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10-27-16 | Wizards +3.5 v. Hawks | 99-114 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 10 m | Show | |
Washington Wizards +3.5 The Atlanta Hawks will open their season at home on Thursday night when they welcome in the Washington Wizards. Here, the visitors catching 3.5 points have value. Atlanta has had the solid big man duo of Paul Millsap and Al Horford. This past offseason, Horford decided to jump ship to Boston, making the Hawks go out and get C Dwight Howard. While Howard is one of the best centers in the game, we've seen it over the past couple seasons where he struggles to fit in. With new teams early on, he fails to build the chemistry, which will certainly cause some problems for Atlanta. As for Washington, they are no pushover. The Wizards have a solid starting 5 that is headlined by John Wall and Bradley Beal. The key for them is their depth. One of the key pieces they acquired was Trey Burke, who will boost them in backing up John Wall. Some trends to note. Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. With the trends of the underdog and road team covering in this series, this is a nice spot to grab the points with Washington. Back Washington ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
10-25-16 | Jazz v. Blazers -5 | 104-113 | Win | 100 | 28 h 8 m | Show | |
Portland Trail Blazers -5 The Trail Blazers open their season at home against the Jazz on Tuesday night and the home team laying the points has the value here. The Jazz have a lot of question marks here at the beginning of the season as they'll be without some key parts. Utah will miss Gordon Hayward and Alec Burks, who both are sidelined with injuries. Utah could also be without Derrick Favors, who is battling a knee injury and is listed as questionable. Even if Favors does go, the F certainly won't be at 100%. For the Trail Blazers, they are in store for a big year with Damien Lillard and C.J. McCollum, who led this team last year in almost everything. The duo has built solid chemistry and along with additions of Evan Turner and Festus Ezeli, Portland now has a lot of depth to work with, along with more scorers. Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games. Portland has a clear advantage here and given the missing parts for the Jazz, laying the small number here with the home team is a solid move. Back Portland ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
06-19-16 | Cavs v. Warriors UNDER 208 | 93-89 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
Cleveland vs. Golden State Under 208 With any Game 7, comes a lot of nerves and missed shots. This is a spot here where the Under has solid value coming in. This series has been about as physical as you can get. These two teams have been going at it and we've seen both teams get hot, but also seen many occasions where both teams get extremely cold. Heading into Game 7, this is going to be a game that starts off very slow. Golden State was clearly frustrated last game as they've blown their 3-1 lead. For the Cavs, they've gotten off to very slow starts when it comes to playing inside Oracle Arena. With everything on the line here, shooters will certainly find it tough to get space. Everybody will be closing out in shooters and not allowing for any sort of run that could put the game away. With this one expected to be close, down the stretch, both teams will use the entire shot clock and really try to put kill this game. Expect the pace to be very staggered here, with not a lot of consistency coming. Some trends to consider. Under is 75-32-3 in Cavaliers last 110 Sunday games. Under is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings in Golden State. This is a solid spot here to back the Under. Both teams will be nervous and the pace will be much slower than normal. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
06-13-16 | Cavs +6 v. Warriors | 112-97 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers +6 The NBA Finals are extremely heated and Game 5 takes place Monday night as the Cavs try to keep their season alive. Things got heated toward the end of Game 4, with Lebron James getting into it with Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Green will be suspended after the league reviewed a punch to the groin on James. Curry and Thompson both had some words about the suspension. Did they wake a sleeping beast? James is on the verge of losing another Finals, but he certainly won't go down without a fight. Cleveland will have a solid advantage without Green here, which they can certainly expose on both ends of the floor, especially with Kevin Love. Some trends to consider. Under is 6-2-1 in GS last 9 NBA Championship games. Head to Head the Under is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings. Cleveland is much better than they've played this series. They are a win away here from sending the series back to par and getting back to Cleveland. This one will be close, with it going either way. Given that, the points are a solid move. Back Cleveland ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
06-05-16 | Cavs +6.5 v. Warriors | 77-110 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers +6.5 The Cavaliers and Warriors get set for Game 2 and it's Cleveland with value here. The Cavs know going down 2-0 to a team like Golden State is never a good idea. Cleveland was in Game 1 for 3 quarters and actually held the lead briefly before the Warriors pulled away. It was encouraging though how they slowed down Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The Cavs defense was stellar on them, holding the duo to just 20 points. It was the Warriors bench that made all the difference. Don't expect Shaun Livingston to shoot lights out like he did in Game 1. Cleveland's bench will also be a difference maker here. They had just 10 points in Game 1, but that will change here in Game 2. Tyrone Lue will give Channing Frye significantly more minutes, as he offers a much different look and will cause the Warriors a lot of fits as he can shoot from the outside. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific. Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love were all aggressive in Game 1. Look for them to certainly have that same mentality and even turn it up a notch here. With that, the Cavs have the value. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
06-02-16 | Cavs v. Warriors OVER 209 | 89-104 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Over 209 The Warriors and Cavaliers start off the NBA Finals with Game 1 Thursday night and the Over has solid value here. First off, Cleveland has been a deadly team from three point range. Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Channing Frye, JR Smith, and Iman Shumpert are just a few of the players who can hit threes on this team. They have really surrounded their postseason game on the ability to shoot the three. For the Warriors, they too aren't afraid to hoist the 3 ball obviously. From Curry to Thompson to Green, this team will jack them up at massive rates and make a lot of them when they get hot. These two teams played in last years title game, which was a gritty and hard fought series. This season, Cleveland has their health back. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are both 100% healthy, which will make a giant difference offensively obviously. Some trends to consider. Over is 9-4 in Cavaliers last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 8-3 in Cavaliers last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Given how good both offenses shoot, combined with the hype in this game, this total has a lot of value on the Over. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-28-16 | Warriors +2 v. Thunder | 108-101 | Win | 100 | 32 h 40 m | Show | |
Golden State +2 The Warriors and Thunder play in Game 6 with Golden State grabbing a couple points here on the road. Golden State staved off eliminate in Game 5 as their offense looked like they were back in business. Steph Curry made some MVP type plays and put the team on his back down the stretch to secure a victory. Now, the Warriors did get rocked in Oklahoma City twice in Games 3 and 4, but this team needed that 5th game to get their swagger and momentum back. Golden State knows they have a Game 7 in the balance inside Oracle and that will be tough for the Thunder to win IF the Warriors can steal Game 6 here. The mentality for the Thunder is pretty much this is it for them. This team doesn't have the experience in games like these that the Warriors do. Golden State went on the road plenty of times last year en route to their title and stole postseason road games. Some trends to consider. Warriors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest Golden State is one of the few teams that can overcome anything. Given their confidence is back, look for them to steal this game and force a Game 7 in this series. Back the Warriors. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-26-16 | Thunder v. Warriors OVER 220 | 111-120 | Win | 100 | 11 h 60 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City vs. Golden State Over 220 Awake the sleeping beast. The Warriors return home trying to stave off elimination and this is going to be a game where both teams exchange blows. With the exception of Game 2, Steph Curry has struggled all series long. He went just 5 for 21 in Game 4 as nothing was falling for him. This is a case here where Curry has to put the team on his back and step up. He's done it all season long and this is a spot where he won't be tentative by any means. Along with him, Klay Thompson got himself going in Game 4. He'll be another big key in this game as the duo will let it fly, as they get back to their old selves. For the Thunder, they have proven they aren't backing down no matter what the case may be. Russell Westbrook is averaging 27.3 points, 11.8 assists, and 3.8 steals in this series. Him, along with Durant have this offense on fire right now as they have everything working. Some trends to consider. Over is 22-10-1 in Warriors last 33 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 Thursday games. This is a spot where both teams will be playing at a frantic pace. Given that, the Over here holds solid value. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-21-16 | Cavs -5 v. Raptors | 84-99 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 25 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -5 The series shifts to Toronto here on Saturday as the Cavaliers and Raptors play in Game 3. The Cavaliers have dominated this series and with this kind of a number, they hold value. Cleveland has given it to the Raptors, blowing them out on both occasions. Cleveland has won 10 straight postseason games, really not letting anybody slow them up. This Cavaliers team is playing with complete confidence right now that nobody can stop and from the looks of it, nobody can really stop them. This series hasn't been about the 3 point shooting though. The Raptors have been so concerned with the Cavs shooting from the outside, that they've opened up plenty of lanes for them to drive to the bucket and get easy layups or dunks. Kyle Lowry has also been horrific this series. Cleveland has shut him down and not allowed him to get going and it's apparent not only him, but the entire Raptors team is frustrated. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. The Cavaliers have such a mental edge here. Toronto looks defeated and given that, at this low of a number, Cleveland holds solid value. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-19-16 | Raptors v. Cavs OVER 198.5 | 89-108 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Toronto vs. Cleveland Over 198.5 The Raptors were embarrassed in Game 1 versus Cleveland and with Game 2 tonight, expect a much more respectable performance. However, this Cleveland team is still far more talented, which makes this Over a very nice play. Cleveland's offense has been top of the line this postseason. They once again put up a high number, scoring 115 points. This team has shown the ability to hit the 3, but they also have dominated inside. Cleveland did both extremely well in Game 1, as the Raptors had no way of stopping them. Offensively, the Raptors they put up 85 points in Game 1 and got completely embarrassed. A lot of the Raptors were still in high spirits following the loss, realizing it was just one game. Expect a very motivated game here from everyone as this Toronto team isn't as bad as they showed. Look for Kyle Lowry to be the biggest key to a Raptors offensive spark, as he struggled all of Game 1 after really looking like he had things figured out in Games 6 and 7 of the series against Miami. Some trends to consider. Over is 8-2 in Cavaliers last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Look for both offensives to have a lot of success here. Given that and the ability of both teams to shoot the ball, the Over holds solid value here. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-18-16 | Thunder v. Warriors OVER 222 | 91-118 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City vs. Golden State Over 222 The Warriors and Thunder play in Game 2 Wednesday night and the total with the Over has value here. The first game went Under, but don't let that fool you. This game was on pace and destined for the Over heading into the 4th quarter, but the Warriors went ice cold shooting 6 for 23 from the field, which includes 1 of 10 from behind the arc. That just doesn't happen often. Golden State averages above 115 points per game home and they haven't dropped back to back games yet. This is going to be a case where Head Coach Steve Kerr comes into play. Look for him to make plenty of adjustments here and really find ways to get the Warriors better looks. As for the Thunder, they will have the same mentality that they aren't scared of anyone. Durant and Westbrook were all over the place in Game 1, hitting shots from everywhere. Even Dion Waiters got in on the fun. This Thunder team can score and score quickly. Expect them to have to put up somewhere north of 110 points in this game if they hope to have a chance. Some trends to consider. Over is 21-8-1 in Warriors last 30 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 19-9 in Thunder last 28 games playing on 1 days rest This is going to be a frantic paced game here. Both teams got the nerves out of the way and got a feel for one another in Game 1. Given that, expect this total to fly over here on Wednesday night. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-16-16 | Thunder v. Warriors OVER 223.5 | 108-102 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors Over 223.5 The Thunder and Warriors get set to begin the Western Conference Finals on Monday night and even with one of the highest totals of the NBA Playoffs, this Over has plenty of value. We've seen both the Warriors and Thunder put up high point totals this postseason. Both of these teams play extremely fast and attack the bucket early in the shot clock. Along with that, they both like to hoist the 3 ball. With Stephen Curry back in the lineup for the Warriors and really hitting his groove, this Warriors offense is poised to score a lot of points. Oklahoma City knows the only way they can compete in this one is to create space and get their shooters some good looks for the outside. Both teams average plenty of points. On the season, the Thunder have averaged 110.5 points per road game, while the Warriors have put up 116.0. Some trends to consider. Over is 21-7-1 in Warriors last 29 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Expect a frantic pace here, with a lot of back and forth action. Given that, this total has the chance to fly over with the way both offenses shoot the ball. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 7* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-12-16 | Spurs -1.5 v. Thunder | 99-113 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 25 m | Show | |
San Antonio Spurs -1.5 The Spurs backs are against the wall for the first time all season long as this series shifts back to Oklahoma City. The Spurs dropped Game 5 and are now one game away from elimination. This Spurs team was said to be the only ones who could take down the Warriors in this year's playoffs. The good news for San Antonio here is that they have the experience factor on their side and basically their whole team is a group of veterans. San Antonio has played in many high pressured elimination games like this before, which gives them a major edge here. As far as the veterans are concerned, from Tim Duncan to Tony Parker, this team has so much talent and leaders who can take over down the stretch whether it be with a big bucket or a big defensive stop. The Spurs are also a solid road team. They have gone 30-15 SU and are outscoring the opposition 102-94. Some trends to consider. Thunder are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Thursday games. Favorite is 21-9-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings. Give the advantage to the Spurs here, who know they can come in here and stave off elimination with a road win. Back San Antonio. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-11-16 | Blazers v. Warriors -12.5 | 121-125 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
Golden State Warriors -12.5 The Warriors look to wrap up their series and spot in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday when they take on the Blazers. Portland had their chance in Game 4 and have to feel demoralized after losing. Damien Lillard played out of his mind and the Trail Blazers blew multiple leads late in the game as they saw Steph Curry return in a big way. The mindset right now for Portland has to be defeated. A win in Game 4 would have even things up and got them right back into the series. However, now, they must find a way to win 3 straight games against a team that hasn't lost back to back games all season long. As for Golden State, Curry got his shot back and now they return home to a place where they have been extremely successful at this season. The Warriors went 27-19 ATS inside Oracle Arena while outscoring the opposition by 14 (115-101). Some trends to consider. Warriors are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games. Warriors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Expect Golden State to lay the hammer down and put an end to this series in a big way here in Game 5. Back Golden State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-09-16 | Raptors +5.5 v. Heat | 87-94 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
Toronto Raptors +5.5 The Raptors and Heat continue their series with the Raptors now having the momentum after stealing Game 3. The Raptors have relied all season on Kyle Lowry and he finally stepped up in Game 3 when they needed it the most. Lowry hit 5 three pointers in the 2nd half to spark the Raptors in the 2nd half. The rest of this Raptors team feeds off Lowry and his success, which was clearly evident in Game 3. The theme of this series has been every game has been close. The first two went into overtime with both teams splitting the games. Game 3 was the same way as it was close throughout, with the Raptors getting some clutch stops down the stretch. Miami could also be without big man Hassan Whiteside here, who continues to get injured. Whiteside is listed as day to day as an MRI revealed a sprained MCL. Whiteside is the biggest part of this Miami inside game and without him they lack a presence on both ends of the floor. Some trends to consider. Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 14 games. The Raptors have the edge here both physically and mentally. Look for them to keep this close and to have their chances to steal this one once again late. Back Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-08-16 | Spurs -1 v. Thunder | 97-111 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
San Antonio Spurs -1 The Spurs and Thunder continue their series and it's the Spurs who have value here in Game 4. San Antonio took control of the series back in Game 3 as they got some clutch defensive stops down the stretch. They came in with the best strategy in Game 3 as they forced the ball out of Russell Westbrook's hands in the final minutes of the game. Nobody else on Oklahoma City could step up as they continued to have sloppy offensive possessions and continued to turn the ball over. The mental side here belongs to the Spurs. Kevin Durant has been rumored to leave Oklahoma City following this season, which could make this his final home game. Durant has struggled at times this postseason and he's especially not with it mentally, which will cause some problems for Oklahoma City. Some trends to consider. Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Conference Semifinals games. Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. San Antonio has the complete advantage here. They're a much better and deeper team than Oklahoma City and with them taking all the control back, they hold solid value with this small number. Back San Antonio. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-07-16 | Raptors +5.5 v. Heat | 95-91 | Win | 100 | 30 h 36 m | Show | |
Toronto Raptors +5.5 The Raptors and Heat shift their series back to Miami and it's the visitors who hold value here. Toronto took Game 2 in overtime as they knew they couldn't afford to come to Miami with a 2-0 gap. This team has the momentum coming into this one. Don't forget either, the Raptors came into this postseason as the number 2 seed in the East. This team has played extremely well all season long and despite some hiccups in the playoffs here early on, they continue to battle and find ways to win. While Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan come in off sub par shooting performances, the duo stepped up huge down the stretch and in overtime. Regardless of what happens with the rest of the Raptors and even the Heat, these two are the difference makers in this series. If they can get their shooting touch back and start playing with some confidence, Toronto will pull away in this one. Jonas Valanciunas is also a giant key here. He's dominated the inside and while he's battled with Whiteside down low for rebounds, he's made things much more difficult offensively for him. Look for that to play a huge factor into the Raptors' success here in Game 3. Some trends to consider. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. The Miami Heat had their chance to go up 2-0 and really take complete control of this series. Look for the Raptors to keep this close throughout, with a chance to steal a win late. Back Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-06-16 | Cavs v. Hawks UNDER 199 | 121-108 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 47 m | Show | |
Cleveland vs. Atlanta Under 199 The Cavaliers and Hawks shift their series to Atlanta here and the Under holds solid value here. The Cavs took off with their 3 point barrage in Game 2, but it's quite likely they won't shoot at those numbers again here. Atlanta took exception following the game at the amount of 3's the Cavs shot in Game 2, so expect them to really come out and close out on shooters here in Game 3. Defensively for Cleveland, they've been stepping it up and suffocating this Hawks team through the first two games. Atlanta hasn't had any open looks and has especially struggled in the 1st halves. They put up just 41 in Game 1 and followed that up with 38 in Game 2. With those two factors in mind, look for the Hawks to really slow things down here. Atlanta knows they can't get into a track meet with the Cavaliers team or this one will break out like Game 2 did. Look for the Hawks to use a lot of the shot clock and not allow Cleveland to get out in any sort of transition play. Some trends to consider. Under is 24-11 in Hawks last 35 Friday games. Under is 16-7 in Cavaliers last 23 Friday games. This has the feeling of a slow paced game here, with the Hawks playing the biggest role in slowing the ball down. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-06-16 | Cavs -2.5 v. Hawks | 121-108 | Win | 100 | 19 h 40 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 The Cavaliers take a commanding 2-0 lead into Atlanta and this team has dominated the Hawks head to head. Cleveland has won 10 straight against the Hawks in the playoffs and had everything working last game. The Cavs hit 25 3-pointers, which set the record for most 3's in a regular season or playoff game. It was the typical Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving who all stepped up in a big way, but JR Smith played the biggest role. Smith hit 7 3's and finished with 23 points in the win. Smith has been the biggest key to the Cavaliers this postseason as he has stepped up in the clutch, knocking down some big shots. Atlanta was also clearly frustrated after the Game 2 loss. This team nearly stole Game 1 and then took exception with the Cavaliers beating the record in 3's Some of the Atlanta Hawks weren't happy with how many 3's the Cavaliers shot, saying it's unprofessional and something they wouldn't do. This team is mentally not with it and the Cavaliers are clearly in their heads. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. The Cavaliers have the giant mental edge and honestly, they are just the better team. Look for them to come out and really put the Hawks chances to rest here, as they roll to a 3-0 lead. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-05-16 | Heat +4.5 v. Raptors | 92-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
Miami Heat +4.5 The Heat were shocked with a game tying buzzer beating 3 by Kyle Lowry, but responded by stepping up defensively and stealing Game 1. The Heat hold value here in Game 2, as they catch 4.5 points here. Toronto has been sketchy all postseason long. They nearly were bounced by Indiana as the series went to 7 games and had it not been for a comeback in Game 5, they would have been eliminated. Toronto looked horrible offensively in Game 1 against Miami, as Kyle Lowry continues to struggle. Dwayne Wade has shown that veteran leadership, but he's gotten some help from Goran Dragic as well. The duo combined for 50 points in Game 1 as Dragic has really stepped things up here in the postseason. Hassan Whiteside is also a big difference here. Whiteside was even injured halfway through the game, but still came back and responded with 17 rebounds. He has dominated the paint on both ends of the floor, really causing havoc and giving the Heat 2nd and 3rd chances. Some trends to consider. Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.Heat are 25-10-1 ATS in their last 36 Conference Semifinals games. Look for Miami to keep things close throughout here, similar to Game 1, with a chance to steal another one here. Back Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-04-16 | Hawks v. Cavs -7 | 98-123 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -7 The Cavaliers and Hawks get set for Game 2 and it's the home team who has the value here. The Hawks had their chance in Game 1 as they erased an 18 point deficit, but after taking a brief lead, they couldn't put the finishing touches on the game. Actually, Cleveland eventually went on to cover the spread, winning by 11. The Cavaliers have also had the Hawks number. Including the postseason, the Cavaliers have won 9 straight against Atlanta. Lebron James continues to play at such a high level when Atlanta comes around. In Game 1, it was their defense that stepped up in a big way. They allowed just 41 points in the first half and even after blowing a lead, they got clutch stops down the stretch to solidify the lead. Cleveland has also been the best one of the best 3 point shooting teams in the NBA this postseason. They hit 15 3's in Game 1 as Kyrie Irving, JR Smith, Kevin Love, and even Lebron James have been shooting at an unreal pace. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. The Hawks had their chance in Game 1, now it's Cleveland who lays the hammer down here in Game 2 and routes Atlanta. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
05-02-16 | Thunder v. Spurs UNDER 201 | 98-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio Under 201 The Thunder and Spurs get set for Game 2 and the Under holds value here. The Spurs are typically one of the slowest paced teams in the NBA as they dominate on the defensive end and really move the ball around offensively. However, that wasn't the case in Game 1. The Spurs racked up 124 points, shooting at an unreal pace, which included a 43 point first quarter. Oklahoma City certainly can't compete if they continue to allow the Spurs to get as many open looks as they did in Game 1. Expect the Thunder to really slow the pace down here in Game 2. They took many quick shots in Game 1 and allowed the Spurs to get out in transition and get easy bucket after easy bucket. Both teams have been Under teams this year as well. Oklahoma City has gone Under in 45 of their games while the Spurs hold an Under record of 37-48-2. Some trends to consider. Under is 22-7 in Spurs last 29 Monday games. Under is 14-6-1 in Thunder last 21 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. This is going to be a much slower paced game here. Expect this to finish in the upper 80s or low 90s as that is simply the only way Oklahoma City competes and stays in the game. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 7* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
05-01-16 | Pacers v. Raptors -5.5 | 84-89 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Toronto -5.5 The Raptors and Pacers get set for Game 7 and the home team has value here. Toronto came into this postseason as the 2 seed and has gotten all they can handle against the 7 seed here. However, the Raptors have many more talented playmakers, which will be the difference here. Kyle Lowry in particular, has came up huge in big situations. Look for him to be the difference maker here. Some trends to consider. Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The The Raptors are a much better team. With home court here, expect them to dominate early and build a giant gap that the Pacers simply cannot get out of. Back Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-30-16 | Thunder v. Spurs UNDER 201 | 92-124 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Thunder vs. Spurs Under 200.5 San Antonio moves real slow offensively as they like to work it around and use the shot clock. Given that, look for a slow paced game, as the total stays well below. | |||||||
04-29-16 | Heat +2 v. Hornets | 97-90 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
Miami Heat +2 The series has completely shifted upside down on the Miami Heat as they now trail the Hornets 3-2 as the series heads back to Charlotte. This is where that veteran leadership along with experience comes into play. The Heat took a 2-0 lead in the series and things looked rather easy for them. However, after getting a no foul call at the end of Game 5, it may have lit a fire under Miami First off, look for Dwayne Wade to be a huge difference maker here. Wade has been in plenty of these situations over his career and the pressure is nothing to him. He also has Luol Deng and Joe Johnson, two savvy vets that have also been through these high pressured situations. Look for these three to really step their game up and deliver here in Game 6. With the experience on the side of the Hornets, well there is none. Charlotte has not won a playoff series since 2002. None of these players on Charlotte have been in a situation like this. Expect a lot of nerves, especially with them being in front of the home crowd which will lead them to try to do too much on occasions. Some trends to consider. Heat are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 Friday games. Heat are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 vs. Eastern Conference. Look for the experience factor to play a role here, as Miami sends this series back home for a Game 7. Back Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-29-16 | Raptors v. Pacers UNDER 194.5 | 83-101 | Win | 100 | 13 h 34 m | Show | |
Toronto vs. Indiana Under 194.5 The Raptors and Pacers play in Game 6 of what has been a hard fought series throughout. With the exception of last game, this has been a very slower paced series, and the total has bounced back up a few points, which gives the Under value here. With the Pacers trying to stave off elimination, this will be the kind of game where neither team really wants to make that crucial mistake of getting in a track meet. It can lead to sloppy play and give the opposing team a giant run, leading to a giant hole that can't be made up. Both teams have stepped it up on the defensive end guarding each other's star players. It took until Game 5 for Raptors star DeMar DeRozan to break out. With the exception of Paul George, the Pacers really haven't had anybody else step up for them and put up insurmountable points. George is this team's offense and he certainly can't turn in enough of an outing to help this total out. Some trends to consider. Under is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 road games. Under is 6-1 in Pacers last 7 overall. Look for this to be a very slow paced game, where both teams take the air out of the ball. They'll use a lot of the shot clock and keep this total Under. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-27-16 | Hornets +6 v. Heat | 90-88 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Charlotte Hornets +6 The Hornets have stolen all the momentum against the Heat here and send the series back to Miami even at 2-2. With the Hornets finding an answer within their lineup, this series has completely taken a turn. After Nicolas Batum went down and the Hornets trailed 2-0 in the series, they inserted Frank Kaminsky into the lineup. The 7 footer has not only made an impact offensively, but he is making a giant difference defensively. The Heat have lost all their advantage in the paint and even Hassan Whiteside was feeling the effects of that. Whiteside failed to record a double-double for the first time this series, as he put in just 8 points and 7 rebounds in the Game 4 loss. Batum remains questionable for Wednesday night, but regardless of his status, Kaminsky will see significant minutes still. Batum will provide a 3 point threat and will cause even more fits for the Heat here. Some trends to consider. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. This is a big spread given the momentum here. The Hornets are a different team and playing with a different mentality right now coming into this one. Look for them to keep this close and have their chances to steal this one and take control of the series. Back Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-26-16 | Pacers v. Raptors OVER 191.5 | 99-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Indiana vs. Toronto Over 191.5 The Pacers and Raptors head back to Toronto for Game 5 with things even at 2 games a piece. The total continues to get knocked down and this one may be over exaggerated a little bit, giving the Over some value here. Both of these teams have the talented superstars that can put up points. The Raptors need production to start coming from DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. Both the Raptors stars have struggled in this series, but with the #2 seed on the ropes and in a giant game at home to take control of the series, look for them to step their games up significantly here. As for the Pacers, Paul George is the guy that turn this total into something really valuable. George scored just 19 in Game 4, which is his lowest of the series. He has the ability to put up 30 plus points any game and he even makes his teammates better by creating open shots for them. If he can get out of the gates early, the Pacers offense should be in for a successful night. Some trends to consider. Over is 34-16-1 in Raptors last 51 games following a ATS loss. Over is 22-4 in Raptors last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Expect a huge bounce back game from the Raptors here. Given their trends after a loss and their need for a big performance, this game will turn into a track meet here. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-25-16 | Clippers v. Blazers UNDER 205.5 | 84-98 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Blazers vs. Clippers Under 205.5 This is a critical game for the Blazers. While they got the win last game at home, they absolutely have to get another win here to make this a series. The Clippers badly want to finish Portland off as soon as possible, so a win here would do a lot to accomplish that. These games get more important as they go, and the first three have all gone under the total. Two of them have gone well under the posted total. These two defenses have really stepped up their level of play in the playoffs. Portland's guards have a tough time getting open looks against the Clippers perimeter defenders, and Jordan obviously does a great job protecting the rim. The Blazers defense ranks much better at home than on the road, and the Clippers shooting percentages are lower on the road. A couple trends of note. The under is 5-0 in the Blazers last 5 games. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two teams. This projects as another tight and lower scoring game. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-25-16 | Heat +2.5 v. Hornets | 85-89 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Miami Heat +2.5 The Heat and Hornets play in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference series and the visitors have value here. Miami dominated the first two games of this series, covering the spread with ease in both. They then were a bit shocked to see a different Hornets team come out in Game 3. Charlotte used Frank Kaminsky in place of Nicolas Batum, which gave the Hornets more length on the defensive end. The Heat offense struggled dealing with that and it led them to a blowout loss. However, this is a group of solid veterans that can make the adjustments. Luol Deng is one of those vets that has played a giant role for Miami. He was a big part of the wins in Game 1 and 2 and while he struggled in Game 3, his adjustments to the changes for the Hornets will come here in Game 4. Despite being injured in Game 3, Hassan Whiteside will more than likely play here and he will be a huge difference maker. He's averaging 17 points and 14 rebounds through the first 3 games and will be able to erase some of that length the Hornets are throwing out there. Some trends to consider. Heat are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Southeast. Heat are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 vs. Eastern Conference. Look for this Miami group to really adjust here. They admitted to being shocked when Kaminsky was in the starting lineup for the Hornets and they couldn't get into any rhythm. Adjustments and more physical play will be on the plate for Miami here, as they have a solid chance at taking this one outright. Back Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-24-16 | Cavs -6.5 v. Pistons | 100-98 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5 The Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 lead on Friday night and will try to close things out here in Game 4. Cleveland has covered in the last 2 games of this series as they blew Detroit out in Game 2 (-10.5) and then pulled away late in Game 3 (-4.5). They now lay 6.5 here and they still hold tremendous value as the Pistons are a defeated team. Don't take anything away from Detroit. They've been in all three games, but there in lies the problem. The Pistons mental side has to be absolutely devastated given their chances to be in this series. Look for them to come out flat here in Game 4. Cleveland has also proven to be way too much for them. Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving accounted for 62 of the Cavaliers 101 points in Game 3. They just have too many weapons for Detroit to handle as they can shoot the ball from the outside or go inside with it. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Cavaliers have this Pistons team both on the court and mentally here. Look for them to lay the hammer down and put this series to rest. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-23-16 | Raptors -1.5 v. Pacers | 83-100 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Toronto Raptors -1.5 The Raptors and Pacers continue their series as Game 4 takes place in Indiana. The Raptors open as small road favorites again and hold solid value here. Toronto had the same line in Game 3 and it wasn't even close. Toronto throttled the Pacers are their guards turned in solid performances. Kyle Lowrly and DeMar DeRozan both had 21 points in the victory. It was the Raptors defense that really won this game. Toronto held the Pacers to just 85 points on on 38% shooting from the floor. The Raptors were suffocating on both outside shooters and held down Indiana's inside game. The key here and where the Raptors hold the biggest advantage is on the glass. Toronto has collected 47 offensive rebounds in this series. The pace has been set by Jonas Valanciunas, who has grabbed 20 of those. Look for them once again to impose their will on the glass, as they can create 2nd and even 3rd chances for themselves. Some trends to consider. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Look for Toronto to come out firing here, knowing they can take complete control of the series with a victory. Back Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-22-16 | Cavs v. Pistons UNDER 200.5 | 101-91 | Win | 100 | 17 h 34 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Under 200.5 The Cavaliers and Pistons shift their series to Detroit on Friday and the Under holds solid value here. Cleveland has been pushing tempo every since Tyrone Lue took over as head coach. However here in this series, it's become noticeably slower in terms of how the Cavaliers are playing. That has a lot to do with the way the Pistons are putting up pressure. Stanley Johnson has been the best example of that pressured defense. He continues to battle with Lebron James on every possession not backing down as the two get into shoving matches in the paint. The pace for the Cavaliers really slows itself down as they are forced to work the ball around more as driving into the paint is not easy. The Pistons have to play through Andre Drummond here. Working the shot clock themselves and really taking the air out of the ball is a must. Drummond has almost become a non factor in this series and with him being the Pistons go to guy all season long, working him against Thompson down low is crucial to Detroit's success. Some trends to consider. Under is 37-14 in Pistons last 51 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-2 in Pistons last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Look for a much slower paced game here, as both teams look to establish themselves on the defensive end, slowing the game down. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-22-16 | Cavs -4.5 v. Pistons | 101-91 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 The Cavaliers head into Detroit up 2-0 and can take a commanding 3-0 lead here with a win in Game 3. They laid 10.5 in both home games and now see the line drop to 4.5 on the road. Still, they hold plenty of value here. The Cavaliers have had no problem with their shooting. They racked up 20 3-pointers in Game 2 as they have everyone hitting from the field. JR Smith was the latest to step up as he finished with 21 points as Cleveland simply has too many weapons for the Pistons to defend. Lebron James is also on fire. James has averaged 24.5 points per game through the first two of this series. James looks like a man on mission as he continues to work both inside and out as he is simply wearing this Detroit Pistons defense down. Cleveland has also made Andre Drummond almost useless this series. Detroit is sold and almost has to rely on the 3 ball to stay in games. With Cleveland so hot from the outside, Trading 3's with 2's just simply won't cut it for the Pistons. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Friday games. Cavaliers are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 Conference Quarterfinals games. Cleveland is a much better team and has way too many weapons for the Pistons to deal with here. Expect them to come out and dominate defensively as they roll over the Pistons here. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-21-16 | Raptors v. Pacers +1.5 | 101-85 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 29 m | Show | |
Indiana Pacers +1.5 The Pacers get set to take on the Raptors on Thursday night and Indiana has really gotten themselves into this series. They stole home court from the Raptors with a Game 1 win and returning home to a place where they play well is really a nice sight. The Pacers have gone 26-15 SU at home this season and have given all the top teams fits when they come in. The Pacers have also really bounced back after losing lately. They have gone 8-2 ATS in their last 10 following a loss. On the flip side of things, the Raptors have gone just 3-7 ATS after a win in their last 10. Paul George is also a giant factor here. He has averaged over 30 points per game through their first 2 games in the series as he has put this Indiana team on his back and carried them. George has the ability to completely take over a game and look for him to really be a giant impacter on this game. Some trends to consider. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 2 days rest. Indiana comes back home exactly where they wanted to be. Look for them to play with a lot of momentum and confidence here and grab this one. Back Indiana. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-20-16 | Pistons v. Cavs -10 | 90-107 | Win | 100 | 21 h 57 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -10 The Cavaliers continue their opening round series with the Detroit Pistons and after nearly getting upset in Game 1, the Cavaliers learned a thing or two about this Pistons team. Given that, they are a very valuable play here. First off, Detroit shot 52% from behind the arc. That is such a tough task to repeat as they hit 15 overall as almost everybody got in on the party. Without their three point shooting in Game 1, they would have likely been blown out. Cleveland also took Andre Drummond and the Pistons inside game completely out of the play. The Cavaliers held Drummond to just 13 points and 11 rebounds, which is well below what he averaged on the season. In fact, they forced the Pistons to take him out during clutch time as they continued to foul and force him to the line. Cleveland's big 3 in Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving were unstoppable. When these three are on the same page, there is no stopping them. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 Conference Quarterfinals games. Cavaliers are 26-54-1 ATS in their last 81 vs. NBA Central. Detroit had their chance in Game 1, but failed to capitalize. Look for Cleveland to really lay the hammer down here in Game 2 and roll over the Pistons en route to a 2-0 lead. Back Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-18-16 | Pacers +7 v. Raptors | 87-98 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
Indiana Pacers +7 The Pacers stole Game 1 from the Raptors and look to really steal all the momentum with another road win here on Monday. The line here is a bit inflated thanks to heavy public play on the #2 seed not going down 2-0. Indiana is not far off from the Raptors by any means. The Pacers actually dominated a majority of the play in Game 1. Toronto went on their short spurts, but otherwise it was Indiana who was leading the pace of play and really making Toronto feed into their game. Paul George is also feeling it, which is not good news for this Raptors team. George put up 33 points in Game 1 and made things look easy as he continued to get to the rim and was able to create space for open jumpers. The key will be once again Indiana closing out on shooters and suffocating them in the paint. Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, and Jonas Valanciunas all shot poorly as the Pacers never let them get into any sort of rhythm. Some trends to consider. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. Pacers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. With the public heavy on Toronto, Indiana has solid value here. This team has the defensive efforts along with the weapons offensively to really put the pressure on the Raptors here. This one will be close, with Indiana having chance to even steal it here. Back Indiana. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-17-16 | Hornets +4.5 v. Heat | 91-123 | Loss | -101 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
Charlotte Hornets +4.5 The Hornets get set to head into Miami on Sunday and open as a road underdog that grabs a solid amount of points here. Charlotte and Miami finished with identical records, along with 2 other teams in the East. The Hornets got the short end of the stick when it came to all the tiebreakers, leaving them in the 6th spot. However, this team was one of the best in the 2nd half of the season. Kemba Walker has always been elite, but he stepped it up exceptionally over the 2nd half of the season. He consistently put in 20 plus point performances and put this Hornets team on his back many times when they needed him the most. Not only does he take games over, but the bench is one of the best in the NBA. The Hornets reserves average nearly 38 points per game. This team is one of the deepest in the NBA and have so many weapons off the bench inside and from behind the arc. Some trends to consider. Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami. Road team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Grab the points here. Charlotte is just as good as this Miami team and this line is too high to pass up on. Back Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-16-16 | Pacers v. Raptors UNDER 195 | 100-90 | Win | 100 | 23 h 43 m | Show | |
Indiana vs. Toronto Under 195 The Pacers and Raptors get set for a Game 1 battle and expect some shaky play here early in the series, giving the Under solid value here. Both teams aren't known for their fast pace by any means. Both teams really like to work the ball around and use a majority of the shot clock while looking for the best shot. You won't see either the Raptors or Pacers getting out quickly in transition much, which really benefits this play here. Indiana was a dominant Under team this year too. The Pacers finished 37-45 to the Under and that bodes extremely well as they go up against a Raptors team that concedes just 98.2 points per game. When playing Eastern Conference foes, both teams also tend to the Under. Indiana has gone Under the listed total in 13 of the last 19 against the East. For the Raptors, they have gone Under the total in 9 of their last 12. Some trends to consider. Under is 7-3 in Pacers last 10 games following a straight up win. Under is 8-3 in Raptors last 11 games following a straight up win. This is going to be a very slower paced game. Both teams want to keep the game in their tempo and not allow the other to get out and push the ball. Look for a game that lands in the 80s or lower 90s with this one. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-13-16 | Grizzlies v. Warriors UNDER 213 | 104-125 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 12 m | Show | |
Memphis vs. Golden State Under 213 The Warriors look for history here as they go for win number 73 against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. With a lot of factors pouring into this one, the Under holds solid value here. Nerves will be a huge factor here. Yes Golden State has shown they don't crack under any pressure, but you have to believe that they do not want to mess history up here. They're going to be compared and even compared better to the 95-96 Bulls that featured some of the greats in the game. Expect them to really come out tentative and a put shaky, especially early on. As for Memphis, don't think they're backing down either defensively. First off for them, they need a win or they'll get the Spurs in Round 1. A victory could propel them to the 6th spot with some help, giving them the Thunder instead. Also, they have a chance to go down in history as the team that denied the Warriors of history. They won't let up on the defensive end by any means as they should want to take the air out of ball, really slowing this game down and getting Golden State out of their elements. Some trends to consider. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Golden State. Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings. Look for a very nervous and slow paced game from both teams here. Expect a very low scoring game, which is a norm for this head to head series. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-11-16 | Hornets +7 v. Celtics | 114-100 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show | |
Charlotte Hornets +7 The Hornets head into Boston on Monday night and with the visitors catching 7 points, they hold solid value here. With just 2 games to go, the race is on for the 3rd spot in the East. Currently Charlotte has the short end of the stick as they sit in 6th place, but are just 1 game behind both Miami and Boston who sit in 4th and 5th. The Hornets know they can only go as far as Kemba Walker will take them. The Hornets G struggled on Sunday as he simply couldn't get it going and never picked up steam. He is the key to victory for them as had totaled 56 points in the previous 2 games combined prior to his poor performances against the Wizards. Charlotte still has a chance to get home court in the first round too. They get a bad Magic team in the season finale, which means back to back wins can jump them into 4th place. There is still plenty to play for here in these two games. Some trends to consider. Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Hornets are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. The Celtics are a very tough home team. However this is just a lot of points to get in a game that features two teams who are so close together in talent. Back Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-08-16 | Knicks v. 76ers UNDER 201 | 109-102 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Under 201 The Knicks and 76ers get set for action on Friday and with nothing to play for these two teams, the Under really holds some solid value here. Both teams are in the bottom of the East and have been there all season long. Both the Knicks and 76ers have been incredibly sloppy offensively this season as they simply do not have enough talent nor firepower to find consistent scoring. This year, the Knicks have averaged 98.4 points per game while the 76ers have scored just 97.1. When looking at the Knicks, this team has been an under bet all season long. New York has gone 17-22 to the Under on the road and 33-45-1 to the Under overall on the season. If lack of offense wasn't enough of a big problem, off the court, both teams have had their issues. Carmelo Anthony has expressed a lot of frustration and even told a fan to ask for his money back. The 76ers just had their GM quit as he wrote a 13 page paper talking about how the team hasn't progressed. Both teams want this season to just end as they ride it out. Some trends to consider. Under is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Philadelphia. Under is 7-1 in 76ers last 8 overall. Look for a very unmotivated performance here from both teams, leading to a very sloppy offensive game that's extremely lower scoring. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA O/U Play | |||||||
04-07-16 | Wolves +5 v. Kings | 105-97 | Win | 100 | 14 h 4 m | Show | |
Minnesota Timberwolves +5 Minnesota heads into Sacramento on Thursday night as they catch 5 points, which gives them tremendous value here. Minnesota comes in on a very high note after going into Golden State and erasing a 17 point deficit to steal a win in overtime against the best team in the NBA. Here's where this gets good, there is no possibility of a let down spot here because Minnesota is playing for nothing right now. However, playing for nothing may be a bit of a reach because this team is so young and excited they aren't throwing in the towel on the season yet. Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine, and Karl Anthony-Towns all played a giant part in the win as the Timberwolves "Big Three" are really starting to play well together. On the Sacramento side of things, this team has already announced they are going to bench some players down the stretch so they get a top 10 protected draft pick next year. The motivation to win just isn't there for the Kings right now. Some trends to consider. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Minnesota has taken all 3 games this season against the Kings. Look for them to use that energy against a non motivated Kings team here tonight. Back Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-06-16 | Clippers v. Lakers +12 | 91-81 | Win | 100 | 14 h 31 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Lakers +12 The Lakers and Clippers both will be in the 2nd leg of a back to back, as they played each other on Tuesday night. The Clippers were the home team and dominated the Lakers, but in this spot, the Lakers are the team with value. This is a solid spot where we could see some players rested for the Clippers. They have no chance, officially, of catching the Thunder for the 3rd spot, which means this game means virtually nothing. Why risk playing stars like Chris Paul and others against a team you just beat by over 20 in back to back nights? The Lakers will come into this one with a little more pride here too. With the court painted purple and yellow, Los Angeles will have their season ticket holders in the house this go around. With the Kobe Bryant farewell tour just a few games away from closing down and Los Angeles will certainly play with a lot of intention and motivation on their "painted colored" home court here today. Some trends to consider. Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Home team is 17-8 ATS in the last 25 meetings. With the Clippers benching a few players, combined with the Lakers being on their own home court this time around, look for a much closer game here tonight. Back the Lakers. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-04-16 | Villanova v. North Carolina -2.5 | 77-74 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
North Carolina -2.5 The Tar Heels and Wildcats meet in the NCAA Championship on Monday night and it's North Carolina who has plenty of value here. Villanova does come in off a blowout win over Oklahoma in the Final Four, but this team shot over 70% from the field. A team shooting 70% is something that simply doesn't happen often. Don't erase the fact that nerves will be a factor as this is the biggest stage on the season obviously they'll be playing in. North Carolina has consistently been a dominant team this year. The Tar Heels have scored no less than 83 points in this tournament as they have been one of the best teams all around. They not only hit the 3 ball, but they also have made it a dominant presence inside, with them getting a lot of 2nd and 3rd chances thanks to their offensive rebounding. UNC also has history on their side. They have gone 11-5 against Villanova overall and 5-1 in NCAA Tournament games. While it doesn't mean all that much, it could give a small mental edge to the Tar Heels here. Some trends to consider. Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. North Carolina is a better team all around and with their ability to create more than one chance offensively, they get a major advantage here. Back North Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
04-03-16 | Pacers -4 v. Knicks | 92-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Indiana Pacers -4 The Pacers head into the Garden to take on the Knicks and the visitors have plenty of value here. Indiana needs this game more than anything so the motivation will be high here. The Pacers sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, just 2.0 games clear of the Bulls. While they look to fend them off, they also are just a 0.5 game behind Detroit for 7th. It makes a giant difference if they catch them as they would not get Cleveland in round 1. The Knicks motivation just isn't there either. This team has looked sluggish over the past month, really just trying to get to the finish line. Through all the drama that has unfolded this season, finishing this season and retooling for next year is on their minds. Indiana has dominated the head to head series as well. The Pacers have own 5 straight in the series and took care of business in the last one in come from behind fashion 108-105. Some trends to consider. Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Favorite is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Look for the Pacers to really come out firing here as they handle the Knicks with ease on Sunday. Back Indiana. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-02-16 | Pistons v. Bulls -2.5 | 94-90 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Chicago Bulls -2.5 The Bulls get set for one of their biggest games of the season as they take on the Detroit Pistons Saturday night and it's the home team with plenty of value here. Chicago currently sits on the outside looking in, as they are 1.0 game behind the Pacers for the 8th spot. They are also within striking distance of the Pistons, 2.0 games behind them. The Bulls stumbled through a stretch against lower tier teams, but have recently showed life with wins over the Pacers and Rockets, both on the road. The home/road discrepancy is a huge ordeal here as well. The Pistons come in just 15-22 away from home while the Bulls are a solid 24-14 inside the United Center. Some trends to consider. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Chicago is completely healthy here. This team has been through just about everything, but with all 5 starters currently healthy, look for Butler and Rose to have big games here as they come up huge in a game the Bulls win and cover. Back Chicago. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-02-16 | Villanova v. Oklahoma UNDER 145.5 | 95-51 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 6 m | Show | |
Villanova vs. Oklahoma Under 145.5 The Final Four is set and a pair of #2 seeds are set to face off as the Villanova Wildcats and Oklahoma Sooners get set to battle for a spot in the title game. With the situation and the way both defenses have played, the Under has solid value here. Look at what Villanova did to Kansas. The overall #1 seed was one of the hottest teams in the nation heading into that game and the Wildcats defense held them to 59 points. They absolutely suffocated shooters and didn't let the Jayhawks dictate anything inside. On the Oklahoma side of things, they did the same to Oregon. The Ducks loved to play a fast paced game and Oklahoma was having none of that. The Sooners did the same thing the Wildcats did to the Jayhawks and didn't let Oregon get any open looks, nor did they let them get to the rim. Both defenses have been really solid all year long as well. Oklahoma has allowed just 70 points per game while the Wildcats sit at just 63. They didn't put these numbers up against bad teams either. The Sooners were in one of the best conferences in the Big 12 and the Wildcats are in a heavily scoring league in the Big East. Some trends to consider. Under is 20-8 in Sooners last 28 neutral site games.Under is 8-1 in Wildcats last 9 vs. Big 12. Don't rule out nerves here either. The stage is big and both teams will certainly not want to make any mistakes. Look for a slow paced game with both teams really closing out defensively as this has the making of a lower scoring affair. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U Play | |||||||
04-02-16 | Villanova -2 v. Oklahoma | 95-51 | Win | 100 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
Villanova -2 The Villanova Wildcats lost 78-55 when they met up with Oklahoma in Hawaii on December 7. Why then would Villanova be the favorite in this game? Because a lot of things have changed since that early season meeting. Villanova went 4 for 32 from 3 point range in that game. The Wildcats struggled badly with their shot early in the season, but have both improved from long range later in the year and also realized that they need to get the ball inside more often. Oklahoma knocked down 14 of 26 from long range in that first game. The oddsmakers obviously respect Villanova a great deal at this point to make them a favorite in this rematch. Oklahoma is likely to be the public side in this game because of the attention surrounding Buddy Hield and his amazing performances throughout the NCAA Tournament. Villanova has more good players than does Oklahoma. Against a good defense, it can be tough for one player to carry a team to victory. Villanova is definitely a good defense. A few betting trends of note. Oklahoma is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games. Villanova is 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 non-conference games. Oklahoma is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Take Villanova. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
04-01-16 | Morehead State v. Nevada -4 | 82-85 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
Nevada -4 The Nevada Wolf Pack have a bright future in store. Eric Musselman is doing a really nice job with this program. Musselman is making waves on the recruiting trail, and this year's Nevada team is playing its best basketball at the right time of the year, so Musselman and his staff must be doing something right when it comes to player development. Nevada played a very sloppy game last time out and committed 20 turnovers. Despite that, they won at home against Morehead State by 9 points. While Morehead State has a good team, they don't have the overall athleticism that Nevada has on its roster. The Nevada Wolf Pack have a nice homecourt advantage, and this is both teams final game of the year. Nevada has more momentum coming into this game, and that is important in this spot. A couple betting trends of note. Nevada is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Nevada is also 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. Take Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
04-01-16 | Raptors v. Grizzlies +5.5 | 99-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Memphis Grizzlies +5.5 The Grizzlies get set to welcome in the Toronto Raptors on Friday night and its the home team with the advantage here. Situationally this is the spot for Memphis. They will have off tomorrow while the Raptors will have a huge game against the Spurs. Toronto does not do well in these kinds of situations. They are just 1-2 ATS in their last 3 front legs of the back to back and 1-4 ATS when they lay around this number as road favorites in the first leg. Memphis has battled injuries all season long and while they still continue to do so, they at least have their man in the middle back in Zach Randolph. This Memphis team is a completely different one with him and he should be in store for a big game here. Memphis is also good after getting upset in the previous game. They stumbled against the Denver Nuggets, but after an upset loss like that one, they have gone 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 chances. Some trends to consider. Grizzlies are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Grizzlies are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Memphis will come into this extremely motivated and should have no issues keeping this one close, with a chance to grab a win. Back Memphis. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
04-01-16 | 76ers v. Hornets -15 | 91-100 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
Charlotte Hornets -15 The Hornets return home and get set to take on the 76ers and even with the high number, this is an extremely valuable play. Charlotte comes in just off going on the road and defeating the 76ers. On Tuesday night the Hornets dominated the 76ers in all aspects of the game. Charlotte out-rebounded the 76ers by 20 and held them to just 31.2% shooting. The motivation level is also extremely high here for the Hornets. Charlotte can fall anywhere from the 3rd seed to the 6th in the East. Every game makes a huge difference here down the stretch and this is a golden opportunity for the Hornets to pick up an easy win and they certainly won't be looking ahead in anyway. The home/away discrepancy is also huge here. The 76ers are just 3-35 SU while the Hornets are 27-11 SU. These two teams are just completely different when it comes to home/away. Some trends to consider. Hornets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Don't expect any sort of look over here. The Hornets will have no problem with Phili once again and really dominate this game. Back Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-31-16 | Nets v. Cavs -14 | 87-107 | Win | 100 | 17 h 58 m | Show | |
Cleveland -14 The Cleveland Cavs have plenty of reasons to be up for this game. Cleveland is coming off a massive collapse against the Houston Rockets in their last outing. LeBron James didn't play in that game, but that was a game that the Cavs definitely should have won. Cleveland will have James back on the floor here, and the Cavs are now only a couple games up on the Toronto Raptors for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland needs to get back on track. Combine that with the fact that the last time Cleveland played against Brooklyn they lost by 9 points as 9.5 point favorites in a game at Brooklyn. The Nets have been a terrible team away from home this year, and this looks like a good beat down spot for Cleveland. A couple betting trends to consider here. Brooklyn is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. The home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between these two teams. Take Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-30-16 | Heat -10 v. Lakers | Top | 100-102 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 7 m | Show |
Miami Heat -10 The Heat head into the Staples Center to take on the Lakers and there are plenty of distractions right now for this Lakers team to deal with. Along with that, they are just plain bad, making the Heat a very valuable option here. The Lakers first distraction comes from Kobe Bryant. These are his final games in his long career that saw him have so much success in the purple and gold. The focus right now really isn't on the team, it's on him. And for Bryant himself, he is in a very emotional place and certainly won't be there mentally at 100%. There was also a story to break about D'Angelo Russell and how he is being secluded from the team right now for some actions in a prank gone wrong. The Lakers locker room is simply a mess right now and is causing a lot of internal problems. As for the Heat, they know this is must win. Miami continues a 4 team battle for the 3rd spot in the East and has strung together back to back wins taking a step in the right direction. Miami has dominated the head to head in this series, winning 7 straight overall and has a 13 point win under their belt in the last meeting. Some trends to consider. Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. With all the drama and distractions, combined with the motivation level on the Heat, this game is a no brainer and should be no problem for the Heat. Back Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY | |||||||
03-29-16 | George Washington +3 v. San Diego State | 65-46 | Win | 100 | 15 h 41 m | Show | |
George Washington +3 The George Washington Colonials have been an under rated team in the post season. George Washington has all the necessary pieces to have post season success. The Colonials take care of the basketball and have multiple scoring options on the floor at all times. San Diego State had to travel all the way across the country for this game. The Aztecs have been very good defensively this year, but their offense is extremely inconsistent. In a game that is expected to be extremely low scoring, I would not want to lay points with a poor shooting offense at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This projects as a game that is back and forth all the way. While many more fans know about the San Diego State program, George Washington has a good team and with the ability to grab a full possession on the underdog I will take this value. Some trends to consider. Aztecs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games, and are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win. Meanwhile the Colonials are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games. Take George Washington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS play | |||||||
03-29-16 | Rockets v. Cavs -1.5 | 106-100 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5 The Cavaliers welcome in the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night and even with Lebron James sitting out, this team holds solid value here. Cleveland isn't clear just yet in the East, as they hold a 2.5 game lead on the Raptors currently. With just over a week to play in the season, they can really deliver the dagger with a few wins in a row here. The Cavs have had great success against the West. They have covered in 9 of their 13 against them and they do have a win in Houston under their belts where they dominated defensively, holding them to just 77 points. Don't overlook the fact of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love too here. When Cleveland gave Lebron James rest against the Mavs not too long ago, Irving put up 33 points and carried the team to a win. Irving got the benefit of sitting out the last game against the Knicks, giving him much more time between games to get fresh. Some trends to consider. Rockets are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Home team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Expect the Irving and Love to really come out firing here, as they roll over the Rockets at home and take one step closer to grabbing the #1 seed in the East. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-29-16 | BYU v. Valparaiso OVER 146.5 | 70-72 | Loss | -103 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
BYU vs. Valparaiso Over 146.5 The NIT has reached the semi finals and two of the top seeds in the tourney get set for battle inside MSG. With the big stage, expect both teams to really bring their A game here, making this Over a very nice play. Both of these teams can really score. BYU has averaged 83.6 points per game while the Crusaders have averaged 75.2. Both teams really like to hoist the 3 ball and will get out in transition, rarely using the full shot clock. Defensively, the Cougars are horrible, which is another main reason for this Over being so nice. The Cougars concede 73.3 points per game, but lately the defense just hasn't been there. Lately, both teams have been having little trouble reaching the total. Both the Cougars and Crusaders are 3-1 in their last 4 to the Over and this is one of those games where both teams will use the pace to their advantage. Some trends to consider. Over is 10-1 in Cougars last 11 neutral site games. Over is 6-2 in Crusaders last 8 overall. With this one being inside Madison Square Garden, it helps the over that much more as both teams will certainly be on their games offensively, trying to impress the national stage. Combine that with how good both of these teams are to the Over and this total holds tremendous value. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB O/U Play | |||||||
03-28-16 | Towson v. Oakland -5 | 72-90 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
Oakland -5 The Oakland Grizzlies have a veteran backcourt that should be geared up for a postseason run. Oakland plays Towson tonight in their first game of the "Vegas 16" (there are only 8 teams in the tournament). Towson had a nice season in the CAA this year, but they are stepping up in class here. Oakland is a team that performed extremely well on road and neutral floors in non-conference play, and that's a good indicator when looking at a game like this one. Motivation is everything in these small postseason tournaments, and Oakland is a very motivated team. Reading from the beat writers for Oakland, you'll find that this team badly wants to keep playing. The Grizzlies tested themselves far more early in the season than did Towson, and that should pay dividends in this game. Great players have a way of taking over games in the postseason and Kay Felder is the best player in this tournament. A couple great trends for this one. Oakland is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Oakland is 36-15-3 ATS in their last 54 games overall. Take Oakland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-28-16 | Thunder v. Raptors +3 | 119-100 | Loss | -108 | 19 h 6 m | Show | |
Toronto Raptors +3 The Raptors, who currently sit in 2nd in the East, welcome in Western Conference foe Oklahoma City and catch points as the home team. With the way Toronto has played in Canada this year, they hold a lot of value here. The Raptors have played solid basketball at home going 28-8 SU. They've averaged 104.7 points per game compared to the 98.1 they've conceded. This team has really turned it up a couple notches in front of their home fans and have many key wins on the year here. Toronto comes into this one with some confidence as they took it to the lowly Pelicans, as they shot 53.4% from the field in the win. These two teams met all the way back in November, but it was the Raptors who got the better end of the matchup. The Raptors match up very well with the Thunder, who are also just 13-21 ATS away from home on the year. Some trends to consider. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. With Toronto picking up some momentum in their win over New Orleans, combined with the home court advantage here, expect the Raptors to really play motivated basketball and even come out as an outright winner here. Back Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-28-16 | Nets v. Heat -10 | 99-110 | Win | 100 | 19 h 59 m | Show | |
Miami Heat -10 The Heat welcome in the lowly Nets into Miami on Monday night and it's the home team who has solid value here. Miami continues to battle for the 3rd spot in the East and is in the midst of a solid stretch against sub .500 teams. Miami took care of business against the Magic on Friday as they have now won in 3 of their last 4 contests. The Heat have leaned heavily behind Hassan Whiteside lately, who is playing at a very high level right now. Whiteside has 4 straight double-doubles and has hit the double-double mark in 10 of their last 11. He'll get Brook Lopez here on the defensive end, which is extremely unfortunate for the Nets as their best offensive force will be going against a top tier defender. The home/away discrepancy is worth noting too. The Nets are just 7-27 SU away from the Barclays Center while the Heat have gone 24-13 on the year. Miami really picks things up on the defensive end when playing at home, as they allow just 98 points per game. Some trends to consider. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. With the race on the East and the Heat playing well against the bottom tier teams, this is certainly a spot to lay the points. Back Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-27-16 | Cal-Irvine -3 v. Coastal Carolina | 66-47 | Win | 100 | 33 h 31 m | Show | |
Cal-Irvine -3 The Anteaters get set to take on Coastal Carolina in the CIT semi finals and it's Irvine who has the value here laying the small number. Irvine has been impressive all season on both ends of the floor, but it's their defense that has really been the major key. This year, Irvine concedes just 66.7 points per game. They held ULL to just 66 points in the quarterfinals win that saw them hold Louisiana Lafayette to just 33% shooting. The Anteaters defense is not just swarming on perimeter shooters, but they also have the length and physical ability to really shut the paint down. Alex Young will be the difference maker offensively, as he has stepped it up and flourished in the CIT. Young turned in performances of 19 points and 21 points in the last two games and in his 21 point performance, Young added 8 rebounds. He's hit some clutch shots, especially down the stretch to really be a leader on this Irvine team. On the Coastal side of things, this team really hasn't done too much impressively this year. They shoot at just a 43.9% rate and from behind the arc things get ugly at just 33.9%. They have the ability to really go on cold streaks and those should be expected here against a solid defensive team in Irvine. Some trends to consider. Anteaters are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games. Anteaters are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. Expect Irvine to really shut this Coastal team down, en route to covering the small number and moving on. Back Cal-Irvine. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-27-16 | Notre Dame v. North Carolina UNDER 155 | 74-88 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 9 m | Show | |
Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Under 155 The Fighting Irish and Tar Heels get set for battle in the Elite 8 and it's the Under that has solid value. These teams met in the ACC tourney and the game was rather lower scoring, thanks to Notre Dame putting up just 47 points. While North Carolina is putting up a lot of points in this NCAA tourney, this is the kind of game where Notre Dame will look to take the air out of the ball. They certainly can't compete with UNC in a track meet style of game, as they'll get run out of the gym. Both of these teams have played solid defense on the neutral courts this year as well. The Fighting Irish concede just 70 points per game, while the Tar Heels sit at 67.6 per game. With nerves playing a role here in this Elite 8 game on the big stage too, both teams will certainly be shaky and nervous here. Some trends to consider. Under is 7-3 in Fighting Irish last 10 neutral site games. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Look for a very slow paced game here with both defenses not only stepping up, but a lot of clock being used, especially by the Fighting Irish. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 9* CBB O/U Play | |||||||
03-26-16 | Villanova v. Kansas -2.5 | 64-59 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 51 m | Show | |
Kansas -2.5 The Kansas Jayhawks look like the best team in the country right now. Kansas withstood a really strong first half effort from Maryland on Thursday night, and then they blew out the Terrapins in the second half. Kansas is arguably the most balanced team in the country. Perry Ellis leads a very good frontcourt. The backcourt is extremely deep and any one of the Jayhawks backcourt players can take over the game at any time. While Villanova has shot the ball extremely well in the NCAA Tournament thus far, this is by far their biggest test. Kansas ranks in the top five in the nation on defense, and the Jayhawks aren't going to make it easy on the Wildcats. Villanova's shooting percentages have been astronomical in the last couple games, and it's hard to have that kind of performance three games in a row. Kansas is slightly better in all aspects of the game, and I give them the coaching edge with Bill Self. A couple betting trends to consider. Kansas is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games. Kansas is 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Take Kansas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-26-16 | Jazz v. Wolves +7.5 | 93-84 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5 The Timberwolves welcome in the Jazz on Saturday night and the home team with the points is a valuable play. Minnesota has one of the best young cores in the NBA and over the past two games they've proven that with wins. All 5 starters are 26 or under and they have absolutely flourished in the past two games. It was Karl Anthony Towns who led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists last time out as he continues to really develop. Along side Andrew Wiggins, the duo is consistently starting to produce and really make it a nightmare for defenses to guard. Zach LaVine is another one of those starters that has been dominating. LaVine is 20 for 36 from 3 point range over the past 5 games as he continues to tear it. They'll be going up against a Utah team that really hasn't produced enough offensively. It's been a problem all year long and while the Timberwolves defense isn't the greatest, they always have the ability to put up points. Some trends to consider. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Expect Minnesota to be in this one until the end. They have played extremely well lately and with their offense clicking, they certainly have the ability to even win this one. Back Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-26-16 | Oklahoma v. Oregon +1 | 80-68 | Loss | -112 | 27 h 21 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks +1 The #1 seed in the West meets with the #2 seed as the Oregon Ducks and Oklahoma Sooners get set for an Elite 8 battle. The #1 seed catches a point here, making this team very valuable. Oregon has looked exceptionally well in this tournament. This team really has used the run and gun style to really pick apart opponents. It was very productive against the Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 as they got plenty of wide open dunks and even turned them into And 1's. Just because this Ducks team runs and guns, doesn't mean they aren't focused on the defensive end. In fact, this team was a top tier team in the Pac-12 on the defensive end. The Ducks have given up an average of just 66.9 points on the neutral site games. They key here will be stopping Buddy Hield. Yes, the Sooners do have more weapons, but this Oklahoma team will only go as far as he takes them when it's all said and done. With that, the Ducks have the length and physicality to really slow Hield down. This isn't the most ideal matchup for the star Oklahoma product, which will really play to the advantage of the Ducks. Some trends to consider. Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Ducks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games. This Oregon team is far better than pinned. They aren't a number 1 seed by accident. Look for them to really use their pace and high pressured defense to cause a lot of problems for Oklahoma here. Back Oregon. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-25-16 | Gonzaga -4 v. Syracuse | 60-63 | Loss | -110 | 45 h 49 m | Show | |
Gonzaga -4 The Gonzaga Bulldogs underachieved during the regular season. They are peaking at the right time now though! Gonzaga stomped Seton Hall and then beat down Utah in their first two games in the NCAA Tournament. While there were a lot of questions about this team during the season, it is a sign of a well-coached team when they are playing their best basketball of the year in late March. Syracuse shouldn't have been in the NCAA Tournament, but now they got into the Sweet 16. How did they do it? A very easy draw. Dayton was badly banged up late in the year and not playing well at all. Then Syracuse got a gift when MTSU upset Michigan State. MTSU had nothing left after that epic upset and Syracuse waltzed into the Sweet 16. Domantas Sabonis and Kyle Wiltjer are a great pair to have to beat this Syracuse zone. Sabonis should do some great work on the glass here, and Wiltjer is one of the best outside shooters in college basketball. Gonzaga's defensive numbers are almost identical to Syracuse's numbers, but the Zags have the much better offense. A couple betting trends for this one. Gonzaga is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games. Gonzaga is also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games. Take Gonzaga. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-25-16 | Iowa State v. Virginia -5 | 71-84 | Win | 100 | 42 h 25 m | Show | |
Virginia Cavaliers -5 The 1 seed gets set to take on Iowa State on Friday in the Sweet 16 and the Cavaliers hold tremendous value here. Virginia remained poised and calm during their come from behind win against Butler in the Round of 32. Virginia trailed at the break and with the game going back and forth all throughout the 2nd half, the Cavaliers used their suffocating defense to pull away. Virginia has been absolutely dominant on the defensive end, actually one of the best in the NCAA as they allow just 59.5 points per game. The Cavaliers have one of the best G/F tandems as well with Malcolm Brogdon and Anthony Gill. Brogdon has averaged 18.6 points per game to go along with 4 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He was the main reasoning behind the 2nd half surge against Butler as he put in 22 points and added 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Gill on the other hand averages 13.6 points per game to go along with 6.2 rebounds. Gill has turned in a pair of 19 point performances and added a combined 15 rebounds. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Look for the Cavaliers to really step it up defensively here as they hold the Cyclones down and cover the number here. Back Virginia. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-24-16 | Duke v. Oregon -3 | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 22 h 36 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks -3 The Ducks and Blue Devils meet in the Sweet 16 and the #1 seed in the West has a lot of value laying the low number here. This has been Oregon's season. The Ducks have matched a school record in wins and this is certainly the year for the Ducks to make a move. Oregon showed how poised they are as they trailed #8 seed St. Joes by 7 with just 5 minutes to go before hitting a pair of clutch threes down the stretch to come from behind. The win showed just how good Oregon has been this season as they have the most threatening inside out game that offers a lot of speed that the opposition simply cannot keep up with. Oregon's offensive efficiency comes from the production from many players like Casey Benson, Dillon Brooks, and Elgin Cook. The key for Oregon will be to grab the early lead. This season they have gone 25-0 when leading at the half. Some trends to consider. Ducks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 NCAA Tournament games. Ducks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Oregon has a major advantage here with their offensive run and gun play and with the way they can shoot the ball and score in bunches, this one belongs to them. Back Oregon. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 6* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-24-16 | Texas A&M v. Oklahoma -2.5 | 63-77 | Win | 100 | 19 h 47 m | Show | |
Oklahoma -2.5 The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the best players in the country in Buddy Hield. Alex Caruso will likely try to guard him for Texas A&M here. Caruso has been needed on the offensive end lately, and putting in so much of an effort on the defensive end could hurt his offense here. Texas A&M is very fortunate to be where they are today. Northern Iowa couldn't throw an inbounds pass to save their lives late and that ended up beating them. Texas A&M isn't a bad team, but the schedule they played against in the SEC doesn't impress me very much. Oklahoma went through a brutal schedule in the Big 12. While the Sooners didn't finish the season with momentum, playing against the best teams in the country does a good job of getting you ready for the tournament. The Sooners have a lot of experienced players, and I think this is a spot where that helps them a lot. A good stat for this one: Oklahoma is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. the SEC. Lay the short number. Take Oklahoma. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-24-16 | Miami (Fla) +4 v. Villanova | 69-92 | Loss | -103 | 18 h 17 m | Show | |
Miami +4 The Miami Hurricanes were really impressive in knocking off Wichita State last game. The key for Miami was the play of Angel Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a streaky player, and with him coming into this game with momentum, it's a good sign for the Hurricanes. Villanova finally broke into the Sweet 16, and the Wildcats were pretty pumped about it after the game. The Wildcats played what Jay Wright called their best half of the season in the first half of their game against Iowa. While this is the NCAA Tournament, I do believe there is a slight letdown factor when you consider how badly Villanova wanted to reach the Sweet 16. Miami did less celebrating after their most recent win. I really like Jim Larranaga as the head coach for Miami, and I believe he gives the Hurricanes an edge over Jay Wright at Villanova. Miami plays at a slow tempo and that usually makes for some very close games. There's nothing to suggest that Villanova should be trusting laying this many points to a very good team. A couple trends of note. Miami is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 non-conference games. Also, Villanova is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. the ACC. Take Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-24-16 | Pelicans v. Pacers -13 | 84-92 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
Indiana Pacers -13 The Pacers get set to take on the Pelicans on Thursday night and it's the home team with tremendous value here. Indiana is in the midst of a giant playoff race in the East, as they sit in the middle of the pack right now. Every loss hurts them as the bottom of the East is so cluttered, but they are just a few wins away from joining the top tier in the East and racing for that 3rd spot. The key here is that New Orleans is extremely weak. The Pelicans already sat Anthony Davis down for the year and he was a majority of their offense. Now Ryan Anderson, Norris Cole, Tyreke Evans, and Eric Gordon all are injured. This Pelicans team is very thin and doesn't have much to offer off the bench. Indiana also recognizes this is their chance to make a move. The Pacers will play 9 of their final 13 games against sub .500 teams, giving them a real chance to make a push up the Eastern Conference standings. Some trends to consider. Pacers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest. Look for the Pacers to really come out firing here, as the Pelicans just don't have enough to keep this one close. Back Indiana. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-23-16 | Morehead State v. Ohio -3.5 | 77-72 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 21 m | Show | |
Ohio Bobcats -3.5 The Bobcats welcome in Morehead State for some CBI action on Wednesday and the home team in OU has a lot of value to work with here. Home court advantage plays a big role here. The Bobcats have gone 16-2 SU this season in Ohio and have been a solid ATS team going 10-4 inside the Convocation Center. As for Morehead State, the Eagles have been a mediocre road team, going just 7-9 SU. Offense has been a major problem for them as they average under 70 points per road game. Ohio has been a very solid team this year as they finished 23-11 and 18-12 ATS as they average nearly 79 points per game. Antonio Campbell will be the difference maker here. The Ohio F has played exceptionally well through the first two rounds of this tournament, going for 11 and 8 in the opening game, and then following that up with 17 points, 19 rebound performance. Some trends to consider. Bobcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Bobcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games. Look for OU to use that home court advantage and behind Antonio Campbell, move on here by covering the number. Back Ohio. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-23-16 | Ball State +7.5 v. Columbia | 67-69 | Win | 100 | 16 h 57 m | Show | |
Ball State +7.5 The Ball State Cardinals have played two overtime games in their two postseason games. They have a double overtime road win over Tennessee State and then an overtime come from behind win over Tennessee Martin. For some teams back to back overtime games could be a problem, but Ball State has a deep bench, and a bunch of guys will get playing time here. Ball State is a member of the MAC. While the MAC isn't a great conference, it is usually underrated by many. Columbia thumped Norfolk State in their first postseason game, but I don't think that has any predictive value toward this game. Norfolk State plays in the MEAC, which is one of the weakest conferences in college basketball. Columbia should get a much tougher test here against a Ball State team that is very good on the defensive end of the court. A good stat backing this one: Ball State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Take Ball State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-22-16 | Creighton v. BYU -4.5 | 82-88 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show | |
BYU Cougars -4.5 The Cougars get set to take on Creighton in the NIT quarterfinals, and the home team laying the points has the value. First off, Creighton is extremely thin right now in terms of their players. They'll be missing guard Isaiah Zierden, who was putting up 10.2 points per game on the season, along with G Malik Albert, who underwent an MRI and isn't expect to play here. For BYU senior Kyle Collinsworth has really rallied this team. Not only has he dominated the first two games of the NIT tournament, but he is also pumping his teammates up. Collinsworth told his teammates, "either put your head down and quit, or create a new opportunity." The Cougars have certainly created a new opportunity, dominating right now. Home court has also been a huge advantage this season. The Cougars have gone 16-2 on the year and are averaging 85 points to just the 70 they allow. Some trends to consider. Cougars are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss. Cougars are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games. BYU is in a rhythm right now where they simply cannot be stopped. Look for them to really come out firing here and take care of business at home. Back BYU. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-22-16 | Heat -8.5 v. Pelicans | 113-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Miami Heat -8.5 The Heat head into New Orleans on Tuesday night and hold plenty of value against a team they certainly outclass here. The season is over for New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. After battling so many injuries this season, Davis and the Pelicans have decided to call it quits on this season, letting the F get some extra rest. While the extra rest will do him well, the Pelicans are a completely different team without him. On the Miami side of things, the Heat are in the midst of a four way battle for that 3rd spot. It's a huge ordeal grabbing that 3 seed for home court purposes, along with not having to deal with Cleveland until the conference finals. Miami is getting contributions everywhere, but specifically from Josh Richardson. The guard is averaging 16.8 points per game, to go along with 16 of 23 from behind the arc over the past 5 games. Look for him to be a key here. Some trends to consider. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Heat are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games. With Ryan Anderson and Norris Cole both in question here, who knows who the Pelicans will have to suit up. This is a major advantage for Miami here and they will handle business on Tuesday. Back Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-22-16 | St. Mary's v. Valparaiso -4 | 44-60 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Valparaiso -4.5 | |||||||
03-21-16 | Eastern Washington v. Nevada -5 | 70-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Nevada -5 The Eastern Washington Eagles were a great home team this year, but they haven't proven much on the road. Eastern Washington takes a bunch of long range jumpers, and those are often tougher to hit when not playing on a floor that you are familiar with. Nevada's Marqueze Coleman is expected to play in this one after missing time with an injury of late. The Wolf Pack are a deeper and more physical team than Eastern Washington. Eastern Washington has one good big man (Jois) and he is injured and is a game time decision for this contest. Some betting trends to consider. Nevada is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Mountain West. Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning record. Nevada plays great defense and this time of the year it is usually defense that carries you rather than jump shooting. Even though the Mountain West wasn't great this year, Nevada still played a much more difficult schedule than their foes from Eastern Washington did while in the Big Sky Conference. Take Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-21-16 | Georgia Tech v. South Carolina -4 | 83-66 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
South Carolina Gamecocks -4 The Gamecocks were snubbed of an NCAA Tournament spot, but that didn't stop them from having the motivation in the NIT opening round. South Carolina looked like a team with a purpose against as they routed High Point by 22 points in the first round. Here they lay a small number at home, making them a valuable bet. South Carolina meant all business in the opening round as they not only looked like they wanted to send a message, but they also took out some frustrations for not making the tournament. South Carolina also feels pretty comfortable playing in the NIT as they have gone 22-9 all time in their NIT career, with 2 titles and 1 runner up under their belt. The Gamecocks key to success has been the contributions of many players pitching in. They got 50 points combined from two players against High Point and then their backcourt also contributed 14 assists. This team is clicking on all cylinders right now and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. Some trends to consider. Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Gamecocks are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games. Look for South Carolina to get another whole team contribution as they use that combined with their home court advantage to cruise to a win, covering the number. Back South Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-20-16 | St. Joe's v. Oregon -6.5 | 64-69 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks -6.5 The Ducks get a Round of 32 date with St. Joe's and it's the 1 seed who has the value here. While St. Joe's has been impressive this year, the Ducks have been far more tested and have passed those tests many times. It started with an absolute route of the Utah Utes in the Pac-12 title game and they followed that up with a Round of 64 route against Holy Cross. Oregon also got the benefit of their players getting some rest. The Ducks saw nobody play more than 26 minutes, as their starters weren't needed for much of the 2nd half. That is a giant plus for them as with games being so close in time, getting that extra rest is extremely valuable. Look for Oregon to really use their tempo here to dominate Joe's. In their last two wins thats been their key to success as neither Utah nor Holy Cross could keep up with them. Some trends to consider. Ducks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Ducks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Oregon is far more talented and stronger than this St. Joe's team. Look for them to use every bit of their speed and height advantage as they run the Hawks right out of the gym. Back Oregon. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-20-16 | Wisconsin v. Xavier -4 | 66-63 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
Xavier -4.5 | |||||||
03-20-16 | Jazz v. Bucks -1 | 94-85 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Bucks -1 The Bucks welcome in the Jazz on Sunday night and the home team holds value here. Both teams continue to push for a playoff spot and considering the Bucks positioning right now, they certainly need to win every time they take the floor. The good news for them is that they get this one at home. This season, the Bucks have gone 21-13 SU. They've played some of their best basketball at home, which makes this even more of a nice play. Also on the other side of things, the Jazz have been horrible away from Utah. They have gone just 11-23 SU while averaging just 97 points per road game. Things have really taken off for Milwaukee since they gave Giannis Antetokounmpo the PG nod. Milwaukee has been a completely different team as Antetokounmpo not only scores, but also can dish it and rebound. Some trends to consider. Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. It's Milwaukee here who not only needs this win, but is also in a better spot situationally. With home/away discrepancy, the Bucks are in business tonight. Back Milwaukee. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-19-16 | Gonzaga v. Utah +1 | 82-59 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Utah +1 Utah and Gonzaga meet in the Round of 32 and the Utes have a lot of value here. The Utes come into this one not only hot, but they've played much better this season. Utah has one of the best big men in the nation in Jacob Poeltl and he proved that in the win over Fresno State. Poeltl went for 16 points and 18 rebounds in the win as the Pac-12 Player of the Year was unstoppable. Utah also has a solid back court with Brandon Taylor and Lorenzo Bonam, who both dominated in the Fresno State matchup. As far as Gonzaga is concerned, this was a bubble team that would have missed out on the tourney had they not won their conference. The Bulldogs had zero quality wins this year and when put up against top teams in the nation they flopped. Some trends to consider. Utes are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Expect Utah to really impose their will in the paint as they match up very well Gonzaga. Back Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-19-16 | Connecticut v. Kansas UNDER 140 | 61-73 | Win | 100 | 28 h 23 m | Show | |
UConn vs. Kansas Under 140 The Kansas Jayhawks are known for their high powered offense, but their defense has been tremendous this year. Kansas ranks 8th in the nation in offensive efficiency, but they are fifth in defensive efficiency. Kansas has a lot of length all over the floor and the Jayhawks contest everything. The only reason this year's UConn team is good is their defense. UConn struggles with getting stagnant on the offensive end way too often, but their defense is consistently very good. Kansas hasn't played against many teams that have shot blockers and athletic guards like UConn's. UConn is almost certainly going to try to slow the pace of this game down. The Huskies aren't built to win a high scoring affair with Kansas. UConn has been a great tournament team in the past few years, and I think they should be able to impose their style of play onto Kansas in this matchup. A couple betting trends here. The under is 24-7 in the Jayhawks last 31 NCAA Tournament games. The under is also 19-7-1 in the Jayhawks last 27 following an ATS win. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB O/U Play | |||||||
03-19-16 | Yale v. Duke UNDER 146 | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show | |
Yale vs. Duke Under 146 | |||||||
03-18-16 | Northern Iowa v. Texas -4 | 75-72 | Loss | -111 | 44 h 29 m | Show | |
Texas Longhorns -4 The Longhorns get set to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers in the Round of 64 and the Longhorns hold tremendous value here. Texas was in one of the toughest conferences in the Big 12 and was right in the middle of everything. They competed with every team thrown their way and never got blown out, despite playing the top tier teams. Texas also played the entire season without senior center Cameron Ridley and since his return to the lineup. Ridley offers more depth to this and also a dominant inside presence. He helps the cause out defensively as Texas is 2nd in the Big 12 in blocked shots and 4th in defense as they allow just 68.1 points per game. Also giving them a solid advantage is their head coach, Shaka Smart. Smart continued to take a mid major team in VCU to the tournament year after and year and continued to cause havoc. Smart finished with 7 wins. Some trends to consider. Longhorns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Longhorns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. The Longhorns certainly have the advantage here as they are much better all around team. Look for them to really put the clamps down defensively on they Northern Iowa team. Back Texas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-18-16 | Weber State v. Xavier -13 | 53-71 | Win | 100 | 41 h 59 m | Show | |
Xavier -13 The Xavier Musketeers are flying under the radar. They lost a couple times to Seton Hall in the last two weeks, but Xavier has proven over the course of the season that they are one of the best teams in the country. One of my favorite things about this Xavier team is their overall balance. There really is no weakness on this team. Xavier is very good at just about everything. Most teams in the NCAA Tournament have some spots that are clear weaknesses. The Musketeers have great guard play and solid big men as well. They are efficient on both offense and defense. Weber State hasn't played anyone this year. Weber State didn't play a top 50 team all year. While Weber State has a future NBA player in Joel Bolomboy, they don't have the depth necessary to beat a team like Xavier. A couple betting trends to consider. Xavier is a whopping 20-5-2 ATS in their last 27 NCAA Tournament games. Xavier is 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning record. Xavier's 1-3-1 zone defense can really throw off opposing offenses. Xavier isn't getting enough respect here. Lay the points. Take Xavier. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-18-16 | Middle Tennessee v. Michigan State -18 | 90-81 | Loss | -106 | 37 h 24 m | Show | |
Michigan State -18 The Spartans open up Round of 64 play against the MTSU Blue Raiders and this could not be a better matchup for this Spartans team. Michigan State is a heck of a lot more physical and tough than MTSU. The Spartans use Matt Costello (10.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG) and Deyonta Davis (7.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG) down low and they have a lot of height. On the Blue Raiders side of things, their tallest guy is 6'7. It's safe to say the Spartans will dominate the paint. The Spartans also have a major advantage in the aspect that they're really good in March. This team just knows when to turn it up. Michigan State has won 10 of 11 and 9 straight as they swept through the Big Ten tourney with rather ease. They also have one of the best coaches in Tom Izzo. in the month of March, Izzo has gone 100-42. Some trends to consider. Spartans are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. Michigan State is just so more physical and much more talented here. Look for them to run away with this Round of 64 game with rather ease. Back Michigan State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-17-16 | Gonzaga v. Seton Hall OVER 145.5 | 68-52 | Loss | -108 | 58 h 3 m | Show | |
Gonzaga vs. Seton Hall Over A lot of pace can be expected here as the Bulldogs and Pirates get set to do battle on Thursday night. Both of these teams like to get out in transition and aren't afraid to hoist it at any point during the shot clock. Gonzaga averages 80 points per game and in the WCC tourney, they were the easiest over bet. The Bulldogs put up 92 against Portland (allowed 67), 88 against BYU (allowed 84), and 85 against SMU (allowed 75). As for Seton Hall, they average 75 points per game and in their first two games they won 81-73 vs. Creighton and 87-83 against Gonzaga. Both teams have hit the over in 6 of their last 10 games too. Some trends to consider. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seton Hall's last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 5 games. Both teams really will push the tempo here. Neither team likes to play slow as it forces them well out of their game. Look for both teams to put up a lot of shots in this one, giving the over value. Back the Over. Good luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB O/U Play | |||||||
03-17-16 | Providence -1.5 v. USC | 70-69 | Loss | -110 | 57 h 51 m | Show | |
Providence -1.5 The Friars get set to take on USC in a 9 vs. 8 matchup and it's Providence who holds value here. Providence comes into this one playing very well as they've won 4 of their last 5 with the lone loss being to Villanova in the Big East tourney. The Friars gave Nova all they could handle and fell just short in the end. Providence has covered in their last 5 games and have been a solid 18-14 ATS overall this season. USC can pin their success at their home play. They were dominant at home, but the road was such a sketchy place for them. They were 5-10 SU away from home and 6-9 ATS. While they are listed as the "home team" the game is being played at PNC Arena, a neutral site. Defense is where the Friars hold a major advantage. Providence has held the opposition to just 69 points per game and that comes from a very high pressured strategy. They average roughly 7 steals per game, which is very impressive. Some trends to consider. USC is 2-6 ATS in their last 8. Providence is 5-0 ATS in their last 5. USC is 2-5 SU in their last 7. The Friars come into this one playing much better and their defensive play is what will win this game. They close out so well on shooters and do not let teams get to the basket easily. With that, laying the small number is the way to go. Back Providence. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-17-16 | Buffalo v. Miami (Fla) -14 | 72-79 | Loss | -105 | 56 h 56 m | Show | |
Miami -14 The Buffalo Bulls and Miami Hurricanes meet on Thursday in a 14 vs. 3 seed matchup. Buffalo got hot and made a nice run through the MAC Tournament, but there is nothing from their regular season body of work that would suggest they could play with Miami in this game. Buffalo had a rough time hanging around with any quality teams in their non-conference slate this year. They lost by 19 at Old Dominion. They lost by 22 at St. Joe's. They lost by 21 at VCU. Buffalo simply couldn't match the level of the top teams they played this season. Miami won the early season tournament in Puerto Rico by beating down Utah, Mississippi State, and Butler on neutral floors. The Hurricanes level of play dipped a bit in the middle of the year, but they are back to playing very well late in the season. They have a good coach and some good guards, and those are two big keys in March. Take Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-17-16 | Iona +8 v. Iowa State | 81-94 | Loss | -109 | 52 h 41 m | Show | |
Iona +8 The Iona Gaels have a lot of talent, and they might have the best player on the floor in A.J. English. English is a future NBA player who can really fill it up. He can shoot it from outside, and he is the type of guy who can create his own shot. What has Iowa State done to show they can win on a neutral floor? Iowa State was great at home this year, but there is a big difference between playing a game in Denver, Colorado against Iona and playing at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost 11 games and struggled badly away from home. Iona is a veteran team that isn't going to be overwhelmed by the moment. That's important because there are a lot of the smaller schools that aren't able to get past that problem. The Gaels also closed the season playing their best basketball of the year. Some trends to consider, Iona is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games. Iona is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Take Iona. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-17-16 | Butler -4 v. Texas Tech | 71-61 | Win | 100 | 50 h 6 m | Show | |
Butler -4 The Butler Bulldogs have a nice trio of stars in Jones, Martin, and Dunham. This is a team that has been a bit up and down this year, but Butler is a team with a nice veteran core that can be trusted in the postseason. They'll go up against Tubby Smith's Texas Tech Red Raiders. Texas Tech was a nice story this year, but a close look at their performance away from home this year makes me think they aren't quite as good as they looked in the middle of the year. They lost to teams like Kansas State and Arkansas on the road this year. They had just one good road win (Baylor). The Big East is definitely a much better conference than they have been in the past, and Butler is being overlooked by too many people now. When you have three very good scoring options on the floor at all times, it is tough on the opposing defense. Some betting trends to consider in this game. Butler is 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 NCAA Tournament games. Butler is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Big 12. Texas Tech is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games. Take Butler. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-16-16 | Knicks v. Warriors -15.5 | 85-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
Golden State -15.5 The Warriors welcome in the Knicks on Wednesday night and they continue to tear apart the competition and this one should be no different. Golden State has hit the 60 win plateau and is now setting their sights on grabbing their 50th consecutive win at home. The Warriors come in off an 18 point domination of the Pelicans, as they once again covered a big spread. Golden State is now 37-27-2 ATS overall and when you're averaging 115.6 points per game, you're likely going to cover a lot of big spreads. As for the Knicks, they've been a wreck this year. Their road play has been horrific, going 12-22 and they average just 98.4 points per road contest. That doesn't bode well when you're going up against a team that can strike for 120+ points on a regular basis. Golden State has dominated the head to head, winning 3 in a row. That also includes a 116-95 win in New York at the end of January. Some trends to consider. Warriors are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Warriors are 19-9-1 ATS in their last 29 Wednesday games. Look for Golden State to continue their dominance over the Knicks here. Golden State has covered in 10 of the last 13 against New York and this one should be no different. Back Golden State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-16-16 | Hawks v. Pistons +1 | 118-114 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Detroit Pistons +1 The Pistons come in off one of the most embarrassing losses in franchise history and look to bounce back here as they get set to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Detroit took on Washington last time out and was completely embarrassed from the opening tip and even though it was a giant loss, the +1 to the L column is clearly what kills them the most. In the midst of a battle for the 8th spot in the East, the Pistons cannot afford to string together losses. This is a solid spot for them as they get set to open a 9 game home stand. Detroit has played extremely well at home this year, going 19-11 SU. They've been equally as good ATS, going 19-10-1 in that span. Detroit has played much better on the defensive end, holding teams under 100 points per game when they come into The Palace of Auburn Hills. Some trends to consider. Pistons are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 home games. Detroit is 7-3 ATS after coming out a blowout loss of 34 points or more. The Pistons realistically need Andre Drummond to dominate the paint. This team will only go as far as he takes them and he matches up well against them here. Back Detroit. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-16-16 | Belmont +7 v. Georgia | 84-93 | Loss | -106 | 16 h 6 m | Show | |
Belmont +7 Belmont and Georgia meet in the first round of the NIT and it's certainly a motivation factor here that gives the visitors a lot of value. Georgia made a late season run at trying to gain an at large bid and had Kentucky on the ropes in the semi finals of the SEC tourney. However, at about the 10 minute mark of the 2nd half, they completely collapsed and so did their NCAA Tournament chances. Belmont on the other hand should be a bit disappointed too here, but this team knows any kind of postseason is good for their program. Belmont won the regular season title in the Ohio Valley Conference and were upset by Austin Peay who will be representing the conference. The Bruins had a quality season as they upset Marquette and did run off a stretch where they won nine in a row. Belmont has no problem scoring either. This team averages 83 points per game and really likes to push the tempo which gives them an advantage against a Bulldogs defense that isn't used to the run and gun style of offense. Some trends to consider. Bruins are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. Bruins are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Belmont doesn't back down from anyone, just ask Marquette. Expect them to come out firing here and really give the Bulldogs fits here. Back Belmont. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play | |||||||
03-15-16 | Vanderbilt v. Wichita State UNDER 137 | 50-70 | Win | 100 | 20 h 33 m | Show | |
Vanderbilt vs. Wichita State Under 137 The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Wichita State Shockers meet in the best "play-in" game in NCAA Tournament history, at least on paper. Vanderbilt was a surprise entry into the tournament, and Wichita State is likely surprised to be in the play-in game.Both of these are very good on the defensive end. Wichita State is especially good defensively. The Shockers rank first in the nation in defensive efficiency according to Ken Pomeroy's site. Wichita State does a great job limiting opponents to one shot. They also force a ton of turnovers throughout the course of the game. Vanderbilt's Damian Jones and Luke Kornet are a nice tag team of shot blockers down low. These guys will be better in the paint than anyone Wichita State saw in the Missouri Valley Conference. Some trends to note for this contest. The under is 16-6-1 in Vanderbilt's last 23 neutral site games. The under is 8-2-1 in Wichita State's last 11 games. The under is 4-1 in Wichita State's last 5 neutral site games. Both of these teams like to play in the halfcourt rather than in transition, and early game jitters can certainly play a role in the first NCAA Tournament game for teams. Take the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* CBB O/U Play | |||||||
03-15-16 | Raptors -2 v. Bucks | 107-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Toronto Raptors -2 The Raptors head into Milwaukee on Tuesday night and hold tremendous value here in a bounce back spot. | |||||||
03-14-16 | Wolves +1 v. Suns | 104-107 | Loss | -106 | 20 h 53 m | Show | |
Minnesota Timberwolves +1 The Timberwolves head into Phoenix on Monday night and anytime you can get points when going against this Suns team, there is value. Phoenix and losing streaks have become quite the norm. The Suns have dropped 3 straight games and that is just a small sample size of what has been a season long struggle for them. The Suns aren't even that good at home. This season, Phoenix has gone just 11-22 SU and concedes over 106 points per home game. While Minnesota has been far from overwhelming, this team has built such a solid young core, that will matchup well against the Suns. The T'wolves come in off their best performance of the season as they upset the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday behind a Ricky Rubio 3 pointer. Minnesota has the solid compliment of veterans and rookies that it balances out so well and helps the younger guys play better. Some trends to consider. Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Take the point here. The Suns aren't good at all and this is a solid matchup for Minnesota, especially coming in after a momentum building game like they are. Back Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-13-16 | Knicks -2 v. Lakers | 90-87 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
New York Knicks -2 The Knicks head into Los Angeles on Sunday night and we get the final rendition of Carmelo vs. Kobe. Los Angeles is typically a giant underdog in almost any spot, which is why this spot is very valuable. Yes the Knicks aren't the greatest of teams and haven't been this season, but they have much more talent than Los Angeles. Carmelo Anthony may be frustrated, but he at least hasn't given up. Anthony has logged heavy minutes lately as he's gone 31 plus minutes in 12 straight games as he continues to not give up on the season nor give up on this team despite their struggles. Anthony has been shooting extremely well too, going 8 of 16 from the field last time out, while scoring 20 points. The Knicks have taken three straight in this head to head series as they've had no problem shutting Bryant down. Some trends to consider. Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Knicks laying this small of a number is a solid move. They are much more talented and when you get a hungry Carmelo Anthony, there is no stopping him. Back New York. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NBA ATS Play | |||||||
03-13-16 | Memphis v. Connecticut -5 | 58-72 | Win | 100 | 4 h 55 m | Show | |
Connecticut -5 The Huskies and Tigers go at it in the AAC Title game and it's the favorites who have tremendous value here. With a spot in the tourney on the line, the Huskies have plenty of experience in this position. Uconn has been in all the high pressured situations you can think of in the past seasons and this spot is no different. The Huskies are on fire right now as well. After a 4 overtime win over Cincinnati, they showed no signs of slowing down as they routed top seeded Temple by 15 points on Saturday. With their win over the Owls, the Huskies may have locked in an at large bid, but they can control their own destiny here and roll right into the tourney with a win. Uconn took both regular season meetings, which includes a 20 point road win in Memphis last time these two teams met. Uconn dominated the boards and held Memphis to under 40% shooting in the win. Some trends to consider. Huskies are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 neutral site games. Tigers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. The Huskies are much more experienced situationally and should have no problem taking care of business here. Back Uconn. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play |
Service | Profit |
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William Burns | $1,060 |
Dan Kaiser | $932 |
Jesse Schule | $566 |
Ricky Tran | $555 |
Ray Monohan | $518 |
Mike Lundin | $493 |
Tom Macrina | $430 |
Marc Lawrence | $400 |
Joseph D'Amico | $390 |
Big Al McMordie | $340 |