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

Cavs -2.5

2pm ET from Accor Arena in Paris, France we get the Brooklyn Nets (16-21) taking on the (21-15) Cleveland Cavaliers. We’re on the Cavs as they take on the Nets in Paris on Thursday afternoon. Cleveland and Brooklyn travel overseas and we’re backing the better team who comes in playing much better. Brooklyn has dropped 3 of 4 to start the 2024 calendar year and this team has a lot of gaps. They are only averaging 114.9 ppg, while conceding 116.6. They’ve struggled to find any sort of consistency and the supporting cast for Mikel Bridges has been a rollercoaster each night. The Nets don’t have the speed or the firepower to keep up with Cleveland. The Cavs have won 3 straight and despite missing two top players in Mobley and Garland, they continue to put up big numbers. Mitchell has made everyone around him better and Jared Allen is playing at an All-Star caliber level. Cleveland only gives up 111 ppg themselves as they make things so difficult for opposing teams, especially in the paint. Allen has been a force at the rim and he should dictate the paint in this matchup. Cleveland is playing better and they have the better athletes. Lay the number in this spot. Trends, Nets 1-7 ATS L8, 1-6 SU L7, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. EAST teams. On the other side the Cavs are 8-3 SU L11, 4-2 ATS L6 vs. EAST teams, and 4-2 SU L6 in JAN. IN Cleveland, or in Paris, doesn't matter, I'm on the Cavs on Thursday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Bulls -3.5

On Wednesday night, the Bulls (17-21, 12-9 HOME, 19-18-1 ATS) will host the Rockets (18-17, 3-11 AWAY, 20-13-2 ATS) at the United Center in Chicago, IL, with the game scheduled to tip-off at 8 pm ET. In terms of their previous encounters, the teams split two games last season. The Rockets (have lost 5 of their last 8) are coming off a 120-113 loss to the Heat on Monday, while the Bulls are on a winning streak, having defeated the Hornets 119-112 in overtime on the same day. Both teams are dealing with injury setbacks; the Rockets will be without Dillon Brooks and Eason, while the Bulls are missing key players, including Ball, Craig, LaVine, and Williams. Rockets are tough on D, we all know that, but the Bulls aren't a team that gives possessions away either, 3rd lowest turnover rate in the league. I expect White & Drummond to continue to be big contributors in this one, the Bulls are getting as much as they can out of these two right now. Trends, HOU are 2-4 ATS L6 vs. CHI, 3-11 SU L14 on the road, 2-6 ATS L8 vs. Central DIV teams. The Bulls are 14-5 ATS L19, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. SOUTHWEST div. teams. I'm on the Bulls tonight to cover the small number. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Hornets +8

The Kings (22-14, 19-17 ATS, 9-7 AWAY) continue their 5-game road trip against the Hornets (8-26, 4-12 HOME, 14-20 ATS) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, at 7 p.m. ET. The Hornets lead the season series 1-0 after a 111-104 win. Both teams often engage in close matchups, as seen on Jan. 2 when the underdog Hornets pulled off an upset. Sacramento plays on the second night of back-to-back games. Hornets are 3-4 ATS with a rest advantage. Get ready for an intense showdown. We're not going to see the same type of energy out of SACTown tonight, they travelled and were up late with bad flight timing. Trends, Kings 0-5 in G2 of B2B's, SAC are 2-8 ATS L10 vs. CHAR, and 2-8 SU, plus they're 1-5 SU L6 vs. CHAR in CHAR. We don't need a straight up win here, we just need a cover. You know what to do. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 6* NBA ATS Play

Kings -11

The Pistons (3-33, 14-21-1 ATS, 2-14 HOME) face the Kings (21-14, 8-7 AWAY, 18-17 ATS) at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, at 7:00 PM ET. The Kings are -10.5 favorites to open, ML odds favor SAC at -572, while DET stands at +415. The over/under is set at 242.5 points. Desperate for a win, the Pistons aim to snap their 4-game losing streak. In contrast, the Kings rank 8th in scoring, averaging 117.7 PPG. DET's defense ranks 26th, allowing 122.6 PPG. Offensively, the Pistons are the 25th-ranked team, averaging 111.5 PPG, while the Kings allow an average of 118 PPG, placing them 22nd in defense. The Kings are going to pick apart this Detroit defense from start to finish. The Pistons have obviously been just awful all season long and they have any just so many issues on the defensive end. Things have found a way to get even worse as of late. In their past 4 games, they’re conceding on average 134 ppg. They’re not stopping anyone and opposing teams are running wild on them with transition buckets. The Kings are one of the quickest teams and in their latest home stand, they put up over 130 points twice. Sacramento is built to play with a ton of pace and they’re going to overwhelm the Pistons here on Tuesday night. Look for Sacramento to get out and run, as Detroit won’t have an answer for their quick shots both inside and behind the arc. This is just a complete mismatch and the Kings will showcase that from the opening tip. There's nothing I enjoy doing more than picking no the Pistons, and we're going back to the well here on Tuesday. Trends, SAC boasts a 4-2 SU record in their L6, including a 5-2 SU performance against Detroit. On the road against DET, SAC holds a solid 4-1 ATS record. They've also got a 9-3 SU record vs. Central DIV teams. In contrast, Detroit has struggled, with just 1 win in their 20 games, going 1-19 SU. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Warriors -2

Sunday at 8:30pm ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA it's the (14-21, 16-18-1 ATS, 5-12 AWAY) Toronto Raptors taking on the (17-18, 17-18 ATS, 11-9 HOME) Golden State Warriors. The NBA has reinstated Draymond Green, it was announced by the NBA on Saturday, don't expect him in uniform on Sunday, but he will be courtside, and I'm expecting a bump for the Warriors in this game. There will be a TON OF HYPE with Draymond in the building. Crazy news coming out right now too that Siakam could be a future Warrior. There have been rumors floating around that these two teams are trade partners (potentially). Kuminga & Moody come to mind, as would Canadian Andrew Wiggins coming back to play in Toronto alongside countrymen RJ Barrett. Time will tell. Let's get to the game! LOL The Golden State Warriors are slight 2-point favorites against the Raptors with an over/under of 237.5 points. Warriors rank 9th in scoring (117.1 PPG), while the Raptors allow the 17th-fewest points (115.6). Raptors are 17th in scoring (114.5 PPG), and the Warriors have the 20th-ranked defense (116.5 PPG). While Chris Paul's absence is unfortunate, it might have a silver lining. His injury is anticipated to provide additional playing opportunities for Brandin Podziemski, who showcased his scoring ability with 11 points coming off the bench Friday. Raptors come in off a win over the Grizz 116-111, and a loss to the Kings. (They're 1-1 on this road trip) GSW swept last year's season series, both wins by double digits, and they come into this one off a 113-109 win over the Pistons. Trends, TOR are 5-11 SU L16, and 2-5 ATS L7 vs. GSW, plus they're 2-4 SU L6 vs. GSW. TOR are also 2-8 SU L10 on the road. GS are 10-3 L13 at home, and 5-1 SU L6 vs. EAST teams. Plus they're 5-1 ATS L6 vs. Atlantic DIV teams. I'm backing the home team on Sunday. Play the small number. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pacers +6.5

The Pacers (20-14, 20-14 ATS) are set to host the Celtics (27-7, 17-15-2 ATS, 6-9-2 ATS on the road) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Saturday, with the game kicking off at 7 p.m. ET. For the opening odds, the Moneyline (ML) stands at Celtics -225 and Pacers +180. In terms of the Against the Spread (ATS) line, the Celtics are favored by -5.5 (-115). The total Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 247.5. In the 2023/24 season series so far, the teams are tied 1-1. The Pacers secured a 122-112 win against the Celtics in their previous home game. Notably, Indiana is coming off an impressive 150-116 win against the Hawks last night. Haliburton of course, led the way. He went off and grabbed 18 assists (we had the OVER prop), 10 points and 8 rebounds. Indiana has shown its strength by covering the spread in the L6 games and extending that streak to 3 straight games as a dog. They're getting great looks, and many guys are chipping in. Myles Turner led the way for Indiana last night, 27 points, while Mathurin chipped in with 18. Additionally, Brown added 17, and Nesmith contributed 15. Celtics have to travel to Indiana for the 2nd leg of a B2B, that's not ideal no matter how you slice it. The Celtics dominated the Jazz, securing a 126-97 victory on Friday while covering as 14-point home favs. Boston has won 7 of their L8. They led by 36 in the second quarter and rested starters as much as they could. G1 Celts 144-104 (Nov 1), G2 Pacers 122-112 (Dec 4). These two go at it again on Monday in Indiana. Trends, Boston are 2-5 ATS in their L7 against Indiana, and they're 1-7 ATS in their L8 played in JAN. On the other side, INDIANA are 6-0 ATS in their L6, 6-0 SU L6, and they're 5-0 ATS L5 vs. EAST teams.  I'm grabbing the points with the home dog in this one. Grab the Pacers +6.5. 

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -4

The Lakers (18-18, 12-5 HOME, 16-20 ATS) our looking to end their 3-game losing streak on Friday night as they take on the Grizzlies (11-23, 8-10, 13-21 ATS) at 10pm ET on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Watch it on ESPN. The Lakers are favored by 4.5, and the total points O/U is 228.5. Memphis has been a fade this year overall. This team has struggled, even with Morant back in the lineup. They come in off a loss to the Raptors and their only win out of their last 5 games came against a lowly San Antonio team. They’ve struggled to find any sort of offensive rhythm not just as of late, but throughout the entire season. They’ve put up just 106 ppg, which is one of the worst in the NBA and their issues have stemmed from both inside and behind the arc. Memphis is onto shooting as a team 43%, while they’re allowing the opposition to shoot at a near 47% clip. The Lakers have played much better at home and they’re going to overwhelm this Memphis side on Friday. The Lakers have been inconsistent themselves this season, but they still have the playmakers that can step up any night. Lebron has rarely missed time and he’s playing at such a high level right now. The F Is averaging 25-7-7 and he’s been the catalyst to when this team is successful. Davis has averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds himself as these two continue to produce big numbers. If the supporting cast can step up Friday night, the Lakers should be in for a huge night. Grizzlies are 5-3 with Morant back in the lineup. 1-3 L4. Lakers have lost 3 in a row. 3-9 since winning the IST. The last time these two teams played was 11/14/23. A 134-107 LAL win. They covered the -6.5. Before that 4/28/23 LAL 125 - MEM 85. Trends, Memphis are 0-5 ATS in their L5, 1-4 SU L5, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. LAL, and 0-6 ATS L6 playing on the road vs. LAL. Plus, the Grizzlies are 0-5 ATS in their L5 when their opponent allows 100+ in prior game. Lakers are 7-1 SU in their L8 played on a Friday. You know what to do. Hop ON. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Magic +9.5

Tonight at 9pm ET from the Ball Arena in Denver, CO, it's the (19-15, 7-11 AWAY, 23-11 ATS) Magic taking on the (25-11, 14-3 HOME, 16-19-1 ATS) Nuggets. We’re on the Magic, grabbing the points here. This is a situational spot the Magic will have an edge in. Everyone saw Jokic hit the half court buzzer beater three to beat the Warriors on Thursday night as they shocked Golden State. After a high flying, intense game like that, going back to back with a lesser team is never easy. The Magic are scrappy too. While they’ve dropped the first two games of 2024, they’ve been right there with a good Warriors team and a Kings team they took to overtime. They’re 4 games above .500 as well which has been one of the bigger surprises in the NBA. They’re doing it with their ability to get stops when they need them. They give up 111 ppg and we’ve seen them hold top teams to lower. They’re going to be physical and won’t shy away from this Nuggets team. We’re expecting a fatigued and distracted Nuggets team, that may not be as focused for this one after last nights epic win. Trends, Magic 6-2 ATS L8, 6-0 ATS L6 vs. DEN, and 5-1 ATS L6 on the road. Denver is 2-4 ATS L6. You know what to do. Hop ON. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Spurs +9.5

Spurs (5-28, 2-14 HOME, 13-20 ATS) host the Bucks (24-10, 8-7 AWAY, 15-18-1 ATS) tonight in NBA betting action. Tip is at 7:30pm ET. We're obviously hoping we get some Bucks players are sitting news for this matchup, as they're on the 2nd night of a B2B. 80% sure Middleton will be out for this one. These teams already played this season. In the last game, Milwaukee beat the Spurs 132-119. Wembanyama was sidelined with an ankle sprain. The Bucks are on the road for a back-to-back, coming off a 142-130 loss to the Pacers. The Spurs just lost 106-98 on the road to the Grizzlies, with Wembanyama scoring 20 points. It's been a tough stretch for San Antonio, but I think they can stay competitive tonight. For starters, this is a back to back for the Bucks and we could see some players rest. Milwaukee had just an extremely hard fought game last night against the Pacers where they fell and allowed 142 points. The game was extremely fast and the tempo never stopped. Typically after games like this, we see teams sit some players out. The Spurs are struggling mightily this year, but they have some bright spots to lean on. They kept things close with Memphis to start 2024 and they’re starting to look better on both sides of the ball. They are going to catch Milwaukee in a very nice spot here. The fatigue factor and lack of focus having to go down to San Antonio for this game will test the mentality of this team. San Antonio played the Bucks hard last month, putting up 119 points in a loss. They have the ability with their youth to play quick and they can get into a groove. Expect a lot of factors to be against Milwaukee in this spot and for the Spurs to keep it close. Trends, Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their L8 Thursday games, are 1-6 ATS L7 following an ATS win, and Milwaukee are 2-9 ATS in their L11 against SAS, lastly, they're 2-4 L6 in JAN. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -2.5

Wednesday at 9pm ET from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ we get the the (20-12, 16-16 ATS, 6-8 AWAY) LA Clippers taking on the (18-15, 12-20-1 ATS, 10-9 HOME) Phoenix Suns. The Clippers have value here as they take on a Suns team that has a lot of issues right now. We'll get to the Suns issues shortly, but looking at the Clippers first, they come in with a lot of confidence. They have won 10 straight games when Kawhi is on the court and he looked great in his return after missing 4 straight games. Leonard finished with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in a win over Miami as he continues to produce numbers all around. On the flip side of this one, the Suns continue to deal with a lot. Durant has expressed his displeasure at times and now he will be out once again because of hamstring soreness. The Clippers have figured things out on both ends of the floor as they now sit 8 games above .500 and Harden is fitting in quite well. Harden has given both George and Leonard a boost in their production and he comes in off back to back double doubles. Over the last 9 games, he's recorded 5 double doubles. The Clippers have the edge here. They're playing extremely well as a team and they have continued to get production all around the lineup. Trends, LAC 7-3 ATS L10, 12-2 SU L14, 6-2 SU L8 on the road, and 8-1 SU L9 vs. Western teams. On the other side, SUNS are 3-13 ATS L16, 1-6 ATS L7 at home, and 2-5 SU L7 vs. WESTERN teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -9.5

Wednesday night at 7pm ET from the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH it's the (6-26, 3-15 AWAY, 16-16 ATS) Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (18-15, 9-8 HOME, 15-16-2 ATS). The Cavs are favored by -9.5 (Opened -9.5), and the O/U is 239.5. Cleveland should feast on this Washington defense on Wednesday night. The Wizards are one of the worst in the NBA on the defensive end and it’s led them to being one of the worst in the league overall. They have allowed over 126ppg and they haven’t been able to slow down anyone. They simply cannot stop anything in transition and their inability to close out on shooters has been rough. They’re going to have their hands completely full with this Cleveland team. The Cavs have battled injuries all year long, but now they have Mitchell back in the lineup. They’re also getting contributions all around, especially from the bench as they’re proving they’re a deep team. Caris LeVert in particular has been one of the biggest guys to step up and he comes in after putting up 31 points against the Raptors last time out. Cleveland will run on this Washington team and push the tempo on them. Washington can’t keep up and they’re going to struggle all night long stopping these Cleveland shooters, who have shot 35% from behind the arc and that number has increased over the previous few games too. Cavs average 112 PPG, but their strong suit is their defense. They're 11th in the association allowing only 112 PPG. They're also 9th in steals, and 14th on the boards. Both big advantages over the lowly Wizards. Trends, the Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their L5 as a favorite, and they're 4-1 ATS L5 vs. Southeast teams. On the other side the Wiz are 4-16 SU L20, 2-5 ATS L7 vs. CLE, 1-5 SU L6 vs. CLE, and are 1-7 SU L8 on the road. Lastly they're 3-16 SU L19 vs. EAST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans -5.5

Tonight at 8pm ET from the Smoothie King Center in Nawlins we get the (15-18, 18-14-1 ATS, 6-10 AWAY) Nets taking on the (19-14, 18-14-1 ATS, 11-7 HOME) Pelicans. The last time these two met was 1/6/23. A Nets 108-102 win. Before that on 10/19/22, a 130-108 Pels win. Pels come in as one of the best teams in the NBA in the paint. They're a top 15 team on both ends of the glass, and they're #3 in the NBA with 8.36 steals per game. These guys get after it. If they get to the charity stripe they make you pay too, #7 in the NBA. Fading Brooklyn on the road is a nice move in this spot. The Nets have been a struggle away from home here in the 2023-2024 season. They own just 6 wins and it's been a rocky start for this team. They've struggled as a whole lately too, losing 8 of their last 10 overall. The Nets come into play one of the worst on the defensive side, as they give up nearly 117 PPG . That won't bode well with them going up against one of the quickest teams in the NBA either. The Pelicans are one of the fastest teams with their tempo and their ability to attack the rim is top notch. They put up 116 PPG themselves and rank 9th in the NBA in FG% (48.3%). New Orleans will utilize that speed and go right at the Nets in this game. Brooklyns struggles lately and really this season have come from their inability to slow the fast break down. This is a great matchup and edge for the Pelicans here who are one of the best at getting up and down the floor, while creating open shooting lanes for their outside threats. New Orleans has played better at home as well, adding to this side. Trends, Nets are 0-6 in their L6 as a DOG. Plus, Brooklyn are 1-9 ATS in their L10, 2-8 SU in their L10, 0-6 ATS in their L6 road games, and they're 0-5 ATS in their L5 against WESTERN teams. On the flip side, New Orleans are 7-3 SU in their L10. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dallas -3 

The (19-14, 19-14 ATS, 11-7 AWAY) Dallas Mavs take on the (14-19, 18-15 ATS, 9-5 HOME) Utah Jazz at 9pm ET. The Mavericks and Jazz meet to tip off the 2024 year and we’re on Dallas here, laying the number. For starters, Dallas has the mind games over this Utah team coming into this matchup. Dallas beat them by 50 points last month in a 147-97 game that saw Doncic have a first half triple double. There are so many takeaways from that game, but this Utah side just doesn’t matchup well with the Mavericks. Dallas puts up nearly 120 ppg as this offense can get on a roll. The Mavs finished December with a 132 point performance over the Warriors, in a game where they shot 55.7% from the field. That’s what you can get from this team as if they get hot, things can get ugly quickly for the opposition. Utah doesn’t have the playmakers to keep up as they’ve been very inconsistent here in the early part of this season. Utah is scoring 113 ppg, but when you concede nearly 119, ifs never going to work out well. Dallas will turn up the tempo and really push the issue in this game. Doncic should be in store for another big game, as Dallas’ offense will carry the load in this game. Luca's unstoppable, and the Jazz can't contain him. In the previous game, he was on fire, and that will carry over tonight. In Dallas' 132-122 win against Golden State, Doncic scored 39 points, including 25 in the second half, with 10 assists and 8 rebounds. Utah is just far too inconsistent to trust, especially when it comes to this young team and their ability to shoot the ball. Trends, Dallas is 4-1 ATS in their L5 games, 12-4 ATS in L16 matchups vs. Utah, and 6-1 SU in L7 against Utah. On the road, they're 6-2 ATS in L8 away games and 6-1 ATS when playing at Utah. Utah are 2-5 SU in their L7 vs. WEST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cavs +6.5

Friday night the Cleveland Cavs (18-13, 15-16 ATS) host the Milwaukee Bucks (23-8, 14-16-1 ATS). Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse hosts this one at 7:30pm ET. Over the past two years, the Cavaliers emerged as a team that gets up for the challenge vs. Milwaukee. In 2021-22, they won 3/4 against the Bucks, 2-2 in 2022/23, with the Cavs taking the 2 recent games. (114-102 on 1/21/23 was the last game) Friday, we’re on the Cavs here, grabbing the points. Cleveland returns home after what was one of the more impressive wins of the season as they took down the Mavs on Wednesday night. Cleveland has been battling injuries all season long and with the stars like Garland and Mitchell out, they have had limited resources to say the least. However, it’s been different players stepping up each night and this time it was LeVert who came up big. He finished with 29 points and 7 assists as he propelled Cleveland to their 2nd straight win. This is a Cleveland team using the next man up motto. No matter who has gone down, there’s been someone right there to step up. The Cavs have held the last two opponents to low totals, as they’re leaning on their defense to produce. The key stops and ability to turn turnovers into easy buckets the other way has been the key to success. Milwaukee grabbed a win in Brooklyn after losing to the Knicks on Christmas. The Bucks continue this road swing and this is a tough spot for them. Going against a scrappy Cavs team before returning home for a brief game is going to have the focus lacking. Cleveland is going to cause issues for Milwaukee and this game should be close throughout. Trends, the Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their L8 vs. CLE, and are 2-5 SU vs. CLE. They're also 1-4 L5 ATS on the road vs. CLE. Cleveland are 5-1 ATS in their L6, and are 5-1 SU L6. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Thunder -3

NY Knicks (17-12, 9-8 AWAY, 15-12-2 ATS) take on the OKC Thunder (19-9, 11-5 HOME, 19-9 ATS),  WED. Pulling the trigger on the Thunder -3 tonight vs. the Knicks in OKC. Tip Off is at 8:10pm ET. Injuries: Robinson & Sims OUT for NYK, no injuries to report for OKC. Last game out OKC took down the TWolves (yesterday) 129-106. OKC won on the back of SGA who notched 34 points, accompanied by Jalen Williams, who chipped in 21, while the Thunder drained a total of 18x 3's. Over the past 2 games, Williams has scored 49 on 18/28 shooting, boosting his avg. to 17.6 PPG from his rookie season's 14 PPG. Contributions from everyone is what OKC is getting right now. They're truly winning as a team. When Holmgren & Dort can also put up 20+, this team is scary. OKC shot 60% from the field vs. MIN. The Knicks haven't played since XMAS day. Brunson scored 38 & NY snapped Milwaukee's 7 game streak, 129-122 the final. Now NY hits the road for a roadie. OKC comes into this matchup 5th in the league in scoring at 121 PPG, while NY is 15th at 115 PPG. On D NY has the edge but it's slim, 112 PPG, to OKC's 113 PPG. OKC is 3rd in FG%, 2nd from DOWNTOWN, and they're the best FT shooting team in the Association as well. NY has the rebounding edge, but in the paint OKC is lethal on D, 3rd in steals, and blocks. The total has gone OVER the L3 times these two have played, so I'm expecting a fast-paced up and down the court game (at least to start on WED), and the way OKC is shooting right now they're going to be extremely difficult to slow down. I like them at the low number. Some trends to consider, the Knicks are 1-6-1 ATS in their L8 vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and are 1-6 ATS in their L7 following an ATS win. They're also 2-7 ATS L9 vs. OKC, and 3-11 SU L14 vs. OKC, and they're 4-11 SU L15 playing in OKC. OKC are 4-1 ATS L5, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. EAST teams. Knicks are 4-5 vs. WEST teams SU. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play 

Pacers +3.5

The Indiana Pacers (14-15, 14-15 ATS) take on the Houston Rockets (15-12, 17-8-2 ATS) today in NBA action. Tip off is at 8pm ET from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Indiana has the value here on the road, grabbing points. Indiana continues to try and find their identity early in the season as they have shown some flashes of brilliance, but also some signs of inconsistency. There’s no beating around the bush that they’re in the midst of one of those inconsistent stretches, but they match up well with the Rockets. Indiana needs to get back to what they did during their run in the in season tournament as they were clicking on all cylinders. Offensively, they are still one of the best in the league and they will lean on that. They average nearly 127 PPG as they have a lot of different playmakers. Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 ppg, 12.1 apg) and Myles Turner (17.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg) are the two that need to lead the charge here. They should be able to pick apart this Rockets defense on Tuesday night, as Houston’s defense has been up and down all season long. Indiana is the better side and we grab points here. Pacers have won 3 straight in this H2H series. The last time these two teams met was 3/9/23 a 134-125 Pacers win. Before that 11/18/22 a 99-91 Pacers win. The #1 offense in the NBA against the #2 defense. I don't think the Rockets can keep up. Trends, the Pacers are 5-2 ATS L7 vs. HOU, , plus they're 6-0 L6 Tuesday games, and 7-0 SU L7 vs. HOU. On the other side, HOU is 0-5 ATS in their L5 vs. Central teams, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. EAST teams. I'm hammering the Pacers +3 today. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Wizards +7.5

Late add, but the time is right to make a move on the Wizards in this one. Coming off a nice 3-0 in the Association on XMAS Day. On Tuesday night we have the Magic (17-11, 6-8 AWAY, 19-9 ATS) taking on the Wizards (5-23, 2-8 HOME, 14-13-1 ATS). Tip off is at 7pm ET from the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. These two recently met on 12/1/23 a 130-125 Orlando win, so we've got some history on our side for a Magic team that was tough to put away. WSH are 2-3 in their L5 SU. Their last win was a 118-117 victory over PDX on 12/21. Orlando are 1-4 SU in their L5. Their last win was a 117-110 victory over the Pacers on 12/23.  WSH comes in #10 in the NBA in PPG at 117 PPG, while Orlando is #20 at 113 PPG. Their big difference of course is on D. ORL #5 110 PPG, WSH #30 126 PPG. In addition to Kuzma is is averaging 23PPG, with a nice .468 FG%, WSH have Poole, Gafford, and Kispert who continue to get lots of minutes and they're proving to me to be guys that have great heart, hustle, and will be big contributors moving fwd. Too much turkey and stuffing yesterday, this game should be played at a slower pace than we're used to, and I'm banking on the home team having the last laugh, as they don't have the travel factor on this one. Trends, Wizards are 4-0-1 ATS in their L5 after scoring 100+ or more in prior game. They're also 4-1 ATS L5, and 10-4 ATS L14 in DEC. On the other side, the Magic are 4-9 L13 in DEC, 3-6 SU L9 vs. EAST teams, and 1-5 SU L6 on the road. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Celtics -2.5

XMAS Day NBA matchup between the Celtics (22-6, 14-12-2 ATS, 8-6 AWAY) vs. Lakers (17-14, 14-17 ATS, 11-3 HOME). Boston has the value here on Christmas Day. The Celtics are making it known they’re the team to beat not just in the East, but in the entire NBA. The Celtics have put up 144 and 145 points in consecutive wins as they are on a tear offensively. This team is averaging 120 PPG on the year, which is one of the best marks in the league. This team is deep. They’re getting contributions from their stars and also their bench is proving to be one of the deepest in the league. Los Angeles on the flip side is just too inconsistent to trust. This Lakers side has struggled to figure things out as injuries and inconsistent shooting has derailed this team at times. Boston is going to come at this Lakers defense from so many different angles. We’re on the Celtics to overwhelm this Lakers defense enough as they should be able to dictate the pace of play. The Celtics will lean on Tatum and Brown to produce the energy early, with the rest of the team feeding off them. Trends, during an impressive run, Boston has excelled, posting a 5-1 ATS record in their L6 and an outstanding 7-1 SU in their L8 games. Their dominance extends when facing the Lakers, with a 6-2-1 ATS record in their L9 and a 4-1 SU record in their L5 matchups. Boston has also shone against Pacific Division rivals, boasting a 7-2 SU record in their L9 encounters. In contrast, the Lakers have struggled, going 2-5 ATS in their L7 and a mere 1-4 SU in their L5 games. I'm expecting the Celtics offense to keep rolling. Lock it in. You know what to do. Hop ON!

XMAS DAY 9* NBA ATS Play

OKC -3

LA (16-14, 13-17 ATS, 5-11 AWAY) visit OKC (18-8 ATS, 10-4 HOME, 18-7-1 ATS) today at 8:10pm ET. Two teams heading in opposite directions: LAL's struggles continue post-tournament win, losing 4 straight and 5 of 6, while the Thunder surge with 3 consecutive wins and 15 of the last 20 before facing the Lakers in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City has the value here, laying the number at home against LA. The Lakers have been inconsistent. Coming into play here, they had won 4 of 5, but then went into a skid of losing 5 of their last 6. They have struggled to find any sort of consistency on either end of the floor really. Their inability to slow teams down has become very concerning. They come into this game giving up 114 ppg. However, they have allowed over that number in 5 of the last 6 games, with the lone one being right at that 114 point mark. The Thunder are on the opposite side in their current run. They've won in 5 of the last 6 games and come in off a 134 point performance against the Clippers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the catalyst, putting up 30.7 points per game. Overall, this Thunder offense has not backed down from anyone, putting up over 120 ppg. They come in 18-8 ATS this season and they matchup very well with the Lakers. We're backing the better team, at a small number here on Saturday. Trends, LAL 1-5 ATS L6, 1-5 SU L6, 3-7 SU L10 vs. NW DIV teams. On the other side, OKC 4-1 ATS L5, 5-1 SU L6, 5-0 SU L5 at home, and 12-3 L15 vs. WEST Teams. I'm all over OKC today! Let's Do This! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Knicks +2.5

The Milwaukee Bucks (21-7, 12-15-1 ATS, 5-5 AWAY) are set to take on the New York Knicks (16-11, 14-11-2 ATS, 7-3 HOME) this Saturday. The game is scheduled to tip off at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time and can be watched on NBA TV, with the action happening at Madison Square Garden. Bucks lead the season series 2-0, but the Knicks are 3-1 ATS in their L4. New York has secured consecutive W's, with their latest being a 121-102 W over the Nets on Wednesday, where they covered the 1.5 on the road. In their last 2, the Knicks have managed to keep their opponents to under 110 PPG, and they have also won 3 consecutive home games. These two will also matchup on XMAS Day in a B2B. For MIL. Crowder is OUT, Giannis and Beauchamp are probable. For NY M. Robinson is OUT as is Sims. Knicks went 3-2 on their recent road trip. Finishing off with wins over the Lakers, and then the Nets. Plus they had that great win over the Suns where Brunson went off for 50. For Knicks to cover in this one they need to play on the glass the way they're capable. They're ranked #3 on the OFF glass and the more second chance putbacks they can get in this one the better their chances. Bucks are a great offensive team, but the #7 ranked Knicks have their own brand of D they play, and they will make you work for your shots, so hoping we get a motivated Knicks team on SAT. Trends, NYK are 3-0-1 ATS L4 when playing as a home underdog from 0.5->4.5pts. NYK 4-2 ATS L6, 4-2 SU L6, 7-1 SU L8 home games, and 11-5 ATS L16 vs. Central DIV teams. Last one, Knicks are 10-5 SU L15 games on a SAT at home. I'm taking NYK +2.5. They win, and just watch I'll likely bet the Bucks on XMAS. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Nets +4.5

The Nuggets (19-10, 13-15-1 ATS, 8-8 AWAY) face the Nets (13-14, 17-9-1 ATS, 8-6 HOME) on Friday night at the Barclays Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30pm ET (NBA TV). Denver, currently on their 17th road game, shares the NBA's lead in this category with the Knicks. The reigning champions, the Nuggets, boast a 19-10 record for the season, having secured back-to-back wins leading up to this matchup. On the other hand, the Nets find themselves at 13-14 overall and are eager to break a 4-game losing streak. Brooklyn stands out with an impressive 3-point shooting % of 38.4% and an average of 14.7 3-pointers per game. Additionally, the Nets excel in offensive and defensive rebounding. Denver's recent performance has been solid, winning 5 of their last 6 games, including a 113-104 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday, where they covered as a 3.5-point favorite. In their last game, the Nets suffered a 121-102 loss to the Knicks, failing to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. It's worth noting that the Nets had a strong ATS record before their recent setbacks, going 6-1 in a 7-game stretch from November 25 to December 8. Regardless of record, I like the way they've been playing of late, and I think they have the pieces needed tonight to run with Denver. (Whether Gordon plays or not, I'm hearing he'll play). They're tough to beat at home, and they're a good squad ATS. When BKN played DEN last game out they shot just over 40% overall and 26% from 3. I'm confident Brooklyn will do better than that tonight, and if they don't turn the ball over so much (like they did in that one) this game stays close. Back the home dogs! BKN are 9-3 ATS L12 at home. PLUS, they LOVE Friday hoops in the City. 16-4 SU L20 on Friday's! You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Blazers -4

A little west coast late night action here today. I'm sorry I release these NBA plays so late in the day but you can blame the NBA for that. Some days are better than others, but most of the time I can't release an NBA play the night before, or even early in the AM. It's just not possible with the way the league releases team news and injury information. It's a gong show. The Wizards (4-22, 13-13 ATS) are heading to the Moda Center to take on the Trail Blazers (7-19, 13-13 ATS) at 10 pm ET. Portland has recently shown signs of improvement, particularly with their impressive victory over the Suns. They put an end to their 7-game losing streak with a hard fought 109-104 win. Successfully covering the 7.5-point spread as home underdogs. While they've struggled on the road, the Trail Blazers are now 7-19 for the season. My X-factor tonight. Anfernee Simons, the true game-changer. He's back and in outstanding form, consistently netting 24+ points over the last 6 games. The only hiccup was a 9-point outing against Utah last week. I'm not sure the WIZ will have an answer for him. Versus Washington, Portland has won 7 of the past 9 meetings, but the Wizards prevailed 126-101 in Portland in the last matchup on Feb. 14. On the other hand, the Wizards (4-22) have been facing challenges, especially when playing away from home. They are on a 0-2 losing streak during their four-game Western swing, which will conclude against the Warriors on Friday. The Wizards lost 112-108 to the Suns and suffered a 143-131 loss to the Kings in their most recent game, where they surprisingly managed to cover as 14.5-point road underdogs. The Wizards aren't showing much concern on the defensive end, allowing 120-plus points in 8 of their last 9 games overall. Washington holds a 0-6 win-loss record on the road in their last 6 outings, with a 3-3 ATS performance. I can't in good conscience do anything here but back PDX. Is it crazy that both teams are 13-13 ATS? Trends, WIZ are 2-17 SU L19, 0-6 ATS L6 vs. PDX on the road, and 2-7 ATS L9 vs. PDX. 1-5 L6 vs. West Teams. For PDX, 8-4 ATS L12. Anyways, I'm on PDX tonight. I'll be watching this game just so I can listen to Kevin Calabro go crazy. (My fav. NBA announcer) You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play 

Bulls +4.5

It's been a rough week for me picking NBA games. So treading lightly on tonight's NBA card. I had plays on the Pelicans -6 and the Celtics -5 Tuesday. Both teams led by 17+ points at one point in the second half of their games. NEITHER team covered. It's that kind of week. The Lakers lost 114-109 to New York as the favorites by five points. Meanwhile, the Bulls won 108-104 against Philadelphia, even though they were the underdogs by 10.5 points. Chicago has value here, grabbing the points. The Lakers had some things exposed last time out as the Knicks dominated them in the 2nd half. The Lakers defensively were just a mess and that’s been a problem for them at times here in 2023. They give up 114 points per game but they have had issues with allowing quick spurts. The Knicks finished the third quarter on a 15-2 run to create the separation. The Lakers will be a problem here against the Bulls, who play with a ton of aggression. Chicago has momentum as well. They took down the 76ers last time out in a game where they held them to just 104 points. The Bulls have had spurts this season where they have played well against top competition. Chicago can slow things down and take teams out of rhythm. They can force the Lakers into a slower pace and that’s going to be the key here. The Bulls have won 3 of the last 4 in this head to head series as they always seem to have the Lakers number. 3/26/23 was the last machup, a 118-108 Bulls win. Trends, LAL are 1-4 ATS L5. Bulls are 8-1 ATS L9, 6-3 L9 SU, and 7-1 ATS L8 in DEC. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Celtics -5

On Tuesday night, it's a big showdown at Chase Center in San Francisco as the Warriors (12-14, 6-6 HOME, 11-15 ATS) clash with the Boston Celtics (20-5, 6-5 AWAY, 12-11-2 ATS) at 10pm ET, airing on TNT. The Celtics come in as the favored team with a 5-point advantage on the road. The total points expected in this matchup is 231.5. When it comes to the Moneyline, the odds stand at Boston -224 and Golden State +183. The Celtics are finally leaving the friendly eastern time zone. This is a 4 game stretch of games through California, and they play 13 of their next 20 on the road. If there' sa hotter team than the Celtics point them out to me ok? 5-0 on their recent homestand, winners of 9 of their last 11. They averaged 122PPG at home. Warriors are home now for an extended stretch. Crazy stat. GSW play close games. ALL of their most recent 13 matchups was within 5 points in the last 5 minutes of the game. Stats, Celtics are #7 PPG, and #3 on DEF. Warriors #13 PPG and #20 on DEF. Celtics the best on the defensive glass, surprisingly GSW are #7 on the OFF glass, but that could be skewed towards have Green, who is out now for at least a couple weeks. BIG LOSS. Trends, Celtics are 4-1 ATS L5 playing on 1-day rest, and are 5-0 SU L5, and 4-1 ATS L5, plus they're 4-1 SU L5 vs. WESTERN teams, and 5-1 SU L6 vs. Pacific DIV teams. On the flip side, the Warriors are 2-4 ATS L6, 6-12 SU L18, and randomly are 0-5 L5 Tuesday night games. Injuries, Porzingis (BOS) and Paul (GSW) are both questionable to play on Tuesday. Last time these two met was a 121-118 BOS win on 1/19/23. You know what to do. Boston can shoot the 3, GSW can't defend it, that's the X Factor here. I'm expecting Boston to win this game by 10+, sit back and grab a bevvie and enjoy the WIN. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans -6

The Grizzlies (6-18, 91-5 ATS, 5-7 AWAY) and the Pelicans (16-11, 16-10-1 ATS, 9-4 ATS) will clash in New Orleans on Tuesday. Tip off is at 7:30pm ET from the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies will play their second game in as many nights, having faced OKC the previous night, where they suffered a 103-96 loss to the Rockets. Meanwhile, the Pelicans dominated the Spurs 146-110 on Sunday, beating the 8-point spread. The Pelicans have won their last two encounters, including a 111-104 road victory on October 25 in their first matchup of the season. Memphis gets Ja Morant back as this team looks to try and figure things out after an awful start. However, this is a nice spot to fade them for a few reasons. While they will get a boost offensively with Morant back, defensively this team has been atrocious. They’ve dropped 5 in a row and all of those losses have seen them struggle to slow teams down. They just don’t have much of a supporting cast even by Morant’s side that can step up. They’re going to have their hands full with a Pelicans team that loves to play quickly. They’re one of the fastest teams in the NBA and they’re averaging 116 PPG. They’re red hot right now as well, coming in with 4 straight wins and a 146 point performance last time out against the Spurs. New Orleans has one of the best inside out games in the league as they can dominate the paint, while also shooting the 3 ball well. They shit 52.4% from behind the arc in the win over the Spurs and should have their way with this Memphis defense. Trends, MEM 0-5 ATS L5, and 0-5 SU L5, plus they're 6-12 L18 ATS vs. NOP, and 5-12 L17 on the road. On the other side, NOP are 12-5 ATS L17, 5-1 SU L6, 8-0 ATS L8 at home, and 7-1 ATS L8 when playing MEM @ HOME. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -5.5

Knicks lead the season series 1-0. They covered the -1, and the total went UNDER the 224. (11/06/23 111-97 win) New York with a record of (14-10, 12-10-2 ATS), are currently on the third leg of their five-game road trip, and they will be facing the Clippers (14-10, 11-13 ATS) at Crypto.com Arena, with tip-off at 10:30 p.m. ET. I don't know as of 8:10pm ET if Paul George is playing tonight but I trust the LAC enough to still get the job done tonight with or without him. The Knicks have played a ton of hoops of late, and they had to travel last night from Phoenix to LA after the game, sure not a big deal, but still, a deal, and now they get the Clips on a 6-game heater. This just smells rotten to me. Randle / Brunson / Barrett / Hart played a ton last night, they've played a ton this week, and the bottom has to fall out here at some point. So, George or no George the play is LAC -5.5 tonight. Trends, The Clippers have been outperforming their opponents by an average of 3.7 points in the last six games, plus, LAC are 8-0 at home as a 0.5 - 5-5 pt favorite, and are 4-1 ATS L5, plus they're 6-0 L6 SU, and 5-0 SU L5 at home. Clips are winning first halves too (Covering by 3.7 PTS L6 games). (Side bet?) The NYK are 0-4 ATS in their L4 following an ATS win. Plus they're 5-15 SU in their L20 vs. LAC. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

OKC +2

The (15-7, 15-6-1 ATS, 7-3 AWAY) OKC Thunder take on the (13-9, 12-10 ATS, 7-3 HOME) Sacramento Kings on Thursday night with a 10pm ET tip from the Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento, CA. Fading the Kings in this spot is a good move given their struggles on the defensive end. In terms of scoring statistics, OKC are one of the best shooting teams in the league, and Oklahoma City holds a slight advantage with an average of 120.4 points per game, ranking 9th in the league, while Sacramento trails behind with 116.3 points per game, ranking 16th. OKC will really get after it on the defensive end too, they're TOP 5 in the NBA in steals and blocks. Plus they don't turn the ball over much (4th). Sacramento is never going to be shy about the pace they play with. However, with that comes a lot of issues at allowing easy baskets the other way. They allowed 119 points in a loss to the Clippers last time out and overall they’re conceding 117 points per game. This doesn’t bode well at all when going against this Thunder team that is playing at a top level offensively. Oklahoma City’s last two performances have seen them put up 138 and 134 points. They also have a 126 point performance this month against the Mavs as well. It’s the playmakers this team has that is really going to make Sacramento struggle. Oklahoma City is one of the best in the NBA, with 120.4 points per game. They play with a ton of pace and have shot the ball as good as anyone. Look for them to overwhelm this Kings side in a game that’s a revenge spot from the in season tournament. Oklahoma City will lean on their youth to push the tempo and have the Kings struggling and on their heels all night long. Trends, OKC are 12-4-1 in their L17, 4-1 SU L5, 5-1-1 ATS L7 on the road, 9-2 SU L11 vs. Western Conference teams, and 4-1 ATS vs. Pacific Div. Teams. For the Kings, they're 3-6 ATS L9 in December, and 1-5 ATS L6 as a DOG. Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Grizzlies +7.5

On Wednesday, Memphis with a 6-16 (9-13 ATS, 5-6 AWAY) record takes on Houston, who stands at 11-9 (13-5-2 ATS, 10-1 HOME), at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. The game is set to tip off at 8 pm ET. Memphis has value with the points here. This line keep creeping higher and higher as the PUBLIC hammers Houston. For the Moneyline (ML), the Grizzlies are at +220, while the Rockets are favored at -275. When it comes to the spread (ATS), the Rockets are giving up 7.5 points. The initial total Over/Under (O/U) stands at 213.5. These teams clashed earlier on November 23rd, and Houston clinched a convincing 111-91 win. Rewind to their last game last season and you'll remember the Grizz winning 151-114 on 3/24/23. The Grizzlies are currently on a two-game losing streak, falling short as +1 underdogs in their recent 120-113 loss to the Mavericks. On the other hand, the Rockets have won 3 straight. In their most recent game, a 93-82 W vs. the Spurs, covering the -9pt spread. IMO the Rockets are being a bit over valued in this spot. They come in off a good start to the season and winners of 3 straight, but this team still has a lot of question marks. They have been far too inconsistent to trust on the offensive end. Prior to this winning streak, they had a pair of 3 game losing streaks, as they have struggled to find any sort of consistent attack. They’re a younger team and their cold streaks shooting the ball tend to get magnified more. Memphis is a physical team that can cause a lot of issues. They will look to play with a ton of pressure on the defensive end. They can force tough shots and we’ve seen them force a lot of turnovers. This has the makings of a game where it’s going to be physical and close throughout. That will play into the favor of Memphis, who can lean on the likes of Jaren Jackson Jr., who is playing at a top level right now. Trends, Memphis are 4-2 ATS in their L6, and are 5-1 SU in their L6 games against Houston, plus, they're 4-1 ATS in their L5 on the road. For Houston, they're currently 6-12 SU in their L18 against an opponent in the Southwest, and December hasn't been kind the last couple years to them. 4-9 SU in their L13 games played in December. Two bottom 5 offenses, against two top 10 defenses. I think this one will come down to steals, blocks and 3's. Memphis holds the edge in all. They'll keep this within the number on Wednesday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Mavs +4.5

The Lakers (14-9, 12-12 ATS, 4-7 AWAY) and Mavs (14-8, 12-10 ATS, 6-4 HOME) are facing off in Dallas, TX at the American Airlines Center this Tuesday. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm ET and will be televised nationally on TNT. The initial NBA odds for this Lakers vs. Mavericks Moneyline (ML) show the Lakers at -130 and the Mavericks at +110, while the spread (ATS) favors the Lakers by -2 points, with a total Over/Under (O/U) set at 235. The Mavs are leading the series this season with a score of 1-0, and in that game, Luke scored an impressive 30 points. Dallas is currently on a hot streak, having won their last three games. On the other hand, the Lakers secured a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers, claiming the 1st-ever In-Season Tournament championship on Sunday. This win marks their fourth consecutive victory. Taking a look at the injury report, Hood-Schifino and Vincent are confirmed OUT for LA, while the Mavs' injury situation remains uncertain. Kyrie is unavailable for tonight's game, and Grant Williams is expected to return, with Luka being questionable. Additionally, Hardaway Jr. and Jones Jr. are questionable, while Green and Kleber are OUT. Despite the odds, I'm sticking with my Mavs play. Historically, Dallas has dominated in 8 out of its last 10 against LAL, boasting an impressive 8-1-1 ATS record in their last 10 overall vs. LAL. I'm making a move NOW on the Mavs +4.5. I don't know if there will be a letdown for the Lakers coming off of the IST but I'm going to assume LeBron and AD's minutes are dialed back. Sure, Dallas played last night, but they've also been winning (So have the Lakers I know I know), I just think the value is with the Mavs on Tuesday night. Trends, Lakers 1-9 ATS in L10 vs. DAL, 1-6 SU L7 vs. DAL, 1-5 ATS L6 when playing IN Dallas. For Dallas, 4-2 ATS L6, 4-2 SU L6, 9-2 SU L11 in DEC. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Mavs -1.5

The Mavs are in a revenge spot here. Dallas (13-8, 11-10 ATS) gets to enact this revenge against the Grizzlies (6-15, 9-12 ATS) on Monday night after their 108-94 loss on December 1st. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on Monday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Dallas is the favorite by 1.5 points against the Grizzlies, and the over/under is set at 226 points. These are two completely different teams thus far into the season despite that game. Memphis is just 6-15 on the year as they have had zero consistency. They have put up just 106 PPG, which is one of the worst in the league. They’ve just been far too inconsistent to trust. They don’t have a big time player who can step up and they’re going to be overwhelmed with this Mavs side. Dallas has won back to back games and they’ve looked impressive in doing so. They put up 147 on Utah and 125 against Portland as they can go off at any moment. This team is built with playmakers and they can open shooting lanes for their outside threats. Dallas is going to come at Memphis from a lot of different sides here, giving them a ton of value at this line. Dallas just matches up well with this Grizzlies team. Dallas covered the spread in seven of the last nine meetings and has done so in the past five games at Memphis. The Grizzlies are also banged up on the player front. LaRavia, Smart, Kennard, Adams, Clarke are all out. Plus Morant is still suspended (until DEC 19). Trends, Mavs 7-2 L9 vs. the Grizz, and 5-0 ATS L5 on the road vs. Memphis. 8-2 L10 in DEC too! Grizz 6-14 L20 SU, and 1-9 SU L10 at home. Not an easy task here on Monday night. I'm backing the Mavs. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NBA ATS Play 

Magic -2

(13-9, 9-13 ATS, 7-3 AWAY) Cleveland Cavs are in Orlando On Monday to take on the Magic (15-7, 16-6 ATS, 10-1 HOME). 7pm ET tip-off from Amway Center, in Orlando FL. Orlando has the value in this spot. The Magic stand among the elite defensive teams in the league, allowing an average of 109.6 PPG, which ranks sixth as of games played on Friday. Simultaneously, they maintain the 13th-best offensive performance in the NBA, scoring an average of 114.5 PPG. They’re getting production all around right now. Recent Meetings: 12/6/23 121-111 CLE, and 4/6/23 118-94 CLE. Stats: PPG ORL 13th 114.5 | CLE 22nd 111, DEF ORL 6th 109PPG | CLE 7th 110PPG. Both top 10 at FG%, Orlando the better defensive team causing havoc too with more steals and blocks per game. On the glass both teams fairly close. The Magic have come out of the gates firing and they have been the biggest surprise in the NBA so far. They have 15 wins, which included a 9 game winning streak as well. They dropped back to back games but bounced back in a big way after beating Detroit last time out. The Magic have found success with their ability to push tempo on teams. They just fell to the Cavs last week in a game where they just dug themselves too early of a hole. Orlando is going to come out with a purpose here. Combine that with the Cavs still not at 100% health wise and Orlando has plenty of value. They have played extremely well at home this year and catch the Cavs in a good spot on Monday. Trends: Magic are 6-0 ATS in their L6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record, plus, they're 9-3 ATS L12, 10-2 SU L12, 8-0 SU L8 at home, 9-2 SU L11 vs. Eastern conference teams, and 5-1 ATS vs. Central DIV teams. This is a bad spot for the Cavs on Monday. The value lays with the Magic. Give the points. Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

76ers -11.5

Monday night the (3-18, ATS, AWAY) Washington Wizards take on the Philadelphia 76ers (14-7, ATS, HOME) Tip off is at 7pm ET from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. H2H Phili owns a 3-0 record L3 these two have played. 12/6/23 131-126 @ WASH, 11/6/23 146-128 HOME, and 3/12/23 HOME 112-93. Philadelphia comes into this one against Washington just on a different spectrum than the Wizards. Washington is 3-18 on the year and they have been getting beaten up time and time again here in 2023. The latest was a 27 point loss to the Nets. Prior to that, they allowed 131 points to this Phili side. Washington has given up 125.3 points per game, which is one of the worst in the league. They allow opposing teams to get so many easy looks at the rim and in transition. The 76ers are in the midst of playing some good ball themselves too. They’ve won back to back games and in those two performances they’ve put up 131 and 125 points. The 76ers are going to have their way on the offensive side in this matchup, while forcing Washington into some tough shots on the defensive end. This is just a case of two teams going in total opposite directions. Trends: Wizards are 1-13 SU L14, 5-14 SU L19 vs. Phili, 2-17 SU L19 on the road, and finally they're 2-14 SU L16 when playing on the road vs. Phili. On the other side, Philadelphia are 4-2 ATS L6, 14-6 SU L20, and are 14-2 SU L16 when playing at home vs. Washington. Don't overthink this one. Phili will win by 15+. Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento -1.5

11-8 (10-9 ATS) Sacramento takes on 12-9 Phoenix (9-11-1 ATS) Friday night. The Kings have value here, laying the small number on the road. We’re backing the healthier team. The Suns have been battling injuries all season long and now they are missing key pieces coming into this one on Friday. Phoenix will be without Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, and Grayson Allen. All 3 are just too much to overcome. This Kings team plays with such pace, they’re going to be far too much for the depleted Suns. Sacramento has no problems scoring as they are one of the best in the league when it comes to scoring in bunches. They have so many weapons and their ability to play with speed is going to put too much pressure on the Suns. Booker can only do so much and Sacramento will push the issue from the start. With the injuries, the Suns just don’t have enough in this spot. Sacramento are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games. Some trends, Sacramento are 8-4 ATS in their L12 vs. Suns, and are 5-1 ATS in their L6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix. Plus, they're 8-2 L10 Friday games. Suns are 1-4 ATS L5, and are 0-5 in their L5 games played in DEC. Back the road team on TGIF. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

OKC -2.5

As always waiting a little while on NBA this year, just can't make a lot of tough calls until we know more about each team, and read up on the news of the day. Tonight at 8pm ET from OKC its the Thunder (13-7, 9-12 ATS, 5-5 AWAY) hosting the Warriors (10-11, 14-5-1 ATS, 6-4 HOME). I wanted to lock in OKC at -3, I waited just a tad longer and now I'm really happy at -2.5. Make no doubt about it I'm a MASSIVE SGA fan, and what he's doing on the court of late is jaw-droppingly good. He's bringing the entire organization along with him. It's not easy being a life-long Sonics fan and having to see what OKC is doing, but there's no disputing this team this year, the tides seem to be turning in the western conference and OKC is going to be in the conversation. Stats: OKC 6th in PPG, GSW 12th, PTS Allowed OKC 9th, GSW 19th, FG% OKC 4th, GSW 25th. Steals/Blocks OKC TOP 5, GSW NOT Top 20. Trends: Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their L4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Also, GSW are 4-8 ATS in their L12, 4-9 SU L13, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. OKC, and 1-5 SU L6 on the road. For OKC, they're 11-3-1 ATS in their L15, 8-3 SU L11, 6-1 ATS L7 at home, and 7-1-1 L9 vs. WEST teams. Paul is (?), Payton II OUT for GSW. OKC is healthy. Last time they met it was 130-123 in OT on 11/18/23 for OKC. You know where I'm going. Give the points on TGIF. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

SIXERS -9

LATE ADD: I just can't let this one go. Sixers opened -6.5, now I'm getting them at -9 (so I'm late to the party, but ATL have NO YOUNG! So, I'll bite. In the upcoming matchup, Atlanta (9-11, 5-15 ATS, 5-5 AWAY) is set to face Philadelphia (13-7, 13-7 ATS, 7-3 HOME) at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, kicking off at 7 p.m. ET. These teams clashed once already this season, with Philadelphia prevailing 126-116 in Atlanta. The Hawks are currently on a 2-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat being a close 114-113 loss to the Nets. On the other hand, Philadelphia put an end to their 2-game skid by defeating the Wizards 131-126 Wednesday. It's worth noting that Young will be sidelined, making this an injury-driven choice. Considering Atlanta has covered in just one of their last 10 games and holds a 0-4 ATS record in their last 4 road games, the Sixers seem like the logical pick here. The Hawks also rank 26th in the NBA in defensive rating, which could pose a challenge against Embiid and company. PUBLIC heavy on Sixers in this one, because, well they're the SIXERS. The Sixers have Maxey, and that's all I need here to have a happy cover. Trends: Atlanta are 0-5 ATS in their L5, are 1-4 SU in their L5, are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Phili, and 1-4 ATS L5 on the road. Flip it, and the Sixers are 13-7 ATS in their L20, and are 13-6 SU L19, plus they're 7-1 SU vs. Southeast DIV teams. Go on and give away the points, meet me at the window! Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Magic +4.5

From the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH, the Cavs (11-9, 5-6 HOME, 7-11-2 ATS) host the Magic (14-6, 5-4 AWAY, 15-5 ATS) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday. Cavs come into this one as -4.5pt favorites, while the O/U was set at 222.5. If you're a ML bettor you'll get Moneyline: Cleveland -185, Orlando +154. (Sprinkle a little on the ML if you're feeling up to it) We were on the Magic-men last week in G2 vs. the Wizards and that didn't end well, but I know this game will have much more meaning to them. They won't take this Cavs team lightly. The Wizards game was a letdown game if there ever was one, and I like the chemistry this Magic team has this year. I'm not expecting a letdown in this one. Magic average 114PPG to Cavs 110PPG, and both teams are TOP 10 in D here. Magic get more steals and blocks and they're a beast on the offensive glass, plus the depth they'll come at you with is top notch. Wagner, Banchero, Suggs, Bitadze, Black, are playing with some serious chemistry. Some trends I've found have me feeling even better about this play. Orlando are 8-2 ATS in their L10, are 9-1 SU in their L10, are 11-5 ATS in their L16 on the road, and finally, they're 8-1 L9 against an East teams. Last one, Magic are 6-0 ATS in their L6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. On the other side, Cavaliers are 1-6 ATS in their L7 games playing on 3 or more days rest, and are 1-5 ATS in their L6 after allowing 100+ pts in prior matchup. I'm backing the Magic +4.5. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Knicks +4.5

New York (12-7, 11-7-1 ATS, 6-4 AWAY) seeks to continue their three-game winning streak as they travel to Milwaukee (14-6, 8-12 ATS, 9-1 HOME) on Tuesday at Fiserv Forum. The game is scheduled for 7:30pm ET and will be broadcast on TNT. The Bucks are currently favored by 6 points in this matchup, with the moneyline showing Milwaukee at -246 and New York at +202. The over/under for the game is set at 223 points. These two last met on 11/3/23 a 110-105 MIL win. Before that they played on 1/9/23 a Bucks 111-107 win. The Bucks are 8-2 L10, but we only need a +5.5pt cover here, not an outright win. We’re playing the Knicks here, with the points in the quarterfinals of the in season tournament. These NBA teams do seem to care about the in season tournament, but you have to believe the Bucks still have their eyes set on far bigger aspirations. The Knicks are proving to be a contender themselves and the motivation here will be a bit higher for them as this is the kind of thing that can give them momentum and confidence. New York has been stellar on the defensive end so far, which has led to some early season success. They are giving up just 105.5 PPG, as they’ve been able to rattle off 3 straight wins and 4 of their last 5. They’re doing it with a ton of pressure and suffocating opposing shooters. New York has the defense to slow down this Bucks attack. Ultimately, they’ll turn this game into a grind and force Milwaukee out of their comfort zone pace wise. Look for New York to frustrate the Bucks all night here in a game they can steal outright. My X-factor in this matchup is the Knicks defense. They're #1 in the association on that side of the ball and can really make it hard for opposing teams to run the offense they want to run. They can get in the lanes and cause havoc. They're also #13 in steals. Some trends to think about, NY are 6-4 SU L10, NY are 4-1 SU in their L5, are 4-1 ATS in their L5 on the road, and they're 7-0 SU in their L7 games against an opponent in the East. Milwaukee are 2-4 ATS in their L6 in Dec. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -4.5

Tonight in LA the Houston Rockets (8-8, 10-4-2 ATS, 0-7 AWAY) take on the LA Lakers (11-9, 8-12 ATS, 7-2 HOME). Tip off is at 10:30pm ET, from the Crypto Arena. Here are the latest odds: Moneyline (ML): Rockets +170, Lakers -210. Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -5.5 (-105), and the initial Over/Under (O/U) total is 222.5. Looking at their season series, it's tied 1-1. The Lakers had a tough loss, falling 133-110 to the Thunder on Thursday, not managing to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs. Houston comes in losers of their last 2. (Sure the Mavs/Nuggets are pretty good teams) but they gave the Lakers coaching staff some pretty good blue print for what it takes to make the Rockets look less than stellar. Houston can defend the 3, but they have problems defending the glass. The LA team is back home after a 4-game road trip where they won 2 and lost 2. Their main focus in December is to find consistency. Tonight's game depends a lot on how well Davis performs. He needs to step up on offense and also make sure to contain Alperen Sengun effectively. HELLO!!!! Anthony Davis. Dude is going to have a game tonight. He has too, especially if the Lakers supporting cast keep missing games. (Hachimura, Hayes, Reddish, Vanderbilt, and Vincent). LeBron has been in great form and is favored to score over 24.5 points against the Rockets. I think he goes for 35+! Stats: Lakers come in averaging 113PPG, HOU 110PPG, LAL 49% FG%, HOU 47%, 3PT HOU 35%, LAL 33%, FT LAL 76%, HOU 75%, REB. LAL 44RPG, HOU 43. H2H L10 games Lakers 7-3 SU, 3-7 ATS. On the road Houston's defensive rating is 26th in the NBA. Trends: Rockets 2-5 SU L7, 3-13 SU L16 vs. Lakers, 0-7 L7 on the road, 0-7 L7 vs. Los Angeles, on the other side, LAL 8-4 SU L12, LAL 4-2 L6 Saturday games. Saturday night in LA?! Sign me up. Lakers win by 9-12. Hop on, Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Hornets +5.5

Minnesota (14-4, 5-3 AWAY, 10-8 ATS) clashes with Charlotte (6-11, 3-6 HOME, 7-10 ATS) tonight at the Spectrum Center, in Charlotte, NC with tip-off at 5pm ET. Examining the initial NBA odds reveals the Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -250 | Hornets +195, (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-115), and the Over/Under (O/U): 220.5. This marks the first face-off of the season between these two teams, with Charlotte claiming W's in both matchups in 2022/23. 121-113 covering +7, and 110-108, covering +6.5. In their most recent games, Minnesota secured its third consecutive win, 101-90 against Utah Thursday. Charlotte pulled off a stunning 129-128 victory over the Nets, covering as a 9.5-point underdog. As is customary in NBA matchups, monitoring injury reports is crucial. Currently, Gobert is questionable (recently added to the pre-game injury report), while Edwards is doubtful. Meanwhile, McDaniels is out, and McLaughlin is also sidelined. On Charlotte's side, Ball, Martin, and Ntilikina are unavailable, while Miller and Richards' status remains uncertain. If Gobert sits I really LOVE this play. With him in the lineup I just "like it a lot!" LOL. Gobert has played 18 games so far this season and he's putting up 12PPG, 11RPG, and 2.3 Blocks per game. Not easy stats to replace. (in fact they won't) For Charlotte Terry Rozier is on fire of late. 7x 3's at Brooklyn, and he's 70 points in the L3 after being out for a couple weeks. Charlotte have won 3 of 5 and are playing some good ball right now. They average 113PPG, to MINN's 112PPG, of course Minni is the #1 defensive team in the league so it won't be easy. (GOBERT) Where they can make their mark is on the offensive glass, they're #8 in the NBA. They also don't turn the ball over much, certainly not as much as MINN does #17 to #25. Trends: MINN are 1-4 ATS in their L5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, and are 0-6-1 ATS in their L7 games against Charlotte. Plus they're 1-6 SU in their L7 games vs. Charlotte. Charlotte are 5-1 ATS in their L6 vs. Western Conference teams. Fingers crossed Rudy sits tonight. Play Charlotte ATS tonight. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play

Magic -11

After last night's 0-2 showing in the NBA, two bad beats I might say, I'm looking at this game tonight, and hoping it's not one of those "Crazy Association Games." The Washington Wizards (3-15, 8-10 ATS, 2-9 AWAY) taking on the Orlando Magic (13-5, 15-3 ATS, 8-1 HOME) tonight. Tip-off is at 7pm ET from the AMWAY Center in Orlando, FL. Magic are -11pt favorites, the O/U is set at 238. ML bettors can get -525 on ORL, and +420 on WASH. (But why?) Magic own a 3-0 record L3 (also 3-0 ATS) vs. the Wizards. Averaging 125PPG to WASH's 113PPG in those 3. When one team keeps doing something over and over again it tells me I should bet on it. Case in point. Tonight I'm on the Magic -11. They're after a consecutive wins team record tonight. They last won 9 straight in 2010/11. Two days ago Orlando whooped the Wizards 139-120, so we have some recent matchup data to work off of, and work off it we will. Wizards have LOST 10/11. Sure Fultz and Carter Jr. are still OUT tonight, but look at the guys stepping up and playing productive minutes. Suggs, & Anthony combined with what Wagner and Banchero is doing is almost unfair. I'm 80% sure Banchero (Ankle) plays tonight, but I'm of the opinion they don't need him to get this cover tonight. Stats. Magic scoring 118PPG at home, Wiz allowing 122PPG on the road. (OUCH). Magic better on the boards, plus they grab 2-3 more steals per game than WAS. The Magic are the 3rd best defensive team in the NBA. Trends. Wizards 3-15 SU this year, allowing 125+ points in 6 of the L8 games. Where's the defense here? They're 1-10 in their L11. 5-10 ATS L15 vs. Magic, and 2-15 SU on the road L17. Magic 15-3 ATS L16 games. They just keep covering. #1 in the Association come to think of it. They're also 8-0 SU L8. 7-0 ATS L7 at home, and 7-0 ATS L7 vs. Eastern Conference teams. Rollins is OUT tonight for the Wizards. No backdoor cover tonight! I'm on Orlando all the way! YOU know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -1.5

As always with NBA we're waiting for something, anything with regards to injuries at this point of the day. NO news is good news I guess?! Big Association matchup in the Western Conference between the Clippers (7-9, 6-10 ATS, 2-6 AWAY) and the Kings (10-6, 9-7 ATS, 5-1 HOME). It's happening at 10pm ET at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA, and you can catch it on NBATV. The opening odds show the Moneyline (ML) with the Clippers at -125 and the Kings at +105. The Over/Under (O/U) is set at 231.5 points. The last time they met was a 128-127 SAC win on 3/3/23. Last season, the Kings dominated the Clippers, winning 3 out of 4 games. This season's first face-off between them is tonight. In their last 10 matchups, the Kings hold a 6-4 advantage and are 6-4 ATS. The Clippers are struggling, with two losses in their last three games, including a disappointing 113-104 loss to the Nuggets as 11.5-point favorites. The one thing the Clips can hang their hat on this year though is their defense. In big games they get it. They're #6 in the league allowing 108PPG. (SAC is 21st at 115PPG) The Kings are coming off a thrilling win against the Warriors (Malik Monk FTW), but now they face a back-to-back challenge against the Clippers. Less than 24 hours rest and now you get a rested LAC team? Advantage to the road team. This Clippers side knew things would be interesting when James Harden walked through the door. Harden has averaged 14-6-2 since joining the Clippers and they’re starting to learn to play as a unit with him in the lineup. Those numbers will only go up and they should have a field day with this tired Kings side. Los Angeles has the playmakers to run and that’s exactly what they’re going to do here. Golden State turned the tempo up many notches last night and if the Clippers do that, the Kings simply cannot sustain that in back to back nights. This Clippers have far too many weapons for a fatigued Kings side to deal with. It won't be easy, but they're riding a two-game winning streak I guess. Tough loss not having Keegan Murray in the lineup tonight. I think he'll still sit based off of what I'm reading. He'll be missed by SAC. Trends, Clippers are a GOD-y 17-2 SU in their L19 vs. SAC when playing on the road. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Suns -2.5

Late Add. Plays the SUNS -2.5. The Suns (11-6) are hitting the road to take on the Raptors (8-10) this Wednesday, with the game scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena. These two teams split their series 1-1 last season, and this is their first face-off this year. Now, when it comes to the Raptors this season, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. They've had their ups and downs, and recently, they've dropped two consecutive games, including a 115-103 loss to the Nets on Tuesday. On the other hand, Phoenix is riding high on a 7-game winning streak, with their most recent victory being a 116-113 win against New York last Sunday, where they were considered +6.5 underdogs. For those looking at the Moneyline (ML), the Suns are at -135, while the Raptors sit at +110 for those who prefer straight-up bets. The initial odds Against the Spread (ATS) favor the Suns at -1.5 (-115). As for the Over/Under (O/U) total, it's set at 222.5, but I'm steering clear of that one. What's crystal clear here is that Phoenix is the stronger team, and KD will PLAY tonight, which makes the Suns even scarier, so, things could take a bad turn for the Raptors quickly. Adding to that, the Raptors faced some travel troubles in NYC, getting back to Toronto as late as 4 a.m., while the Suns are well-rested. The choice seems pretty evident. Some trends: Phoenix is 6-0 SU L6 on the road, and are 4-2 ATS in their L6 vs TOR. Plus, Phoenix is 4-0 ATS in its L4, and they're 5-2 ATS in their L7. Also, Phoenix are 6-1 SU in their L7 against Atlantic Division teams. On the other side, Toronto are 1-6 SU in their L7 as a DOG. Injury updates, Durant is IN, Beal is OUT. TOR looks healthy, except for tired no doubt. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Rockets +5.5

This is an NBA In-Season Tourney game, and if Houston can win it they'd have a spot booked in the tourney's knockout round. Tuesday night the Houston Rockets (8-6, 10-3-1 ATS, 0-5 AWAY) take on the Dallas Mavericks (10-6, 8-8 ATS, 4-2 HOME) in the battle of Texas (NBA Edition). This one tips off at 8:30pm ET from the AA Center in Dallas, TX. Mavs are a -5.5pt favorite, the O/U is set at 233.5. Mavs averaging 119PPG, Rockets 109PPG, both have 47% FG%, Mavs 37% from 3, Rockets 36%, Rockets average 44 RPG, Mavs 42. Last time these two met was 1/2/23 a 111-106 Mavs win, the Rockets covered the +7 in that one. Houston hasn't beaten Dallas since a 101-92 win on 11/16/22... In their last game FRIDAY the Rockets took down the Nuggets 105-86. Mavs lost to the Clippers 107-88 on Saturday night. A game we played against the Mavs on the spread. When something keeps happening you have to keep betting on it...right? The Rockets just keep covering games. Mavs won't have the bodies to keep up with what Houston can throw at them. Balanced scoring wins games! Houston has that in droves. Sengun, VanVleet, Green, Brooks, Smith Jr. It doesn't end and I'm backing the road team on Tuesday. Doncic will play on Tuesday (he's been cleared), Lively however, is still OUT, as is Kleber. Thompson, Oladipo are out for Houston.  Mavs are 7-3 in the L10, but Rockets are 6-4 ATS L10 vs. Dallas. More trends, Houston 6-0 ATS L6, 8-3 SU L11, 5-0 ATS L5 vs. Western Conference teams. Dallas 2-4 SU L6, 2-4 ATS L6, 2-8 ATS L10 games at home, and are 2-9 ATS L11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Rockets 8-0-1 L9 following an ATS win, and 6-0-1 ATS L7 following a SU win. Mavs have lost 3 of last 4, and I'm going to take Houston +5.5 until they prove me wrong. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Bucks -2.5

The Bucks (12-5, 6-11 ATS) are on the road to face the Heat (10-7, 8-9 ATS) at the Kaseya Center for an NBA in-season tournament matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 7:30pm ET in Miami, FL and will be broadcasted on TNT. Bucks are -154 on the ML, Heat +130, the O/U is set at 225. These two teams have already faced off once this season, with the Bucks emerging victorious in their first meeting on October 30th in Milwaukee, winning 122-114 and covering the 7.5-point spread. In their most recent games, the Heat concluded a challenging 5-game road trip against the Nets, resulting in a 112-97 loss. Meanwhile, the Bucks secured a 108-102 victory over the Trail Blazers in Milwaukee. Historically, Miami holds the advantage in their head-to-head matchups, winning 75 out of the 127 meetings between the two teams. However, in the previous season, the clubs evenly split their four-game regular-season series, each claiming two wins. Looking at key statistical categories, Miami ranks 17th in offensive performance (112.1 points per game) and eighth in defense (110.0 points allowed per game). On the other hand, Milwaukee ranks fourth in offense (118.5 points per game) but is 22nd in defense (116.0 points allowed per game). Injuries we're watching for tonight include: For the Bucks, Middleton (?), For MIA, Robinson (PROB), Adebayo (PROB), Butler (?), and Highsmith (?) Trends I'm excited about, the Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their L7, are 7-1 SU in their L8, plus they're 4-1 ATS in their L5 on the road. On the other side Miami are 1-6 ATS in their L7 at home. I just can't trust Miami right now. This is a revenge game of epic proportions and one team will be way more motivated to win it than the other. That means a LOT to me. Bucks cruise to their 3rd straight W. Hop on, Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

76ers -4.5

Late Add. National TV game on Monday night, the Lakers (10-7) and the 76ers (11-5) are set to face off at the Wells Fargo Center, with the game scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. These two teams haven't clashed yet this season, but in the 2022/23 season, they met twice. Last year in Philly, the Sixers were favored by 5 points against the Lakers and ended up defeating them by 11 points. I'm anticipating a similar outcome this time around. The Lakers are coming into this game with some momentum, having secured a 121-115 road victory against the Cavs on Saturday. They have won four of their last five, although James's availability for tonight's game is still uncertain as of 5 p.m. ET. The Sixers, on the other hand, put an end to a two-game losing streak with a 127-123 road win against the OKC Saturday. Embiid was the standout player with 35 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 blocks. He scored most of his points at the charity stripe (19/21) and Phili snapped OKC's 6 game win streak. Many believe he's the best big man in the NBA right now, and he's nearly unstoppable down low. Just ask Chet Holmgren after Saturday. Maxey is almost unstoppable as well right now for Nick Nurse as he's averaging 26.4PPG. For those looking to bet, the Moneyline stands at Lakers +185 and 76ers -225. The opening spread favors the 76ers at -5.5 (-115), with the Over/Under set at 231.5. Keep an eye on the injury updates for Monday night, with Davis expected to play, Hachimura out, LeBron questionable, and Oubre Jr. unavailable for the Sixers. Lakers 3-7 ATS in L10 vs. Phili, and o-6 SU in their L6 in Phili (0-5 ATS too). Sixers are 11-5 ATS L16, and 11-4 SU L15 games. Plus they're 5-1 ATS L6 vs. Western Conference teams. Phili is a tough, tough team to defend, and with a rest day Sunday, and a rest day Tuesday they'll be all hands on deck tonight. I'm giving the 4.5. The City Of Philadelphia is getting quite the confidence boost of late with their teams! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Clippers +2.5

In this matchup, we've got the Mavs sitting at 10-5 (8-7 ATS, 6-3 AWAY) going head-to-head against the 6-8 (5-9 ATS, 4-2 HOME) Clippers. They're set to clash on Saturday night at 10:30pm ET at Crypto.com Arena in LA. The Mavs know how to put up points, ranking at #3 with 121PPG, while the Clippers bring the heat on defense, sitting at #8 with just 109PPG allowed. This showdown in LA promises to be a Saturday night classic. The Clippers had a winning streak snapped with a 116-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and they're out of the in-season tournament. On the other hand, the Mavs managed to hold off the Lakers with a 104-101 win, but they'll miss rookie center Dereck Lively II due to a lower back contusion. Lively's absence is a significant blow to the Mavs' game plan. Looking at the trends, the Clips are 3-3 ATS at home, and the Mavs are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against the Clippers. Dallas hasn't had much luck on Saturdays, going 0-7 SU in their last 7 Saturday games. The Clippers bounce back strong after double-digit home losses, going 4-1 ATS in such scenarios. In their head-to-head matchups, Dallas has won 3 of the last 5 SU. However, for tonight, my pick is the Clippers at home, with the advantage of grabbing 2.5 points. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Spurs +10.5

In the upcoming In-Season Tournament clash, San Antonio (3-12, 5-10 ATS) takes on Golden State (7-9, 6-10 ATS) at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN) at the Chase Center. It's the Spurs' first face-off with GSW this season, and it's worth noting that last season, GSW took all 4 H2H matchups. Currently, the Spurs find themselves in a tough spot, having suffered 10 consecutive losses, including a recent 109-102 defeat to the Clippers Wednesday. Coach Pop is certainly working hard to guide this youthful squad. Meanwhile, the Warriors are also facing a rough patch, with seven losses in their last eight games, including a 123-115 defeat against the Suns on Wednesday. Notably, Draymond Green is still suspended and will miss this showdown against the talented young French sensation. San Antonio is worth the move in this one as they catch a lot of points against Golden State. This line is a little inflated given the Spurs losing streak, but this is the kind of game they’re going to get up for. Motivation will not be any higher as they want this run to end and also upsetting the Warriors would give them a huge boost. We’re grabbing the points as they should keep this close throughout. Golden State has been subpar at best too. Battling injuries and suspensions at times, they are just 7-9 and have dropped 7 of their last 8. It’s been an ugly stretch where they have been a mess defensively. San Antonio can put a little pressure on them early in this one and utilize their youth to play with speed. They can match the tempo the Warriors like to try to use, resulting in some easy transition buckets. Given the current circumstances, I can't find any good reason to pick the Warriors to cover the spread in this matchup. My inclination is to bet against them in this situation. Our bet is on Wembanyama making a strong appearance tonight, as he faces off against Klay and Steph. Some trends, GSW are 1-6 ATS in their L7, are 1-7 SU in their L8, are 1-7 ATS in their L8 games at home, and lastly, they're 1-6 SU in their L7 against an opponent in the Western Conference. Let's get on board with the Spurs tonight to play a game like they played against the Suns a couple weeks ago. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -5.5 (I locked this in early, but you can now get MINN -4.5)

On Wednesday, it's a showdown as the 76ers (10-4) take on the Timberwolves (10-3) at Target Center, start time is 8pm ET. This marks their first matchup in 2023, following two games last season where they each grabbed a victory on the road. Let's break down the numbers: The Moneyline (ML) odds are +165 for the 76ers and -200 for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are favored by -4.5 points against the spread (ATS), and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at 220.5. In their recent games, the 76ers narrowly lost to the Cavs, 122-119 in overtime, failing to cover the 7.5-point home favorite spread. On the other hand, the Wolves beat the Knicks 117-110, covering the 2.5. One noteworthy fact is that the Timberwolves are unbeaten at home this season with a 6-0 record, making them a strong parlay consideration, with the Over. It has hit in 4 of the last 5 between these two dating back to April 2021. We're playing the Timberwolves on Wednesday night as they host the 76ers. Philadelphia may not be at 100% in this game. They fell in overtime to the Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a game where they built a frantic 15 point comeback only to fall short by 3. It's unknown if they will sit anyone and also even if they don't, we should see fatigue play a factor on their end. This Minnesota side is going to speed up play on them. Minnesota is the top tier of the NBA in pace and they have dominated on the defensive end with their relentless pressure. Minnesota rank 2nd in total defense, allowing 106.3 points per game. Combine that with them sitting first in field goal percentage against (43.3%). With them not having played last night, they can turn the pressure up on Philadelphia and put them into some uncomfortable situations early on in this game. The 76ers have had issues on 2nd legs of back to backs and this is not the team you want to see on the 2nd half of one. The Wolves are 9-1 SU L10, 7-0 ATS L7 at home, and 6-2 SU L8 vs. Eastern conference teams. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Thunder -6.5

On Wednesday, it's Chicago (5-10, 1-4 AWAY, 5-9-1 ATS) facing off against OKC (10-4, 4-3 HOME, 11-3 ATS) at Paycom Center, with the game set to start at 8 p.m. ET. In this season's matchups H2H, the Thunder are up 1-0. (They won 124-104) on 10/25/23. The current NBA odds are as follows: Moneyline (ML): Bulls +225 | Thunder -275, and Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +6.5 (-105) | Thunder -6.5 (-115), with the Over/Under (O/U) set at 224.5 points. Recently, the Bulls have struggled, scoring less than 102 points per game in their last four outings. Meanwhile, the Thunder had an impressive 134-91 win over Portland, covering the 6.5-point spread, and the game went over 223.5 points. OKC is on a five-game winning streak, but will be without Jalen Williams for this one (again). Cason Wallace starts in his place. On the flip side, Chicago took a tough 118-100 loss to Miami, failing to cover the 1.5-point spread as home underdogs. They are now 3-7 in their last ten games and have dropped 4 of their last 5. Oklahoma City has been a popular backing for us this season as we’ve taken them a few times to the window. We've also picked the Bulls once and bet against them once in those losses, so I feel like I know these two teams intimately. OKC have been a top team in NBA, a covering machine. They’ve had their success on the offensive side, which is going to be too much for the Bulls to handle. OKC comes winning 5 in a row and they swept a west coast road trip in the process. They put up performances of 128, 130, and 134 as they are clicking on all cylinders. This will be a game where they should dictate a lot on the tempo side of things. Chicago ranks near the bottom in many defensive categories and the Thunder will get out and run on them. Trends, Thunder 4-0 ATS L4 at home, 5-0 ATS L5, 5-0 SU L5, 6-1 SU vs. Eastern Conference teams in L7. Bulls are 0-3-1 ATS L4 playing on 1 days rest, and are 3-7 SU in their L10 against Oklahoma City. Plus they're 1-5 SU in their L6 on the road. Get on board with us vs. OKC. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans +1.5

Late Monday night card add, as it seems this is how I do things with NBA waiting for late breaking NBA news. It's increasingly harder to find out what's going on with NBA injuries. Tonight, the Kings, with a record of 8-4 (4-3 AWAY, 8-4 ATS) , are facing off against the Pelicans, who are 6-7 (4-4 HOME, 7-5-1 ATS). The game is scheduled to start at 8pm ET at the Smoothie King Center. Watch this one on BSNO & NBCS-CA. Moneyline straight up bettors can see (ML): Kings -115  | Pelicans -105, while the opening ATS against the spread (ATS) odds have the Kings -1.5 (-105) as a road favorite. The total Over/Under (O/U) is set at 237.5.  2022/23 Season series: Sacramento won 2-1. Sacramento has won 6 straight games and is coming off a 129-113 victory over the Mavericks Sunday, covering as a 1.5-point dog. New Orleans suffered a 121-120 loss vs. the Wolves Saturday, covering as a 7.5-point dog. The Pelicans have now lost 3 of their last 5, but they did have a HUGE win in one of those two wins over the World Champion Nuggets, so you get the feeling they are just trying to find their groove. Zion will be back tonight. He's playing after resting last game out. I was actually really impressed with how NOP played against the TWolves last game out. These guys play with intensity, and fire, and grit, and they're never out of a game. I wonder how good they can be when they get McCollum, and Murphy III back. Sure the Kings are rolling lately, but my money says they're going to slow down tonight. This is the second of a B2B, and 3rd in 4 nights. New Orleans are 4-2 ATS in their L6 games at home. They last met on 4/4/23 a 121-103 SAC win. SAC covered as a +4 dog. These two play again on Wednesday. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -5

Houston (6-4, 6-3-1 ATS) faces the Lakers (7-6, 5-8 ATS) at Crypto.com Arena Sunday, with the game set to start at 9:30 p.m. ET. In terms of odds, the Moneyline offers Rockets at +180 and Lakers at -225. Additionally, the opening Against the Spread (ATS) odds are Rockets +5.5 and Lakers -5.5. The Over/Under (O/U) for total points is set at 220.5. In their recent games, the Rockets suffered a 106-100 loss against the Clippers, while the Lakers had a 107-95 victory against Portland on the road. Regarding injuries, Oladipo is out and Thompson is out for Houston, while LA's Davis is probable, but Vanderbilt and Vincent are out. In the season series, the Rockets lead 1-0 after a 128-94 home win on Nov. 8. Los Angeles is getting solid contributions all around heading into play on Sunday night. Lebron James continues to put up big numbers and the rest of the group is feeding off that energy he is bringing. We’re on the Lakers here as they have value against a Houston team that is going to regress. The Rockets have been a bit of a surprise thus far, but they come in off a loss to the Clippers last time out. They don’t matchup well with this Lakers team, who has speed and length. Look for the Lakers to dominate the paint on both ends of the floor and really dictate the tempo this game is played at. Some trends, Houston are 3-12 SU in their L15 vs LAL, and are 3-15 SU in their L18 on the road. Plus, Houston are 0-6 SU in their L6 when playing on the road against LAL. LAL are 4-1 SU in their L5, and are 5-1 SU in their L6 games at home. Lock in the Lakers on Sunday evening. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Nuggets -5

Ok I'll bite. The Nuggets -3.5 was the opener, now we're a little late to the party but I wasn't sure what this line was going to do but knew I wanted action on it. SO -5 it is. The O/U opened at 225. Lots of games in the Association tonight so I may have another NBA play after this one. We'll see. This is an in-season tourney game! Pels are 1-1 in the tourney. Nuggets are 2-0. The Nuggets come into this one (9-2, 2-2 AWAY, 5-6 ATS), they take on the Pelicans (5-6, 3-3 HOME, 5-5-1 ATS). DEN is 1st in the West, NOP 10th. Denver holds the edge in PPG, PAPG, FG%, 3ptFG%, Assists, Boards, and blocks... I'll give NOP steals, they're pretty good at getting in between passing lanes. The big 5 right now are almost unstoppable (Joker, Gordon, Jackson, Porter Jr, and KCP) all averaging 30MPG and putting up a ton of scoring. It's a shame Murray can't join the party right now, but he'll be back soon. NOP injuries include: Alvarado, McCollum, Murphy III, and Nance Jr. (all are OUT tonight) NOP actually has the edge the L5 times these two have played 3-2 SU, but last time out was 11/6/23 a 134-116 DEN win. Den covered the -6.5 in that one, but we're backing Denver here, as they come in 9-2 on the season. The Nuggets used a 19-9 run late to come back against the Clippers, as they continue their hot start to the season. This team just has so many weapons and Jokic continues to produce in a big way as he is putting together another stellar season already. The Nuggets should be able to pick apart this Pelicans defense. New Orleans ranks 20th in the NBA in total defense and they are one of the worst defensive rebounding teams. This is going to be a game where Denver will look to crash the boards and get plenty of 2nd chances at the rim. (AND I DO expect another triple-double from Joker in this one) Denver should be able to overwhelm New Orleans from the start in this one. Trends, Pelicans are 1-4-1 ATS in their L6, are 0-4-2 ATS in their L6 Friday games, are 1-4-1 ATS in their L6 after scoring 100 points+ in prior game. Denver are 12-2 SU in their L14, and are 8-3 SU in their L11 vs. NOP. Plus they're 14-2 SU vs. WESTERN conference teams of late! I'm on the Nuggets tonight. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Bulls -2.5

Tonight's NBA matchup features the East Group C clash between ORL and CHI, both of whom currently stand at 0-1 in group play, with three games left in the tournament. The game takes place in Chicago, at the United Center, with tip-off scheduled for 8PM ET. You can catch the action on NBCS-CHI. In this matchup, the Bulls (4-8, 3-4 HOME, 4-7-1 ATS) opened as slight favorites, favored by 3 points over the Magic (6-5, 3-3 AWAY, 8-3 ATS). The Money Line offers Chicago at -148 and Orlando at +124. The Over/Under (O/U) opened at 214.5, but personally, I prefer focusing on ATS and O/U bets for my NBA wagers. Analyzing the stats, the Bulls have the edge in points per game (PPG), field goals attempted per game (FGA), three-pointers made, and free throws. On the other hand, the Magic excel in defensive aspects and rebounding. Both teams are among the top 3 in the NBA for steals. Key players to watch include the return of Demar DeRo for the Bulls after a family matter, and Caruso is expected to be in action as well. However, Carter Jr. and Fultz are sidelined for the Magic, and Terry and Ball won't be playing for CHI. Their recent encounter on Wednesday saw Orlando emerge victorious with a 96-94 scoreline, covering the +2.5 spread. The Bulls will aim to return to their winning ways by emphasizing ball security, as they were the NBA's best at limiting turnovers before their Wednesday loss. In Friday's game, expect the Bulls to slow down the pace, focus on solid defense, and generate high-quality shots. They'll be looking to secure a much-needed victory and regain their winning form. Trends. Bulls 5-2 L7 Friday games. Magic 7-13 L20 games vs. Central division teams. Dating back to 2022 they're 4-9 L13 in November. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

OKC -2 (Circa)

I'm good with -2.5 as well. Tonight the Thunder (7-4, 3-1 AWAY, 8-3 ATS) are facing the Warriors (6-6, 1-4 HOME, 6-6 ATS) at the Chase Center, 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). In terms of NBA odds for tonight's game, the moneyline (ML) favors the Thunder at -145, with the Warriors at +120. The spread (ATS) has the Thunder at -2.5 (-115), and the over/under (O/U) is set at 227.5. In their season series, the Warriors lead 1-0 after winning 141-139 on the road back on Nov. 3. They aim to avenge that game when they covered as a 6.5-point dog. Recently, the Thunder had a big 123-87 victory as 10-point favorites over the SAS, while the Warriors have faced a tough time, losing four consecutive. Last game out was a tough 104-101 loss to the TWolves. The Warriors will be without Draymond Green due to suspension, and Steph Curry is likely to be out with a knee injury (he's labelled day to day) and Kerr said likely to miss a couple games, giving the Thunder a huge advantage. We're backing the Thunder for a few reasons here. He has been a scene to say the least thus far into the season and it's put a giant target on the Warriors back. Even if Steph plays, he isn't at 100%. There are a lot of question marks here for GSW early in the season and it's led to a lot of frustrations. Oklahoma City has not only a deep team, but one that can attack. They love to push the tempo with their speed and we should see them match the intensity from this Warriors side. SGA is averaging 33.8 PPG and is putting himself in the early MVP discussion, with good reason. Let's not forget about Holmgren. Who in the prior matchup put up 24 with 8 boards and 5 assists. Two tough dudes to matchup with every night. Thunder had 19 steals against the Spurs. Just sayin. Some trends, OKC are 5-1 ATS in their L6, and are 4-1 SU in their L5. Golden State are 1-5 SU in their L6, and they're 1-4 ATS in their L5 at home. I'm on the Thunder tonight. (Hoping Curry stays away) Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Suns -5.5

(8-2, 6-4 ATS, 3-2 AWAY) Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Phoenix Suns (4-6, 4-5-1 ATS, 1-4 HOME) tonight. Game time is 9pm ET from the footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. PHX comes in averaging 111PPG, Minni 111PPG. MIN 48% FG%, PHX 45% FG%. H2H in their L10 Phoenix is 8-2 vs. Minni, averaging 117PPG in their wins to Minni's 110PPG. They're 8-2 ATS in those 10 too. The debut of the BIG 3 tonight in Phoenix. Beal, Booker & Durant. Big letdown spot for the TWolves in this one after winning 7 straight. They’re coming in off back to back road wins over Golden State, which also include a brawl last time out as Klay got into a scuffle. They had a PHYSICAL game last night vs. the GSW. Towns (42), Gobert (35), Edwards (36), Conley (31), and Anderson (27) played big minutes with McDaniels getting tossed out alongside GSW's Green. They get the Suns who are much better than their record indicates. They have battled injuries through their first 10 games and they get a boost with Beal in the lineup. This is a spot for them to show why they’re still the team to beat in the West and humble this Timberwolves fast start. Phoenix has far too many weapons and this will be the kind of game where they can pick apart this Minnesota defense. Durant loves playing against Minni (27PPG, in 43 games). Suns have had 2 days off too. Not having played since Sunday vs. OKC (a 111-99 loss). OKC had a huge 4th qtr in that one (31-13) to deal Phoenix the L. The Suns had no Booker or Gordon in that one. They'll have Booker tonight, unsure about Gordon he's a GTD. I'm not worried about an adjustment period for PHX's stars. They played in the preseason together. Some trends I like, The TWolves are 0-6 ATS in their L6 against the Suns, and are 1-7 SU in their L8 against them. They're also 1-4 ATS in their L5 on the road, and finally, they're  1-5 ATS in their L6 on the road vs. the Suns. Dating back to 2022, Phoenix are 8-4 SU in their last 12 played in November. I'm backing the Suns tonight to have a strong second half, and bring this one home. We could see garbage time in the last 6 minutes. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Thunder -10.5

The Spurs come into this one (3-7, 4-6 ATS, 1-4 AWAY) taking on a Thunder team that is (6-4, 7-3 ATS, 3-3 HOME). This matchup is another NBA tournament game, and it's the only NBA play I love. (Other than the free play I put up) so we'll call this an 8* winner! Tip-off is at 7:30pm ET from the Paycom Center in OKC. The Spurs take on the Thunder tonight. OKC is 3-0 vs. SAS L3. They've averaged 117PPG in those 3, to SAS's 105. Spurs near the bottom of the league in most defensive categories, and OKC starting to surge. SGA is healthy, and the Thunder come in off a HUGE win last game out vs. the Suns (111-99). Those kind of wins over teams that are supposed to beat you can be season defining. I'm not sure we're there yet, but it was a confidence and moral booster for sure. Suns had an 86-80 lead into the 4th but a wicked 26-9 run by OKC sealed the deal. Beal & Durant couldn't help in this one. OKC can play some defense can't they? Williams, Dort, and Wallace all make life difficult in and around the paint. The hussle is off the charts. (If I wasn't a life-long Seattle Supersonics fan I might actually like this OKC team) Sunday the Spurs lost 118-113 to the Heat. Only the Grizz, Wizards, and Pistons are doing worse (according to the standings). Spurs can't stop teams from hitting the 3. Plus they're bottom of the league in steals and opponent turnovers. Sure Wemby can block balls, but this SAS team don't help themselves much. Also, their "tall ball" lineup isn't working either IMO. Only positive they're somehow averaging 113PPG. The Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their L5, are 0-4-1 ATS in their L5 vs. OKC, and are 3-6 SU in their L9 vs. OKC. On the other side OKC are 4-1 ATS in their L5, and finally, they're 5-2 ATS in their L7 at home. I'm on the Thunder tonight ATS. (Seeing -10.5). Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Rockets +4.5

Sunday we get the (8-1, 5-4 ATS, 2-1 AWAY) Denver Nuggets taking on the (5-3, 4-3-1 ATS, 5-1 HOME) Houston Rockets in NBA betting action. This one tips off at 7:10ET from the Toyota Center in Houston. Both teams come into this one TOP 5 in defensive pts. allowed at 106PPG. The early season defense is on point. Houston is a better 3-pt shooting team thus far in the season, but of course Denver is scoring 116PPG, to Houston's 111PPG. RPG are pretty even tbh. Houston right now is the team to watch in the NBA. They’re playing at a top level and come in winners of 5 in a row. This is a much different defense that we’ve seen in past seasons from them too. They have been defending with a ton of pressure and are putting together solid performances with their ability to rebound the ball. Offensively, they’re getting contributions from a lot of different players each night too. This is a game they’ll be up for too. With the momentum and a top team in town, the Rockets will have a ton of motivation here. Look for them to keep this close with a chance to steal it outright. Jamal Murray is still OUT for this one for Denver. While Oladipo is of course OUT for Houston. The last time these two met was 4/4/23 a 124-103 Houston win. They covered the +11 in that one. Last game out the Nuggets took down the Warriors in a thriller 108-105. Houston got past the Pels 104-101 in a group stage tourney game. A couple trends, Denver are 2-4 ATS in their L6 against Southwest Division teams. Houston are 4-0-1 ATS in their L5, and are 5-0 SU in their L5, and are 6-1 SU in their L7 at home. Plus they're 13-4 SU in their L17 vs. the Nuggets. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Hawks -3.5

The Hawks (4-3, 3-4 ATS) take on the Magic (4-3, 5-2 ATS) tonight...IN MEXICO CITY! This is a 9:40ET tip-off. I couldn't lay off NBA tonight. I tried, I just couldn't. Late add here. Magic are banged up. No Gary Harris, Kevon Harris, Wendell Carter Jr, and Fultz will be a GTD, and if he even does suit up won't likely see anywhere near his usual minutes. Wesley Matthews is OUT for ATL. This is a neutral court game so I can't throw the NBA home/away trends at you in this one...sorry. ATL #2 in PPG with 122. 11th in FG% and 21st in 3PT%. (All numbers better than Orlando) Orlando is the better defensive club no doubt, but ATL will own the boards tonight, and that will all lead to a ton of second chance buckets. The L3 times these two have played ATL has won 2-1. ATL are 4-1 SU in their L5, and 7-3 ATS in their L10 vs. ORL. Plus they're 9-2 SU in their L11 vs. ORL. On the other side ORL are 1-4 SU in their L5 vs. Eastern Conf. teams. ATL went 3-1 vs. ORL in 2022/23, and they've taken 9 of the L11. Before ATL lost to OKC on Monday they'd won 4 in a row. I think they get back on track tonight by 6+. Back the Hawks -3.5. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Trail Blazers +8.5

Some late night West Coast NBA gambling action to wrap up our evening. We're on the Blazers ATS tonight. Both teams recently lost their last games. Portland lost 112-100 at home to the Grizzlies on Sunday to split their two game H2H matchup, while the Kings suffered a 122-97 defeat to Houston on Monday in which they're were totally taken apart. What has happened to the Kings without their do-everything man De'Aaron Fox? He'll be back soon, but not soon enough. Portland won't have Scoot Henderson and is still missing Simons and also are down backup center Robert Williams III as well now. They're a bit banged up, but thankfully the Kings aren't in great shape either (Fox & Lyles). I like where PDX is going. They're young, sure, but I'm happy with where PDX is right now, they're improving every game, they've got young studs (soon), a good mix of vets, and they play with desire and hustle, it's all you can ask for. It helps that Ayton has picked his game up too. He's averaging 30MPG, 10PPG, 13RPG and chipping in with timely blocks, and the occasional steal. He had a career high 23 boards just the other day too, and he's grabbing his share of double-double's early in the season. Portland are 7-2 ATS in their L9 games on the road. On the other side, Sacramento are 1-4 SU in their L5 games, and they're 3-7 ATS in their L10 games at home, and finally they're 3-8 in their L11 vs. Western Conference teams. Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 6* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Clippers -4.5

We're on the Clippers here, laying the number on the road. Things didn't go as planned for James Harden Clippers debut as they were trounced to the Knicks. This is a prime bounce back spot now as they come into play here against a Nets team that has had a lot of issues. Brooklyn is 0-3 at home for starters as they have struggled to find any sort of consistency. Their issues on the defensive end are going to be a huge problem against this Clippers attack. Los Angeles is going to right the ship as Harden makes this team better no matter what you hear from the outside noise. Look for Los Angeles to push the tempo and force the Nets into some tough transition defensive spots. The Nets are 3-9 SU in their L12, and are 0-6 SU in their L6 at home, finally they're 1-6 ATS in their last 7 against Western Conference teams. Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pacers -6

Jazz (2-6, 0-4 AWAY, 3-5 ATS) have lost 5 of 6, and they've only got 2 wins this season from 8 games. They're averaging 111PPG (16th), and are 24th in FG% at 45.1%. The Jazz have had the doors blown off of them through their first two games of this roadtrip. They have looked awful on both ends of the floor as it seems like Utah just simply doesn't have the firepower to keep up with the teams in this league so far.  They come in ranking near the bottom (29th) in total defense and have to deal with a Pacers team that loves to play quick and up tempo. Indiana (4-3, 3-2 HOME, 4-3 ATS) comes into this game scoring 121 points in each of their L3. They're the #1 scoring team in the NBA averaging 124PPG. They're 4th in FG% 49.55. Utah are going to have their hands full all night long here against this Indiana side that ranks near the top in a lot of offensive categories. Look for Indiana to put their foot on the gas and take advantage of this Utah defense that just struggles so much to get back in transition. Indiana are 8-4 SU in their L12 games when playing at home against the Jazz. On the other side Utah are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games, are 1-5 SU in their L6, and are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Wolves +4.5

The Timberwolves (3-2, 3-2 ATS, 3-0 HOME) try to extend their home dominance on Monday night against the team with the best record in the Association thus far in this young season. Minnesota has a three-game home winning streak to protect. The Boston Celtics (5-0, 2-1-2 ATS, 1-0-2 on the road) come to town. Tip off is at the Target Center, at 8:00 PM ET on BSN and NBCS-BOS. The Celtics are favored by 4. The Over/Under is 227.5. Straight up Moneyline bettors will see Boston -176, Minnesota +149.

These two last met on 3/15/23 a 104-102 Celts W. They have 1 common opponent this season. MIN defeated MIA 106-90. BOS defeated MIA 119-111.

The Timberwolves are valuable at this number.

Minnesota catches Boston in a good spot here. The Celtics are unbeaten but it’s put a target on their backs early in the season.

Minnesota has been no slouch either. They’ve shown they’re going to be a force in the west with their ability to score. We’ve seen they’ve had little issue when it comes to attacking.

They spread the floor and put together some quick attacks. Combine their ability to work in the paint with their top shooters and this is the kind of game where they can give the Celtics a lot of issues.

Defense wins championships, and this is the best defense taking on the best offense. I'm going to side with the defense tonight. Especially since the Celts have travelled from NY on Sunday. If you're feeling like a side bet put some on the Wolves ML too.

Some trends to note, Minnesota are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games, and 4-0 ATS at home in their L4. 

I like the Wolves at home tonight to keep this number close. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers +1.5

Monday night we get the Lakers (3-3, 0-3 AWAY, 3-2 L5, 1-5 ATS) vs. Heat (2-4, 2-1 HOME, 2-3 L5, 1-5 ATS) matching up. Kaseya Center Tip-off is set for 7:40 p.m. ET (on NBA TV). H2H matchups of late between these two: 1/4/23 LAL 112 MIA 109. 12/28/22 MIA 112 LAL 98.Lakers are a +1.5pt dog, the O/U is set at 222.5.

Injury Report: MIA - Hampton OUT, Jovic ?, Martin OUT, Butler (Prob.) LAL: Hayes OUT, Hachimura OUT, Schifino OUT, Vincent OUT, Vanderbilt OUT. 

I'm on the Lakers tonight.

Afternoon day of game add-on here as we're really watching injury reports with the NBA early in the season here. It's really hard to cap NBA games right when the lines come out. The more information we can get throughout the day the better.

The Lakeshow were embarrassed in Orlando and will want to right the ship here on Monday in a city where LeBron will have extra incentive to put on a show.

As for Miami, we can hardly take anything from their two wins. They were against teams we hardly expect to be talking points in 3-4 months.

The Lakers aren't good in the 1st qtr, the Heat aren't good in the 4th, and I think you can now see why the spread on this game is so close. It's going to come down to a few blocks, steals and boards in this one. Lakers score more PPG, have a better FT%, and rebound on the defensive glass much better. They're also 2nd in the league in blocks! 

Some trends to note, Heat are 0-5 ATS in their L5 home games, 0-5 ATS in their L5 as a home fav, 1-4 in their L5, 1-4 in their L5 ATS. The Lakers are 3-2 in their L5 SU.

Backing the Lakers today. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -1.5

The Cavaliers (2-4, 0-3 Home, 3-3 ATS) are set to take on the Warriors (5-1, 4-0 AWAY, 1-5 ATS) at home, hoping to break their three-game losing streak. The game starts at 6:00 PM ET from the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH. Watch it on TV on BSOH and NBCS.

In terms of Moneyline (ML) odds, the Cavs are at -120, while the Warriors stand at +105. Cleveland is a slight 1.5-point favorite on the spread. The game also has an over/under set at 224.5 for those interested in the total points.

Injury Status: Klay Thompson GTD.

We’re on the Cavs here Sunday night.

Cleveland has to turn things around and they’re going to have to be at their best here. 

The good news for Cleveland is their health. They’re at full health with Jared Allen and Darius Garland back. This will be just the 2nd game of the season where the Cavs will have the entire roster back. 

They have the weapons to compete with this Warriors side and they’re going to get up for this game. 

Cleveland will push the tempo on Golden State and look to attack in transition. They’re going have the pace here and it’ll open shooting lanes for the likes of Mitchell and Garland. 

The last time these two met up was 1/20/23 a 120-114 GSW win. OBviously the Warriors are clicking on all cylinders but they've been travelling a lot here to start the season and the Cavs while not the ELECTRIC factory are more than capable to get up and down the court here with GSW.

Some trends to note, the Cavs are 7-3 in their L10 November games, and are 7-2 in their L9 games played on Sundays. Lastly, the Cavs have covered ATS in their L7 vs. Western Conference teams, after losing the previous game as a FAV.

Cavs will be up for the challenge.

I'm backing the Cavs -1.5 today. They'll get it done vs. GS.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NBA ATS Play

76ers -5

Philadelphia (3-1, 2-0 HOME, 3-2 ATS) hosts Phoenix (2-3, 1-1 AWAY, 4-0 ATS) at Wells Fargo Center today at 1 p.m. ET. Last season's series ended in a 1-1 tie, and this marks their first clash in the 2023/24 season. Phoenix has won 3 of the 4. They split last season. 3/25/23 was their last matchup, a 125-105 Phoenix win.

The odds for Saturday are as follows: Moneyline (ML) shows Suns +155 and 76ers -190, while Against the Spread (ATS) has 76ers -4.5 (-110), now shifting to -5. The Over/Under (O/U) stands at 220.5.

The Suns suffered consecutive losses to the Spurs on Tuesday and Thursday, failing to cover both games. In contrast, on Thursday, the 76ers triumphed over the Raptors 114-99, covering as 7.5-point home favorites. They're a perfect 4-0 ATS this season.

Phili is 7th in the association at PPG with 117 per game, the Suns are 18th with 112PPG. The Phili defense is 5th in the NBA with 105PPG, and the Suns are 14th at 111PPG. Both teams are TOP 10 in FG%, and FT%. Plus they're both Top 10 on the defensive boards. But, and let me just say this bluntly. Do you really think Nurkic can hang with Embiid today? I sure as heck don't. And as a side bet I'm getting down on any Embiid props I can find.

Booker (ankle) is OUT per Vogel this AM, and with a game in Detroit tomorrow, he will skip today's matchup. (He's from Detroit) With Booker out I really like Maxey to have even more of an impact on this matchup today. Dude's ballin' right now. 30PPG, 6RPG, & 6APG. He's the NBA player of the week for a reason! PHX won't have an answer for him.

Some trends to note, Philadelphia are 12-5 SU in their L17, and 8-3 in their L11 at home. Plus the 76ers are 6-0-1 ATS in their L7 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. On the other side the Suns are 0-4 ATS in their L4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and they're 1-7 ATS in their L8 games as an underdog of 0.5-5. 

Phoenix has travelled, this is the first game of a back to back and they don't have Beal or Booker. OUCH. Only way this is close is if Durant has one of "those games".

I'm backing Phili -5 today.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -1.5

Cleveland (2-3) takes on the Pacers (2-2) tonight at 7 p.m. ET in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers hold a 1-0 lead in the season series after defeating the Cavaliers 125-113 on Oct. 28. Current NBA odds show the Cavs as -124 on the moneyline, the Pacers at +122, with the Cavs now favored by -1.5 (down from -3) on the spread. The over/under is set at 229.5. This is the first matchup in the NEW NBA in-season tournament. "The NBA CUP" or whatever it's called?!

The Cavs are coming off a 95-89 win against the Knicks, while the Pacers suffered a big 155-104 loss to the Celtics. In their previous matchup on Oct. 28, the Pacers beat the Cavaliers 125-113 as 3.5-point road favorites. BUT...BUT the Cavs were without 3 starters in that one. Revenge factor tonight.

Injury updates: Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, and Tyrese Haliburton are all active.

Adding this play late because of lineup news (This will happen often with NBA games). The Cavs have won 2 out of the L3 in this series. They did lose the last game on 10/28. But prior to that they've won 5 of 6. 

I'm all over the Cavs tonight. I think they'll get the best of the Pacers and we're seeing the line move in our favor (was -3).

Some trends to note, Cleveland are 7-2 SU in their L9 games against Indiana, and they're 8-1 SU in their L9 games against an opponent in the Central. Indiana are 4-9 SU in their L13 games, and they're 3-8 SU in their L11 games against an opponent in the East.

Back the Cavs on TGIF.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Suns -8

NBA Thursday night, it's a rematch between San Antonio (2-2, 1-1 AWAY, 2-2 ATS) and Phoenix (2-2, 1-1 HOME, 3-1 ATS) in NBA action at the Footprint Center, tip-off at 10 p.m. ET, watch it on NBA TV.

Suns are favored with a spread of -7.5 (-115). For those going straight up, Spurs are at +240, while Suns are at -300. The Over/Under is set at 225.5.

San Antonio pulled off a remarkable Halloween night comeback to beat the Suns for the first time in their last 10 meetings. The Spurs lead the season series 1-0. Both teams average 110 points per game, but the Suns have a better defense, allowing only 105 points per game, while the Spurs concede 121 points per game, ranking 27th. In their last 10 games, both teams have a 5-5 record.

Notable injuries for tonight: Beal (OUT), Booker (OUT), Lee (OUT).

We're on the Suns tonight to finish the job they should have finished on Tuesday.

I'll admit, it's weird the NBA has been having teams play back to backs with the same team, but this is a good spot for the Suns to come out with more fire.

The Suns choked away a 3 point lead with just seconds left as the Spurs shocked them for a win. 

Phoenix took that loss personally, especially Kevin Durant, who did not box out and turned the ball over. Look for him specifically to put up some big numbers here as the Suns are the better overall team. 

They have far more weapons and will come at this Spurs defense from a lot of different angles. The revenge factor is in play and we're playing the home side in this one. 

Some trends to note, the Spurs are 5-10 ATS in their L15, are 6-12 SU in their L18, are 2-4 ATS in their L6 vs. the Suns, and are 4-16 SU in their L20 on the road. Phoenix gets up for Prime Time Thursday night games. They're 16-4 in their L20 playing on a Thursday night at home.

Back the Suns at home tonight. They'll win by 12+.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans +3.5

Tonight at 7:40pm ET in OKC we get the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1, 1-0 AWAY, 2-1 ATS) taking on the OKC Thunder (3-1, 1-1 HOME, 3-1 ATS) at the Paycom Center. The betting odds for this one have the Thunder as the small -3.5pt favorites ATS, on the ML the Pels are +140, the Grizz -155. The O/U total is set at 227.5 after opening at 225.5. 

New Orleans come into this winners of 5 of their L10, while the Thunder are 6-4 in their L10. These two clubs met up 5x in the 22/23 season with NOP taking the series 3-2. The Thunder have won the L2 games 123-118, and 110-96. (They haven't met since APRIL). The Thunder won 124-112 Monday over Detroit. While the Pelicans lost to GS 130-102. (No Brandon Ingram)

We’re on the Pelicans here, grabbing the points.

New Orleans is a very interesting team. They are built to play with a lot of speed and also have the ability to shoot a ball better than a lot of teams.

Oklahoma City is getting a lot of credit here early but this team still has a lot of work to do on both sides of the ball. They are still on the younger side for the most part and still go through spurts where they just haven’t looked good at times.

Grabbing the points here is the smart move as New Orleans can go toe to toe with this Okc side and have a chance to steal this outright. The ZION is my X-Factor tonight. I don't think OKC has anyone that can go toe-to-toe with him.

Check out the NBA injury reports for this one. Alvarado and Ingram are questionable. When Ingram plays NOP are 2-0. (I think he plays tonight, if he doesn't McCollum plays more, and I'm OK with that too) For OKC J. Williams is OUT, and K. Williams is OUT.

Some trends to note, the Pels are 11-5 SU in their L16 games, and are 5-1 SU in their L6 games when playing on the road against OKC.

We're backing the Pelicans on the road tonight. Wrong team favored. (Especially if Ingram plays. LOL)

You have to love the NBA injuries to start the season hey? (NOT)

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Underdog Play

Knicks -3.5

The Cavs (1-2, 1-0 AWAY, 0-3 ATS) take on the Knicks (1-2, 0-1 HOME, 1-1-1 ATS) tonight at MSG. Tip-off is 7:30ET. Knicks are -2.5pt favorite, the O/U is set at 212.5. On the ML the Knicks are -155, while the Cavs are +150.

Happy Halloween! Light night in the association, this will be my only NBA play. 

We’re on the Knicks here as they have value at this number on their home court tonight.

The Cavs have continued to battle injury after injury to start the seasons. Cleveland has missed their stars early and it’s resulted in them needing to utilize their bench. 

They’ll be without Garland and Allen once again here and they’re going to have so many issues against this defense. This Knicks team took it to them in the playoffs last year with their stellar defense and can utilize it once again here. 

Look for the Cavs to struggle offensively and for New York to turn up the intensity early . 

A trend to note, the Cavaliers are 0-6 ATS in their L6.

Backing the Knicks tonight. They pass the sniff test and look like the value play here.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Jazz +8.5

I have to admit I'm buzzing with excitement for this Monday matchup. The NBA champs, the Nuggets (3-0, 2-1 ATS), are on a roll, aiming for their fourth straight win as they take on the Jazz (1-2, 1-2 ATS) at Ball Arena. The action tips off at 9:00PM ET.

Initially, the Nuggets were favored by 7.5 points, but now, the Jazz are at +8.5. The game's total points are set at 230.5. For those who prefer straight-up bets, the Moneyline odds show Denver at -334 and Utah at +262.

These two last played in April a 118-114 Jazz W. They're 2-2 in their L4 H2H. The Nuggets are playing on the second day of a B2B so the Jazz being more rested should have more legs to play their style of game Monday.

Utah can play with this Nuggets team. The Jazz are a young group that loves to play quickly. They can match the pace with the Nuggets, which is rare to find at times in the NBA.

The Jazz have built a nice core with the likes of Markkanen, Sexton, Clarkson, and a few more supporting cast. This team feeds off the energy and when they catch fire, they come at you in waves. This is the kind of game where they will not only get up for it, but they know they have to attack to keep up with this Nuggets attack.

Look for this one to be back and forth all night long, with Utah holding their own. 

Some trends to note, the Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their L5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. On the other side the Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their L6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games, and they're 7-2 ATS in their L9 games against Denver.

I'm not saying the Jazz win this outright, but they'll be in it to win it.

We're backing the Jazz tonight to play the Nuggets tough like they have quite often in their L5 matchups H2H.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NBA ATS Play

Kings -2.5

The Kings (1-1) will host the Lakers (1-1) at the Golden 1 Center in Sac Town today, starting at 9:00 PM ET. This game marks their first meeting this season. NO lie, this is going to be a close game, the Kings are slightly favored by 2 points (to -2.5). The expected total points scored by both teams combined is set at 234. Straight up bettors will see the ML set at Sacramento -130, Los Angeles +110.

Last season, Sac-town won 3/4 against the Lakers. Interestingly, most of their victories happened away from home, as they achieved a 2-0 record in LA. The Kings last year were one win away vs. the Warriors from facing off against the Lakers in the Western Conference Semi's.

We're on the Kings here, laying the points at home. They averaged 126PPG vs. LA last year and won their matchups by 5+. I'm expecting the same today.

Sacramento is in a bounce back spot after they were knocked around by Golden State last time out. They put themselves in a hole early that they just could not get out of.

This is the perfect bounce back spot as they matchup well with Los Angeles. The Lakers needed a huge comeback against a Suns team that was missing half their team it seemed like due to injury. The Lakers still have plenty of flaws on their side and they aren't going to match up with a team that plays with so much tempo.

Look for the Kings to push the issue here and get out in transition, which should cause plenty of problems for this Lakers side. 

In the 2022/23 season, Sacramento had a strong performance, winning 68.6% of their games when they were favored to win (35 wins out of 51 games). When they were the favorites with odds of -130 or less in the previous year, they did even better, with a record of 31 wins and 13 losses, a 70.5% win%.

Some trends to note, (There's a few...LOL) The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their L5, are 1-5 SU in their L6 games, are 1-4 ATS in their L5 vs. the Kings, are 1-4 SU in the L5 vs. Sacramento, and are 0-5 SU in their L5 games on the road.

We're on the home team on Sunday. Enjoy the NBA action!

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Grizzlies -110

The Grizzlies, with a record of 0-2 (1-1 ATS), will face off against the Wizards, who are currently 0-1 (0-1 ATS). This one tips off at 7:00PM ET in Washington D.C. at the Capital One Arena, and you can catch it on TV MNMT. The Grizzlies are slightly favored by just 1.5 points in this game, and the total points expected to be scored in the match is 227 (the O/U).

Starting the season didn't go as planned, did it? Washington kicked off their season with a tough loss to Indiana, the score ending 143-120. Memphis, on the other hand, had the first of their back-to-back games and fell short losing 108-104 to Denver Friday. (they did cover) This line has moved in our favor. I was ready to lock in Memphis at -1.5, but I'll gladly take a PK (-110) ATS price.

Memphis will have the advantage here. Washington is going to be in store for a long season. The Wizards come in 0-1 after allowing 142 points in regulation against the Pacers. The loss featured basically zero defensive effort as they allowed a lot of easy buckets and open shooting lanes.

Memphis has had their hands full with the Pelicans and Nuggets to start, so this will be a bit of a breath of fresh air almost. The Grizzlies are deep as a team as they saw all 5 starters score in double digits last time out.

They should be able to turn defense into offense and attack this Washington defense, similar to what the Pacers did.

Some trends to note, the Grizz are 8-4 ATS in their L12 games against the WIZ, and they're 6-2 SU in their L8 games against Washington. The WIZ are 1-6 SU in their L7 games, and they're 4-9 SU in their L13 games at home.

No Shamet or Davis for WASH on Saturday. OBV. No Morant for Memphis.

Back the Grizzlies on Saturday night. They're the better team here. They'll spoil the Wizards home opener.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Kings -2.5

The Kings, who have won one game and lost none, are hosting the Warriors, who have lost one game and won none. They are playing a late-night game on the West Coast at the Golden 1 Center, starting at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

Initially, the Kings were favored to win by just 1 point, but now they are favored by 2.5 points. In terms of NBA betting odds, the Kings are getting -2.5. On the ML, Sacramento at -117 and Golden State at -103 (if you prefer straight-up winner bets). The over/under total points for the game is set at 238, down from the initial 239.

Tonight, it's a revenge game in Sacramento. The Warriors beat the Kings 120-100 in the playoffs last year, knocking them out in Game 7. This Kings side is going to be good. They have an amazing mix of a young core with talented vets as they continue to push toward another postseason after falling to these Warriors last year. Sacramento plays with a ton of pace and it makes opponents just so uncomfortable. They had the Jazz on tilt all night long in their opener as they throttled them by throwing up 130 points in the victory.

On Wednesday, the Kings played their first game of the season against Utah and won 130-114 while they were away from home. Barnes was the top scorer with 33 points, making 5 out of 7 three-point shots.

Chris Paul had his first game in Golden State, but it didn't go too well. He got nine assists but missed all six of his three-point shots and ended up with 14 points, which was just okay.

When it comes to scoring, Golden State was the second-best team last season, averaging 118.9 points per game. On the other hand, the Kings were the top-scoring team, averaging 120.7 points per game.

This figures to be another game where they can get the Warriors on their heels, especially with the injury issues to Green. We're on the Kings on Friday night to take down Steph and his shorthanded Warriors. (Green will be OUT)

Some trends to note, Kings are 4-1 ATS in their L5 games as a home favorite of 0.5 to -4.5. The Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their L7 games as an underdog, and are 1-4 ATS in their L5 games. Lastly the Warriors are 5-15 ATS in their L20 on the road.

The Kings will play quick and come out with extra incentive here in this matchup. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cavs -3

The Cavaliers, who won their first game, are playing against the Thunder, who also won their first game, on Friday at 7:30 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. In the last season, these teams played two games and each won one.

Here are the NBA game chances for tonight. To win outright, Thunder has +134 odds, while Cavaliers have -158 odds. The spread favors the Cavaliers -3.5, and the total points O/U is 226.5. The odds in Vegas are pretty tight.

The Cavs have value here as they open their home campaign against the Thunder on Friday night. 

Both teams looked pretty darn good in their openers. Cleveland comes in 1-0 after quite the come back in the final 2 minutes against Brooklyn on Wednesday. Cleveland trailed by 4 and Donovan Mitchell took matters into his own hands as he forced a key turnover and hit a huge 3 ball to give Cleveland the win.

Max Strus the smooth shootin' DePaul SG joined Cleveland and contributed 7 three pointers in the win as he figures to play a huge part in this offense. You'll remember he helped the Heat bigtime on their way to the finals last year averaging 11.5PPG. The Cavs are hoping for more of the same. They should be much more potent from deep in 2023/24 and they had 17 3's overall.

The Thunder haven’t started the season 2-0 since 2016 and they were a struggle of a road team last year, and ultimately missed out on the playoffs for the 3rd year in a row. They're hoping to improve on their 40 win season, and will be riding the two Canadians and an Aussie. Dort, SGA, and #2 pick Chet Holmgren. 

Cleveland should be able to control the tempo of this game and with this low of a line, there’s value. 

A couple trends to note, OKC are 1-4 SU in their L5 games against Cleveland, and are 3-6 ATS in their L9 games on the road.

Last year's scores 110-102 Cavs win, and a 112-100 Thunder W.

Back the Cavs in their home opener.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

76ers +6

Get ready for an exciting Thursday night NBA showdown this week as the 76ers take on the Bucks on opening night for each team. The action kicks off at 7:30 PM ET on TNT at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.

If you're into betting, here are the numbers you need: The Bucks are favored by -5.5 points according to the ATS odds, and the over/under is set at 224.5. For those looking to bet on the winner, the Bucks have -225 odds, while the 76ers stand at +205.

The play for Thursday is the Bucks +6. 

There is so much buzz surrounding this Bucks team as they kick off their season against the 76ers on Wednesday.

We're backing the visitors here, with the points. Road dogs!

We've typically seen in the past, when new players join and there is a lot of hype, it takes a little bit of time to get the chemistry going. There's no doubt that this Bucks team is going to be one of the best in the league. But opening up against a very physical Philadelphia team is not going to be easy.

The 76ers will play through Embiid, per usual. The big center can do it all and will frustrate this Milwaukee defense.

This game is going to be close throughout, with the 76ers having a chance to steal it outright. 

Some trends to note, (obviously these trends date back to last season) Philadelphia are 9-4 SU in their L13 games, and they're 6-2 SU in their L8 games on the road. Milwaukee are 1-6 SU in their L7 games, and are 1-6 ATS in their L7. 

Back the 76ers on the road to start their season. They'll keep it close.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Warriors PK (-107)

NBA Opening Night Play! (Feels good to say that) 

Tonight's 2023 NBA opener features the Warriors taking on the Suns. It's set for 10:00 PM EST at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Here are the NBA betting lines: Suns -103 | Warriors -117 on the ML for straight up bettors, with the NBA ATS betting odds favoring the Warriors by -1 point. The over/under for this one is 232.5.

Looking back at last season's matchups, the Suns dominated, winning three out of four games with scores of 134-105, 130-119, and 125-113, while losing only once, 123-112.

There’s some new faces in new places in the NBA. One of those happened to fall into Golden State and you know Chris Paul will be geared up in this one. Paul has had a ton of Opening Night success throughout his career and has far more incentive in this one now.

He will be trying to post his 9th career opening night double double against his former team.

Him and Dario Saric provide this team with more depth, especially with Green sidelined right now. Curry and Thompson come on healthy which is huge for this side as well.

This should be a close game throughout, but the Warriors have the playmakers, especially at home here. 

Some trends to note, (dating back to last season obviously) Phoenix are 2-5 ATS in their L7 games, and 1-5 ATS on the road. On the other side, Golden State are 16-3 SU in their L19 games at home, and they're also 5-1 ATS in their L6 games when playing at home against the Suns.

I just can't see Chris Paul NOT being up for this one.

We're backing Steph and the Warriors at PK odds. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami +3.5

Denver Leads Series 2-1

Miami gave home court right back and now will look to even things back up on Friday night.

The Nuggets were just too much offensively as Jokic and Murray continued to put up huge numbers In the win. 

We're backing Miami here as they've come out with some huge games this postseason when their backs are against the wall. This is almost a must win as you can get that isn't an elimination game. Miami is 34-18 at home and they've been a solid team when it comes to bouncing back this postseason. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 NBA Championship games. Heat are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Heat are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 10* NBA ATS TOP Play

Denver -2

Series Tied 1-1

Denver and Miami split the first two games in Miami as the Nuggets were shocked for the first time at home this postseason.

We're backing Denver on the road here in Game 3.

The Nuggets showed they have no issues winning on the road this postseason and they've still looked like the much better team overall here. Denver led by double digits again in Game 2 before the Heats run in the 2nd half. The Nuggets have far more weapons and will put an emphasis on the defensive end here in Game 3.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Nuggets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 10* NBA ATS TOP Play

Miami +8.5

Denver Leads Series 1-0

Miami and Denver clash in Game 2 and we're on the Heat here with the points.

Miami dug themselves too big of a hole and they just couldn't get out of it in Game 1. Just when you think this team is out of it, they pull you back in.

The Heat have come up with big wins time and time again and they've proven they can win on the road. They come in after some big road wins throughout this entire postseason and can get off to a quick start here. Look for them to be much more aggressive from the outset.

Some trends to note. Heat are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Heat are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Heat are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Heat are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Miami +7.5

Series Tied 3-3

Miami and Boston battle in Game 7 as the Celtics look to make history. We're backing Miami here as this is too many points.

The Heat were less than a second away from going to the NBA Finals and now they find themselves having to play a Game 7 on the road. Boston has been an extremely popular bet and fading them in this spot is worth the move. 

Miami is still no pushover. It comes down to one game and the Heat aren't a bad road team. They've shown they can win here and will look to come out with some fire early on.

Some trends to note. Heat are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Heat are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Celtics -2.5

Miami leads series 3-2.

The (67-33, 30-19 on the road, 5-5 L10) Boston Celtics are looking to win another game in the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday in Miami vs. the Heat. (56-44, 34-16 at home, 6-4 L10)

The Celtics were initially down by three games in this series, but their recent victories with an average margin of 15 points have reinvigorated their chances. Consequently, the pressure has shifted onto the Heat. In the upcoming game on Saturday, the Celtics are considered 2.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of -145 for Boston and +125 for Miami. The over/under for the game is set at 210.5 points.

The prospect of a Game 7 in Boston, where everything is at stake, is not an attractive scenario for the Heat. Although the Celtics are still trailing in the series, their impressive performance in the last two games has made the seemingly impossible outcome more plausible. 

Some trends to note, Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their L11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 5-2 ATS in their L7 road games. Also the Celtics are 5-2 ATS in the L7 meetings in Miami. On the other side the Heat are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

We're backing the Celtics to cover the spread on Saturday night. This could very well be the comeback for the ages, and we we're going to be on the winning side with you!

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -7.5

Miami Leads Series 3-1

Miami (56-43) and Boston (66-33) meet on Thursday night. 

Boston used a huge 3rd quarter in Game 4 to survive and now have some momentum as they return home for Game 5.

Miami finally has some doubts in their minds as Boston has momentum and 2 of the final potential 3 games in this series at home. The Celtics woke up in a big way after being down at half as they forced turnovers and finally got some big time shots to fall.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Celtics are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 Thursday games. Heat are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games. Heat are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston +2

Miami Leads Series 3-0

Boston has been shell shocked a bit as they come into play here on Tuesday for Game 4. They have been dominated in every which way as they now look to fend off elimination. 

We're on the Celtics here as they still aren't dead yet. This team has the talent to at least send this series back to Boston. They've proven this season they can win when their backs are against the wall as well. This is where Tatum can come out and set the tone early. In games like this, this is where the stars make the biggest difference. Expect a quick start from Boston as they need to put just a little doubt into the Heat's minds here.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss. Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Nuggets +3.5

Denver Leads Series 3-0

Denver and Los Angeles battle in Game 4 and we're on Denver here, grabbing the points.

The Nuggets dominated the 4th quarter in Game 3 as they put the Lakers into a spiral and now have a chance to clinch the West here on Monday. Denver's offense is just simply too powerful for this Lakers side. 

The Nuggets have taken it to the Lakers with their inside play and have turned it into opening up shooting lanes for their shooters. Denver can score in flurries and the Lakers just don't have the playmakers to keep up. Getting points here on the better side is a valuable play.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Nuggets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -3.5

Miami Leads Series 2-0

Boston and Miami battle in Game 3 as the Celtics have their backs totally against the wall. 

Miami stole both games in Boston and now it’s the Celtics who have to flip the script on the road in order to make this a series.

Boston has already proven they can win big games on the road with their experience. They took down Phili on their home court down 3-2 and all season long really they’ve come up with big performances in road spots.

The Celtics can lean on their experience and stars to come out here find a way to get a quick start. A fast start will put some doubt into the Heat and get Boston rolling again.

A trend to note. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami, and they're 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Sunday. 

Back Boston. 

Good luck, Razor ray.

Sunday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Lakers -5.5

Conference Finals Game 3 - Denver Leads Series 2-0

Los Angeles and Denver meet in Game 3 and we’re on the Lakers here to get themselves back in it.

Denver is a totally different team on the road versus playing at home. This Nuggets side struggles away and they just haven’t looked even close to being the same. 

Their issues stem on both ends of the floor and the Lakers are a tough team to crack when playing in their own arena.

Lebron James has been on a mission and you know he won’t go down quietly. Look for the Lakers to feed off the home crowd energy and get out to an early lead.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Conference Finals games. Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami +9

Miami Leads Series 1-0

Miami (44-38) and Boston (57-25) battle in Game 2. We backed Miami in Game 1 and they won outright in a huge 3rd quarter comeback. 

This is just too many points in this spot. Miami is playing with such confidence and they are coming out with a ton of momentum. 

They put up 46 points in the 3rd quarter and they have put a lot doubt in the minds of the Celtics. Boston is now coming into this one on their heels. A quick start for the Heat will do wonders here as they know they can win this outright even.

Some trends to note, Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Heat are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Boston

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver -5.5

Denver Leads Series 1-0

Denver (62-32) and Los Angeles (52-44) meet on Thursday night in Game 2. 

We're on the Nuggets here, laying the number once again. The Lakers used a 4th quarter surge to come back and make it a game in Game 1. Without that, Denver would have blown the doors off of the Lakers as they are simply too powerful for them.

The Nuggets have dropped just 7 games at home this season and they have covered a lot of those times. With Jokic playing at just a top tier level right now, this is a game where the Denver can put their foot on the gas early. Look for them to push the tempo and get out for some easy transition buckets.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Nuggets are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami +8.5

Game 1

Miami and Boston meet in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday. Things weren't easy for the Celtics as they had to come from behind against the 76ers in what led to eventually winning Game 7. 

Miami has been the cinderella story this postseason. From the play in and almost getting eliminated to here, this team is playing with such confidence right now. 

The Heat have played well against Boston too. They have gone 13-5 ATS in the last 18 head to head meetings here inside TD Garden. With their confidence level and how they matchup, this is a nice spot for them.

Some trends to note. Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Heat are 39-17 ATS in their last 56 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver -6

Game 1

Denver (61-32) and Los Angeles (52-43) meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. We're on the Nuggets here, laying the points.

Denver is the better team overall. They have so many weapons that can cause issues for opposing defenses and the speed they play with is so tough to handle. 

Combine that with their ability to win at home and there are a lot of factors that come into play. Denver has lost just 7 games at home this season, while cashing in 40 of those. 

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Nuggets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Nuggets are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 home games. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play