Cleveland Cavaliers -3

It's tough to justify laying any points with Cleveland. 

However, this is a valuable spot at this low of a number. 

Following their embarrassing home opener loss to the Hawks, Kevin Love met with Lue to chat about the direction this team is going. After it looked as if they wanted to stay young, it was made clear the veterans need to play.

Expect plenty of lineup changes here on Wednesday night and a very motivated Cleveland team. 

Brooklyn allowed 132 points in their most recent loss, which should open the door for the Cavs here to really attack early on. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Grab the home side in this one.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder laying the points here has value on Sunday. Oklahoma City was forced with a tough back to back start as they had to deal with the Clippers and Warriors. Returning home is just what this team needs.

The Kings have given up a ridiculous amount of easy buckets and struggled to stop anyone really. After allowing 123 to the Jazz, the Pelicans ripped off 149 on them.

With that in mind and a Thunder team eager to grab their first win, look for Paul George and company to really push the tempo right from the start.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 

Lay the points here. Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami -5.5

The Heat and Hornets battle on Saturday and the home side laying the points has some value.

Charlotte comes in on the 2nd leg of a back to back and that has not been good for them in recent history. 

The Hornets have gone 3-8-1 ATS when playing on the 2nd leg of their back to back over the last 12. Along with that, the Heat have fared very well against the Southeast. Miami comes into this one covering in 9 of their last 13 against the division. 

The Heat also have some momentum themselves here. They went into Washington and secured an upset road win, as their defense came up huge late. That will be the go to here for Miami in 2018 as they can really lean on their defensive abilities. 

Some trends to note. Hornets are 0-5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Lay the points.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5

The Timberwolves look to bounce back here against the Cavs on Friday night. 

Minnesota gave the Spurs all they could handle in their season opener but came up just short down the stretch. 

Returning home, the Timberwolves offer nice value at this number. Minnesota has gone 7-2 ATS in their last 9 when sitting as 8+ points home favorites. This team is also young and hungry, as they have gelled together over the past few seasons to become a legit threat in the NBA. 

Cleveland meanwhile is onto life after Lebron. The Cavs gave Toronto a run for their money, but ultimately the offensive firepower just isn't there. They simply can't keep up here with this Minnesota offense that likes to get out and run. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 14-40-2 ATS in their last 56 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay the points here. 

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans Pelicans +7.5

The Pelicans and Rockets provide a solid Opening Night Game here on Wednesday. 

New Orleans F Anthony Davis will one again look to put this team on his shoulders and the task for him is nothing new. He has continued to be one of the tops in the NBA as he averaged 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks all while shooting 53.4% from the field last year. 

The Pelicans went out and attempted to also build around Davis this season, as they signed Julius Randle to a 2 year deal. He can provide some offense but will be focused to help the defense this season. 

Nikola Mirotic will also provide a boost as well as this is a Rockets team that they can keep up with now on the offensive end.

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Pelicans are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 vs. Western Conference.

Expect a tightly played game here.

Back New Orleans ATS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +12

Life must go on for the Cavaliers, who will head into this campaign without the support of star F Lebron James.

Now, things will be put on the shoulders of Kevin Love, who signed a max deal this past offseason. Love has shown his commitment to the Cavaliers and they catch a big number here in their opener. 

The value sits here for a couple of reasons. One, we should see Cleveland come out inspired. This is a younger group still with plenty of potentials. With James abandoning ship, Cleveland's core will set out to show why they are still one of the top teams in the East.

Along with that, the Raptors will face plenty of chemistry issues. We've seen it time and time again in the NBA, as teams who acquire big-time names in the offseason sometimes will face early struggles when it comes to meshing together.

Grab the points here as this is too many in this spot. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -4.5

The Celtics run into the playoffs came up short in the Eastern Conference last season and they come back with a lot to offer here in the 2018-2019 season. 

Boston did a lot of their damage without stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Heyward last season as this team found a solid core within. 

Now, with both back and ready to go, this new look Celtics lineup is going to be one of the most threatening in the entire NBA. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown carried the load as the young guns will now be complemented by the veterans as this offense is going to feature so many weapons. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston.

Boston has dominated this matchup in the past. Given that and the rejuvenated lineup they have here, this is a nice matchup for them to start things off this season.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State Warriors -4.5

The Cavaliers did almost everything right in Game 3.

From their hot start to holding Curry and Thompson down, things just seemed to be falling into place for the Cavaliers who held the lead for the entire first half.

However, as well all know, the Warriors look to go for a sweep here on Friday. Despite playing so well and so great, Cleveland just couldn't close things down. 

With all the momentum, the Warriors will certainly see a bounce back performance from Curry and Thompson here. With that in mind, Cleveland is set up for some issues here in Game 4. Look for Golden State to run and run wild here right from the outset.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Expect Golden State to capture the title, covering the number.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -4.5

The Warriors laying the small number here has value on Wednesday.

Despite the Cavs returning home, this series has belonged completely to Golden State. After stealing Game 1 from the grasps for the Cavs, they completely dominated in Game 2. 

Every time Cleveland got close, the Warriors would hit them with a barrage of 3 pointers to pull away. 

Cleveland simply does not have enough weapons here to compete. We've seen Lebron just take off, but his supporting cast just hasn't been able to contribute enough. Cleveland looks very tentative and has shot the ball very poorly throughout the first two games. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay this small number here.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play 

Golden State Warriors -11

We backed the Over as a Top Play in Game 1, here, Golden State has value at this number. 

The Cavaliers had their chances to steal one from the Warriors, but now, things look very glim for the Eastern Conference Champs.

After having the game nearly won, a changed call, followed by a miscue at the end of regulation has them questioning a lot here entering Sunday.

It's simply just tough to bounce back from. Golden State can come at you so quick and put point up. After the Cavs gave them a run for their money, the Warriors are certainly going to come out here with a lot of aggression and much more pressure on the defensive end.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Pacific. Cavaliers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest.

Lay the points here. Expect this one to turn into a track meet that Cleveland can't keep up in.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston +7

The Celtics grabbed back some control in the series, as they took it to Cleveland in Game 5. Now, the series shifts back to Cleveland here, where Boston has a chance to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals. 

Boston has struggled on the road this postseason as a whole, but they may have found some gaps in the Cleveland defense here after Game 5.

Boston was able to control the pace from start to finish, while really attacking the bucket. They looked quite tentative in Games 3 and 4 while in Cleveland, which is not what they have done in Boston. If Boston can change their mentality here and turn into full attack mode, things could be significantly different here. 

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

Grab the points here.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1

The Warriors and Rockets shift the series back to Houston, with things tied at 2 games a piece.  This is when you’re going to see a ton of value in Golden State. The Warriors are now in the midst of a 3 game series, where they no longer have home court. Look for Kevin Durant and Steph Curry to then things you a couple notches here in this one. The Warriors struggled offensively in Game 4 because of the pace. 

Houston got them completely out of rhythm, causing a lot of ill advised shots.  Look for Golden State to pick things up here, as they’ll try to run all night on the Rockets.

This is a prime spot here. Golden State at this kind of number has a lot of value.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 9* NBA ATS PLAY

Houston +9

The NBA Conference Finals have featured nothing but blowouts here.

On Tuesday, this one should be closer than the line tells. 

Houston split their first 2 games of the series, responding to a blowout loss in Game 1 with a blowout win in Game 2. After dropping Game 3, this is a chance to steal a game and grab home court back.

Houston stumbled out of the gates in the 2nd half, ultimately allowing the Warriors to pull away for a big win. That likely won't be the case here as they simply have to adjust the pace. While they do like to play fast, you just cannot get in a track meet with this team. Expect the Rockets to slow things down a little bit and try to force the Warriors out of rhythm.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

This is too many points still. Grab the visitors here in this one as they should be able to keep this close, with a chance to steal it late.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston +7

The Celtics were knocked around in Game 3, giving the Cavaliers plenty of hope here in this series.

However, look for Boston to come out much more aggressive here in Game 4 as they still look to steal complete control of this series. 

The Celtics have to get back to what made them so successful in Games 1 and 2. Boston was able to close out on shooters, control the paint, and really find themselves some open transition looks. They strayed away from all that in Game 3 as Cleveland routed them from the outset. 

Boston should come out with a much more aggressive style here, really putting some emphasis on the defensive end. Overall, this team is much deeper and has many more playmakers in their supporting cast. Look for that to be the difference here, as this one should stay close throughout. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Central.

Grab the points.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -7.5

The Warriors lay a nice number here on Sunday, as they took care of business on the road here in the WCF. Golden State grabbed a split from the 1 seed in Houston, winning Game 1 before getting knocked around in Game 2. The thing with Golden State though, is this team can beat anyone, anywhere.

The Warriors just have so many weapons to deal with and when playing at home they’re one of the best in the NBA. Here on Sunday, they hold value, as the Warriors have won 15 straight playoff games inside their own arena. Golden State also got a split, despite star PG Steph Curry contributing much. 

Look for him to be a difference maker in this spot on Sunday. Lay the points here.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavs +1 

The Cleveland Cavs were thumped in game one of this Eastern Conference Finals series. LeBron James played the worst game he has played in a long time. I don't expect a repeat of that kind of performance.

LeBron James is the best player in the NBA. James knows what it takes to win in the playoffs. He gets his team to the NBA Finals every single year. Whether Cleveland will get there this year or not remains to be seen, but the Cavs are a proud team led by a great player. This is the type of team you would expect to bounce back in a big way from an epic blowout in game one.

Boston still has plenty of flaws. The Celtics don't have a go to player, and they can go through some scoring droughts. Their high end talent is injured right now.

Cleveland shows up in game two.

Back the Cavs.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1.5 +102

The Warriors catching points is extremely rare. 

Here on Monday, they hold a lot of value against Houston in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. 

The Warriors have returned to full strength and look like they haven't broke any stride whatsoever. Steph Curry returned to the lineup and now the Warriors have more weapons than any other team can really deal with at this point.

While Houston is the one team said to be able to give Golden State fits, they still have to find a way to slow down 4 serious weapons. 

This is a spot in Game 1 where Golden State is going to come out extremely aggressive, especially given how they don't have home court. Look for them to attack early and really try to get Houston off balanced and out of rhythm in this one from the opening tip.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Finals games. Warriors are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Monday games.

Grab the points with the better side.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -12 

The Rockets took it to the Jazz on the road and will now return home with a chance to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals. 

Houston was upset in Game 2 and came out with some fire in both Games 3 and 4, as they took care of business on both occasions. 

After having a chance, the Jazz have to feel demorialized at this point, which should lead them to a very sloppy and sluggish performance here. 

Houston is simply too tough to deal with on both sides of the ball. They come at you so fast and can cause a lot of issues on both ends of the floor. Transition play has been the biggest thing as Houston likes to get out and run, really putting the Jazz on their heels.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the spread here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -4.5

The Rockets laying the points here in Game 3 have value on Friday night.

It was a crazy Game 2 that saw Houston go down by a lot, only to see their comeback fall just short in a shocking defeat.

You best believe this team is going to come out with some fire here in Game 3. 

The Rockets believe to be by some the top contender in this seasons playoffs. Winners of 70 games, the Rockets have one of the deepest and fastest teams in the NBA. 

Bouncing back has been a norm for them as well. The Rockets have gone 4-0 in their last 4 games after allowing over 100 points in the previous contest. 

Some other trends to note. Rockets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rockets are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Northwest.

Lay this small number here with the much better team.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah Jazz +11

The Jazz were knocked around in Game 1, but don't count this team out just yet.

This is a lot of points here in a game where Houston may get caught looking ahead.

The Rockets have the Jazz outmatched, but Utah can certainly force some pressure on them here. The key for the Jazz is getting the Rockets to play their style.

Slowing things down and really utilizing the entire shot clock is a must here for Utah. Forcing the Rockets to have to slow things down will be a huge factor in getting them out of rhythm here in this one.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Jazz are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.

Grab the points here. Situationally this one makes sense with the rest and Utah will really look to adjust their style of play here in Game 2.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -11

The Utah Jazz are just removed from a big series win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Thunder had top end talent, they aren't even close to the team that the Houston Rockets are. Oklahoma City didn't work well together as a team, and Houston is a tremendous team.

Utah is coming off a couple really emotional games, while Houston has been sitting on the sidelines resting and getting ready for this one. Now, Utah has to go into this series without star point guard Ricky Rubio. That puts a ton of pressure on Donovann Mitchell. Mitchell is a great player, but he's still a rookie and he'll be working against a great backcourt here.

Laying the points has worked brilliantly in this NBA playoffs thus far. Taking the better rested team in a spot like this has historically been the right play as well. Houston should be ready to go and Utah doesn't matchup very well with them.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +8.5

Round 1 of the NBA Conference Semi Finals pins the Pelicans and Warriors against each other. 

Here, the value lies with the road dog. Golden State severely outmatched San Antonio in every facet, which led them to an easy series win in Round 1.

Things won't be as easy here, given the Pelicans strengths. New Orleans is red hot, winners of 9 straight heading into this one as they swept away Portland in Round 1. New Orleans has proven not only are they one of the deepest teams in the NBA, but they have talent top to bottom. 

Game 1 will certainly give them a chance to hang around. This will be a complete shift for the Warriors, who will go from playing a very slow team to a fast-paced transition club. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pelicans are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

Grab the points here as this one should be close.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -2 

This has been a home team type of series, and I don't see that changing here. Toronto is a slightly better team than Washington, but the Raptors are far from reliable in the playoffs. Washington plays with tons of confidence at home.

Washington also matches up well with Toronto. The Wizards speed in the backcourt neutralizes some of Toronto's ability to get into the paint. John Wall's ability to push the tempo and get run out easy looks has bothered the Toronto defense a lot in this series. It should continue in this one.

The Raptors are likely to win this series in the end, but I think it goes to a game seven. Washington was underseeded thanks to John Wall's injury, and the oddsmakers have undervalued them a bit in this series.

Remember, Washington led midway through the fourth quarter in game five in Toronto despite shooting the ball terribly. The Wizards get it done at home.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors -7

Washington bounced back to even the series at home, but this Wizards team can't be trusted. Washington has some major team chemistry problems and that generally catches up to you in a big way in the playoffs.

Toronto played extremely well at home during the season, and while I don't think the Raptors are a team that can win the NBA Championship, they are much better than they have been in past seasons. This is a great bounce back spot for them to prove they aren't the same team from the past few years.

Washington's Brad Beal has been checked out for most of this series. The Wizards defense has been terrible. The Raptors simply need to take better care of the basketball and they should win with ease here. Expect them to do it. The oddsmakers are now a little too low on the most consistent team in the Eastern Conference.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +1

Give the Indiana Pacers credit for how they have played in the series thus far. Indiana has played quality team basketball and they deserve to have the 2-1 series lead. I think they'll get a tougher game out of the Cleveland Cavs in this one though.

LeBron James is still the best player on the planet, and it isn't very close. James knows his team really needs to win this game to avoid being an ugly 3-1 deficit against a team with much less talent. James is very likely to put up one of his massive efforts in this game.

The supporting cast of the Cavs team isn't very good, but they are unlikely to keep missing shots at the rate they have missed them at so far in this series. Expect someone like a Jordan Clarkson, JR Smith, or Rodney Hood to start knocking some shots down here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics +6

The Boston Celtics have a massive coaching advantage in this series. Brad Stevens is a top five coach in the NBA (and that is probably understating it). Milwaukee's Joe Prunty is overmatched in a big way.

In the NBA playoffs, coaching advantages are magnified. Teams need to make adjustments since they are playing the same opponent so many times in a short period. Poor coaches are usually unable to make the necessary changes. Prunty seems to fit that mold.

The Celtics defense finished first in the NBA in defensive efficiency. They are short handed when it comes to scoring help now, but the Celtics can still play some very good defense. Catching this many points with a team with a great defense and a great coach is very rare in the NBA. Milwaukee has more talent, but talent isn't everything and this is too many points.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs +4.5

The Spurs have dropped the first two games in this series by big margins, but Game 2 showed they can at least keep up with the Warriors. 

San Antonio took a lead into halftime and had their chances, but coming out flat in the 3rd quarter never works against this Warriors team.

With the series shifting to San Antonio, the Spurs can utilize their solid play at home to boost the energy a little bit. They're essentially playing with house money at this point, down 2-0 to the best team in the NBA. This is a spot where they can be extremely aggressive and try to catch the Warriors off their game here.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Spurs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.

Covering 9 of their last 10 home games, this is a nice spot on the Spurs.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -4.5

The Thunder handled the Jazz in Game 1 and will look to hold onto homecourt here Wednesday night. 

This team was built for this year and really this year only this past offseason. 

The time is now for them and after just sneaking into the playoffs, the veterans seem to be stepping up in a huge way. It was Paul George who carried the load in Game 1, as he did just about everything. 

With the scorers this Thunder team has, it's going to be near impossible for the Jazz to slow them down and even keep up for that matter. Utah is one of the slowest offenses in the NBA when it comes to scoring. They like to work the ball around and really utilize the shot clock. Getting into track meets with teams is a recipe for disaster for them and this is one matchup that will tend to happen in. 

Lay the points here. Oklahoma City is just the overall deeper team and will once again utilize their pace to get Utah off balanced.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah +4.5

The Jazz catching points in this spot is valuable on Sunday. 

This series figures to be close every which way you look at it. 

Utah comes in as one of the hottest teams, going 29-6 down the stretch of the season to clinch the 5th spot in the West.

They have found success with numerous factors, but the main one has been Rudy Gobert. Since his return, this team has played with confidence and almost had a spark lit. Gobert averaged 16.6 points per game to go along with 12 rebounds in the Jazz's big run. Look for him to be huge difference maker in this series.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jazz are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Expect this one to go down to the wire here, as the points are valuable.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +6.5

The Heat grabbing points in Game 1 is worthy of a nice move here.

Philadelphia had quite the season as the "Trust the Process" finally came to life with a playoff berth. 

However, the experience factor is what we fade here. 

The 76ers have not had the playoff experience and all of these young guys are going to have nerves coming out here. It will take them some time to get their feet underneath them here and Miami has the team that can make you pay for that.

The Heat have the experience level, along with Goran Dragic healthy and ready for Game 1. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Heat are 26-9-2 ATS in their last 37 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

With Embid still out, this is a nice spot on the points.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver Nuggets +3.5

The Denver Nuggets have a high upside with their balanced offensive attack. I believe they are a team that is playing its basketball at the right time of the year. Jokic is a great centerpiece for this team, and the Nuggets are an offensive juggernaut.

The Timberwolves are a quality team with a lot of talent, but their team chemistry has lacked for much of the year. Not having good team chemistry isn't a good sign at all as you head into a one game showdown to decide who gets into the playoffs.

This is a game that should be tight throughout. There isn't much separating these two teams, and catching this many points is a nice bonus. Look for this one to go down to the wire, and Denver's ability to have multiple guys beat you should be key.

We'll grab the dog in this one.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans Pelicans -7.5

This game means a lot to the Pelicans who are fighting to get into the playoffs. A few games ago it looked like the Clippers might make a playoff push, but they have now fallen out of contention and have nothing to play for here.

The Clippers have been on the outside looking in and trying to find a way to fight into the playoffs for weeks now. Without that same incentive in this game, and after battling so hard for many weeks, you have to wonder what kind of effort you'll get from the Clippers here.

The Pelicans have gotten much better on defense in recent weeks, and Anthony Davis will be the best player on the floor here by a large margin. This will be a fast paced game and New Orleans is more suited to roll to a big win.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets -5

The Brooklyn Nets don't have any reason to tank based on their draft setup. The Chicago Bulls have a lot of reasons to tank. I see Brooklyn being the team that cares about this game a lot more than the Bulls. Brooklyn has a lot of young players who are playing with a great amount of confidence right now. The Nets are coming off a nice win in Milwaukee, and they have been well rested for this one too.

Bulls are without Dunn and Lavine, and without those guys this is an offense that you cannot trust. The Bulls have actually stumbled on some success of late, but this is a chance for them to tank and fall to the same level as the Nets. There is no positive incentive for the Bulls here, and there may be some negative.

We'll lay the points with the team playing hard on a consistent basis.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -3.5

The 76ers laying the points here, at home, have a lot of value to work with.

Cleveland comes in after erasing a huge 4th quarter deficit last night, a game where they trailed by as many as 10 with just 4 minutes to go.

This is not only a bit of a let down spot, but a look over spot as well. Cleveland comes in off an emotional win and will have some fatigue to battle with here. 

On top of that, the 76ers are just so tough. They are a young group that can really cause a lot of issues for teams with their speed and pace of play. While Cleveland does typically play fast, the 76ers have proven they can really get the Cavs on their heels defensively. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

This is a nice spot on the home side. Lay the points.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -8

The Miami Heat were sloppy last night against the Hawks. They nearly paid for it. Miami has a lot to play for here, and the Hawks are playing for a better chance at a high draft pick. This is one of those "tanking" spots where the price is reasonable enough to pull the trigger.

The Heat have been very good at closing the season playing good basketball under Spoelstra. He is an underrated head coach in the NBA. Miami's offense has improved down the stretch, and I look for them to continue to be good on the defensive end.

Atlanta is playing a B2B spot against a team with a lot to play for, and the Hawks simply want this season to be over. This is one of those games where they could mail it in and get run off the floor and it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +1.5

A revenge spot is in play here when the Raptors and Cavaliers meet. 

Toronto led Cleveland by double digits for a majority of 3 quarters in Cleveland recently, a game where mayhem ensued in the 4th. Cleveland eventually came back to grab a win, sending quite the message to the Raptors that they are still the team to beat in the East.

While the season has been up and down for Cleveland, the Raptors have consistently sat atop the East. Toronto comes in with 55 wins on the year and are putting up an impressive 111 points in road situations. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 Tuesday games. Cavaliers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Cleveland will be without George Hill once again, which has proven to be a big piece missing when he's not in the lineup. 

With all the factors in play, the Raptors will come out with plenty of fire in this spot.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -3.5

The Cavaliers are certainly making things look better for themselves with the season winding down.

Cleveland has put together a nice run here and they matchup well here at home against the Pelicans on Friday night. 

Cleveland will face one of the worst defenses in the NBA. New Orleans concedes over 111 points per game and they constantly are giving up open looks both inside and out. 

With Cleveland's pace and number of playmakers, this is a spot where the Cavs can really pick up the tempo and put a lot of pressure on early. New Orleans will be on their heels all night long on the defensive end. 

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

Lay the small number here. Cleveland is going to be too much and cause too may issues for this Pelicans team.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -7.5

The Lakers laying the points here is a nice move on Wednesday night. 

Los Angeles is certainly in a down year, but for the expectations they had, they are certainly performing at a nice level.

Offensively, this team is very difficult to contain. With the youth they have, they have really pushed the tempo and been able to keep some opposing defenses off balanced. 

LA has averaged nearly 110 points per game as they have a complement of shooters to go along with their interior game. Dallas meanwhile, will simply struggle to keep up here. This Mavericks offense has been on a down for a few seasons in a row now, as they simply do not have many weapons. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Lakers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Dallas is just 9-27 on the road this season. Lay the points with the home side.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +3

The Bucks grabbing points here in this post have value on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee takes on a Clippers team that knows time is running out them, which is certainly never a good thing in terms of playing under pressure. Los Angeles still sits 2 games back of a playoff spot and will stop home for a quick minute here, before heading right back on the road. Situationally, this will not be an easy mental game for the Clippers.

Milwaukee is also just a tough team to handle. Offensively they have just so many weapons and have put up 106 points per game this season. They'll have a chance a lot of easy looks here, as Los Angeles boasts one of the worst defenses in the NBA.

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

Grab the points in this one as the visitors are the better team and are playing much better as a whole. 

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons -4.5

The Detroit Pistons are fighting hard to the end. I like the way this team is playing defense of late. They aren't giving up despite having virtually no shot at getting to the playoffs. Detroit ranks in the top five in the NBA in defense in their last 8 games.

The Lakers enter this game badly beaten up. Brandon Ingram is unlikely to play here and Julius Randle might miss this one as well. Both of those guys have been huge for this team this season. Isaiah Thomas is expected to miss this game as well. Thomas has been a pretty good option on offense for the Lakers since joining the team.

Lonzo Ball is a very good player, but he isn't a scorer first, and he has to try to be that when all the rest of these guys are banged up. The Pistons defense should win them this one and get the cover.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics +6.5

The Boston Celtics are still a solid defensive team, and for them to be catching seven points in Portland is just too many.

Portland is coming off a big game against Houston where they came up just short in a big game. With the Celtics missing so many stars, I think this is less of a game that Portland will have circled. Portland definitely wants to get out with a win, but the margin is the question mark here.

The Celtics still have the best defensive efficiency rating in the NBA for the season. Boston isn't a team that is going to lose by large margins very often. Brad Stevens is unquestionably one of the best coaches in the NBA. He's also led his teams to be great against the number on the road.

Portland is the better team in their current standing, but this line is too high.

Back the Celtics.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles +3

The Clippers are in a nice spot here on Tuesday night. 

The Clippers have been a very underrated team in spots like this. They come into play on Tuesday 21-12-1 ATS on the road this year, playing extremely well on the offensive end. They have been able to keep up with almost any team, averaging 108.2 points per road contest.

Minnesota is certainly vulnerable on the defensive end. The Timberwolves are giving up 107.6 points per game, as this young team has plenty of defensive breakdowns both with shooters and in the paint. 

This is a game where Los Angeles can certainly take advantage of that struggle on the defensive end as they like to push the issue and play with a lot of pace.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Grab the points in this spot.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs -6.5

The Spurs are in a nice spot here laying points against the Warriors on Monday.

Golden State is really looking towards the future of this season here and not pushing anything when it comes to their stars.

With Thompson, Curry, and Durant all down, the Warriors will look to just remain healthy almost in spots like these. They did just that against the Kings, as they dropped a home decision before heading into Phoenix and grabbing a victory.

Still, this Spurs team is going to matchup very well against this thin Warriors team. San Antonio can really put the clamps down defensively and slow the pace here. That will certainly cause plenty of issues for what is now a younger looking Warriors team. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Pacific.

Lay the points here.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento Kings +12

This is the perfect spot for the Kings to pick off the Warriors on Friday night.

Golden State has their share of injury issues and this is certainly a game where Golden State may overlook the Kings. 

The Warriors will for sure be without the presence of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, while Draymond Green will be reevaluated. Green has been battling a shoulder injury and should he even play, he won't be near 100%. 

The Kings were already able to take the Warriors in a similar situation as well this season. Back in November, Both Curry and Durant sat out in a game where the Kings played with so much aggression and confidence. Look for that mentality to play a huge factor on Friday.

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Grab the points here.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Orlando +11.5

The Magic are in a valuable spot here Saturday night.

The Clippers come in on a back to back after a dominant performance on Friday night against Cleveland.

Going from a high like that in a win over a top team to playing a team like Orlando here, this is a nice spot for the Magic to really pick off the Clippers. Look for Los Angeles to lose a little focus here and play with some fatigue, which will all benefit the Magic in this spot.

Orlando also has the 3 point weapons to really give the Clippers issues. They have a lot of depth on the shooting side of things, which is a huge edge in this kind of spot.

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Magic are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.

Grab the points here.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +1.5

The Raptors are in a prime spot here on Friday night. 

They welcome in the Rockets, who continue to make quite the surge. Everyone has taken notice of the Rockets and this is a prime spot to fade them here.

The public will be pounding the red hot Rockets at this number, but Toronto is not a team to go against when playing at home. The Raptors are a solid 27-5 SU this season in Canada, playing with extreme confidence in this building. 

They also matchup well with the Rockets, able to match the pace and physical play. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is a nice spot to fade the public and grab the home side here. 

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder are worth a nice move here on Thursday night.

Oklahoma City has a real chance to make some nice moves here in the standings, as they approach a favorable spot in the schedule.

They matchup very well here with the Suns, who simply put it are horrendous on the defensive end. The Suns are giving up an average of 113.3 points per game this season, which is one of the worst marks in the NBA.

Oklahoma City dropped a 124 spot on them earlier this month and should have zero issues here with them at home. This will be a game where they can attack early and often and really put their foot on the gas. 

Some trends to note. Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Lay the points here.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

New York Knicks -2.5

The Knicks laying the 2.5 here is a nice move on Sunday night.

This is more of a fade Sacramento play really. The Kings are a struggle in just every facet of the game. 

Sacramento enters play off another horrific performance, as they put up just 91 points against the Jazz. The Kings shot just 38 percent from the field and buried themselves early, something that has become a common theme. Sacramento has been notorious for slow starts and tyically have found themselves in huge holes early on. 

New York’s offense is going to be the key here. They should be able to attack and find a lot of success here against this Kings defense that is one of the worst in the NBA. 

The Knicks will be able to expose the flaws here of the Kings. Given that, laying the small number is worth the move. 

Back New York. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Chicago +1.5

The Bulls getting any sort of points here is worth a play on Friday night. 

The Mavericks enter Friday one of the worst road teams in all of the NBA. Dallas has gone just 7-23 SU, averaging just a bit over 100 points per game in these situations. This team has really struggled as a whole gaining any sort of steam of stability for that matter this season.

As for Chicago, returning home is a huge plus for them. While this has clearly been a rebuild season for them, the Bulls have gone 3 games over .500 ATS at home and have just played a better portion of their better basketball at home this year. 

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

Situationally, the Bulls have played very well. This is a nice spot on them to really put the brakes on their losing ways.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta Hawks +4.5

The Hawks catching points here has some value to work with on Wednesday night. 

Atlanta has been a struggle this season, but when playing at home, they've really remained close in games. 

The Hawks are 1 game above .500 ATS and they're averaging nearly 105 points per game in Atlanta. They've been able to really pick the tempo up and play with much more aggression, something they certainly benefit from.

Indiana meanwhile, has struggled defensively on the road. Allowing 107 points per game away, the Pacers were knocked around by the Mavericks last time out. They just seem to be a different team when playing on the road, making this a nice spot for Atlanta to pick them off.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Atlanta is in a nice spot situationally here.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder are worth a move here on Monday night when they welcome in the Magic. 

It was a frustrating Saturday for OKC, who just got trounced by the Warriors in the 2nd half. This is the perfect spot to bounce back here.

The Magic are just a mess on the defensive end. Orlando enters play on Monday allowing 110 points per game and actually sees that number jump to 111 points against when playing on the road. They simply do not have the speed or depth to slow anyone down and that won't bode well here against a Thunder team that is going to be looking to take out some frustrations. 

Oklahoma City is a solid 20-10 SU at home and putting up nearly 108 points per game.

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Monday games. Magic are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the points here.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver +4.5 

The Nuggets are worthy of a move here on Sunday night when they welcome in the Houston Rockets.  

Denver has been a tough team to figure out at home for the opposition. 

The Nuggets enter Sunday a solid 24-7 SU inside the Pepsi Center and are 17-13-1 ATS in that span. 

Offensively, the Nuggets are putting up 110.8 points per game in home situations, as their tempo really picks up, pushing the ball and attacking the rim in transition. 

They'll see Houston without a key piece here, as Eric Gordon is doubtful for Sunday. That will give them a huge boost as Gordon is a key guy who helps the Rockets create a lot of open shots.  

Some trends to note. Rockets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Denver is going to push the issue here on Sunday. This is one team that can keep up with the Rockets pace, as they'll really be able to get out in transition and put the Rockets defense on their heels.

Back Denver. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento Kings -1

The Kings at this kind of number on Saturday are worthy of a move.

This is certainly a fade Los Angeles spot. The Lakers are just 9-20 on the road this season, averaging a ridiculous 114 points against. 

That certainly doesn't bode well here, especially given the way the Kings shoot the ball. Sacramento is one of the most underrated teams when it comes to shooting the 3. They sit 2nd in the NBA, shooting at 38.3% clip from the field.

Look for the Lakers to really struggle here because of that, as they simply do not close out on shooters well. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

This is just too nice of a situational spot on Sacramento.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -5.5 

Bounce back is the name of the game for the Cavaliers on Friday night in Memphis.  

Cleveland showcased their brand new team for the first time at home on Thursday night and it was quite the underwhelming performance. Washington pulled away in the 4th quarter, as Cleveland went ice cold. Cleveland endured their first real tough stretch as a new team, but against the Grizzlies, things should pan out a little differently.

 Memphis just doesn't have enough firepower to keep up.They are averaging under 100 points per game, which puts them at one of the worst marks offensively in the entire NBA. They lack playmakers and struggle to get anything easy on the offensive end.  

Some trends to note. Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Lay the points with Cleveland as they are just simply the better side here. 

Back Cleveland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls +6.5

The Chicago Bulls grabbing this many points is valuable in this spot on Thursday night. 

Chicago has actually been a sneaky competitive team, one that gets overlooked at times. The Bulls are 30-26-1 ATS on the season and they have been able to keep up with almost every team this season in their various matchups. It has stemmed from a few areas, but their ability to slow the game down and force teams into their pace has been the biggest key. 

Chicago is built with a roster of young guys, who really have gelled together this year. Offensively, they're putting up 103.3 points per game, which shows they have some scorers on their team that can attack the rim and make plays. 

Against a 76ers team here that struggles defensively, the Bulls should be able to get some open looks and keep pace. 

This is just too many points. 

The Bulls are a competitive team and with home court, look for them to have a chance to steal this outright. 

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -7.5

The 76ers are worth a nice move here on Wednesday night, at home.

They catch this Miami team in a back to back, which is extremely valuable for starters. Miami went into Toronto last night, forcing them to jump on a plane immediately and head back down to Phili. The travel will certainly hurt this team, especially late in the game where fatigue will play a huge factor.

This 76ers team is also really has also been extremely dominant at home. They have gone 17-9 SU and more impressively 18-8 ATS in such cases.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.

This is quite the run the 76ers are on. This young team is gelling right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -7.5

The Raptors have value here in this matchup with Miami. 

Toronto is playing with extreme confidence right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down. The Raptors are averaging 111 points per game this season and when playing at home they have seen that number even jump up a point on the average. They have lost just 4 times in Canada as they typically come right out of the gates firing. 

Miami meanwhile just doesn't have enough firepower. They are averaging only 100 points per game and the style they play just won't matchup here with Toronto.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Toronto's pace is going to really put the Heat on their heels here in this one. 

Back Toronto. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Houston -13.5

The Rockets have a lot of value here laying the points on Sunday night. 

The Rockets are on a tear right now and they're clicking on all cylinders.

Houston has won 7 straight games and come in off dropping a 130 spot on the Nuggets last time out. 

What has been oddly special about this team has been their defensive abilities. The Rockets limited the Nuggets to just 3 of 28 shooting from behind the arc, as this defense continues to prove they can close out on shooters and cause a lot of havoc on the defensive end.

They matchup well here given the Mavericks slow pace and inability to have a huge offensive spark.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -5.5

The 76ers have been one of the worst teams in the past seasons, resulting in many first round picks. 

Fast forward to present day and the 76ers a legit contender heading into Friday night.

Philadelphia has proven to have one of the best offensive teams in the NBA as they put up 110 points per game and have one of the most exciting cores in the NBA. They provide such a threat with their inside out game and their ability to push the ball has proven to really open a lot of things up. 

Meanwhile, they see a New Orleans team that has just struggled. They continue to be one of the worst in the NBA, giving up 111 points per game.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. 76ers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Friday games.

The 76ers are hot in this situational spot. 

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta +3.5

The Hawks are in a prime spot to pick the Magic off here on Thursday night.

Orlando comes in on a huge high here, as they erased a 21 point deficit to the Cavaliers last time out as they ended up blowing them away. This is a prime let down spot here though, as they take on a much lower team that actually hasn't played all that bad lately.

The Hawks have won back to back games they've looked rather impressive on both ends of the floor in their wins over New York and Memphis. Atlanta is searching for their first 3 game winning streak of the season, as they're playing with the most confidence they've maybe had all season.

Some trends to note. Magic are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southeast. Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Look for Atlanta to really try to frustrate these Magic shooters, something they've done well in both their recent wins.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +4

The Cavaliers were embarrassed on Tuesday night and this is a prime spot to bounce back.

It's no secret things are bad in Cleveland right now. The team is in shambles, rumors continue fly, things are just stressful. However, this team is built with veterans and players who have been through plenty of adversity.

Cleveland grabbing points, at home, is a rare sight as well. 

The Cavaliers matchup well here too. Minnesota is a younger team that really lacks defensive efforts at times. They struggle to close out on shooters and allow a lot of easy transition buckets. Look for Cleveland to attack early and often here, really pushing the Timberwolves back on their heels. 

Some trends to note. Minnesota is 1-6 straight up in its last 7 games when playing the Cavs, and are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games.

Grab the points here. Cleveland is not this bad of a team by any means and eventually the frustrations are going to turn into anger, where we see a fire light underneath them.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -8.5

The Timberwolves are a nice move for us here on Saturday night. 

Minnesota is just red hot at home right now. They extended their winning streak to 11 games inside the Target Center with their win over Milwaukee last time out. 

This team is playing with extreme confidence and it stems from their pace of play. Minnesota is averaging 110 points per game this season at home as they attack early and often on possessions. That is something New Orleans will certainly struggle with here on Saturday, as they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Timberwolves are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 home games.

This team is just too hot to pass up on.

Lay the points.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers -7

The 76ers laying the points here has value against Brooklyn on Wednesday night. 

For starters, the Nets limp into this one on Wednesday night. Brooklyn has dropped 4 straight games and come into this one on the back half of their back to back. 

The Nets were knocked around inside MSG on Tuesday night and they have really struggled situationally here. The Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

The 76ers have also been pretty solid on the road overall this season.They are averaging 106.4 points per game and should really be able to get some open looks against this defense.

Some trends to note. Nets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.

The Nets are a mess right now. This is a good chance for the 76ers to get out early and run.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dallas +2

The Mavericks catch points at home here and have some value in this spot. 

Dallas has been a team that has given the opposition fits and despite the record they're at, they are still playing with a lot of confidence. 

Dirk Nowitzki said it after the teams loss last time out that they are are just one big play away typically from turning games around. His veteran leadership is a huge piece to this team that has been able feed off his positivity and energy. 

The Mavs defensive efforts are really what given them value here. Dallas has averaged just 101 points against this season at home, as the pace they play is really key. They slow things down and tend to take the opposition out of their elements.

Some trends to note. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Heat are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Miami has struggled with lower tier teams. Look for them to struggle offensively here, giving Dallas the edge.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -7.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Pistons here on Sunday night and they have value laying the points in this spot.

Cleveland finally righted the ship last time out as they found their offensive groove against the Pacers on Friday night. 

The Cavaliers got contributions all around for really the first time this month as JR Smith and Lebron James led the way. It's those kinds of efforts that really sum up this Cavaliers team and truly who they are. 

They take on a Pistons team that is just 9-15 on the road this year, as they are averaging just 100 points per game when playing away from Detroit. On top of that, Cleveland has already knocked off the Pistons once this season, as they put up a 116 spot on them back in November.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the points.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -5

The Cavaliers have been in quite a rut lately and it's become a national thing now. 

With all the supposed finger pointing going on, Cleveland is still one of the best teams in the NBA and a nice few days of rest, this will give them a chance to come out refreshed and with a lot of fire behind them. 

Along with that, head coach Tyrone Lue hinted at some changes coming to the lineup here in this one. Look for the shuffles to give Cleveland a little more of an edge here and it's apparent to these players that they need to take it upon themselves and step up. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Indiana is walking into a bad case here. Cleveland will come out with a purpose here. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -5.5

The Rockets are just too quick here for the Mavs and should be able to pick them apart on Wednesday night. 

Houston averages 114 points per game, which is far and above the 102 the Mavs put up. The Rockets like to really push the tempo and issue, something the Mavericks won't be able to keep up with. 

Along with that, Houston has dominated in every which way head to head. The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Dallas.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Houston has played well situationally on 1 days rest. They are just too powerful for the Mavericks in this case.

Lay the points.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls +5.5

The Bulls grabbing points here in this spot is a nice move for us on Wednesday night.

Chicago has played teams extremely tough this season and it has actually gone unnoticed a lot. Chicago enters play on Wednesday 29-17-1 ATS this season, one of the top tier marks in the NBA. 

They have also dominated this series, which helps the cause tremendously here. The Bulls took the first meeting this season at home as they put up 117 points in the victory.

Overall, they have taken 7 straight in Philadelphia. 

Some trends to note. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Grab the points here in this one. The Bulls will keep this close with a shot at stealing it.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers -3

The 76ers are catching some fire once again. 

Winners of 3 in a row, Philadelphia is causing a lot of havoc on both sides of the ball. 

Offensively, they are proving to be a very dangerous team. They have averaged over 108 points per game this season as this mix of a young core and savvy veterans has really blended well together for them. 

They also catch a Memphis team that has struggled against the East. Memphis has gone just 2-12 against Eastern Conference foes here in the 2017-2018 season. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

This number is too low here. Laying the points with a team playing with a ton of confidence has value.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Thunder for a marquee afternoon matchup here.

Cleveland has struggled and it is becoming well known even in the locker room. Playing a team like the Thunder in this kind of spot may just be what this team needs to find a spark.

It's not a secret that this Cavaliers team is by far one of the most talented in the NBA. They nearly showed that when they led by 20 against the Magic on Thursday night.

Cleveland has also dominated this series lately, which gives them a huge edge. The Cavs have gone 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings against OKC and 5-0 ATS in the last 5 matchups in Cleveland.

Some trends to note.  Thunder are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay the points here. Look for Cleveland to really come out with passion here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +1

The Pistons are in a nice spot here at home against a struggling Wizards team.

Washington comes into play really struggling in the defensive end. They have conceded 114.3 points per game over their last 6, really struggling to shut down shooters and close out anything in the paint.

Look for Andre Drummond to be a huge key here, as he comes in off another big game and will provide a huge mismatch in the paint against the Wizards. Drummond should be able to have his way on both ends of the floor in this one.

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

Grab the home side here.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -10

The Cavaliers laying the points here have value on Thursday. 

It's been made publicly known that the Cavaliers are not shying away from their struggles right now. However, they have also made it known that everything is all right and this team is still the one to beat in the East. 

Here on Thursday, they matchup well with the Magic, especially given the fire they'll come out with. 

The Magic are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, conceding over 110 points per game. This is the perfect defense for the Cavaliers to see right now as they should be able to pick them apart. 

Along with that, Orlando is just 5-19 on the road this season.

Some trends to note. Magic are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.

This spot makes a lot of sense on the home side.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +5

Revenge is on the mind of the Cavaliers here on Monday night. 

Thanks to some questionable calls, the Warriors pulled away from the Cavaliers late on Christmas Day and getting the Warriors at home here is just what this team needs right now. 

Cleveland has dropped 3 in a row and are enduring some tough times. However, Lebron James and company have showed a lot of fire and not much worry during this recent stretch. This is the perfect spot to come out and really make a statement against Golden State.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cavaliers are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Cleveland has played very well at home, going 15-4 SU this year. Look for them to come out with a purpose on Monday.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +5

This is just too many points in this situation on Milwaukee Monday afternoon. 

The Bucks are primed for a bounce back after getting knocked around in Miami on Sunday afternoon. Playing in back to backs has been no issue whatsoever for this team either.

Milwaukee is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 0 days rest. They have been one of those teams that have came out with a lot of fire and aggression when playing on the back ends. 

The Bucks offense will be able to go toe to toe with the Wizards in this case. Washington has given up 105.2 points per game at home this season, one of the bottom tier marks in the conference.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bucks are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Take the points here.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -6

The Timberwolves laying the points here is a nice move on Sunday night. 

Minnesota has a clear cut advantage as they come into this one red hot. They have given themselves the chance to sweep the homestand, entering play winners of 4 straight games. 

Overall, they've gone 17-6 SU at home, averaging 110 points per game as they've really played with confidence inside the Target Center. 

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers bring in back to back losses as the bench has been the biggest concern for them. They simply cannot get any production from anyone not named Damien Lillard, as that really has been the story of this team all season.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the point here.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -4

This one screams to take the Raptors. The Warriors on a back to back and 5th game in 8 nights, has had the public all over Toronto. 

Not so fast though. The Warriors laying this kind of number is extremely valuable here on Saturday.

Golden State comes into this one after taking down the Bucks on Friday night, pushing their road record to 18-3 SU this season. In that span, the Warriors have averaged 117 points per game, as this offense can score so quickly and in spurts. 

Golden State has also had their way in this matchup. The Warriors have gone Warriors are 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Warriors are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The Warriors are just simply the better team and laying the small number is a nice move.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -7

The Rockets offense is just too much to handle here for the Suns on Friday night. 

Houston comes into play here on Friday night just rolling on the road. 

They have gone 14-5 SU and are putting up 112 points per game in such situations. They are one of the quickest teams and aren't shy about shooting from anywhere on the court. 

They have had a lot of different players step too. G Eric Gordon has been one name in particular, averaging 24.8 points per game over his last 4. That just adds to a team that is already deep and getting contributions both inside and out. 

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Rockets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Houston should be able to use their pace and run the Suns out of here.

Back Houston. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -6

The Warriors laying the points here on Thursday are a nice move for us.

Golden State is in a prime bounce back spot here. After the Clippers went into Golden State and ripped them apart on Wednesday, the Warriors will certainly come out here firing. 

The Warriors remain one of the top teams in the NBA as well when it comes to playing on the road. They enter Friday a solid 17-3 SU away from Oracle Arena, while averaging a ridiculous 118 points per game. 

The road team has also dominated this series. The road team has gone 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Expect a fired up side here in Golden State.

Back the Warriors.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +3.5

The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on an Atlanta team that is coming off a five game road trip to the left coast. They just played in Denver at elevation on Wednesday night and put in a big effort. This is a difficult spot to lay points with a bad team.

The Brooklyn Nets aren't  a good team, but they have fought hard all year. They aren't going to lay down. Brooklyn is 25-16 ATS this season. The Nets are off an embarrassing loss at home to Detroit in their last game. I think they'll show up ready to play in this one.

Atlanta's offense relies too much on Schroeder, and the Nets defense has actually been pretty good in recent weeks. Who else is going to step up for Atlanta? I don't trust anyone to do it.

A couple trends here. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between these two. The Nets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games.

Take Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder +4

Grabbing the points on the Thunder here is a move for us. 

This is a very experienced Thunder team that should be able to pick apart the young, Timberwolves roster. 

It's a prime bounce back spot for starters as well. The Thunder were dropped to Portland on Tuesday and are poised to really come out firing here. That doesn't sit well for Minnesota, a team that is giving up 105 points per game. 

Oklahoma City has been a mid week team as well this year. They are a solid 13-3 ATS over the last 16 games when playing on a Wednesday.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Grab the points with the better side.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Miami +4.5

The Heat grabbing 4.5 points is a nice move for us on Wednesday.

Miami has been overlooked at times this season. The Heat are proving they can give teams plenty of fits with their depth and they have plenty of steam right now. 

Miami has won 4 in a row and they have played very well on the road. The Heat have gone 5-1 ATS over their past 6 home games and they continue to be very good when it comes to playing top tier opponents.

Miami is 16-6 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. This is one of those teams that certainly plays up to their competition and never plays down to the weaker ones, which is perfect for us here.

Some trends to note. Heat are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 Wednesday games.

The points are the way to go.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Portland -2.5

Portland is worthy of a move laying the small number here on Sunday night. 

The Spurs offense on the road has been very lackluster this year, which gives a huge edge to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. 

San Antonio comes into this one averaging just 95.8 points per game and their struggles have come from their inability to pick up the pace. They have struggled against younger teams that like to play fast and this is going to be the case here against Portland. 

The Trail Blazers have gone 10-4 ATS over their last 14 and have strung together some nice play on both sides of the floor. 

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Trail Blazers are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Let's roll with the better offensive team here in this situation.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -5

The Heat laying this number here Friday is worthy of a move for us. 

The Knicks have been one of the sketchiest road teams in the NBA this season. New York has gone just 3-13 SU away from MSG and 5-11 ATS. Along with that, the Knicks have scored well under 100 points per game in this situation. 

Miami C Kelly Olynyk has really picked up his game as of late as well, which really gives them some value here. The Heat C has two double-doubles in four games and comes in off a 25 point, 13 rebound performance. Look for him to be a huge part of this one on Friday, as he can not only shut down the Knicks defensively, but also provide a huge offensive spark. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 28-11 ATS in their last 39 Friday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Miami. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics -4

The Celtics laying the small number here is a nice move. 

Boston comes in off a huge win in their prior contest, as they welcomed in Kyrie Irving's former team from Cleveland and absolutely took it to them. 

Boston has been playing with extreme confidence all season long and has won 4 straight heading into play on Friday. 

Minnesota has really struggled against the Celtics as of late too. The Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings and are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston. They are just such a young team and have struggled to find any consistency on either end of the floor. 

Some other trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Celtics are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Boston has too much of an edge here.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -8.5

The Wizards laying the number here has value to work with. 

Washington takes on a New York team that comes in on a back to back after suffering a loss to the Spurs on Tuesday night. 

The Knicks have been an absolute mess on the road, which puts the Wizards in a nice spot here. New York is just 3-12 SU away from MSG and 5-10 ATS in that span. 

While it has been a compliment of issues for them, it really stems from their inconsistencies on the offensive end. New York is averaging well under 100 points per game on the road and with such a young team, the struggles become almost a mind game at times for them.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.

This one is worthy of laying the points given the situational aspects.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -12.5

The Spurs hold a huge advantage here on Thursday night against the Knicks. 

San Antonio comes into this one a solid 16-2 at home and holds a 12-5-1 ATS mark in that span. The Spurs have given up just 98 points per home game as well, as this team has played with extreme confidence over the past few seasons here. 

On the flip side of things, the Knicks come into this one losers of 3 in a row and are just 2-11 SU on the road this year. 

They are in for a world of trouble here as this offense has not only struggled away from home, but they've also really hit a wall on the defensive end. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

This is a nice spot on the home side.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Indiana +2

The Pacers grabbing points here is the move on Tuesday night in the NBA.

This is such a favorable matchup for the Pacers. 

Indiana has had the edge head to head wise for starters. The Pacers have gone 7-2 ATS over the last 9 meetings. 

The Pacers have also been a solid team to back this year ATS as a whole. They come into action on Tuesday 20-13 ATS and 10-5 ATS on the road this year. They've been able to find a lot of success on the offensive end, as they've seen a lot of different players contribute. Indiana has put up 109.2 points per game on the road as they boast one of the best inside out games in the NBA. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

This is a nice spot situationally for Indiana.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Warriors, at home, are a nice play here on Friday night. 

The Lakers gave the Warriors all they could handle earlier this week, but that won't be the case here as this one shifts to Oracle Arena.

Golden State has averaged a ridiculous 115.1 points per game there and could receive and even bigger boost should Draymond Green decide to give it a go tonight.

Even if he doesn't, the Warriors are in good hands with Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant, who combined for 51 points last time out and 53 against the Lakers. This Warriors team is deep and has a lot of options even when players are out, which is a huge advantage not many teams have.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Warriors are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win.

This is a nice spot Friday.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +8 

The Boston Celtics aren't the type of team I like to lay a lot of points with often. Boston wins with defense more than anything else, and in a game where the pace will be slow, this is a lot of points to lay.

Miami catches Boston off a really grueling fourth quarter win at Indiana. The Celtics won 112-111 in a game that was really tight and had to take a lot out of them.

Miami is far from a top team, but the Heat have enough nice pieces that they don't get blown out very often. I expect the Heat to fight all the way to the end here as well. This is a team that respects their coach and doesn't mail in games. In the NBA, when you get this many points on a team that plays hard the whole way through the contest, you have to consider them strongly.

Boston is in a tough spot, and I'll grab the points.

Take Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -1

The Cavaliers are on fire right now and laying just 1 point here is extremely valuable on them. 

Cleveland has won 5 in a row and Lebron James is on absolute tear right now. 

James recorded his 5th triple-double over his last games as he took it to Washington on Sunday night. Lebron James has averaged 25.8 points, 13.4 assists and 11 rebounds over the 5 game winning streak and he's been the biggest part of Cleveland winning 18 of their last 19 overall. 

Head to head wise, Cleveland has dominated this series as of late. The Cavaliers have won 5 in a row and are 3-1-1 ATS in that span.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.

Cleveland is by far the better team here. They are playing on just a different level right now.

Back Cleveland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Atlanta +3

The Hawks catch a nice number at home on Monday and have value here.

Atlanta has struggled this year, but despite a poor record, this offense always gives them a chance. The Hawks are averaging 103.1 points per game this season and sharing the ball has been the biggest key to success for them.

The Hawks rank 6th in the NBA, averaging 23.6 assists per game on the season. Atlanta has recorded 25 or more assists in 5 of their last 6 games as they've really been able to keep opposing defenses constantly moving around. 

They matchup well here with Miami, a team that isn't as dangerous as them on the offensive end. Miami averages only 99.9 points per road game and will certainly struggle to keep up here if the Hawks find a groove early.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

This is a nice spot here on Atlanta.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -1

The Wizards have value here, at home, on Sunday night against the Cavs. 

Washington catches Cleveland in a nice spot here. Washington comes into play a solid 8-5 SU at home this year as they average 107 points per home game. 

Washington got even better with the return of John Wall, who has a had a couple games to shake the rust off and should be at 100% now entering Sunday. 

Situationally, the Cavs certainly have a tough road ahead. Cleveland will play 10 of their next 12 on the road, as trips to Golden State, Boston, and Toronto loom. This is no easy task and they are in a look ahead spot here against the Wiz.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.

This is a situational play here on Sunday as the Cavs have not played well in spots like these.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City +2

The Thunder catching points against the 76ers was not something you would have expected earlier this season. 

However, they once again showed some signs of life as they went into Indiana last time out an came away with a huge win. The Thunder clamped down on the defensive end, especially late in the game which has been one of the most consistent things for them so far here in 2017. 

Oklahoma City is giving up just 99.4 points per game as they remain one of the best defensively in the NBA. 

This is a matchup Westbrook loves too. He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assist in a pair of wins over Phili last year.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Thunder, grabbing points, has plenty of value here. 

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Golden State Warriors are only favored by 10 now at home against a bad Dallas Mavericks team. Yes, Golden State is expected to be without Curry and Green for this one. Let's not forget that Golden State has multiple superstars, and this team would be one of the top two or three teams in the league even without those two.

Golden State blasted Charlotte on the road without these two playing. The Warriors now host a Mavericks team that is without their star rookie Dennis Smith Jr. The Mavericks don't have the offensive firepower to stay with Golden State.

Look for the other stars for Golden State to pick it up as the Warriors control this game throughout. Golden State ranks second in the NBA in total defensive efficiency in the past ten games.

The marketplace has overreacted here, so we'll lay the points.

Take Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers +3.5

The Lakers have some value catching points here on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles has been a streaky team to say the least this season.

On important thing to note on them though is that this offense has the ability to throw up a lot of points. They're a much younger team, but when they catch fire, it seems like the entire group can catch fire.

Los Angeles is on a nice little stretch here as well. They come in with back to back wins and this current road trip has seen a lot of bright spots on both sides of the ball.

Lonzo Ball in particular has been exceptionally well, as he's put in 17 assists to just 2 turnovers.

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

With how well the Lakers are playing, this is a nice number here.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Houston -12

The Rockets are in a nice spot here on Monday night and worth a move at this number.

Houston comes into this one red hot, winners of 9 straight games and they're really clicking on all cylinders. 

While the offense does grab all the attention, as it probably should, the Rockets defense has been really what has made the defense. Houston is allowing just 103.2 points per game, which for how fast this team plays is quite the nice number. 

They have shown the ability to close out on shooters and really have focused on not allowing much in the transition game. Getting the Pelicans here on a back to back is extremely nice as well.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

This spot is too nice to pass up on.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +4

The Pistons are at a nice number here and worthy of a move on Wednesday night. 

Detroit has come out of the gate surprising this season, sitting 5 games over the .500 mark and really playing well as a whole this season.

They've shown the ability to have a very good inside out game. It obviously starts inside with C Andre Drummond, who has recorded three straight double-doubles and has continued to play at a top level. With a lot of the attention on him, it really does open the outside for shooters like Reggie Jackson. 

Some trends to note here. Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The Pistons have continued to turn in solid performances and have really played up to their competition, as they've done well against teams with winning records at home. Look for them to really have a chance to steal this one outright. 

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder -5

The Thunder have to right the ship here as they are far better than their record indicates.

This is a nice spot for them against the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Oklahoma City has had their hands full this season with Minnesota already, but this Timberwolves defense is where the advantage comes in for OKC. Minnesota is giving up 110 points per game this year and their defense has a lot of gaps in it.

You're going to see a very fired up Oklahoma City team as well. The Thunder know they are far better than what they've shown and after 3 straight defeats, look for a lot of motivation here when they come out Friday.

Some trends to note.  Timberwolves are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for the Thunder to come out and really push the issue here as they'll pick apart this Minnesota team.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play