDX. Despite a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves (110-101) on Wednesday, Memphis has covered in 5 of its last 6 games and 9 of their last 14 at home. Conversely, the struggling Trail Blazers have lost 7 consecutive games, failing to cover each time. Injury lists loom large, with key players sidelined for both teams. PDX's Ayton is doubtful (Exited the game against Miami at the half with a right hand sprain), while Brogdon, Henderson, Sharpe, and Williams III are out. Memphis is similarly affected, with Bane, Morant, Smart, and Jackson Jr. all sidelined. Blazers finally going out and hitting the road, as it's been a while, they're horrible away from the Rose Garden. So, my $ is on the Grizz tonight -1. Memphis showed a ton of heart vs. the TWolves last game out, and they aren't quitting on Coach Jenkins. These guys play with hustle and pride and that will be on display tonight. The teams will meet again on Saturday in Memphis on the second night of a B2B. Trends, PDX 0-7 ATS L7, 0-9 SU L9, 1-8 SU L9 on the road. The Grizz are 5-1 ATS L6, and 4-1 ATS L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Raptors +3.5

(31-27) Warriors take on the (22-37) Raptors in Toronto on Friday night. The Raps won the last matchup between these two teams 133-118 on 1/7/24 in GS, and TOR matches up well against GSW again tonight. Toronto can be a different beast at home, and this team will be amped up to play against a hot Warriors team on a Friday night in the 406. I'm expecting a playoff type atmosphere and I think Toronto can hang with Curry and Paul, feeding off the momentum. GSW come in to this one hunting for their 8th straight road W. Curry is heating up, and the Warriors are getting a ton of service from what looks like a pretty good bench. Helps to have Chris Paul back too. Golden State yields 117.4 PPG (18th), with opponents shooting 47% (10th), including 35% from deep (8th), and securing 42 REB (12th). Conversely, Toronto allows 117.8 PPG (22nd), with opponents shooting 48% (22nd), including 37% from deep (19th). On Wednesday, the Raptors suffered a 136-125 loss to the Mavs, the first game of their 4-game homestand. This defeat halted Toronto's inaugural 3-game winning streak of the season. The Mavs were clearly just a better opponent. Tonight Wiggins and Boucher are the two guys possibly missing time, otherwise these two teams are healthy. The Raptors are 4-1 ATS L5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Magic -6.5

We’re on the Magic here, laying the number as they have the edge with home court on their side. Orlando has been a force at home as of late. Orlando has covered in 5 straight home games when laying points. When digging into the numbers further, they’re 11-3 ATS over the span of their last 14 home games as they continue to produce big numbers in home spots. This is not a team you want to see coming down the stretch of the season if you’re the opposition. They play such a physical game and they just wear opponents down. They only give up 110 ppg which is a good mark considering how much scoring is up in the NBA this year. They catch the Jazz in a nice spot. Utah has failed to cover 4 straight road games and they’ve been getting blown away when they lose on the road. Orlando has the ability to dominate the paint against Utah and really force them into some tough shots defensively. The Magic defense is swarming and the Jazz have had issues with teams that play with this Orlando style. We’re getting the better team at a very nice number here with the situational edge. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -3.5

(32-28) LA Lakers take on the (37-19) LA Clippers tonight. We’re on the Clippers, laying the number here as the battle for Los Angeles takes place on Wednesday night. The Lakers have stumbled a bit out of the break as they look like they’ve lost some steam with injuries and their inability to get stops on the defensive end. Lebron James continues to battle an ankle injury and sat out last week and he continues to try to play not at 100%. The Lakers have just struggled when it comes to the supporting cast of AD and Lebron as there hasn’t been much consistency with the rest of the team. That doesn’t bode well against a Clippers team they’ve struggled with. The Clippers have won 11 of the last 12 in this series and they’ve had the Lakers number for quite some time. They got two huge days of rest since their latest loss to the Kings, which should prove to be a huge edge as they needed the time to get some people healthy. The Clippers are the much more aggressive team and the Lakers have struggled defensively. They let up 45 first quarter points to the Suns last time out and their defense has been suspect really all season. The Clippers have a lot of weapons, both inside and out, that will pick this Lakers defense apart. Trends, LAL 3-12 ATS L15 vs. LAC, and 2-12 SU L14 as well. Plus LAL are 0-7 SU L7 when playing in LA as the AWAY team. LAC are 12-5 SU L17, and 7-2 SU L9 vs. PACIFIC division teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dallas +3.5

We’re on the Mavs here, grabbing the points on the road. Cleveland just hasn’t looked the same as they did out of the break. Two ugly losses to the Magic and 76ers were succeeded by a win over Washington that was less than stellar to say the least. Cleveland needed a 16-3 run late to overcome a 5 point deficit as they took down the lowly Wizards in a struggle of a way. Now, they get a Mavs team that is looking to start up another streak. Dallas came out against the Pacers flat and it costed their 8 game winning streak as they couldn’t find any sort of rhythm. Still, the Mavs are the playing great basketball this month as they continue to really look good on both ends of the floor. During their winning streak, Dallas had not allowed more than 113 points in a game as they really put the clamps down defensively. They’re getting a Cleveland team that has been very inconsistent lately, which should allow them to frustrate the Cavs offensively. There’s a lot of chatter about how Mitchell and Garland play together and a lot of comments being made about Garland’s struggles. Dallas still has plenty of confidence despite the blowout loss to the Pacers and will use that as fuel to come out quickly in this one. Look for a close game where Dallas can steal this one outright. Trends, Dallas are 6-2 ATS in L8, 7-1 SU in their L8, 6-3 ATS L9 vs. CLE, and 5-0 ATS in L5 playing on the road against CLE. Cleveland are 0-5 ATS in their L5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Grizzlies +2

Monday, 8pm ET: Brooklyn Nets (21-35, 24-29-3 ATS, 8-18 AWAY) take on Memphis Grizzlies (20-37, 28-29 ATS, 7-21 HOME) at FedExForum. Nets slight favorites by 1.5 points, with over/under set at 214.5. The Grizzlies ended a 9-game slump, securing consecutive W's against Houston and Milwaukee. They stumbled in a 101-95 defeat to LAC on Friday. Nets come in losers of 4 in a row, and interim HC Kevin Ollie has his hands full trying to turn the fortunes around of the Nets. It doesn't help that the Nets are 0-4 ATS in their L4 games as a road favorite, and the Grizz are 4-0 ATS L4 as a dog. These two haven't played since NOV 2022. A 127-115 BRK win at home. Before that MEM won 134-124 in OCT 2022. This is a nice spot to fade the Nets. They have been atrocious on the road this season and as of late things have gone extremely bad. Coming into Monday’s matchup, the Nets are now 2-14 ATS since the middle of December on the road. This is a bad situational spot too as the Nets have been on the road for quite some time and they still have to finish things up in Orlando after this one with Memphis. The Grizzlies are a physical team and they actually have momentum, coming in winners in 2 of their last 3. They’ve played some of their best basketball this season at home too. They’re 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games and they’ve actually covered 4 straight home games against the number. Memphis is going to wear Brooklyn down in this matchup. The Grizzlies love to work the ball into the paint and that’s one of the struggles the Nets have had when it comes to defending. Memphis should be able to find success inside and in turn, it’ll open up shooting lanes for the outside threats. We’re getting good value on the better team here. Given the lengthy road trip too, Brooklyn has their sights set on just getting through this trip and getting home. Trends, Nets 1-6-1 ATS L8, 1-7 SU L8, 1-7 ATS L8 vs. MEM, and 2-14 ATS L16 on the road. Memphis are 4-1 ATS L5, 8-2 ATS L10 at home, and 5-2 ATS L7 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Warriors -1.5

The Warriors (29-26, 29-24-2 ATS) host the Nuggets (38-19, 24-32-1 ATS) at Chase Center Sunday, tip-off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). The season series favors the Nuggets 3-0. Despite three prior losses to the Nuggets, the Warriors covered the spread each time, notably losing 130-127 on Jan. 4. With an 8-1 ATS record in their last nine games, GSW, fresh off a 97-84 win against the Hornets, are poised for success. Golden State has value here as they’ve been one of the hottest teams in the NBA. This is a chance for them to really make a statement on Sunday. They take on the defending champs on national tv and a win here really will showcase the Warriors are back to their old selves. They’ve won 3 straight games and the last two we’ve surprisingly seen their defense make some huge plays. In particular, they allowed only 84 points in a win over Charlotte as it’s almost unheard of in today’s game to see someone be held to that low of a point total. Still, this team is build on their offense and they’re rolling right now. Thompson has been coming off the bench and put in 13 last time out as his contributions are starting to come back. Curry and company are moving the ball and they’re creating a lot of open shots which has been the biggest key. They’re shooting at a 47.3% clip as well, which has gone up significantly thanks to their success this month. Look for them to use their tempo and not allow the Nuggets to get into their rhythm offensively. The Warriors have a lot of confidence and momentum right now they’re going to ride with into this matchup. Trends, DVR 2-4 ATS L6 vs. WEST teams, and 1-6 ATS L7 vs PACIFIC div teams. GSW are 8-1 ATS L9, 8-1 SU L9, 5-1 ATS L6 vs. WEST teams, and 5-0 ATS L5 vs. NW DIV teams, lastly, they're 14-6 SU L20 on Sunday's at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Rockets +6.5

Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, the Rockets (25-31, 29-26-1 ATS) meet the Thunder (39-17, 35-21 ATS) at the Toyota Center. Rockets lead the season series 1-0, winning 110-101 on Dec. 6. Rockets won 114-110 against Suns last game out, covering in 3 consecutive home games. Thunder beat Wizards 147-106, they're only 5-6 ATS in last 11. Houston has been sneaky tough and they’re proving it once again as they come in with momentum after taking down the Suns. Houston had 6 different players score 14 or more which includes Smith and VanVleet both scoring over 20 in the win. Thats been the theme to success for the Rockets as they have used their depth and got production all around this year when they’re playing their best. The Rockets have gone 2-2 over their last 4 with the other win coming over the Knicks. They have played very well at times against the top teams in the NBA and should matchup well with OKC. The Thunder will be in a bit of a trap spot here too. After a string of tough games this month and then blowing out lowly Washington, they have to come into a home and home with Houston. The Rockets play with such physicality they can wear teams down with their paint play. The Thunder will have their hands full and struggle with the Rockets ability on the defensive end. Houston only concedes around 112 ppg and will not allow these Thunder shooters to get open. Trends, OKC are 2-5 ATS L7 vs. HOU, and 2-5 SU L7 vs. HOU. OKC are also 0-5 ATS L5 on the road in Houston. For HOU they're 4-1 ATS L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -9.5

The Spurs (11-45, 26-30 ATS, 6-24 AWAY) and Lakers (31-27, 20-9 HOME, 27-31 ATS) will tip-off at 10:30pm ET on Friday night. This is matchup #3 on the season. Games are split 1-1. Without LeBron, LAL took down the Spurs in their first meeting of the season Dec. 13 in SA. Then only 2 nights later SA got their revenge and stopped their 18-game losing streak. A 129-115 win over LA. Prior to LAL's loss to GS on Thursday night it was announced James was PROBABLE to play tonight, he missed Thursday's game with an ankle injury. The Warriors dominated LAL last night, and starters were pulled with 5-6 minutes left in the 4th. The Kings beat the Spurs 127-122 Thursday night. For tonight I just don't see the Spurs hanging with the Lake Show. Davis, James, Russell are going to be too much too handle for Wemby and co. The Spurs have one of the worst records in the association this year for a reason. Pop's team stinks, and they're the worst team in the WEST. With James back in the fold the Lakers can't afford a loss. Tough games ahead, and a grueling schedule, including a challenging matchup with the Suns & Wizards. This stretch will reveal the Lakers' true identity, they need a big win tonight at home. Trends, Spurs 2-5 ATS L7, 1-9 SU L10, 2-4 ATS L6 vs. LAL, and 1-6 SU L7 on the road. LAL 5-1 SU L6 vs. SAS and 4-2 ATS L6 vs. SAS. Also, LAL 6-2 SU L8, 4-1 ATS L5 at home, 9-3 SU L12 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -3.5

Cleveland (36-18, 28-24-2 ATS, 17-8 AWAY) has value here laying the points in a revenge spot. They fell to the 76ers (32-23, 31-24 ATS, 17-12 HOME) back in Cleveland prior to the break, a game where Philadelphia came out firing on all cylinders. Phili shot 54% from the field and surely that number will go down as they only won by 2 in the contest. Cleveland is also coming in looking for a bounce back and should get a much better performance than last night. They fell to Orlando in a game without Mitchell, who should be back in this one after missing Thursday will an illness. Cleveland also gets Phili on their end of a back to back too. We got a glimpse of what this Phili team really is after they fell to the Knicks 110-96. New York dominated them in every which way and the Cavs can take a page out of their book defensively in this matchup. We’re getting Cleveland in a spot where they don’t let losses pile up either. They should be at full strength here and will come out with a purpose on the defensive end. They give up just 109.3 ppg and have a ton of value in this spot. Trends, Cavs are 17-3 SU L20, 13-3 SU L16 vs. EAST teams, and they're 8-2 SU L10 in FEB. The Sixers are 2-6 ATS L8, 3-10 SU L13, 0-7 ATS L7 at home, and 3-8 ATS L11 vs. EAST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

GSW -5.5

The Warriors (27-26, 29-24 ATS, 14-14 HOME) and Lakers (31-26, 27-30 ATS, 11-17 AWAY) battle it out to start the stretch run of the NBA season and there is good value on the Warriors here at home. It took them a while, but the Warriors figured things out and they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA all of a sudden. The Warriors are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games. This month, they have gone 7-2, with the two losses coming in close games against Atlanta (OT) and the Clippers (by 5). They’ve started to get the ball rolling offensively and they’re putting up big numbers heading into play here. They closed the pre all star break stretch with a 140 point performance against the Jazz and have scored 113 points or more in all but one game this month. Klay Thompson had some pressure taken off as he came off the bench and it’s paid off as he’s found his rhythm again. With the Warriors starting to shoot the ball at their normal rate now, they’re able to get out and run and they’re going to do just that against LA. The Lakers stood pat at the deadline and it opened some eyes as Lebron James expressed he wanted some help around him. The Lakers are the kind of team that play with so much emotion, which can cause them to go sideways quickly in a matchup like this. Trends, GSW are 6-1 ATS L7, 6-1 SU L7, and 4-1 ATS L5 vs. WEST teams, plus they're 10-2 ATS L12 in FEB. (I like -6 in this too!) You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Bulls +9.5

Celtics (43-12, 25-27-3 ATS, 17-9 AWAY) take on the Bulls (26-29, 29-25-1 ATS, 15-12 HOME) at 8pm ET tonight at the United Center. The line has moved in our favor here and I'm going to grab the home dog on Thursday night. Chicago has proven to be no pushover and they have value grabbing the points out of the break. Chicago sits 9th in the East and they have been on the fringe of the playoffs all season long. They have also been one of those teams that never seems to back down from top teams in the league and they always give headaches to those teams by keeping games close. Chicago is 3-3 this month and has close losses to the Cavs, Magic, and Kings as they’ve been in every game. Chicago only gives up 112 ppg and they are able to knock teams out of their game with the style they play. They love to be aggressive on the defensive end and they move the ball around as good as any team on the offensive end. They also have played the Celtics tough at times too. Coming into Thursday, they have split the last 10 matchups with the Celtics and the teams split last seasons 4 matchups. Chicago is going to keep this game close on the defensive end. They won’t back down and will keep the Celtics weapons at bay, as they close out so well on shooters. Expect Chicago to slow the tempo down offensively as well, which will play into their favor as Boston tries to play quicker than most teams. Trends, BOS are 2-7-1 ATS L10, 2-8 ATS L10 vs. Bulls, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. CENTRAL div teams. On the other side the Bulls are 4-1 ATS L5, and 6-3 ATS L9 vs. EAST teams. I'm not here to tell you the Bulls pull off a straight up W, but as your friendly neighborhood sports advisor I'm here to tell you +9.5 is too many! I like +8.5 too! Book it Dano! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Warriors -1.5

Thursday night the last night before the NBA All Star break. 3 games on the schedule. We're diving into the GS Warriors (26-26, 28-24 ATS, 12-12 AWAY) taking on the Utah Jazz (26-29, 31-24 ATS, 17-9 HOME). Warriors are #6 PPG at 119.3 and 21st on D at 117 PPG. The Jazz are 11th 117 PPG, and on D they're 25th at 120 PPG.The Jazz are reeling into the all star break and they’re going to get another tough task here from Golden State. The Jazz were dominated in every which way by the Lakers last night and now have to take on a Golden State team that is looking for their 6th win in 7 games. The Warriors have found a groove and despite falling short to the Clippers last night, they still have plenty of momentum coming into play. Golden State has been much better defensively. While they struggled against a good Clippers team, prior to that they had not allowed more than 112 points in their win streak. One of those games was a 22 point win over this Jazz team where they held Utah to just 107 points. Golden State has found their swagger a bit more as they’re getting contributions from many different players now. It’s Curry being the spark plug, but the support cast is stepping up now and it’s led them back to the .500 mark. Look for the Jazz to struggle with the speed and pressure the Warriors have been playing with lately. Golden State will have all the motivation here as they know they can still finish the first half of the season above .500 despite playing poorly early on.  The Warriors are the better team in this spot. Trends, GSW are 5-1 ATS L6, 5-1 SU L6, 5-0 ATS L5 vs. Utah and 8-2 SU L10 vs. UT. Lastly, they're 4-1 ATS L5 vs. NORTHWEST teams. Flip it, and the Jazz are 2-6 ATS L8, 2-6 L8 SU, and 1-6 ATS L7 vs. PACIFIC div teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers +5.5

Tonight at 9pm ET from the Detla Center in Salt Lake City, UT we have the LA Lakers (30-26, 10-17 AWAY, 26-30 ATS) taking on the Jazz (26-28, 17-8 HOME, 9-20, 31-23 ATS). We’re on the Lakers here, grabbing the points in this matchup. Los Angeles will come in on the second night of a back to back with momentum after knocking around the Pistons on Tuesday night. It was a complete performance start to finish and now they play their final game until Feb 22nd. Meanwhile, the Jazz will have to deal with the Lakers and look ahead to tomorrow when they take on the Warriors. This isn’t the best spot for Utah and we’re getting a Lakers team seeking a bit of revenge from a tough loss to the Jazz earlier in January. The Lakers are playing some of their best basketball thus far, winning 5 of 6 in the month of February. They’ve been able to really find their offensive groove during this run, as the lowest they’ve totaled in the wins has been 113. They’ve also scored 124 points or more in 3 of those. James and Davis are getting huge help from the support cast. All 5 starters had double figures again against Detroit and they all had at least 15 points. The Lakers are moving the ball so well and they can find success against this Jazz defense. Utah has had its share of issues on the defensive end and we’re going to see a very motivated LA team on Wednesday night. Trends, Lakers are 4-2 ATS L6, 5-1 SU L6, and 5-2 ATS L7 vs. Northwest teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play  

Grizzlies +2.5

Tonight at 8:10pm ET we have the Rockets (24-29, 27-24-2 ATS, 5-20 AWAY) taking on the Grizzlies (18-36, 25-29 ATS, 5-20 HOME). This one takes place in Memphis, TN at the FedExForum. Memphis is in a nice spot situationally here against the Rockets. Houston comes in off one of their more impressive wins of the season as they took down the Knicks thanks to a late foul on a three point attempt. This is certainly a spot where the Rockets may come in a little flat. Memphis hasn’t won in the month of February, but they’ve continued to battle and battle against good teams. They also catch the Rockets at a good time here. Houston has been battered by injury after injury over the last couple of months. They remain without reserve forward Tari Eason (leg) for an extended period and lost veteran guard Fred VanVleet (adductor) and rookie Cam Whitmore (ankle). They lack depth and that will be factor here against Memphis. The Grizzlies are going to push the tempo on Houston. The Rockets are very inconsistent offensively and they struggle in fast paced games. Memphis is a younger team and they will try to run in transition and get Houston on their heels in this one. After a big win like the Rockets had last time out, this is a prime let down spot against a physical and quick Memphis side. The Grizzlies are a young team, and they're learning how to play with the big stars. They're also desperate for a win. Desperate times call for desperate measures. This is a well coached team, and the Grizz have the right attitude all around. I'll gladly grab the points against a HOUSTON team that is terrible on the road and are the model of inconsistency. Trends, Rockets 1-4 SU L5, 4-9 SU L13 vs. MEM, 0-5 SU L5 on the road, and 2-5 SU L7 vs. MEM on the road. On the other side the GRIZZ are 8-4 ATS L12. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Suns -4.5

SacTown (30-22, 27-25 ATS, 15-13 AWAY) take on the Suns (31-22, 21-30-2 ATS, 16-11 HOME) on Tuesday night. Tip off is at 10pm ET from the Footprint Center. Suns are looking to keep their 5-game win streak intact. Suns score 117.4 PPG (12th in NBA), allow 114.4 PPG (15th). Kings: 8th offensively (118.6 PPG), 22nd defensively (118.1 PPG allowed). Phoenix has value in this spot, at home. The Kings have hit a little bit of a snag here as of late. They’ve dropped 3 of their last 4 as their defensive efforts have been very sub par. In the 3 losses during this stretch, the Kings have given up 127, 133, and 136 points in those games. Things don’t get any easier for them against this Suns team that has won 3 of 4 themselves. Phoenix did drop their last game, but this team still playing at such a high level. It’s been the players around Durant and Booker that have stepped up and found a way to make a huge impact. Allen in particular has been one huge threat from the outside that has given this Suns team a boost. He hit 9 3-pointers in the Suns comeback win over the Kings last time these two met and he continues to produce a lot from behind the arc. Bradley Beal is another one who found a way to fit into this system. If the Suns can continue to get big production from them, then opposing teams are in a lot of trouble. The Kings defense is just too hard to trust in this spot. Sacramento is going to struggle once again with the speed and weapons the Suns have. Look for Phoenix to push the issue on them and get them in a hole early. Trends, Phoenix are 5-2 ATS in their L7, are 12-4 SU in their L16, plus they're 5-0 SU in their L5 at home, and lastly they're 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the West Conf. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

OKC -3

SacTown (30-21, 27-24 ATS, 15-12 AWAY) takes on OKC (35-17, 31-20-1 ATS, 20-6 HOME) on Super Bowl Sunday! Tip Off is 3pm ET from the Paycom Center in OKC, OK. Oklahoma City will love the sight of returning home here as they take on the Kings. The Thunder were throttled in Dallas last night and this is one of those games where they will look to come out with some purpose. The Thunder have to be steamin' mad with the 2 road losses they have just suffered. Plus when you look at this history of this matchup SAC absolutely OWNS OKC. Winning 9 of the L10, and the L8. There's a serious case of revenge angles here. This is a different OKC team this year. They have an MVP candidate (SGA) and a new shiny toy in Chet Holmgren who is playing at the top of his game right now. They play some of their best basketball at home for starters. Coming into play they have won 10 of their last 11 here inside this building and they have beaten some top teams in the process. The Thunder energy level has been up for home games and they’re going to come out firing away after being demolished in their last few games. They take on a Kings defense that has its share of issues too. They come into play allowing nearly 118 ppg defensively. They constantly get beat in transition and allow a lot of open shooting lanes for the opposition. The Thunder are the perfect team to pick that apart. Expect a lot of quick transition buckets to go along with some open looks from behind the arc. They have the talent to match the speed of the Kings and with the home edge, they have value. Trends, OKC are 20-6 at home, and are 10-1 L11. Plus, Oklahoma City are 12-6 SU in their L18, 4-1 SU L5 on Sunday's. Lastly, The Thunder are 8-2 ATS in their L10 following a straight up loss 10+. I think this is a get right game in OKC this afternoon. You know what to do. Hop ON! Back the Thunder -3. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Magic -5

Saturday night 7:10pm ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, FL we get the Chicago Bulls (25-27, 27-24-1 ATS, 10-15 AWAY) taking on the Magic (28-24, 34-18 ATS, 16-7 HOME). We’re on Orlando here, laying the points at home. Orlando has got their groove back a little bit as they’ve won 3 of their 4 games to start the month of February off. The key to the Magic being so successful thus far into the season has been their ability to beat teams they’re supposed to beat. They have wins over Minnesota, Detroit, and now the Spurs as they are beating up on teams in games they’re supposed to win. The latest was a 127 point performance as this offense has put together some nice showings as of late. Franz Wagner put up 34 in the win over San Antonio as he returned to the lineup and provided a huge boost for this Magic side. Orlando is the kind of team that leans on their depth. They will look to get a lot of different players involved and should be able to find plenty of success against a Bulls team that is giving up nearly 113 ppg. That number doesn’t indicate either how inconsistent the Bulls have been on the defensive end this season either. Orlando has also played exceptionally well at home. They’re 16-7 SU this year in Orlando and they’ve been able to create separation against teams inside this building. Look for Orlando to put the pressure on early and force the Bulls into some tough shots. Chicago has issues turning the ball over and the Magic defense can exploit that. Trends, Bulls are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. Magic, and 1-4 SU L5, plus they're 4-8 SU L12 in FEB. Orlando are 6-1 ATS L7, 4-1 SU L5, 14-5 L19 at home, and 5-1 ATS L6 vs. CENTRAL div teams. You know what to do here! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play 

Nuggets +1.5

At 10:10pm ET this Friday, the Denver Nuggets (35-16; 21-29-1 ATS) clash with the Sacramento Kings (29-21; 26-23-1 ATS), reviving their rivalry from December. The Kings triumphed with a 123-117 victory in their previous matchup. Denver looks for their 4th straight win and we’re backing them on the road here. This is a revenge spot after they fell in the last matchup to the Kings. They were missing one key piece in the process as they didn’t have Jamal Murray in that meeting. Murray comes in off a hot game against LA last night, where he scored 29 points in the win. With the Nuggets at full health here for the most part, there is plenty of value on them. Denver has obviously been led by Jokic, who continues to put up big numbers. His supporting cast has contributed a ton as the likes of Murray and Porter Jr. have stepped up. Michael Porter Jr. has 27 points in the win himself over LA and when the cast around Jokic is scoring at high levels, there’s no stopping this Nuggets team. The Kings are still a young group and this is a game where Denver is going to come out with some purpose. Look for the Nuggets to match the pace and really force the Kings defense on their heels in transition. Denver is one of the best teams at getting out in transition and opening shooting lanes for their outside threats. Trends, DEN are 6-1 SU L7, 6-2 SU L8 vs. SAC, and 5-1 SU L6 vs. WEST teams. SAC are 2-4 ATS L6, and are 2-6 ATS L8 at home. PLus, the Kings are 1-4 ATS L5 playing on 1 day rest. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers +3.5

Denver Nuggets (35-16, 14-12 AWAY, 21-28-2 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (27-25, 18-8 HOME, 24-29 ATS) at 10:10pm ET, on TNT. After meticulously staring at the angles for this game for the last couple hours I can't avoid this highly anticipated clash. This game marks the second meeting of the season between the Lakers/Nuggets, coinciding with a momentous tribute to the legendary Kobe Bryant. the Lakers will unveil a new statue of Bryant outside Crypto.com arena. Additionally, the hosts will don "Black Mamba" themed jerseys. The Lakers have been on the road for the Grammy awards and returning home will be a breath of fresh air for them. You’re going to see a Lakers team that comes out with a purpose, especially Lebron here in this one. The Lakers stood pat at the deadline and they can’t be too happy about it. They’re going to come out with some fire in this one and they matchup well with Denver in some aspects. Los Angeles has momentum too. They went 4-2 on the road swing and they have leaned on their offensive firepower. They come in averaging over 116 PPG per game which is in the top tier of the NBA. Denver has hit a bump in their road games as well after dropping back to back games away from Denver. Lebron and company know how important this night is to Los Angeles and they are going to have a couple extra notches of energy. For me the key to this game is slowing down Murray. He always has big games in LA, but on this night, in this building, I'm on the home team. Trends, DEN 2-4 ATS L6, 3-8 SU L11 when playing vs. LA in LA. Lastly, they're 2-5 ATS L7 vs. WEST teams. For LAL 5-2 SU L7, 4-1 ATS L5 at home, 5-1 ATS L6 vs. NW Div. teams. You get the feeling it's going to be one of those nights in LA. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Pacers -6

GSW (22-24 SU, 22-23-2 ATS) will take on the Pacers (29-24 SU, 28-21-3 ATS) at 7pm ET Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. ON D GSW give up 118.4 PPG (21st). The Pacers average 124.3 PPG (1st) on 50% shooting (1st), and they're 38% from 3pt. (4th). GSW have to be getting tired on this road trip. This will be their 3rd in 4, and 5th in 7. Golden State has to be looking forward to getting back home, even if it’s for a brief game. This is the kind of spot where they certainly overlook this game. Teams in the NBA have struggled in the final game of long road trips and they come in winning 3 of 4 already on this road swing. Regardless of the outcome here, they can consider this a successful trip and they will already have their sights set on their big home matchup with the Suns. Along with that, this Pacers team is so tough to deal with. They love to play so quick and will push the tempo on the Warriors knowing they’re on a back to back right now. Indiana is near the top of the NBA with 124.3 ppg this season. They come in winners of 2 straight, which includes a 135 point performance last time out. Indiana will get out in transition and really put an emphasis on getting some easy baskets at the rim. Expect the Warriors to battle some fatigue as this game goes on and Indiana will wear them down more and more. There is good value here on the home side. Trends, GSW 2-5 ATS L8 on the road, 2-5 SU L7 vs. IND, and 1-6 ATS L7 vs. IND. The Pacers are 6-1 ATS L7 playing at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -10.5

The Cleveland Cavaliers (32-16, 26-20-2 ATS, 14-8 AWAY) take on the Washington Wizards (9-40, 22-26-1 ATS, 3-21 HOME) on Wednesday in the Nations Capital at 7:10pm ET from the Capital One Arena, in DC. Washington has a 9-37 record in games it was the ML dog. Cavaliers rank 16th in NBA scoring with 114.8 PPG; Wizards concede most at 124 PPG. Washington, #18 in scoring with 114.7 PPG, faces Cleveland, #3 in points allowed (109.7 PPG). Cleveland have won 14 of their L15.  They won last game out 136-110 over the Kings on Monday night, and shot 56% from 3 in that one. For WSH, they went down 140-112, in a home loss Sunday to the Suns. The Cavaliers are riding hot right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down. This team has showcased great play on both ends of the floor and they're burying teams with their ability to shoot the 3. Cleveland isn't shy about hoisting up the 3 ball and it's been the entire team really that is letting it fly. Against the Kings last time out, Cleveland made 23 three pointers. You read that right as the Cavs attempted 42 from the field. Cleveland's pace has picked up and they can beat opposing teams with both the inside game and obviously their ability to hit the 3. Jared Allen and Evan Mobley both are healthy and it's led this Cavs team to becoming one of the most threatening teams in the league. They currently sit in the 2nd spot and face this Washington team after already blowing them out twice this season. Washington has so many issues on both ends of the floor themselves and they are going to struggle once again slowing this Cavs team down. They don't have the speed or firepower to keep up and Cleveland will put their foot on the gas early. Trends, Cavs 9-3 ATS L12, 6-0 SU L6, 5-0 ATS L5 vs. WSH, 6-0 SU L6 vs. WSH, and 5-1 SU L6 on the road. WSH are 2-5 ATS L7, 3-15 SU L18, 0-5 ATS L5 at home, and 1-4 SU L5 vs. CENTRAL div teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Magic +3

Tuesday 7:30pm ET, the Magic (27-23, 33-17 ATS, 12-16 AWAY) face the Heat (26-24, 13-12 HOME, 21-28-1 ATS) at Kaseya Center. The Heat lead the season series 2-1. The Magic come into this one on a 3-game winning streak, winning 4 of 5, with a 111-99 victory over the Pistons Sunday. The Heat were taken down by the Clippers Sunday 103-95. The Magic are playing some of their best basketball entering play here on Tuesday. Orlando has won three in a row and four of their last five as they continue to do just about everything right. The Magic dominated the Pistons last time out, holding them under 100 points as this defense has been one of the best in the league so far. Orlando has held teams to just 110.6 ppg this year and they’ve held the opposition to under 100 points in five of the last six wins. Orlando has been forcing a lot of turnovers, which has led to some easy buckets. The Magic have forced 14.7 turnovers per game, which is second best in the NBA so far. They also have been averaging 8.2 steals per game which is second in the league. Orlando is going to impose their will defensively in this matchup. Expect them to turn the pressure up, against a Miami offense that has been extremely inconsistent. Trends, Magic are 5-0 ATS L5, 4-1 SU L5, and 6-1 ATS L7 on the road. The Heat are 2-8 ATS L10, 2-8 SU L10, and 1-5 ATS L6 vs. EAST teams. They're also 3-9 ATS L12 games played in FEB (dating back to last year). You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Hawks +3

LAC (32-15, 26-21 ATS, 13-11 AWAY) take on the Atlanta Hawks (22-27, 14-35 ATS, 12-13 HOME) on Monday night. The Hawks have value for a few reasons here. We backed the Clippers last night and they had a hard fought win and cover against the Heat. It was a game that was extremely physical and saw both teams really go at each other from start to finish. After dealing with a physical game like that, the Clippers now have to shift their focus to a Hawks team that plays incredibly fast paced. That surely will cause some fatigue with this being the 2nd leg of a back to back. Expect Atlanta to put more of an emphasis on getting out and pushing the tempo, knowing that the Clippers are going to have some tired legs. Atlanta also is red hot right now. They’ve won 4 straight games and they’ve scored 126 points or more in all 4 of those wins. Coming into play, they’re averaging 121.2 ppg, which is one of the best marks in the NBA. The Clippers are going to struggle with their transition defense and that should produce some easy buckets for the Hawks. Look for this game to turn into a track meet, which heavily favors the Hawks side. Trends, LAC 1-4 ATS L5 FEB games. Hawks are 4-1 SU L5, 6-3 ATS L9 vs. PACIFIC div teams, and 6-3 SU L9 games in FEB. I'll take a home dog a lot of the time. Second night of a b2b for the Clippers, so playing on the home side on Monday. Clips beat the Heat 103-95 on Sunday night. Late night flight from Miami to Atlanta, never easy. Going to back the home team. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

OKC -9.5

Sunday 7:10pm ET from the Paycom Center in OKC it's the Toronto Raptors (17-31, 22-25-1 ATS, 7-18 AWAY) taking on the OKC Thunder (34-15, 31-17-1 ATS, 19-6 HOME). The Thunder are #4 in the league for scoring, averaging 120.6 PPG, whereas the Raptors rank 18th in points allowed with 117 PPG. Toronto's offense ranks 18th, scoring 114.3 PPG, while OKC boasts the #11 defense, conceding 112.5 PPG. The Thunder are a team you don’t want to see right now, especially when you’re dealing with injuries. Oklahoma City has been playing some great basketball in this first half of the season as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been on a tear lately. He comes in third in the NBA in scoring, averaging 31.3 ppg. He also leads the NBA in steals per game as he’s doing everything on both ends of the floor. It’s led to the Thunder being one of the best offensively rounded teams in the league and they have showed no signs of slowing down. The Thunder have won back to back games and 7 of their last 9. During that stretch, SGA has averaged 32.6 points, 7.0 asts, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 steals. The Raptors will have their hands full in this one and they also have injuries to deal with. Both RJ Barrett and Jontay Porter have been out and they come in off a blowout loss to the Rockets. This is just a mismatch and the Thunder are going to be too much for this Toronto side. I'm all over the home team on Sunday. I know that SGA gets up for games against his hometown team. He knows this game will be on LIVE in Canada, and will be determined to put on a show. He also wants to put one over on countrymen Barrett. Trends, Toronto are 2-5 ATS L7, 1-6 SU L7, 1-4 SU L5 on the road, and are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. Northwest teams. On the other side, OKC are 7-2 SU L9, are 9-1 SU L10 at home, are 4-1 SU L5 vs. EAST teams, and lastly, OKC are 11-4 ATS L15 Sunday games at home. This should be a great dual. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -4

LAC (32-15, 26-21 ATS, 13-11 AWAY) take on the Heat (26-23, 21-27-1 ATS, 13-11 HOME) today 6pm ET from the Kaseya Center in Miami, FL. We’re on the Clippers here, laying the points. Los Angeles continues to be red hot. A loss to Cleveland back on 1/29 was the only blemish in what has been quite the run since the middle of January. In fact, they’ve only lost 3 games since the beginning of January as they roll in with a ton of momentum. The Clippers are getting contributions all around. They put up 136 in a win over the Pistons that saw 7 players scoring double figures. That’s been the theme for LA during this hot stretch as they’ve figured things out. They’re getting so many different players to step up every night. They matchup well with the Heat, who only average 110.4 ppg. They don’t have the firepower to keep up with this Clippers unit. The Heat have just floated around a .500 team this year and aside from Butler, they’re just struggling to get consistency. They will struggle with the scorers the Clippers have and will get overwhelmed with the flurries that the Clips can come at teams with. There’s good value at this number. Trends, LAC 6-2 ATS L8, 7-1 SU L8, 8-2 ATS L10 vs. MIA, 7-3 SU L10 vs. MIA, and 6-0 ATS L6 vs. MIA in MIA. Heat are 2-7 ATS L9, 2-7 SU L9, and 3-8 ATS L11 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Warriors +2.5

Tonight at 7:40pm ET the Warriors (21-24, 23-22 ATS, 8-11 AWAY) take on the Hawks (21-27, 13-35 ATS, 11-13 HOME) in NBA betting action at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. GSW opened a 5-game trip with a 121-101 win at Memphis on Friday. Curry had 25, Kuminga 25, and Thompson 24 for GSW. Atlanta got a W last game out too, 129-120 home win over the Suns Friday. The Hawks claim the NBA's #3 spot in scoring with 120.8 PPG, while the Warriors rank #21 in points allowed, giving up 118.4 PPG. Golden State stands seventh in scoring (118.6 PPG), whereas Atlanta's defense ranks 29th, allowing 123.2 PPG. Golden State is starting to figure things out. The Warriors are finally back at full health and they’re getting contributions from everyone. Draymond Green makes this team better and he’s got his head on right and it’s helped them start to roll. The latest was a win over Memphis, a game we back the Warriors in. Golden State put up 121 as this offense has found its rhythm. Curry, Thompson, and Green are continuing to put up impressive numbers, but it’s really been the supporting cast that has picked things up. This time, it was Kuminga, who put up 29 points in the win. That’s the key for the Warriors as they need to get the supporting cast to help. They matchup well with the Hawks as they can match the pace Atlanta plays with. Golden State is one of the quickest teams in the NBA and can put together some quick buckets for themselves. Defensively, they’re getting some stops as well, as they held Memphis to just 101 points. Look for them to make some timely stops and force turnover in this matchup. Warriors will be too much for ATL tonight. I'm grabbing the points with the road dog. Trends, GSW 4-1 ATS L5, 12-5 SU L17 vs. ATL, and 8-3 ATS L11 vs. EAST teams. ATL 2-5 ATS L7, 5-15 ATS L20 at home, 0-5 SU L5 SAT games. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -8

(20-24, 22-22 ATS, 7-11 AWAY) Warriors take on the (18-30, 23-25 ATS, 5-17 HOME) Grizzlies tonight. We backed Memphis last night and they covered in a loss to Cleveland. We’re now on the Warriors here who come in a good situational spot against the Grizzlies. Memphis is already short because of injuries they’ve battled with and now on a back to back, things will get even tougher for them. Combine that with a confident Warriors team coming into play and this is going to be incredibly difficult for the Grizzlies. Golden State took it to the 76ers in their latest outing as the Warriors are healthy and able to get contributions all around. Draymond Green returning is a huge boost for this side, as he provides productivity at both ends of the floor. He’s going to be the difference maker for this Warriors team moving forward. Combine him with the shooters this team has and it’ll come back together for Golden State quickly. They matchup well with Memphis who is young. We saw at times on Thursday they’ve struggled to find consistency. Golden State should be able to overwhelm them with their complement of shooters and ability to win the battle in the paint. Golden State’s offense is coming around, as they’ve scored 119 or more points in 4 straight games. They have a nice edge and will have the Grizzlies frustrated all night. Trends, GS are 5-2 ATS in their L7. The Grizz are 3-7 L10 vs. PAC Div, and 3-9 SU L12 on Friday's. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Magic +6.5

The Magic (25-23, 31-17 ATS, 10-16 AWAY) take on the Timberwolves (34-14, 24-23-1 ATS, 18-4 HOME) tonight. The line has moved from the Wolves +8.5, but I'm still a fan. Orlando dominates ATS this season, at 31-17, while Minnesota is 25-23. In recent clashes, Orlando excels against Minnesota, boasting a 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS record in the last 10 meetings. Wolves going for 3 in a row. Magic looking for revenge and I enjoy betting on teams that seek it. Under Mosley's leadership, the Magic have achieved a decent 65-47 ATS record when facing opponents they previously lost to in a h2h matchup, including a 10-6 performance ATS in the 2023/24 season. Magic going for b2b wins as they won 108-98 WED vs. the Spurs. Banchero led the team in scoring in that one (25 PTS) Wagner had (20 PTS). Minnesota won the first matchup 113-92 on 1/9/24 in Orlando. Magic are finally healthy and have all their weapons back in the fold. Harris is probable tonight for ORL, and this is a Jalen Suggs homecoming game, so I'm expecting a fired up Magic team to take the court for their teammate. The Magic are a confident team, and this is a BIG GAME on their calendar. They're healthy and will have all guns on deck. I think they'll do enough to cover this one, and maybe steal a W outright. Trends, the Magic are 6-3 ATS L9, 13-7 ATS L20 vs. MIN, 7-3 SU L10 vs. MIN, and 4-1 ATS L5 on the road, and 13-3 ATS L16 on the road vs. Minni. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Memphis +7.5

(29-16, 24-19-2 ATS, 12-8 AWAY) Cleveland Cavs visit the (18-29, 22-25 ATS, 5-16 HOME) Memphis Grizz tonight. We’re on the Grizzlies, grabbing points here on Thursday. Cleveland comes in red hot and we’re not overlooking that. However, this is a situational spot where they may catch some fatigue and overlook the Grizzlies. The Cavs ended up having a hard fought game against the Pistons last night in Cleveland and then immediately jumped on a plane to Memphis.  This kicks off a quick two game road swing where they head to San Antonio on Saturday. This is the kind of let down spot and Memphis is going to put a lot of pressure on them. Jaren Jackson Jr. will be the difference maker here. He’s averaging nearly 22 ppg and he’s been the one stepping up all season long for Memphis. His last three games he’s put up 30, 25, and 22 points and he’ll be the spark for this Grizzlies side. Look for Memphis to really slow things down given how the Cavs like to play fast. They can get them out of rhythm and force some tough shots for them. Memphis will turn this into a grind it out game and should be able to keep it close. Trends, Grizz are 5-0 ATS L5, 4-1 ATS L5 vs. EAST teams, and 15-4 SU L19 vs. CENTRAL div teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Rockets +1.5

Wednesday night 8:10pm ET Pelicans (26-21, 26-20-1 ATS, 12-11 AWAY) vs. Houston (22-24, 24-20-2 ATS, 17-8 HOME). Just one NBA play today. I actually don't really like this card. Zion is questionable tonight, I'm betting on him not playing. The Pelicans are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 26-21 record in their first 47 games. They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak and are 4-6 over their last ten games. Last game out in the Rockets' 135-119 W over the Lakers Monday, Jalen Green paired a career-high 12 boards with a game-high 34 pts. He's clearly up'd his game, and is looking great of late. Him pounding the glass is creating a ton of second chance points for the Rockets. Houston can get out and run with the best of them too, scoring 29 fast break pts vs. the LAL. NOP are on the road for 8 of 9 here. They lost to Boston last game out 118-112 Monday. Trends, New Orleans are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games, 5-12 L17 on the road vs. HOU, and 2-4 ATS L6 vs. WEST teams. Houston are 4-1 ATS in their L5 games, and are 5-0 ATS in their L5 vs. Southwest teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -4.5

7:40pm ET Tuesday night from MSG the Jazz (24-24, 29-19 ATS, 9-18 AWAY) take on the Knicks (30-17, 28-18-1 ATS, 16-5 HOME). We’re on the Knicks here, laying the points at home. Situationally, this one makes a lot of sense on the home side. The Jazz are in the final game of what has been now a 6 game road swing. They have gone 2-3 and come in after allowing 147 points to Brooklyn last time out. They’re catching the Knicks, who are simply playing their best basketball right now. New York has rattled off 7 straight wins and they’re doing it with so many different things. One thing to note is this defense. They haven’t allowed over 110 points during this winning streak and this season they’re averaging just 109.4 ppg against. This team plays with a ton of high pressure and they aren’t shy about being aggressive on the defensive end. It’s resulted in a lot of success as they are forcing turnovers and not allowing many second chances at the rim. They’re going to overwhelm a Jazz team who are looking forward to going home after a long trip. This makes sense in many different ways and the edge sits with the home side. Trends, Utah are 4-14 ATS in their L18 on the road vs. NY. New York are 5-0 ATS in L5, 7-0 SU L7, 5-0 SU L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Nuggets -3.5

Bucks (32-14, 18-28 ATS) take on the Nuggets (32-15, 19-26-2 ATS) tonight in a great NBA Monday matchup. Denver is going to see a new look Bucks team here on Monday night. Milwaukee will welcome in Doc Rivers for the debut of the coaching switch, which has been questioned by a lot of people entering play. The Bucks split with the Cavs on their back to back home swing and then took down the Pelicans in dominant fashion. This, however, is not the matchup they want with all the attention on the coaching change. Denver is such a tough team to beat in general, but it gets way harder when they're at home as well. The Nuggets are fresh off a win over the 76ers and they matchup so well with the Bucks. Milwaukee's offense will struggle mightily to get things going against a Nuggets defense that averages just 111.0 ppg. That number is impressive given the way Denver likes to run as they will not allow anything easy in transition. There's going to be so many distractions here and with the Bucks Antetokounmpo battling an illness, he likely won't be at 100% in this game. All the signs and edges lean the Nuggets way and they're going to look to make a statement here against a top team in the league. Trends, Bucks 3-11 ATS L14, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. DVR, 7-13 SU L20 vs. DVR, and 0-6 ATS L6 on the road. DVR are 4-1 SU L5, 5-1 SU L6 at home, and 5-0 SU L5 vs. CENTRAL div. teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Jazz PK (-110)

Monday night 7:40pm ET in Brooklyn we get the Jazz (24-23, 9-17 AWAY, 29-18 ATS) taking on the Nets 18-27, 11-12 HOME, 21-22-2 ATS). The Nets are slight 1-point favorites against the Jazz, with a game total set at 233.5 points. Brooklyn has faced recent struggles, posting a 5-17 record in their last 22 since Dec. 14 and going 3-12 in their most recent 15 outings. They showed resilience with a hard-fought 106-104 victory against the Rockets Saturday. The return of Simmons is anticipated, albeit with restricted playing time, as he has been sidelined since Nov. 6 after participating in 48 games following his acquisition from the 76ers in exchange for Harden. Tonight Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith for the Nets remain (?). On the other side, the Jazz have been in fine form, boasting a 17-7 record over their last 24 and securing a convincing 134-122 W over Charlotte Saturday. Utah previously outclassed Brooklyn with a commanding 17-point home W on Dec. 18. The Nets rank 20th in the league in scoring, averaging 113.3 PPG, while the Jazz's defense ranks 23rd, allowing 119.3 PPG. Utah ranks 11th in scoring with 117.9 PPG, while Brooklyn's defense ranks 16th, conceding 114.9 PPG. Overall, the Jazz hold the 15th spot in offensive rating and the 22nd spot in defensive rating. Jazz are 8-1 vs. teams with losing records, and the Nets have lost their 5/7 last home games. You know what to do. My model has the Jazz winning by 4-7 in this one, too much confidence, too many shooters, and the Jazz know how to take care of teams not playing up to their level. They'll pull away in this one in the second half. Trends, Jazz are 9-2 ATS L11, 14-5 SU L19, 13-6 L19 vs. NETS, 5-1 L6 ATS on the road, and 6-3 ATS L9 on the road vs. Nets. Brooklyn are 4-15-1 ATS in their L20, and are 3-12 SU L15, and 3-11 ATS L14 vs. WEST teams. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA PK Play

Bulls -6.5

9pm ET from the Moda Center in Portland. Final game of the night tonight and the Blazers (13-32, ATS) get the Bulls (21-25, ATS) in PDX. Season series is 0-0 this is their first matchup. Bulls won both meetings last season. Blazers lost last game out 116-100 to the Spurs, failing to cover as a 5-pt road dog. The Bulls lost to the Lakers as they continue their west-coast road swing here. 141-132. Bulls are 3-1 ATS L4 and have won 6 of their L10. On the defensive side of the ball, Chicago has given up 112.7 PPG, (12th). Over their L5 their offense is avg. 115.4 PPG they score 111 PPG (26th). They are shooting 46% and 35% from 3. This may be a scary game to handicap for most "experts" out there because of the 2 teams' injury report and the way the NBA prioritizes injury news (Sarcasm), but I'm all over the Bulls tonight. Injury report (as best as we can tell), OUT LaVine, Ball, Craig, and P. Williams for CHI, for PDX, Grant, Brogdon, Simons, Walker, Henderson are all (?), with a good chance a couple of them are OUT tonight, as I think there's some trades a brewing in Portland, Sharpe is OUT. Portland has scored 110 PPG or less in 4 of L6. Trends, Bulls 5-2 ATS L7 vs. PDX, and 4-1 ATS L5 Sunday games. PDX are 4-10 SU L14, 3-7 SU L10 in JAN. Don't overthink this one. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Celtics -6.5

Saturday at 7pm ET we get the LA Clippers (28-14, 9-10 AWAY, 23-19 ATS) taking on the Boston Celtics (35-10, 20-1 HOME, 23-20-2 ATS) in Boston, MA. LAC are 4th in the WEST. BOS are 1st in the EAST. BOS is 4th in PPG 120 PPG, LAC is 9th 118 PPG, on defense LAC 9th 112 PPG, BOS 4th 110 PPG. Both teams TOP 10 in 3PT FG%, and FT%. Injuries as of Friday, Zubac for LAC, Porzingis for BOS. The last time these two met up was 12/23/23 a 145-108 Celtics win in LA. (Celtics covered the -4.5) Before that 12/29/22 a 116-110 BOS win in Boston. Boston is playing at such a high level right now. They come in after sweeping a 3 game road trip, which included wins over Miami and Dallas in back to back games. They were firing away offensively, putting up performances of 116, 119, and 143 to close the trip out. Boston has covered in 6 of their last 8 games overall and they have all the momentum coming into this matchup. The Celtics rank 4th both in total offense (120.8 ppg) and defense (110.6 ppg) coming into Saturday's matchup. They have the ability to beat teams in so many different ways. Defensively, they rank 3rd in field goal percentage against. They have shown how good they are at closing out on shooters and they use their length to control the paint. They're going to put an emphasis on this here against LA as they know they have to close out on the complement of shooters this team has. Boston offensively also has such a huge edge. They have continued to get contributions from so many different players time and time again. They're overwhelming for the opposition and they're going to pick apart this Clippers defense. Trends, BOS 5-2 ATS L7, 6-1 SU L7, 19-1 SU L20 at home, 10-2 SU L12 vs. WEST teams, and 4-0-1 L5 on Saturday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -4

Saturday at MSG it's the Miami Heat (24-21, 19-25 ATS, 12-11 AWAY) taking on the NY Knicks (28-17, 26-18 ATS, 15-5 HOME) Knicks are 4-1 ATS L5, Heat 0-5 ATS L5, and 0-5 SU L5 as well. Last game out the Heat lost 143-110 to Boston. It's hard for me to think they've turned a corner in 48 hours. Miami is scoring just 110 PPG (28th), over L5 averaging 105 PPG. To say OJ Anunoby has been a good deal is an understatement. He's been everything the Knicks were hoping for and more. Knicks are now 4th in the EAST, and last game out they took down the Champs...beating the Nuggets 122-84 in NY. In fact, they thumped them. Anunoby led with 26 (10/18 shooting). Brunson scored 21. Grimes added 19. Randle had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists. All parts of their offense are working right now. To go along with that tenacious defense. NYK have held 4/5 to 103 or less and noone is scoring over 109 of late. For Miami Rozier hasn't quite meshed with his new team yet, I'm sure he will, but acclimating to a new team takes a few games usually. The Heat aren't there yet, and their spinning the wrong way currently. Injuries we're watching, looks like Jaime Jaquez Jr. is PROB, but likely on a minutes restriction, and Hartenstein is (?) for NY as of 11:45am ET. The Knicks/Heat meet for the 2nd time, Knicks won 100-98 on 11/24/23. Trends, Heat 0-5 ATS L5, 0-5 SU L5, 1-5 SU L6 vs. NY, and 1-6 ATS L7 on a Saturday. On the flip side NYK are 4-1 ATS L5, 5-0 SU L5, 9-2 SU L11 vs. SOUTHEAST teams, and 4-2 ATS L6 at home. New York ranks among the NBA's top five cover teams, with a 25-18-2 ATS record, including 12-7-1 at MSG. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Suns -4.5

7pm ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN its the Phoenix Suns (26-18, 12-7 AWAY, 16-26-2 ATS) taking on the Indiana Pacers (24-21, 13-9 HOME, 24-18-3 ATS). These two played on January 21st. The Suns beat the Pacers, 117-110. Durant put up 40, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks for the Suns. Booker had 26, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. Buddy Hield scored 18 points with 4 rebounds for the Pacers, in a losing effort. Suns won the season series last year 2-0. We were on the Suns last game out over the Mavs, and cashed that winning ticket easily. Back to the well with them here in this spot. The Suns have figured things out. After struggling all season long and people talking about how their chemistry is off, Phoenix has seemingly found their groove. They enter winners of 7 in a row and they are doing everything right. The latest was a 132 point performance in a win over the Mavericks and they’re looking to continue this momentum against a Pacers team they beat already during this winning streak. It starts with Durant. He’s been on fire and he’s making everyone around him better. Booker went off against the Mavs, while Beal, Allen, and Nurkic all contributed in a big way along side. They’re sharing the ball better than anyone in the league and they’re getting key shots at the right time. They matchup well with this Pacers team, who has struggled defensively. They’re one of the worst in the league, allowing nearly 123 ppg. Their inability to get stops in transition and the struggles they have closing out on shooters is far too alarming. Given the way the Suns have been playing, they’re going to pick apart this defense even worse than a few games ago. We’re getting a good line on the much better side here. Trends, PHX is 7-0 SU L7, 5-0 SU L5 vs. IND, 5-1 SU L6 on the road, 9-3 ATS L12 on the road vs. IND, and 6-0 SU L6 vs. EAST teams. The Pacers are 2-5 SU L7, and 1-4 L5 SU vs. PACIFIC teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Suns -2

Wednesday in Dallas at 8:40pm ET from the AA Center in Dallas, TX it's the Suns (25-18, 11-7 AWAY, 15-26-2 ATS, 8-9-1 ATS AWAY) taking on the Mavericks (24-19, 11-12 ATS HOME, 23-20 ATS, 13-10 HOME). The Mavs look to bounce back from a 119-110 loss to the Celtics Monday. The Suns have won six in a row. What's not to like right now? Phoenix, led by Kevin Durant's 43 points and Bradley Beal's 18, secured their 11th win in 14 games with a 115-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. During the streak, the Suns have taken off offensively, averaging 122 PP 100 possessions (#6), and they've improved defensively, rising to 8th in efficiency from 16th. The Big 3 are clicking, and figuring out how to play with each other, and we get the Mavs in this one with injury question marks for all of their guards. Never a good thing on rivalry week. The Suns initially favored by 1.5 points against the Mavericks at Wednesday, now shifted to Suns -2.5. We're going to lock that number in right here. (I like this play from -2 to -2.5). I really like how Phoenix has been playing during their winning streak, they keep this up I'll be running the NBA futures market soon to look at their NBA title odds. I'm expecting their defense to contain the Mavs outside shooters in this one, and I'll lay the points. Phoenix won't be tired yet, but we may look to fade them in 7-10 days as they get towards the end of their longest road trip of the season. All 4 are questionable tonight. Doncic, Exum, Curry, and Irving. Trends, PHX 6-0 SU L6, 4-1 SU L5 on the road, 4-1 L5 vs. WEST teams. The Mavs are 2-4 ATS L6, 2-4 SU L6, 5-10 ATS L15 on Wednesday's at home. You know what to do. Hop ON!  Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play 

OKC -13 

8pm ET on Tuesday night from OKC the Portland Trail Blazers (12-30, 5-18 AWAY, 19-23 ATS) are in town to take on the Thunder (29-13, 16-5 HOME, 28-14 ATS). PDX allows 117 PPG (19th), OKC allows 113 PPG (14th). Scoring PDX is 30th (107.5 PPG), and OKC is #3 (121 PPG). I'm all over OKC in this matchup on Tuesday night. The last time these two met was a 139-77 OKC win in OKC on 1/11/24. OKC recently secured a 102-97 W against the West-leading Timberwolves Saturday. Following their win over PDX on 1/11, the Thunder have won 3 of their last 5, with their most recent two being W's. The Blazers lost 134-110 to the Lakers Sunday, and their average deficit against Oklahoma City over two matchups is 52 PPG. The Thunder have the edge in every which way you look at this matchup. Oklahoma City has the mental edge for starters. Just weeks ago, we saw the Thunder make history vs. PDX. The Thunder have played well since then and Portland has headed in the opposite direction. Oklahoma City is led by SGA, who has put up 31.1 ppg, 6.3 apg, and 5.6 rpg. He’s been the one who has got this team going and he has scored over 30 points in back to back games. Look for him to lead the charge as this Thunder offense is going to overwhelm the Trail Blazers with their speed. Portland has allowed the opposition to shoot at nearly a 50% clip on average this season. They allow so many easy looks at the rim and they don’t close out on shooters well. Given how well Oklahoma City can shoot it and share the ball, Portland will find their defense scrambling. This is going to be another lopsided matchup and the Thunder will keep their foot on the gas throughout. Trends, OKC 6-2 SU L8, 6-0 ATS L6 at home, 5-0 ATS L5 at home vs. PDX, and 8-3 SU L11 vs. WEST teams. On the other side PDX are 3-8 SU L11, 1-9 ATS L10 vs. OKC, and lastly they're 1-11 SU L12 on the road. OKC are obviously a top team in the WEST, and I just don't see how PDX causes them any trouble tonight at home. Too many weapons, too much rim protection, and a deep bench. I'm on OKC. You know what to do. Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Nets +4.5

New York has won 3 in a row (26-17, 12-12 AWAY, 24-18-1 ATS), and they want to continue their winning streak. They play Brooklyn (17-25, 10-10 HOME, 20-20-2 ATS) at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. You can watch this game on TNT. The initial odds favor the Knicks by 4, and the total is 225. The Knicks are the 16th-best scoring team in the NBA, averaging 115.2 PPG, and they also have the 3rd-best defense, allowing 110.6 PPG. On the other hand, the Nets are ranked 17th in the league for points allowed, giving up 115.8 PPG, and they have the 19th-best offense, scoring an average of 114.2 PPG. It's been rough sleddin' for the Nets vs. NYK of late. The Knicks took out Brooklyn 121-102 in their last matchup on 12/20/23 and have won the past 3 vs. the Nets by a combined 61 pts. NY won last game out vs. Toronto on Saturday vs. the Raptors 126-100. The Nets lost their last game out, allowing the final 22 points of the game to lose to the Clippers 125-114. A crazy ending to be honest. They won the game before 130-112 over the Lakers. I think Tuesday night will see a close game between these two NY teams. They know each other well, and both are playing 1/2 way decent ball right now. Both are top 5 rebounding teams, so we'll have to look elsewhere for advantages because I think they'll cross each other off in the paint. One area I'm looking at is the # of FG's attempted per game. The Nets are 4th, they really shoot the ball a ton, and get after it. They also attempt the 7th most 3-pointers per game. NY's #3 defense will be tested in this one. As will their depth. One positive for Brooklyn is over the last 5 games they've really stepped things up on the defensive side of the ball. Monitor Hartenstein's injury status for this one. He could miss this game with ankle soreness. Ben Simmons is still OUT for Brooklyn. Trends, NY are 3-9 SU L12 vs. Brooklyn, and they're 1-6 SU L7 on the road vs. the Nets. The Nets will get up for this game and they'll play NY tough on Tuesday night. Grab the +4.5 with the Nets. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -1.5

Monday 7:00pm ET, the Cavaliers (25-15, 10-7 AWAY, 21-17-2 ATS) will face the Magic (23-20, 14-6 HOME, 28-15 ATS) at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL. Opening NBA betting odds -115 for Cleveland and -105 for the Magic, with a point spread of Cleveland -1. The Over/Under betting total is set at 215.5. The Magic are playing game 2 of a B2B. Cleveland beat Atlanta on Saturday 116-95. The Magic beat the Heat on Sunday 105-87. Both teams have similar points per game averages, with the Cavaliers averaging 113.7 PPG (ranked 20th) and the Magic averaging 111.7 PPG (ranked 25th). Cleveland comes come in as a team that has covered 6 of their L7, has limited teams to 102 points or less in 6 of their L7, they're average margin of victory in the L3 games is 26.3 PPG. The season series is tied 1-1. Cavs won game 1 121-111 DEC 6 in Ohio, then on DEC 11 in Orlando the Magic won 104-94. Cleveland is red hot right now and they come in with tons of momentum. The Cavs have won 7 in a row and they’ve done it with great play at both ends of the floor. After blowing out Milwaukee, they went into Atlanta and demolished the Hawks holding them to just 95 points. It was the third straight game Cleveland’s defense has held the opposition to under 100 points. Cleveland continues to be without Mobley and Garland, but that hasn’t hurt this team as of late. They’re getting contributions all around and the bench is stepping up in a big way. Merrill was the latest to step up as he put up 18 points vs. ATL. That’s what this team continues to do is get production from so many different players. The likes of Niang, Porter Jr., and LaVert all continue to make big plays. Cleveland had the edge here as Orlando has been inconsistent at times this year. While they’re playing above what anyone predicted, the Magic still haven’t found a consistent groove. They give up 110 ppg on average and we’ve seen their defense struggle at times with fast teams like the Cavs. Cleveland should have the edge in tempo and really put Orlando out of their comfort zone on Monday. Trends, CLE are 6-1 ATS L7, 7-0 SU L7, 5-1 SU L6 vs. Magic, and 6-0 ATS L6 vs. EAST teams. Magic are 2-5 SU L7. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Sixers -13.5

Monday night the (8-34, 5-18 AWAY, 20-22 ATS) Spurs visit the Philadelphia 76ers (28-13, 16-6 HOME, 27-14 ATS) for the first matchup between Embiid and Wemby. Tip off is at 7:10pm ET from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Spurs come into this one losers of 8 of their last 9, while the Sixers come in hot looking for their 6th straight W. Spurs come in off a win last game out 131-127 over fellow basement dweller the Wizards. Sixers come in off of a 97-89 win over the Hornets on Saturday. Not bad for a team missing 5 impact players. Philadelphia is rolling right now. Winners of 5 in a row, they’re back to their dominating ways and this is such a lopsided matchup. They have the edge in every which way against the Spurs entering play on Monday night. The Spurs have been abysmal defensively. Phili will be able to win the battle both inside and out against the Spurs. Embiid continues to put up MVP like numbers as well. He’s averaging 35 ppg and 11.4 rebounds and he is in zone right now. Given the Spurs issues defensively, Embiid should be able to dictate just about everything offensively and even create some open shooting lanes for his outside threats. Philadelphia is also stepping things up defensively. If it wasn’t already hard enough for San Antonio, the 76ers allowed just 89 points last time out and they’re going to force a lot of Spurs turnovers. This is a Phili team in such a good rhythm right now and they’re going to pick apart the Spurs Monday night. PHI comes into this one 6th in the NBA in scoring at 119.5 PPG. Spurs are 22nd (112 PPG). Sixers 8th on defense 111 PPG, Spurs are 26th on defense 121.5 PPG. Sixers are a top 5 team in the league in steals and blocks. Injury report: PHI - Beverley (Prob) Bamba, Springer (?). SA - Collins (?), Cissoko OUT. Trends, Spurs are 1-4 SU L5, 2-4 ATS L6 vs. PHILI, 1-8 SU L9 vs. Phili, and 3-17 SU L20 on the road. 76ers are 4-1 ATS L5, 5-0 SU L5, 10-3 ATS L13 at home, 6-1 SU L7 vs. Spurs at home, and 5-1 ATS L6 vs. WEST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Rockets +11

On Sunday at 7pm ET, it's the Boston Celtics (32-10, 12-9 AWAY, 21-19-2 ATS) vs. Houston Rockets (20-21, 16-6 HOME, 20-19-2 ATS) at Toyota Center, Houston, TX. Opening odds: Moneyline NBA Odds - Celtics -357 | Rockets +290, NBA ATS Betting Odds - Celtics -10.5, Total: 231. Boston meets Houston for the second time this season. Boston won the first game 145-113 on January 13th. HOUSTON won on 3/13/23 111-109 covering +13. Boston's last game was a 100-102 loss to the Nuggets on Friday, while the Rockets, coming off a 127-126 OT win against the Jazz, play back-to-back. Houston excels at home with a 16-6 record. Rockets rank 21st offensively (113.0) and seventh defensively (112.5). Holiday & Horford are (?) to play today, Eason is OUT for HOU, and Bullock is (?). The Rockets have value here grabbing the points. Houston comes in with momentum as they took down the Jazz in overtime last night and now they return home catching a lot of points in this spot. Houston is a tricky team to deal with as they’re scrappy and can cause teams a lot of issues. They will force tough shots and can frustrate teams with their ability to close out on shooters. Boston is in a tricky spot here too. They fell to Denver last time out and then immediately after this have to jump on a plane to take on a Dallas team that is super tough. This has the making of a game where they overlook Houston. The Celtics may have an eye on tomorrow’s matchup more, which can allow Houston to keep this close. Boston will come out sluggish and this will be a game where Houston can steal some easy baskets and keep it close throughout. Trends, Celtics are 5-11 ATS L16 in JAN. HOU are 4-1 SU L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -6.5

Friday night at 10:30pm ET from the Crypto.com Arena in LA its the Brooklyn Nets (16-24, 19-19-2 ATS, 6-14 AWAY) taking on the LA Lakers (22-21, 19-24 ATS, 16-7 HOME). These teams come in pretty even in the stats department. Lakers 18th (114 PPG) and 16th (115 PPG) in pts allowed. While Brooklyn is 19th (113 PPG) in scoring, and 17th (115 PPG) in pts allowed. Lakers have advantages on the defensive glass (3rd in the NBA) and in FG% (7th). The last time these two met was a 121-104 BRK win in Brooklyn on 1/30/23. Before that 11/13/22 a 116-103 LAL win. Los Angeles has figured some things out and they come in with momentum on Friday night. Los Angeles is winning games and they’re beating top teams even too now. They have beat the likes of the Thunder, Clippers, and even the Mavs as they continue to play some of their best basketball. They come in winners in back to back games and offensively they have things rolling. It was a 127 point performance last time out against the Mavs as they got contributions from a lot of different players. When they can get the likes of Russell or a Reaves stepping up to help Davis and Lebron, this team is extremely dangerous. They take on a Nets team that has had so many issues on both ends of the floor this year. The Nets give up nearly 116 ppg, while only scoring 113. Their offensive roll production has even gone down some this month as they have just been too inconsistent. With this being a case of two teams going in opposite directions, we’re getting good value on the Lakers here.Trends, the Nets are 1-11 ATS L12 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Plus they're 2-14-1 L17, 1-9 SU L10, 1-9 ATS L10 vs. WEST teams, and 2-5 SU L7 vs. Pacific DIV teams. Last one, the Nets are 1-9 ATS L10 playing on 1 day rest. On the other side the Lakers are 4-2 SU L6, and 7-2 SU L9 played on a Friday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Jazz +4

OKC (27-13, 26-13-1 ATS, 11-8 AWAY) take on the Jazz (22-20, 26-16 ATS, 15-5 HOME) tonight in Salt Lake City, UT. Last time these two met was 12/11/23, a 134-120 OKC win in OKC. OKC covered the -13, and the total went OVER the 236. Jazz opened as a 3pt dog in this one. One of the hottest teams in the Association is a 4-point dog AT HOME tonight. I can't let this one slide. Utah catches the Thunder in a nice spot here. Oklahoma City will be playing the third away game in four nights which is never an easy thing. They also have dropped the first two games of this trip and come in on a low. The Thunder have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA this year. Just when you think they’re going to take off, they take a few steps back. Utah also comes in red hot. Winners of 6 in a row, the Jazz are starting to right their ship with their ability to attack. They have demolished the opposition at times during this run with their a unity to play with so much speed. It’s overwhelming the opponents and Sexton has been the biggest spark to this team. Utah has also got Kris Dunn stepping up as it’s been the depth that’s helped them turn things around as well. Utah is just of a well rounded team as the Thunder and given the Thunder’s issues lately and their inconsistencies, the value sits with the home side. We might get lucky and have SGA take the night off as well. Last night's GSW game was postponed, so this isn't a B2B for Utah. This is OKC's 3rd road game in the L4 nights. Trends, UTAH 6-0 ATS L6, 6-0 SU L6, 9-0 SU L9 at home, 5-0 ATS L5 vs. WEST teams, and 4-1 ATS L5 vs. NW Div. teams. Give me the Jazz on Thursday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Suns -4

3 game slate of NBA games tonight, but this one looks good. At 9:00pm ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ you get the Sacramento Kings (23-16, 21-18 ATS, 10-9 AWAY) taking on the Phoenix Suns (21-18, 14-24-1 ATS, 11-11 HOME). TV coverage on NBC SportsNet. This one opened with the Suns at -4, then it was bet up to -5, now it's back to -4, so we'll bite. If the last two games for the Suns are any indication of what this team can be, then they’re in store for a big run. Phoenix has slowly started to figure things out and the chemistry is coming as they enter this one after dominating the last two games on the offensive end. Phoenix put up 127 in each of their last two wins and now they take on a Kings team that has had it’s own issues on the defensive end. Sacramento has given up 117.7 PPG and they come in off a tough overtime loss to Milwaukee. This is a great matchup for the Suns, who are getting contributions now from many different players. Beal is one of the biggest keys and he’s looking for his third straight good game. Beal (18.2 ppg) put up 23 and 37 in the two wins and his contributions take so much pressure off the stars on this team. The Suns should be able to dictate a lot in this game and push the tempo on a Kings defense that struggles against the transition run. Phoenix is rolling in with the confidence they haven’t had and their ability to put together some flurries of points should be enough to overwhelm the Kings. Beal is back, and while he has only played in 15 of the first 39 games for PHX we have a good sample size now of what he can do, along with Booker and Durant, and Nurkic. They match up well with Fox & Sabonis. This will be the Kings' last game on their road trip, and they come in off a loss on Sunday 143-142 to Milwaukee. Suns come in winners of two straight (127-109 over LAL, and 127-116 over PDX on Sunday). Suns have lost the L4 to SAC so there's some quadruple revenge angle here too! (LOL) They haven't beaten the Kings since 2/14/23. A 120-109 win. Trends, PHX are 7-3 SU L10, and 10-4 L14 in JAN, plus, the Suns are 5-1 ATS in their L6 home games after a 7+ day road trip. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Jazz -7

MLK Day and at 7:10pm ET the Jazz (21-20, 14-5 HOME, 25-16 ATS) host the Pacers (23-17, 23-16-1 ATS, 10-9 AWAY) from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Going back to the well again with the JAZZ here on MLK day. This will be my 3rd play in a row on them. I feel like I'm really dialed in on the Jazz right now. Haliburton is still out, and the Pacers are on G2 of a B2B. They lost to DVR last night 117-109. Utah is red hot right now and has value here against a Pacers team that has a lot of question marks. Utah finished the 2023 calendar year winning 4 of their last 5 and took that momentum right into 2024 since the beginning of the year, they have gone 7-1 with the lone loss coming against the Celtics. During this run, they’ve scored no less than 120 points in every win here in 2024. They’ve found their ability to play with a ton of pace and they’re getting so many different contributions. Markkanen and Sexton have been the spark and everyone has seemed to feed off them. The duo combined for 56 points in the latest win over the Lakers and they should have plenty of success against this Pacers defense. Indiana gives up 123.2 PPG which is one of the worst marks in the league. They have struggled slowing teams down in transition and their inability to close out on shooters has costed them a lot. Utah’s speed is going to be too much for the Pacers. Indiana allows a lot of 2nd chance points and with how quick the Jazz play, they aren’t shy about hitting the offensive boards either. This will be a struggle for Indiana, especially running into a hot team like Utah at this moment. This will be a revenge spot as well, given the Pacers took it to the Jazz earlier this season. These two teams are in much different spots coming into play here. Some trends to note, IND is 5-11 L16 SU on the road vs. Utah, and 3-12 SU L15 vs. NORTHWEST div teams. The Jazz are 5-0 ATS L5, 5-0 SU L5, 8-0 SU L8 at home, 11-5 SU L16 at home vs. IND, and are 6-2 ATS L8 vs. EAST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Bulls +3.5

MLK Day matchup starts at 7:10pm ET. It's the Chicago Bulls (19-22, 20-20-1 ATS, 6-12 AWAY) taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-15, 18-17-2 ATS, 13-8 HOME). The venue is Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. We’re backing the Bulls here as they have value grabbing points against Cleveland. Chicago heads into Cleveland with momentum. They’ve won 4 of their last 5 and they’ve done it with their ability to score in flurries. Chicago has 7 players score in double figures in their latest win over San Antonio and they have lived off their depth this season. They continue to get different guys stepping up each night as they play with a ton of tempo and share the ball as good as any team in the league. Overall, the Bulls offensively put up around 111 ppg, but that number has increased as of late. During this latest stretch, they’ve had performances of 119, 124, and 122. Cleveland has played well lately, but they’re still battling injuries themselves. On top of that, this is a let down spot for them. They come back from Paris after beating the Nets and we could see some lag and fatigue from them. Chicago is a physical side that won’t shy away from coming right at Cleveland. Look for a game where the Bulls win the battle in the paint and they shut Mitchell down with their ability to play with a ton of pressure on the defensive side. Trends, Cavs are 1-5 ATS L6 Monday games. On the other side the Bulls are 13-7 ATS L20, 4-1 SU L5, and 4-2 L6 in JAN. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Warriors -7.5

MLK Day NBA hoops betting action. Tonight at 6pm ET we get the Warriors (18-21, 19-20 ATS, 7-10 AWAY) on the road taking on the suddenly shorthanded Grizzlies (14-25, 16-23 ATS, 3-15 HOME). (No Bane, No JA) The Warriors recently faced a tough stretch, losing 7 of 10, while the Grizzlies suffered 2 consecutive losses. They are set to meet for the first of 3 this season. Golden State has been the biggest disappointment here in the 23-24 NBA season, but this has the makings of a game that can start to turn things around for them. Today is the highly anticipated comeback of Draymond Green. Green had a lot of issues to work out, but him returning is a huge piece. He’s a force on the defensive end and he has the ability to be another scoring threat for this Warriors side. Golden State should find a lot of success against this Memphis defense. The Griz give up 113.4 PPG and come in on a low after losing back to back games. Memphis has been far too inconsistent and their inability to find offensive firepower has been a struggle. The Grizzlies are going to struggle against a fast Warriors team that should be amped up for this one with Green back. Look for GSW to run and get back to their old ways, as they’re at their best when they attack early and crash the boards. Memphis has struggled on the glass and the Warriors can expose that here. This is a mismatch every which way you look at it. The weapons the Warriors have are going to step up and be too much to overcome. For Memphis they're injury-plagued, and are going to see daily changes in their starting lineup. Stay updated with injury reports. These two last met on 3/18/23 a 133-119 MEM win. Trends, GSW are 21-9 on MLK day, and the Warriors 6-3 ATS L9 in JAN. Grizz 3-7 ATS L10, 0-5 ATS L5 at home, 2-6 SU L8 vs. PACIFIC div teams. Grizz are also 0-7 ATS L7 as a home dog, and 0-5 ATS L5 at home vs. teams with a losing road record. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NBA ATS Play

Utah +1.5

LA Lakers (20-20, 17-23 ATS, 6-13 AWAY) take on the Utah Jazz (20-20, 24-16 ATS, 13-5 HOME) on Saturday night. This one tips off at 9:40pm ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Hard to bet against Utah right now, even on the 2nd night of a B2B. They come into this matchup on absolute fire. Clarkson, Dunn, Collins, Fontecchio, Sexton, and Markkanen are really playing at the top of their games right now. Clarkson in particular is on FIRE. 20.7 PPG on 48.9% shooting in his L7. Utah has been showcasing their talent recently with a 14-4 ATS record at home, the league's best home covering rate, plus UTAH have consistently scored a minimum of 120 PPG in their L4. No injury woes for UTAH, for LAL, LeBron, Davis, Russell, Wood and Reddish are all ? tonight. Jazz come into this one Top 10 in the league in FG ATT per game, 3-PT ATT per game, FT%, Assists per game, OFF boards per game, DEF boards per game, TOT. REB per game, and block per game. Plus, in the 4th qtr of games they really clamp down, and are the 5th best defensive 4th qtr team. They're also 4-0 L4 games they've played on 0 days rest. The last time these two met was 11/21/23. A Lakers 131-99 win. That was a much different UTAH team than the one we have now, and one could argue this is a vastly different LAL team too. They've had the Jazz's number for a while, but that changes tonight. Trends, LAL 1-5 ATS L6, 4-10 SU L14, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. UTAH, and 1-4 SU L5 vs. WEST teams. Utah are 10-2 ATS L12, 7-1 SU L8, and 7-0 L7 at home. Jazz have won 4 straight and 11/14. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Wizards +8

They last met on 12/31/23 a 130-126 ATL win. I was hoping to get ATL +8.5 waiting on this line to keep moving in our favor, but +8 it is. Atlanta Hawks (15-22, 9-28 ATS, 1-3 ATS L4) vs. Washington Wizards (6-31, 17-18-2 ATS, 11-9-1 ATS AWAY) from the State Farm Arena Saturday in Atlanta, GA. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Hawks do lead the season series 3-0 so far this year, but the Wizards have covered 2/3. I'm on the Wizards tonight vs. the Hawks. WSH have lost 6 straight but are 3-3-1 ATS L7. Hawks on the 2nd night of a B2B. Washington has value here grabbing points. The Hawks are just too tough to trust on the defensive end. They come in averaging 124 PPG against, which is one of the worst marks in the entire league. They struggle to stop teams that play quick and this has the makings of a game that should see a lot of pace. Atlanta allowed 126 points last time out to the Pacers and that’s been a norm for them as they have struggled to keep teams under that 120 mark. That’s a recipe for disaster, especially against a Wizards team that is so young and plays with so much speed. Washington has been in both of their last two games against good teams down to the wire. They will find a ton of success in transition tonight and should be able to get some easy buckets at the rim. This is just too many points in a spot where Atlanta boasts such a bad defense. The Hawks are the worst team in the association ATS at home. Wizards 3-2-2 ATS L7 on the road. Hawks 4-16 ATS L20, 3-7 SU L10, 2-12 ATS L14, and 1-8 SU L9 vs. EAST teams. You know what to do here. Back the Wizards, play it small. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play

Jazz -2

Friday night the (15-23, 23-16 ATS) Raptors take on the (19-20, 20-18 ATS) Jazz at 9:30pm ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The current season marks the first meeting between these two teams, whereas the Jazz claimed wins in both matchups last season. Last game out the Jazz faced the Nuggets, clinching a 124-111 win Wednesday. Impressively, they boast a stellar 9-2 record ATS in their L11, including a 3-1 ATS performance in their 4 recent home games. (All this after losing 16 of their first 23) Utah's dominance extends further with 6 wins in their L7. On the flip side, the Toronto Raptors faced a setback, going down to the Clippers 126-120 Wednesday. They have proven to be a strong ATS team, flaunting a 5-1 record in their last 6. Clarkson, Dunn, Collins, Fontecchio, Sexton, and Markkanen are really playing at the top of their games right now. Clarkson in particular is on FIRE. 20.7 PPG on 48.9% shooting in his L6. He was 12/19 vs. DEN, w/ 3x 3's. Regrettably for Toronto, one of their key big men, Poeltl, will be OUT, significantly impacting their presence in the paint and playing time. Siakam's availability remains uncertain, although it appears unlikely that he will miss this crucial matchup. Utah has been showcasing their talent recently with a 13-4 ATS record at home, the league's best home covering rate, plus UTAH have consistently scored a minimum of 120 PPG in their L3. I don't feel like TOR has the bench depth to hang with UTAH in this one. If you're giving guys like Temple, Porter, and Young valuable minutes there's something not right. Another trade is on the horizon I feel like. Trends, TOR are 6-13 SU L19, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. UTAH, and 1-6 SU L7 vs. UTAH. The Jazz are 9-2 ATS L11, 6-1 SU L7, 6-0 SU L6 at home, and are 7-1 ATS L8 vs. ATLANTIC div. teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Kings +1.5

Friday, Sacramento (23-14, 10-7 AWAY, 20-17 ATS) face the 76ers (23-13, 13-6 HOME, 23-13 ATS) at the Wells Fargo Center, 7:30 pm ET tip-off on ESPN. The Kings are on a hot streak, winning their last 2 games. Sacramento has been impressive, winning 6 of their last 8 games and boasting a 10-7 record on the road, with a perfect 4-0 in their last four away matchups. They've scored 123+ in 5 of their last 7. After suffering a 33-point defeat against the Pelicans, the Kings rebounded strongly with a 21-point W over the Pistons and a convincing 123-98 win against the Hornets on Wednesday. In contrast, the 76ers have struggled recently, losing 4 of their last 5, including 3 straight losses. The absence of Embiid due to a knee injury has added to their woes. The 76ers have been inconsistent at home, holding a 1-2 record in their last 3 home games. Their latest setback was a 139-132 loss to the Hawks Wednesday, marking their 3rd consecutive defeat. With no Embiid I'm not sure the Sixers have anyone to slow down Sabonis. (who was on fire last game - 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.) Enjoy the challenge of containing Sabonis Phili! He's proven to be one of the most dependable big men in the NBA, boasting an impressive streak of 20 consecutive games with either a double-double or a triple-double, achieving the latter feat on 8 occasions. Dude has averaged 24 PPG on 65% shooting, 14 boards & 9 ass. over 36 MPG L10. Over the Philadelphia 76ers' recent eight-game stretch, during which they've been without Embiid, they've plummeted to the lowest defensive rebounding percentage in the league. Philadelphia's struggle on the boards is evident, and in tonight's matchup, I'd lean towards the Kings. Trends, Kings 4-1 SU L5, 4-1 ATS L5 on the road, 5-1 L6 SU vs. EAST teams. PHI 1-4 ATS L5, 1-4 SU L5, 2-5 ATS L7 in JAN. Expect Sacramento to capitalize on second-chance opportunities, and I'd take the Kings to cover the +1.5 spread. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Knicks -4

Thursday the Mavericks (22-16, 11-8 HOME, 21-17 ATS) play the Knicks (22-15, 11-11 AWAY, 21-15-1 ATS) at the American Airlines Center, in Dallas TX. Tip off is at 8:30pm ET. The Knicks are doing well, having won their last 5 games. They beat the Trail Blazers 112-84 last Tuesday. The Knicks have now covered 5 straight. (Including the last 2 on the road, they're 20-15-2 ATS this season). The Mavs just lost their last game. They were beaten 120-103 by the Grizzlies, also Tuesday, before that loss they had won three in a row. The Mavs have however won both games this season between these two. Including a 126-121 OT win a couple weeks ago. BIG news out of Dallas for this one of course is the fact that Luca Doncic is OUT for this one. Mavs are 1-3 SU without him, and 2-2 ATS. IF Exum, Lively, and Williams (all ?) are all out too this could be really bad for DAL. At least Irving is back. For NY it has to be said they must feel right now like they've won the trade for Anunoby. He's really acclimating to his new team, and they're getting exactly what they traded for. Since New York traded for him, they've won all 5 games (ATS and SU) OG has def. made a difference on the defensive end for NY. Since he joined NY they're only now allowing 97.4 PPG. He scores an average of 14.2 points per game and has a success rate of 45.5% in three-point shots. Additionally, he gets 5 rebounds, makes 1 assist, and blocks 1.4 shots in each game. Importantly, he has a positive impact on his team's performance. Dallas native Randle comes home for this one, and he always has big games in Big D. Expect more of the same tonight. 1-last thing. This will be Brunson's first game back at AAC since leaving for NY. I'm pretty sure he'll be up for this one too! Trends, New York are 4-1 ATS in their L5 vs. DAL, and 6-0 ATS L6 playing DAL in DAL. NY are 5-1 ATS L6 in JAN too. Mavs are 1-5 ATS L6 vs. Atlantic DIV teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play