PAGE_HEADER

USC -2

This is a nice number to back the home side at here on Thursday. 

USC continues their battle for the 4th spot in the Pac-12, as they are in search of a bye in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament. 

Coming in with an 11-4 home record this season, they hold value here against a reeling Oregon team. The Ducks sit 8th in the conference and have struggled to gain any sort of steam this season. 

They've averaged a conference-worst 59 points per game when playing on the road too. Look for their struggles to continue here against a USC team that matchups very well with them. 

Some trends to note. Ducks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Ducks are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 road games.

Lay the number.

Back USC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -4.5

The Wolverines have value on the road here.

Michigan has a huge situational edge here in this one. The Wolverines come into this one 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road contests. 

It hasn't mattered whether they are home or away this season, this team has played well in both instances and come out with plenty of aggression. 

They matchup well here against the Golden Gophers, who have gone just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 against a team with a winning record at home. 

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Wolverines are 37-14-2 ATS in their last 53 Thursday games

Michigan is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road meetings with Minnesota. Lay the small number here.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Nevada -7.5 

The Wolfpack have value laying the points here. Nevada comes Into this one red hot. 

They have rattled off wins in 10 straight contests and have averaged a victory margin of a ridiculous 22 points in that stretch. They come in with some serious momentum after Saturday, as they went on the road in Wyoming and dropped 82 points in an 82-49 win.

This is a team that can be overwhelming for opponents and we should see them really wear down San Diego State here.

Some trends to note. Wolf Pack are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Head to head the favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Grab the visitors.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Ohio State -7

Northwestern simply isn’t threatening enough on the offensive end here as they take on a very tough Buckeyes team here.

Ohio State’s defense is what will be the difference here. 

They had Michigan State on the ropes for about 37 minutes on Sunday, as this defense has proven they can compete with the best of them.

Expect Ohio State to put the pressure on from the start here, as Northwestern will not find anything easy from the outside or in the paint. 

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall, and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big Ten.

Grab the home side. Back Ohio State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -5.5

This is a full bounce back here for Villanova.

After a blistering start on Sunday against St. John’s, the Wildcats choked a huge lead in the 2nd half. 

They should get their revenge here on Wednesday, as Georgetown is a team that they matchup very well with. 

Look for Villanova to get back to their solid defensive ways, as they got lost Sunday in that 2nd half closing out on shooters. Villanova is one of the best in the nation when it comes to clamping down defensively and not allowing anything easy for the opposition. 

Some trends to note. Hoyas are 9-20-1 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Head to head the Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings, and are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Lay the points. Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky -11

Don't expect any sort of letdown here for the Wildcats. 

After dominating Tennessee on Saturday, Kentucky comes back here on the road against Missouri. This is a game they should be able to do what they want both in the paint and behind the arc. 

Kentucky's speed is going to be way too much in this one. 

Missouri averages just 68.0 points per game, one of the worst in the entire conference. Look for Kentucky to use their tempo to really put Missouri in an uncomfortable pace, as they should be able to wear them down throughout. 

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

Lay the points.

Back Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Tennessee -18.5

The Volunteers have value laying the big number. 

After what was a horrible performance in Kentucky on Saturday, Tennessee is going to take full advantage of this sluggish Vanderbilt team. 

Vanderbilt doesn't have much in terms of an offensive attack, as Tennessee should be able to really put their foot on the gas and run in this one. Look for them to get out early and just keep the pressure on throughout. 

Some trends to note. Commodores are 17-39 ATS in their last 56 games overall. Commodores are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 vs. Southeastern.

Tennessee is still a 1-seed and still the leader in the SEC. If there was one game they were going to lose, it was that one on Saturday. Rick Barnes won't let his guys get too down.

Back Tennessee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

West Virginia +6.5 

The Mountaineers grabbing the points is worth a move on Monday.

Kansas State isn't a team that is known for blowing opponents out. They are a very slow moving team that likes to really turn games into a grind.

That bodes well for the Mountaineers here, who play a very similar style. 

West Virginia has a huge edge here on the rebounding end. They sit number 28th in the nation and first in the Big 12. Kansas State ranks dead last in the conference, as we should see West Virginia really buckle down on the defensive rebounding side and crash the offensive boards.

Some trends to note.Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Mountaineers are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Grab the home side.

Back West Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Virginia -4.5

Laying the points here has value on Monday night. 

Virginia has been dominant this season when coming in as single-digit favorites. They have averaged a winning margin of nearly 10 in those situations and situationally match up great against Virginia Tech. 

The Hokies have struggled against top teams in the nation, as they simply have been knocked around from the start. They are 0-3 SU and ATS against the Top 20 and have only come as close as 8 in those contests. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 Monday games. Cavaliers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS loss.

Lay the points.

Back Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -4

This is a nice shot at laying the small number with the much better team here. 

Villanova has covered in 8 of their last 9 Big East contests as they have been playing some dominate basketball as a whole.

They have won 12 of their last 13 overall, with the lone loss being a 1 point game in Creighton. One of those wins during this run comes against St. John’s, as they took them down by 5 in a game where Villanova really didn’t even play well and still came out with a win.  

Look for Villanova to continue to do what they’ve done so well in the past games and really clamp down defensively.  

Expect St. John’s to have a frustrating afternoon here. 

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Ohio State +12 

This is a case where Ohio State can keep things close.  

The Buckeyes have a bit of a revenge factor as they saw Michigan State steal one late when these two teams met in Columbus. 

While the Buckeyes inconsistencies have led them to the middle tier of the Big Ten, it’s getting to that time where they need to start showcasing  to the committee what they can do.  While a signature win on the road against a top team in the nation would go a long way, keeping things close and really minimizing mistakes is the first key here.

Expect Ohio State to really try and attack the rim and find some momentum there before looking to their outside shooters. 

This one has the makings of a game where it could turn into a grind, really benefiting the Buckeyes. 

Back Ohio State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky -2.5

This is quite the way to come in with a bounce-back game. 

Kentucky was beaten at the buzzer against LSU earlier this week and will be extremely hungry when they welcome in the #1 team in the nation. 

Tennessee has been dominating opponents, but even despite Kentucky's slip up against LSU, it is just so tough to come into Rupp Arena and leave with a win. 

Kentucky is still 13-1 at home this season as they are outscoring the opposition on average 79.6-61.5. Look for them to really take out some frustrations as well here, as they will be super aggressive in a game that figures to be physical from the start.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Wildcats are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.

Grab the home side.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Kent State -3.5

The Golden Flashes push for the 4 seed in the MAC will likely go through Akron and the Michigan schools. 

This is a case where they have to win these types of games and they have value laying the points in this matchup. 

Eastern Michigan just isn't what they've been in the past. This team has struggled on the offensive end when it comes to scoring and they lack a threat that can take a game over. 

That is exactly what Kent State has, as Jaylin Walker is able to spark this offense. Look for him and Senior guard Jalen Avery to lead the charge here, as this Golden Flashes offense should be way too much for the Eagles.

Some trends to note. Eagles are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Kent St. Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

Look for Kent to get their revenge here. Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CBB ATS Play

*TOP PLAY* 

Kansas -14

The revenge factor comes into play here when Kansas and West Virginia meet. 

The two teams played a month back as West Virginia closed the game on a 7-0 run to upset then #5 Kansas. 

Now the script is flipped as they return to Kansas, a place where the Jayhawks play extremely well. Kansas is a solid 13-0 at home this season, averaging 81.2 points per home contest. 

Look for them to really be aggressive here, especially after the events that unfolded in Morgantown last time these two teams clashed. 

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Kansas. Home team is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings.

Kansas has dominated this series at home as of late. 

Grab the home side. Back Kansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY 

North Carolina -16.5

The Tar Heels laying the number is a nice move. 

North Carolina's offense is going to be way too overwhelming for the Demon Deacons here in this one. 

The Tar Heels are putting up 87.2 points per game which is not just one of the best in the ACC, but one of the top numbers in the entire nation. Look for them to really push the tempo on Wake Forest, as they struggle with teams that get up and down the floor quick. 

Wake Forest has also been horrific situationally. They are just 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games played on Saturday and 6-22 ATS against conference foes.

Some trends to note. Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Atlantic Coast. Tar Heels are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Lay the points. Back North Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Buffalo -2.5

The Bulls have value laying the small number here.

Buffalo and Toledo figure to be right there when it’s all said and done in the MAC as this matchup pins two of the best offenses in the conference against each other.

However, Buffalo is just too powerful.

They love to get up and down the floor as quickly as possible, pushing the tempo and really putting opponents on their heels.

Expect them to do just that here, as they can really push Toledo back and create a lot of open shots with that pace.

Some trends to note. Head to head the Bulls are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings, and the favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. The Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Lay the points. Back Buffalo. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Davidson -11

The revenge factor plays a role here when Davidson meets St. Joe’s.

St. Joe’s defeated Davidson by 1 earlier this year but the times have certainly switched. 

Davidson has won 6 of 7 since that loss while St. Joe’s comes in just 3-5 in that same span. Davidson is doing it with success on both ends of the floor as they’re looking as threatening as ever.

Expect them to really lock in defensively and then defense into offense in transition.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall,, and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Head to head the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Lay the points. Back Davidson. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Illinois Chicago -4.5

This is a nice spot to fade Cleveland State here.

After what was a very rare win on Saturday, the Vikings are in full letdown mode here. 

Cleveland State has been one of the worst in the Horizon and likely will find themselves out of the Conference Tournament due to a bottom finish. This team has been a wreck all year long as they really have showcased their youth.

The struggles come on both ends of the floor as they have zero defensive stability and really only one offensive threat. 

With Illinois Chicago on a nice 3 game run, this is a spot where they should continue that momentum.

Some trends to note. Flames are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Horizon League. Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Lay the points. Back Illinois Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play 

Clemson -2

Miami has been an overachieving team for sure as of late.

They have battled injuries all season long and have oddly got better as these have happened. However, this is not a good matchup for them.

Clemson is a come at you, physical opponent that can really wear Miami down. Expect Clemson to really focus on playing their inside game, as they can get to the rim on this Miami defense.

Look for this one to start slow and really take off as the game progresses, as Miami simply cannot keep up here.

Some trends to note. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win, and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Hurricanes are 16-36 ATS in their last 52 home games.

Lay the number. Back Clemson.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas -3

Laying the points with the home side here has value.

The Longhorns have been a dominant team at home this season and have really played the majority of their best basketball here. 

The Longhorns have gone 10-4 in true home games this season and their defense has been the biggest contributor to success. Texas has given up just 63.1 points per game on average at home and they have really stepped things up to another level as of late. 

Some trends to note. Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big 12.

Lay the small number.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Virginia +1

The Cavaliers are in full bounce back mode here on Monday.

Virginia was dominated against Duke from the outset on Saturday, as the Blue Devils have now accounted for both their losses this season. 

They take on 9th ranked UNC here and they matchup well with them. 

This a case where the Cavaliers can really throw North Carolina off with their pace. Expect a very slowly played game as Virginia let things get into a track meet on Saturday, which is exactly the thing this team cannot do.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

Grab the visitors.

Back Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Fresno State -2

The Bulldogs have value on the road here on Saturday. 

Fresno State sits third in the MWC and they have a lot of potentials to really make a move toward the top. 

Fresno State is in full bounce-back mode here after a tough home loss to Utah State last time out. A huge loss gave them a knock in their quest for the 2nd spot in the standings and now they simply cannot afford to drop anymore. 

This is a nice matchup for them here against UNLV, as Fresno State should be able to really control things on the defensive end. Allowing just 68 points per game, the Bulldogs have dominated teams because of the pressure they provide. 

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bulldogs are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Grab the visitors.

Back Fresno State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS Play

Villanova +1.5

The Wildcats have been a tough team to crack. 

Known for their high flying attack on the offensive end, Villanova has really flipped the script on the defensive end as of late.

They are really putting the pressure on shooters and only allowing one shot per possession. That has been a huge key to their success and will really look to put the clamps here on a very good Creighton team. 

Some trends to note.Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big East.

This is a nice situational edge for the Cats. They are playing with a lot of confidence on both ends of the floor and can pick apart this Marquette team who showed they are very vulnerable after dropping one to St. Johns earlier this week.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CBB ATS Play

LSU -1.5

The home side has value here on Saturday in a crucial SEC matchup. 

After seeing their win streak snapped, LSU bounced back in a huge way as they went on the road in Mississippi State and knocked them off in overtime. It was in come from behind fashion as LSU really took off on the offensive end in the 2nd half. 

They matchup well with Auburn here, as they have gone just 1-4 ATS on the road this year. 

Auburn has been a different team away from home as they simply don't play with as much confidence. 

Some trends to note. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Tigers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Southeastern.

Look for LSU to dominate both inside and out here, as they will feed off this home crowd.

Back LSU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +4

The Golden Flashes have value catching points here.

The MAC is up for grabs here this season as it feels like anyone can beat anyone.

The Kent Akron rivalry has always been a fun one and this rendition should be no different. Both teams play similar styles and we should see this be a back and forth king of game. 

On top of that, the Golden Flashes come in with tons of momentum after an upset road win over Ball State and a come from behind win against Miami. 

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Zips are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games, and are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Grab the points. Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland State +3.5

The Vikings kick off a 2 game home swing against the Milwaukee teams of the Horizon League. 

First up, Green Bay, a team that is very vulnerable on the road.

Green Bay has dropped 4 straight on the road as they are simply a different team when playing away from home.

The defense has been a huge issue, which doesn’t bode well for them heading into this one on Thursday. Look for Cleveland State to use their speed and attack here early. 

Some trends to note.  GB are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall, and are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. Horizon League, and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Back Cleveland State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Houston -2

The Cougars have value at this kind of number.

These two teams figure to battle it out for the top spot in the conference. However, Houston is far above this UCF team in terms of depth and physicalness.

The Cougars come in on a 6 game winning streak as they boast one of the best defenses in the entire nation.

They have the ability to put the clamps down and are the true definition of a team that turns defense into offense. 

Expect them to turn up the pressure and really put the clamps down on the paint, where UCF attempts to control the game.

Some trends to note. HOU are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games, and are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall. Knights are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

This is by far the best defense UCF has seen in quite some time. Lay the number.

Back Houston. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan State -10

The Spartans laying the points here has value. Michigan State is just simply on a different level compared to the Fighting Illini. 

Coming in at number at number 9 in the nation, the Spartans are in full bounce back mode here on Tuesday. After back to back losses, they will certainly come out angry here against a team that is much smaller and slower than them.

Expect the Spartans to really push the issue early on and force the Illini on their heels very quickly in this one.

Some trends to note. Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games, and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. Big Ten. Illini are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Head to head the favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Lay the points. Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Iowa State -2.5

The Cyclones are worth a nice move here on Monday. Iowa State is certainly hitting their stride at the right time. 

Winners of 3 in a row, Iowa State sits at #20 in nation as they make a big push towards the top of the Big 12. 

The key has been contributions from a lot of different players, as depth continues to be a huge edge.

They match up well with Oklahoma in this one, as they come in limping. With back to back losses, the Sooners struggles have stemmed on the offensive end themselves, as they have not been able to get in any sort of rhythm lately.

Some trends to note. Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Sooners are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points. Back Iowa State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Georgetown +11

The Hoyas are opening some eyes here.

Georgetown is making a nice run at proving they deserve a spot in the tournament and have a chance to add a huge marquee victory over a top team here.

Georgetown has back to back wins coming into play and they have looked dominate on the offensive floor. 

They have the capabilities to keep up with this Nova offense, as they have no problem running and gunning. 

Some trends to note. Hoyas are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games, finally they're 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Grab the points here. Back Georgetown.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Auburn -9

The Tigers have value here on Saturday. 

Alabama has been a great road team this season, however, they have been a struggle on the road.  The Crimson Tide are just 2-4 in true road spots, averaging just 71 points per contest.  

Meanwhile, the Tigers offensively are just so tough to slow down. Auburn averages one of the best marks in the SEC, putting up 84 points per contest.

Look for them to turn up the tempo here and really get Alabama off their game in this one. 

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games. 

Lay the points. Back Auburn. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky -2.5 

The Wildcats are catching fire and it seems as if nobody can stop them. 

They head into Florida on Saturday with a huge edge. Kentucky has rattled off 7 straight wins and they have picked things up on both ends of the floor. Averaging 80 points per game now, they are getting out in transition and getting to the rim with ease.  

Given how slow Florida attempts to play, look for Kentucky to turn this one into a track meet. If they can get out and run, Florida will be in a world of trouble all afternoon long here. 

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games. 

Grab the visitors. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

**10* TOP PLAY on Virginia -20**

While this is a big number, the Cavaliers still have plenty of value. 

Miami continues to battle injuries and has been left shorthanded game after game. With that in mind, they should struggle completely on the offensive end here. 

Virginia is obviously one of the best in the nation, as they allow only 53.2 points against. Look for them to really put the clamps down, as Miami lacks any sort of scorer with all the injuries they have been nixed with. 

Some trends to note. Hurricanes are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. Hurricanes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. 

Expect Virginia to have control from the outset and just wear Miami out. 

Back Virginia. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY

Kent State +4

The Golden Flashes have value on the road here Saturday afternoon.

This team has been itching to get back out there. After nearly upsetting #14 Buffalo last Friday at home, they saw their contest against WMU get postponed twice. 

Eager to get back on the court, they take on a Ball State team that has dropped 3 in a row.  

Along with that, Kent State has dominated this head to head series.

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Ball St.. Golden Flashes are 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings. 

Grab the visitors here. Back Kent State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Illinois Chicago +2.5

The Flames have value catching points here.

This has been a one way series as of late, dominating by Illinois Chicago.

The Flames come into this one 12-4 ATS in the last 16 head to head meetings against Wright State. Along with that, they are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 played at home in this series. 

Look for the key here to be on the defensive end, where Illinois Chicago has stepped up extremely well when playing at home. 

Some trends to note. Flames are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

Grab the points.

Back Illinois Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Purdue -6.5

Laying the points here with Purdue has value. 

This is a case of two teams going in opposite directions. 

Purdue comes into this one winners of 5 in a row, as they knocked off Michigan State in dominating fashion last time out. They're getting contributions from a lot of different players right now, as this team really has relied on their depth. 

Penn State is just the complete opposite right now. They've dropped 7 straight and they boast one of the worst offenses in the conference.

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Boilermakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Lay the points.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Furman -7

Furman should be able to pick apart this defense here.

The Citadel has held one of the worst defenses in the entire nation over the last couple seasons. They come into this one on Thursday allowing 88.2 points against, easily one of the worst numbers in the country. 

Furman just has too many weapons here. Once a Top 25 this season, Furman can cause issues for them on both sides of the floor, as they have a compliment of shooters that can hit from anywhere on the floor. Along with that, they hold themselves on the defensive side, allowing just 69 points per game.

Some trends to note. Paladins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Paladins are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 Thursday games.

Lay the points.

Back Furman.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Austin Peay -9

Laying the points here is worth the move on Thursday night.

This is a case of fading Tennessee Tech in this spot. 

They have struggled mightily on the offensive end way too much. They come into Thursday's affair averaging well under 70 points per game as they have yet to find any sort of consistency. 

They simply cannot afford any sort of struggles or cold streaks on the offensive side here on Thursday, as this Austin Peay team will take full advantage of that. They hold one of the best offenses in the conference, as they have one of the best inside out games.

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

Lay the points here.

Back Austin Peay.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -5.5

The Wildcats have hit their stride. 

They come in red hot here and are worth laying the points on the road here.

Villanova has rattled off 8 straight wins and they are playing with extreme confidence heading into Wednesday. Everything seems to be clicking as they are getting offensive production from a lot of different players, all while clamping down on the defensive end. 

They have played well against DePaul too. They have covered in 5 of the last 6 head to head meetings.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 37-14 ATS in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Wildcats are 36-15 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up win.

Lay the points here.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Mississippi State +2.5

Grabbing the points here has value on Tuesday.

The Bulldogs bounced back in a big way as they knocked off Auburn in a Top 25 matchup on Saturday night. 

They look to grab another huge win here when they visit Alabama, as the Crimson Tide are one of the best when it comes to playing at home. 

However, the Bulldogs matchup very well here. This is a case where they can really clamp down on the defensive end and cause a lot of issues for this Alabama offense. 

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Grab the points.

Back Mississippi State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Duke -14

The Blue Devils performance Saturday was anything but pretty. This is a case where they will certainly come out looking to make a statement.

Duke struggled all afternoon long against Georgia Tech, at home on Saturday. The struggles certainly built up a lot of frustration as despite the win, they know they need to stop playing down to their competition.

This is a contest where they should be able to have their way with a reeling Notre Dame team.

The Fighting Irish we’re knocked around by the Cavaliers on Saturday themselves and are in quite a freefall mode. Look for them to struggle from the start here with Duke’s pace.

Some trends to note. Fighting Irish are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games. Fighting Irish are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings head to head.

Lay the points. Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Virginia Tech -6

The Hokies are at a nice number here.

The dominance at home is too much to overlook here.

Virginia Tech comes into this one 10-0 SU at home, averaging 83.8 points per game. This fast-paced offense is extremely tough to keep up with, but where the real value sits is with their defensive efforts. 

The Hokies are giving up just 55 points per home game, one of the best marks in the nation. 

Some trends to note. Hokies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Orange are 16-37-1 ATS in their last 54 Saturday games.

Grab the home side. Back Virginia Tech.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CBB ATS Play

Oklahoma -9½

This is a letdown spot for Vanderbilt here.

They had their chance at #1 Tennessee earlier this week, but failed down the stretch and in overtime as they fell short. 

This is certainly a spot where they will come in with a little less focus. After nearly knocking off the #1 team in the nation to heading on the road in Oklahoma is not an easy feat by any means. 

The Sooners are a solid 14-3-2 ATS this season as they have been a team that allows nothing easy. Look for them to suffocate this Vandy offense and really wear them out.

Some trends to note. Commodores are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. Commodores are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.

Grab the home side. Back Oklahoma.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Tennessee -14.5

The Volunteers are in a very nice spot on Saturday afternoon.

Tennessee escaped Vanderbilt as the newly #1 ranked team and now they take on a very sluggish West Virginia team.

After the Mountaineers upset Kansas at home, they laid a complete egg against Baylor.

This is a spot where Tennessee should be able to run wild. The Mountaineers don't have nearly enough firepower to keep up here. Look for the Volunteers to really put their foot on the gas early and run away with this one.

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Mountaineers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.

Lay the points. Back Tennessee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

*RARE* Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY

Virginia -11½

The Cavaliers are worth a nice move on Saturday. 

Notre Dame isn't as nearly as good as a lot of people anticipated this season. 

The Fighting Irish sit just 3 games over the .500 mark and have dropped 3 in a row. They're getting beat with their inability to produce on the offensive end, which is never a good sign when you're taking on this Virginia team. 

The Cavaliers are notorious for being one of the best in the nation, averaging just 52.4 points against. Look for them to fluster this Notre Dame team all afternoon long.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. Cavaliers are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 road games.

Grab the visitors. Back Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Nebraska -7

The Cornhuskers have value here, at home on Saturday. 

Ohio State is going into complete downfall mode. The Buckeyes have dropped 5 in a row and the wheels have completely fallen off. 

They are playing with zero confidence and sputtering on both ends of the floor.

That doesn't bode well here for them, given the success Nebraska has had at home. The Cornhuskers come into this one 9-1 SU at home, averaging 81.7 points per home contest. The number that stands out the most is their defensive points against, as they give up only 56.6. 

Some trends to note. Buckeyes are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Buckeyes are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big Ten.

Fade the Buckeyes. Back Nebraska.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Syracuse -8

The Orange have value laying the points here. 

Miami has simply not been a good road team this season. They come in 0-3 SU in true road contests and are 2-5 ATS in all road affairs. 

The defense has been nothing but a scatter for them in such situations, as they've given up 82.3 points per game away from Miami. 

Syracuse will use their defensive strengths here. Allowing only 63 points per game, they can fluster any team as they suffocate every single shooter on the floor.

Some trends to note. Hurricanes are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 vs. Atlantic Coast. Hurricanes are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the points.

Back Syracuse.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas Tech +2 

The Red Raiders have value here catching points on the road. 

Texas Tech comes into this one after dropping back to back games, which really puts them in a bounce back spot. 

This team has played well all season long and their recent speed bump will ask them to face some adversity for the first time this year. 

Texas Tech will really lean on their defense here. The Red Raiders have one of the best defenses in the entire nation, allowing just 55 points per game. Look for them to turn defense into offense as this team is one of the best in the nation at getting out in transition.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Red Raiders are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games

Back the visitors. 

Back Texas Tech.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +3

The Golden Flashes catching points here has value. 

Kent State comes in off a nice come from behind win as they struggled mightily in the first half of their Saturday affair against the Huskies. 

Kent State has really leaned on Senior guard Jaylin Walker, who has just been ripping apart opposing defenses. Walker has been the energy to this team, as the offense goes when he goes. 

Look for the Golden Flashes to really turn this one into a fast-paced game, as that is when they're at their best.

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Golden Flashes are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Grab the home side.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray 

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

North Carolina -4

The Tar Heels have nice value here at home on Monday. 

The lead in the ACC is at stake here and North Carolina has erased the bad memories of their loss to Louisville with back to back wins.

Saturday they went into Miami and pulled off an impressive performance as they have their groove back. 

The Tar Heels offense is just too overpowering for this Hokies team. North Carolina likes to play with such a quick pace and will certainly provide a mismatch.

Some trends to note. Hokies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Look for the inside out game to really throw the Hokies off.

Back North Carolina. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

10* TOP PLAY on Duke -3

The Blue Devils are in a revenge mode here on Saturday night when they welcome in Virginia. 

The Blue Devils went into Monday against Syracuse certainly overlooking them. After hitting a buzzer beater against Florida State on Saturday, they came out flat and allowed the Orange to do way too much inside the paint. 

They will look to put an end to Virginia's undefeated streak and you better believe Cameron Indoor will be rocking. 

Duke is still 8-1 at home this year and it's no secret this is one of the toughest places to play in the entire country. This Blue Devils team is going to turn this one into a track meet, which is the complete opposite of Virginia's style of play. 

Averaging over 90 points per game, the Cavaliers have not seen an offense like this one yet. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.

The value sits with the home side here.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY

Auburn -4.5

The Tigers and Wildcats clash in a marquee SEC matchup and the home side has the value here. 

A lot is on the line here as both teams enter with identical 13-3 records. 

Auburn has really flourished with their home court advantage. The Tigers are a solid 9-0 SU as they've been dominant on both ends of the floor. Averaging 90 points per game and giving up just 62.6, they have been overwhelming for opponents inside Auburn Arena. 

Look for them to really get out early here and put Kentucky on their heels in this one. The Wildcats see a huge dip in their offensive production on the road, as they tend to play a bit timid. 

Some trends to note. Home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Wildcats are 0-3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Look for the Tigers to make a statement here.

Back Auburn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

NC State -1

The Wolfpack have plenty of value here on the road. Notre Dame had some high expectations coming into this season, but have really failed to live up to those. 

They come into this one just 11-6 and 7-10 ATS in that span. This team has been a struggle to get any sort of consistency whatsoever. The offense has been the biggest piece to blame. They have failed to put together a complete 40 minute performance as of late, as cold spurts on the offensive end are happening way too much.

That doesn't bode well when you're taking on a team averaging nearly 90 points per game and conceding just 68.5 per contest. 

Some trends to note. Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Wolfpack are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Take the visitors. Back North Carolina State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland State +7.5

The Vikings have value here on Saturday at home. While Cleveland State has struggled this year, Wright State is a team that is right there with them. 

Despite a loss last game, the Vikings have a lot to build off of. Without their leading scorer Tyree Appleby, the Vikings gave Nothern Kentucky all they could handle. The offense can certainly carry that momentum into this one with Appleby expected to return. 

Wright State's offense has really stalled on the road. Averaging under 70 points per game, this is a team that struggles to get into any sort of rhythm. 

Some trends to note. Vikings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Grab the home side. Back Cleveland State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Maryland +2

The Terps have value here as road underdogs.

They catch Ohio State at the perfect time here. The Buckeyes have dropped 3 straight games for the first time under their new head coach and things continue to be a struggle for them.

This team simply cannot stay out of foul trouble and with their lack of depth, it has become an issue.

Maryland is built with a lot of weapons and can really overwhelm the Buckeyes here.

Some trends to note. Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Buckeyes are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

With the Buckeyes issues taking care of the ball and staying out of foul trouble, this is certainly Maryland’s game to lose.

Back Maryland. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Northern Kentucky -9

Laying the points with the visitors has the value here.

NKU comes into this one dominating the Horizon League. They sit at 14-4 overall and they've been able to completely overwhelm opponents with their defensive abilities.

They sit at one of the best in the conference, giving up just 68.6 points per game.

That doesn't bode well for a CSU team that struggles themselves. Cleveland State is getting outscored on average 79.5-73.0. 

Some trends to note. Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Vikings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Horizon League.

This is just too lopsided of a matchup.

Back Northern Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

UCF -3

The Central Knights have value on Wednesday. 

This is not the same Wichita State team we have seen in the past. 

The Shockers are acutally getting outscored on average throughout the year. They come into this one averaged 71 points per game to the 72 they are giving up. 

This team knew it was going to be in rebuild mode and simply do not match up here against UCF. The Shockers have lost too many weapons on both ends of the floor and really lack someone to take things over. 

Look for UCF to really lock down here, as they give up only 63.1 points per game. 

Some trends to note. Knights are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Wednesday games. Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Grab the visitors.

Back UCF.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Houston -1.5

This is a very small number for a team with a lot of advantages here.

The Cougars come in with just 1 loss on the season, as they have really been playing well this year. 

It stems from a lot of factors, but this defense is one of the best in the nation. Allowing just 60 points per game, the Cougars are extremely locked down and rarely allow anything easy. 

Their ability to close out on shooters and shut down the paint has left teams extremely frustrated. They should be able to really force SMU into some frustrating spurts throughout the game here. 

Some trends to note. Cougars are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Cougars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Lay the small number.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Texas A&M +6.5

Grabbing the points here has value on Wednesday. 

Auburn has been tested just twice in true road spots and things have not gone well for them at all.

They are 0-2 SU and have lost on averaged 80-69 in such cases. 

This is not an easy task in Texas A&M either. The Aggies are a solid 5-1 ATS in their last 6 against a team with a winning record. Along with that, they have covered in 5 of the last 6 against Auburn. 

Expect them to really slow things down a bit here, throwing Auburn out of their rhythm and style of play.

Some trends to note. Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Southeastern.

Grab the points.

Back Texas A&M.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kansas -8

The Jayhawks have value laying the points here.

Kansas comes in off a huge road win at Baylor, but you better believe Bill Self went a message to his team this weekend about playing the full 40 minutes here.

Kansas nearly choked up a big lead late, as it certainly had Self upset despite the win.

Look for the Jayhawks to really get out of the Gates fast here, especially after what unfolded late Saturday. 

They should have no issues doing so either given the struggles this Texas team has. The Longhorns struggle a lot with teams that play quick. This simply is not a great matchup here.

Some trends to note. Longhorns are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Jayhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big 12.

Lay the points. Back Kansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS PLAY

Gonzaga -8

The Bulldogs have value on Saturday night when they head into San Francisco.

Take nothing away from San Francisco either, this team is playing exceptionally well this season. However, the Bulldogs are simply just dominating opponents. 

Going into Thursday night, they were averaging wins by over 40 points in their last 5. They capitalized once again with another big performance as they held Pepperdine to just 36 points. 

Gonzaga's offense has overshadowed their ridiculous defensive efforts, that has slowed teams down throughout the recent run.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Bulldogs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Lay the number.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Duke -8

Indiana +5

The Hoosiers have value at this number on Friday. 

Indiana and Maryland are very similar teams and play with very similar styles. 

They both average 77.5 points per game on the season, as they both have a compliment of shooters along with an inside presence. 

Where the edge comes for Indiana is Maryland's struggles as a whole at home. They have covered the number in just 4 of their last 14 home games and they are giving up nearly 70 points per home game. 

Some trends to note. Terrapins are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Hoosiers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.

Grab the points here.

Back Indiana.

Good luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -24.5

The Bulldogs have value laying the points here.

Gonzaga has certainly taken out some from frustrations after dropping back to back games to Tennessee and North Carolina. 

They have rattled off 6 straight wins and in the last 5 games, they have averaged a margin of victory by 43.6 ppg. 

They continue to do everything right as they are running wild on the offensive end and really buckling down on the defensive end. 

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Lay the points.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas Tech -6.5

The Red Raiders have value at this number here. 

Texas Tech is a team to really keep your eyes on here. The Red Raiders have played exceptionally well this season, as they have dropped just 1 game overall. 

They are doing it in a variety of ways, as the offense is rolling, while the defense continues to suffocate opposing teams. Averaging over 73 points per game, they are one of the best in the nation in terms of points against, as they give up 53.1. 

Some trends to note. Red Raiders are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Red Raiders are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Tuesday games.

Lay the points.

Back Texas Tech.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Missouri +8.5

The Tigers have value at this number here.

This is almost a trap spot for the Volunteers here. After a big win over Georgia, they hit the road against Missouri, who has played well at home. 

The Tigers have gone 6-1 at home this season, averaging 71.4 points per game versus just the 60 they give up. They have played with extreme confidence in front of their home crowd and things will certainly be rocking here tonight with the #3 team in the nation in town.

Some trends to note. Tigers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Tigers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Grab the points.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Texas 

This West Virginia team is simply not the same as they've been in the past. 

West Virginia comes in off another loss, this time at home against the Red Raiders from Texas Tech. The Mountaineers struggles have stemmed on the offensive end, as they really lack weapons here in the 2018-2019 season. 

Along with that, Texas has dominated the head to head here. They have gone 10-2-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings and are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings here in Texas.

Knowing how vulnerable this West Virginia team is, look for them to really push the issue here.

Some trends to note. Longhorns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. Longhorns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Lay the points. Back Texas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Texas Tech -4

The Red Raiders are in a nice spot on Wednesday here against West Virginia. Simply put, the Mountaineers are not the same team as they’ve been in the past. With already 4 losses this season, they have struggled on both sides of the ball as they don’t nearly have as many threats as they’ve had in the past.

That won’t bode well here as Texas Tech is a team that can really hit you at many different angles. 

The Red Raiders finished 11-1 in non conference affairs, with the lone loss being Duke. 

This team is built to run and gun, all of which while slowing teams down with their suffocating defensive efforts.

Some trends to note. Red Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Mountaineers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Lay the points. Back Texas Tech.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Weber State -7

The Weber State Wildcats are better than their record would indicate right now. Weber State played a more difficult non-conference schedule than the other Big Sky teams, and I expect them to heat up in Big Sky play. Randy Rahe has proven himself as a top coach in this conference and they have a well-balanced team.

The Idaho Vandals used to be a contender in the Big Sky, but they lost all their top talent from the last couple years. This is a team that struggles badly to score now. The Vandals have no go to guy on offense, and their ability to force turnovers on defense isn't there anymore. They don't have the length on the perimeter that they had in past seasons.

There is a big talent difference here and we're getting some solid value on the line thanks to Weber State's underperformance so far this season.

Back Weber State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Western Michigan -9

The Western Michigan Broncos host the UC Riverside Highlanders here. UC Riverside is playing in the second game of a really tough scheduling spot. First of all, why is a team from Riverside California playing in Michigan? 

Second, they just played on Friday night in Colorado Springs against Air Force and now have a quick turnaround to play a long way from home in Western Michigan. I hate this spot for the road team.

Western Michigan is coming off a disappointing showing at home in their last game. This Broncos team played Michigan tough a few games ago, and they have shown they are more than capable of playing well. This is a good spot for them to bounce back and get a comfortable win.

The Broncos have the depth advantage and UC Riverside's lack of depth should be an issue in this kind of travel spot.

Back Western Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Georgia Southern +7.5

The Dayton Flyers have a very young team. While Dayton is definitely talented, they haven't been consistent at all this year. I see this Dayton team as a group who could pull an upset or two this year, but they could also struggle to finish off mid-major quality teams.

Georgia Southern is an extremely experienced team. Tookie Brown is a great leader for this Georgia Southern team. The Eagles are able to get into the lane often and find open looks. Dayton hasn't faced this type of spread the floor offense with quickness in the backcourt.

Dayton's offense relies too much on a couple key players. Georgia Southern is likely to have a good game plan ready to go here.

I see this one going down to the wire, and I'll grab the generous amount of points.

Back Georgia Southern.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland State -2.5

The Vikings have value at this number. Oakland has had recent success in the horizon league, but this season looks to be a rebuilding one.

They come in just 4-9 and have dropped 4 in a row and 6 of their last 7 overall. 

The Vikings meanwhile, have been a much better team at home. CSU has won 3 straight at home and should have 4 wins in a row overall as they nearly went into Illinois state as 10 point underdogs and grabbed a win. 

Some trends to note. Vikings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games, and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Golden Grizzlies are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

This is just a case of two teams going in opposite directions right now.

Back Cleveland State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Charlotte +15

Colorado and Charlotte tip off the Diamond Head Classic on Christmas Day. 

This is more of a fade Colorado play than anything. Colorado simply doesn't blow teams out. 

They come into play just 5-6 ATS on the year and they have their defense to blame for a majority of their issues. 

Colorado gives up 70 points per game, as they have struggled to slow teams down in the half court game. Given Charlotte's offense and how they like to almost lull defenses to sleep, this is actually not the best matchup for Colorado.

Some trends to note. Buffaloes are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games. Buffaloes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Conference USA.

Grab the points.

Back Charlotte.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Northern Arizona +16.5

The Utah Utes have some severe problems this year. The Pac 12 as a whole is a terrible conference, and Utah isn't even close to the same team they were a couple years ago. This team seems to be having chemistry issues, and the quotes coming out of the locker room here don't encourage me at all.

Utah is laying a big number here. The Utes have a very good home court advantage, but it is break for the students after finals have already happened ,and the advantage in a game like this is much smaller than it would be in a normal contest.

Northern Arizona isn't a good team, but they are playing hard to the whistle. When I can get a team that will fight hard to the whistle with this many points against a subpar favorite, I have to like the dog. There is real backdoor potential here if it is needed too.

Back Northern Arizona.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Duke -10

It's just too tough to bet against Duke these days. 

The Blue Devils will look to put a stop on Texas Tech's undefeated season here on Thursday night. 

Duke has been a team that has played extremely well inside MSG. 

They come into this one 34-18 all time in this arena and 29-11 under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. They have plenty of momentum riding in here as well, as they've rattled off 5 straight wins since that defeat at the hands of Gonzaga. 

Duke is simply too fast here. Look for them to attack right from the tip here as Texas Tech will find themselves on their heels all night long. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.

Lay the points.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oakland +11.5

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies catch the Georgia Bulldogs in a tough spot here. How will Georgia recover from blowing an 18 point lead against Arizona State at home? Georgia has to be disappointed about that one, and I think there is a hangover here for Georgia.

Georgia beating Oakland isn't going to prove much, and I don't see them getting up for this game. The Bulldogs have a lot of room for improvement. They were already thumped by Georgia State on a neutral floor, and they have had some other close calls against smaller schools.

Oakland isn't a team that is scared by playing the big name schools. The Golden Grizzlies play a difficult schedule every single year. They played Xavier tough on the road, and Xavier is a much better team than Georgia at this point. Look for Oakland's three point shooting to keep them in this one all the way.

Back Oakland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wake Forest +2

The Deamon Decons catch points here on Monday night. 

Wake Forest grabs points against mid major powerhouse Davidson, as they should be able to control the tempo of this game. 

Davidson likes to get out and run, which is what Wake Forest will look to avoid allowing. They are a team that plays inside out and will chew up some clock themselves. If they can turn this game into that kind of pace, they should be able to really get Davidson off their game and style here. 

Some trends to note. Demon Deacons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. Atlantic 10. Wildcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Given the matchup and the more physical play from Wake Forest, this one makes a lot of sense to grab the points here.

Back Wake Forest.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Western Michigan ATS

The Broncos catch the Wolverines in a nice spot here. 

Michigan has been a team that has had to deal with a lot of top teams in the nation thus far into the season. Along with the grind it out Big 10 start, they are going to certainly welcome in a MAC school this Saturday with open arms. 

However, this is a spot for WMU to really play with Michigan. 

They will get a Wolverines team that may overlook this one some. The Broncos aren't a bad team either. They put up 74 points per game and have the ability to keep up with the Wolverines offensively. 

Look for the Broncos to push the tempo here. If they can get out early on this Wolverines team, they can certainly get them on their heels and put a little doubt in their minds.

Back Western Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play 

Jacksonville State +7.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have played a difficult schedule so far this year. This is a team that should be pretty solid this year. They have a veteran team and they have been successful in the recent past. 

They haven't been all that good so far this year, but I think that has them underpriced in the marketplace now.

Wichita State isn't the same team they have been in recent seasons. The Shockers play hard and are well-coached, but this isn't that good of a team. I won't be anxious to lay big numbers with this squad anytime soon.

The Gamecocks have a real shot to make this be a close game. It also wouldn't be a stunner if they win this game outright. Jacksonville State's backcourt has a quickness advantage, and I expect to see them take advantage of this.

Grab the points and expect a very tight contest.

Back Jacksonville State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

UCF -12

The Knights here have value at this number. 

Central Florida has been a team with a nice start that nobody is really talking about. 

UCF has one of the best backcourts as far as mid majors are concerned. The duo of Aubrey Dawkins and BJ Taylor prove to be one of the most threatening in not just the conference, but in the NCAA. 

UCF has played exceptionally well as their defense has been lock down. They give up just 60.8 points per game and have actually held 4 opponents to under that 60 point plateau. 

Some trends to note. Knights are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Knights are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Play the hot team here.

Back UCF.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Tulane +2

The tide is turning for the Green Wave, and it continues on Saturday vs. South Alabama. The +2 is worth a small wager here.

Tulane comes into this game 3-5 and this matchup will be their first true road game of the season in Mobile. 

Last game out Tulane rode the hot shooting of Shakwon Barrett and ended up winning and snapping a 4-game losing streak versus UT-Martin. The Wave were long overdue for a turnaround game like they had last game out and we're betting on the trend continuing.

The South Alabama Jags enter today's game losers of 3 of their last 4. Last game out they lost 71-60 to the University of New Orleans.

The last time these two teams played Tulane came out on top 77-73, backed by a strong 43.1% FG shooting stat line.

It's going to take strong 3-point shooting to get it done today, and the Green Wave currently lead all AAC teams in 3-point FG%, converting at a 37.5% clip.

Some trends to consider. The Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games, and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.

Back Tulane ATS.  Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 6* CBB ATS Play

California +6.5

The San Francisco Dons are better than the Cal Golden Bears, but how much better? San Francisco will have Cal's attention with their impressive performance so far this year. The Dons are coming off an extremely long trip to Northern Ireland. If there was ever a tough travel spot it is this game for San Francisco. Even the most veteran team would be a little jetlagged after that kind of flight.

California isn't a very good Pac 12 team, but they are still a Pac 12 team getting this many points at home against a West Coast Conference team. Cal has enough athletes, and they are well-rested. The Golden Bears are in the much better spot here, and at the very least they should be able to keep the game close.

Cal fights hard here and this game goes right down to the wire. Grab the points and the spot advantage.

Back California.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan State -10.5

Laying the points here with the Spartans has value. MSU's offense is just too overpowering to stop. The Spartans are putting up nearly 87 points per game, as they continue to just wear opponents down.

They did just that against the Scarlet Knights in the Big 10 opener this past weekend. 

Along with that, defensively they are swarming. Allowing only 68.8 points per contest, the Spartans are able to turn defense into offense. Forcing turnovers and tough shots has resulted in easy transition buckets the other way.

Some trends to note. Hawkeyes are 7-23-1 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Hawkeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the points.

Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -7.5

The Wolverines laying the points have value here. Michigan has opened the season on quite tear. They have rattled off 7 straight wins, which includes a route of the Tar Heels last time out.

This team has dominated in a number of ways. 

It’s started on the defensive end, where they have smothered opposing shooters. With their length and physicalness, it’s extremely tough to find any rhythm. 

With that, they’ve averaged a 21.5 point winning margin in this span.

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 1-11-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Big Ten, and are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Wolverines are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600 and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Lay the number.

Back Michigan. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

UNLV -6.5

Valpo will travel across the country here to take on UNLV, making this a great spot for the home side. 

UNLV has been a tough team for opponents to crack. 

This team is in your face on the defensive end time and time again. They suffocate shooters and simply allow nothing easy in the paint. As a result of that, they are giving up just 62.8 points per contest this year.

Valpo meanwhile has struggled. They are only scoring 68.9 compared to the 72 they give up. This team is not built to compete with a team so defensive minded like UNLV.

Some trends to note. Crusaders are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. Crusaders are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Lay the number.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Delaware +4

The Blue Hens have value here at this number.

Delaware saw their 4 game winning streak snapped last time out, but this team still has played well as a whole this year.

In fact, their loss last time out saw them trail by only 1 at the break. Despite the fall, the Blue Hens still have covered in 3 of the last 4 games, all as underdogs. 

They take on a Louisiana Tech team that has a quick turnaround. The Bulldogs dropped a decision on Saturday and are now forced to turn things over quickly and take on a very physical Delaware team.

Some trends to note. Blue Hens are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Blue Hens are 34-15-3 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS loss.

Back Delaware.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Illinois +14.5

This is too many points in this spot.

The Maui Invitational is always up for grabs and the Fighting Illini have performed well in it. 

Illinois has gone 9-3 in their history of this tourney and there has been no lack of offense from them through the early going. They have put up 90 points per game through the first two contests and have the ability to certainly keep up with the Bulldogs offensively. 

Look for true freshman guard Ayo Dosunmu to be the key. He has lived up to the hype with his small sample size, averaging 21.5 points per game.

Some trends to note. Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. West Coast. Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.

Grab the points.

Back Illinois.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. Louis +6

The St. Louis Billikens have as much talent as anyone in the Atlantic 10 this year. Travis Ford has done a tremendous job recruiting here, and I expect to see it pay off this year. This is a team that was hit hard by the injury bug in previous seasons, and if they can stay healthy this year they will be much better.

Seton Hall lost nearly everyone from last year's team. Carrington, Delgado, and Rodriguez were starters for multiple years and starred at Seton Hall, but all of them graduated after last year. Kevin Willard's team essentially is starting over. There are some good young pieces here, but putting them together will take time.

Seton Hall was absolutely crushed by Nebraska in their last game. The Pirates stumble home to take on this athletic St. Louis team that plays great defense and I think this one stays close the whole way.

Back St. Louis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Eastern Michigan +23.5

Taking the points here is a nice moe on Wednesday.

Yes, the entire country has seen what Duke has done here in the early going. However, this number is inflated a bit because of that.

The public and Vegas continue to raise the number on Duke and EMU is a team that isn't as bad as the number indicates.

They come in 3-0 and have a defense that can really put some pressure on shooters. Look for them to really slow the tempo down and force Duke into some uncomfortable situations. With that in mind, the longer they can turn this into a grind it out kind of game, the more frustrating it will be for this Duke team.

Some trends to note. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.

Grab the points.

Back EMU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Providence -4.5

The Friars are in a nice spot here on Friday night against the Shockers.

Wichita State was on course for a struggle after their recent success in previous seasons. This team has lost a lot with their graduating class and it will take some time for them to find their groove. 

After a letdown in their opener, running into this Providence team is not a nice task for them Providence can get up and down the floor quick and showed that with their 77 point performance in the opener. 

Look for them to pick the pace up even more here as this Wichita offense is not as threatening as they used to be,

Some trends to note. Shockers are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 neutral site games. Shockers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.

Lay the points here. Back Providence.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan State +6

The Spartans have value here at this number.

The College Basketball season starts off with a bang as two of the top teams in the nation meet. 

Kansas has some key pieces to figure out here in the early going, which is why they may struggle some here in their opening game.

The Jayhawks lost their team's leading scorer and assist maker this offseason and will look to a true freshman here on Tuesday. 

Michigan State meanwhile has 3 returning starters themselves as they welcome back their leading scorer Cassius Winston. This team has so many pieces that can contribute on both ends, this is a spot where they can really control the tempo of the game from the outset.

Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 vs. Big Ten. Jayhawks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.

Grab the points.

Back Michigan State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

UIC +13

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team will look nothing like last year's team. They lost Colson who was their main man in the post from last year. They also lost star point guard Matt Farrell. Those two guys were easily their two best players. When they had to play without them last year, they were very mediocre. They didn't bring in a very good recruiting class this past year either.

UIC has improved defensively in recent seasons. While Dikembe Dixson was a really talented player, many believe him leaving may actually help this team because his defense was a problem and he was hurting the team's chemistry.

Notre Dame is getting too much respect here. They are no longer a top 25 type of a team. This should be a sloppy game where grabbing this many points is too good of a value to pass up.

Back UIC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -5

The Villanova Wildcats have been the most consistent team in the country this year. Villanova should continue their march to the national title in this one. Kansas has been a really inconsistent team all year long. The Jayhawks have been bad on defense overall this year, while Villanova has been great on both ends of the floor.

Kansas ranks outside the top 50 in many key defensive statistics. Villanova has been playing their best defense of the year in the last two weeks.

I liked the effort of the Kansas team to beat Duke in the Elite 8, but I see a much tougher test here. Villanova has many more players who can beat you, and the Wildcats are a veteran group. Some of Duke's youngsters weren't at their best on the big stage. Villanova should be ready to go.

Expect Villanova to have the lead throughout and their great free throw shooting should seal the game and the cover.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -5

The Wolverines are certainly in a nice spot here on Saturday in the Final Four.

Michigan's defense is the difference maker here. This team is just about as lock down as you can get, as they can frustrate any given opponent. 

While Loyola is on quite the storybook run, they simply are going to be overmatched here in this one. The Wolverines concede just 63 points per game, one of the top marks in the entire nation. Turning defense into easy offensive buckets, look for the pressure to be too much for the Ramblers to handle here.

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Wolverines are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points here. Michigan is the better overall team and will have little issue with Loyola in this spot.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Penn State -4 

The Penn State Nittany Lions have been tremendous in the NIT thus far, and I don't see that changing in the final game here. Penn State is the much better defensive team in this matchup. They rank in the top 20 overall on the year in defensive efficiency, and in the second half of the season they rank in the top 14.

Utah played in a very weak Pac 12. The Utes haven't been battle tested as much as Penn State, and I feel the Utes have less high end talent than the Nittany Lions. Utah doesn't have the same kind of potential to get hot from the outside that Penn State does.

Penn State should have been in the NCAA Tournament. They are out to prove it by winning the NIT here. I think they'll make their point loud and clear in the finals.

Back Penn State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Duke -3

The Blue Devils laying the points here have value on Sunday afternoon.

Duke has proved a lot here throughout this tournament, as they are a lot to handle on both sides of the floor.

Offensively, they can hoist it from anywhere. This team has a surplus of weapons, which really puts the pressure on opposing defenses. With that, they can score in flurries and turn a close game, into a blowout really quickly. 

On top of that, this defense is suffocating. They have been able to really put the clamps down on shooters, as their height and length is just too much for opposing shooters.

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan -4

The Wolverines laying the points here are a nice move for us on Saturday night.

Both of these teams deserve a lot of credit as they've had to grind their way to get here.

However, this one comes down to the pace and defensive play of the Wolverines. They have been able to dictate things from the outset in almost every game dating back to the Big Ten Tourney.

They like to slow things down and really take teams out of their element almost. They'll make them extremely uncomfortable and shake their rhythm, something not a lot of teams are able to too. Along with that, Michigan is just too deep for this Florida State team.

They can hit you with so many different weapons on both sides of the floor, both inside and out. Look for that to be the major key here, as they can create a lot of open looks on the offensive end, while not giving up anything easy on the defensive side.

Some trends to note. Wolverines are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Wolverines are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points.

Back Michigan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Purdue -1.5

The Boilermakers have been forgotten by some after Isaac Haas went down, but this is not a team to count out by any means.

The depth of the Boilermakers is certainly there and this team showed that off against Butler in their Round of 32 win. Purdue utilized a lot of different weapons and had many different players step up, both inside and out.

Purdue matches up well with Texas Tech here, who will struggle with this defense. The Boilermakers give up just 65 points per game, allowing almost nothing easy. They have the height and speed to really give opposing offenses fits.

Some trends to note. Red Raiders are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Red Raiders are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

This is just simply a mismatch. Look for Purdue to really cause a lot of issues for the Red Raiders on both sides of the ball.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

Duke -11.5

The Blue Devils take on one of the more shocking teams in this tournament on Friday night.

Syracuse was believed to not even deserve a spot, yet here they are in the Sweet 16.

However, they run into this Duke team that they simply cannot keep up with. The Blue Devils offense is just going to be overwhelming for the Orange. Syracuse has dominated with their zone defense, but seeing Duke here is not a welcoming sight.

The Blue Devils can shoot Syracuse right out of this zone, as they aren't afraid to hoist it up. Along with that, they are deep, something the Orange can't match. Duke can beat you with so many weapons from behind the arc as they have so many options. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Blue Devils are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Lay the points here. This is just not a good matchup for Syracuse.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play