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05-18-24 | Thunder v. Mavs -3.5 | 116-117 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
Mavs -3.5 We’re on the Mavs here, laying the points as they look to close out the Thunder. It’s been a back and forth series thus far, but the Mavs made a statement in Game 5 and now have all the momentum returning home. Dallas handled the game from start to finish and didn’t blink in a dominant performance which had to be a huge morale buster for the Thunder. Dallas returns home as they’re getting the supporting cast to step up in a big way. PJ Washington and Derrick Lively have contributed alongside Luka and Kyrie as they’ve given the Thunder so many issues. This is a nice spot for them to feed off the home crowd energy and come out with a ton of fire here. Dallas has the better playmakers and they’re going to come at the Thunder from many different angles offensively. This is a good spot to back the home side in a game where they can close OKC out. Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-17-24 | Knicks +5.5 v. Pacers | 103-116 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 3 m | Show | |
Knicks +5.5 We're on the Knicks here on Friday as they head into Indiana with a chance to clinch the series. It's been a series dominated by home courts, but we're going against the trend here as the Knicks have the momentum back. They took care of business in Game 5 as just -1.5 point favorites and now they have the confidence right back on their side. The Knicks did it with their defensive ability as they need to lean on that here in Game 6. Their ability to close out on shooters and not allow anything easy at the rim was the biggest turnaround for them. They're at their best when they can turn defense into offense and it sparks a big run for them in Game 5. That will ultimately be the difference here as they can lean on their defense and put the pressure on the Pacers. The longer they stay in this game, the more doubt that creeps into the minds of Indiana. This is a good number on a game that should be close throughout. Grab the visitors. Friday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-15-24 | Mavs +4.5 v. Thunder | 104-92 | Win | 100 | 37 h 33 m | Show | |
Mavs +4.5 After backing the Thunder in Game 4, we’re taking the Mavs here, with the points in Game 5. Dallas was in command for a majority of Game 4, before the Thunders late rush that propelled them to victory. The series has been about as even as it gets and this is too many points in this spot. The Mavericks have proven on a few occasions that they can win on the road in the playoffs. This is going to be a game where Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic step up in a big way. These two have came up clutch on numerous occasions during this season and even in this postseason when they’ve needed it the most. That’s going to be the case here as these two will look to attack right from the beginning. Dallas has really slowed things down and they’re giving up only 103.0 ppg this postseason. They’ll lean on this defense here and get some big stops in a game they can win outright even. Grab the points in a close game. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-14-24 | Wolves +4.5 v. Nuggets | 97-112 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 48 m | Show | |
Wolves +4.5 This is too many points in this spot for the Timberwolves. We took the Nuggets in both road games and it paid off, but this is going to be a game up for grabs on Tuesday night. Minnesota won the first two games of this series with ease on this court and they can use that to feed off of here. The Timberwolves are still right there with this Nuggets team and them getting back to their defensive ways is going to be the biggest key in this matchup. Minnesota was at their best when they collapsed in the paint and had Jokic all over the place. They are one of the best at using their length to close out on shooters and they’ll get back to that here. This is going to be a grind it out kind of game where both teams will play with a ton of high pressure. This is a lot of points and the Timberwolves can steal this one. Denver is just 1-4 ATS at home this postseason and this will be close to the end. Grab the points here. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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05-13-24 | Thunder +1.5 v. Mavs | 100-96 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
OKC +1.5 We’re on the Thunder here, as they look to even this series up after Dallas took control in Game 3. These two teams are so evenly matched and the Thunder have the edge here situationally. Oklahoma City has proven they can win on the road this postseason and they catch Dallas here a bit banged up. Doncic has been hobbling all over the place and that is eventually going to catch up to him. Oklahoma City needs to get back to leaning on their defense. They’ve only given up 96.7 ppg on average this postseason and they’ve been able to do it with their ability to force turnovers and close out on shooters so well. They’re at their best when they can turn defense into offense and they’re going to put an emphasis on applying much more pressure inside the paint. This is a good spot for them to step up and even things up, as they were right there in Game 3. The value sits with the Thunder in this spot. Monday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-12-24 | Nuggets +3 v. Wolves | 115-107 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Nuggets +3 We’re on the Nuggets once again here as they get points in Game 4. Denver made a statement in Game 3 and as they came out with far more purpose and took it to the Timberwolves in a lopsided game from start to finish. Now they have a chance to even things up and return to home court as they have all the momentum. They have put some doubt into the minds of the Timberwolves which is huge for them as Minnesota is still a team with not much playoff experience. Denver is going to come out with the same intensity and turn defense into offense. They were at their best as they forced Minnesota into so many difficult shots and had them on their heels throughout. Denver has the experience in big games like this and can lean on that here. The advantage sits with the Nuggets, who are still the better team and now have the momentum and confidence heading into Game 4. Grab the points as they can steal this one outright. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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05-11-24 | Celtics -7.5 v. Cavs | 106-93 | Win | 100 | 32 h 25 m | Show | |
Celtics -7.5 We’re on the Celtics in Game 3 as they come to Cleveland evened up after they were upset in Game 2. Boston was a complete 180 from their dominant Game 1 performance as they were beat in every aspect as Cleveland pulled off a win as 13.5 point underdogs. We saw this in the opening series against Miami where the Heat shot lights out and stole a game. Immediately in the next game Boston made the adjustments and blew out Miami. Expect similar results here as the Celtics are still the better team. Boston had nothing working from behind the arc and they’re going to shoot much better here. Evan Mobley played out of his mind in Game 2 and the Celtics will adjust defensively to not allow anything easy in the paint. Jarrett Allen is also going to likely be out once against here, which is just a huge missing piece for Cleveland. Look for Boston to put their foot on the gas early and play through Tatum and Brown, who are going to have huge bounce back games. This Celtics team is far too talented and will take the crowd out of the game early. Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-10-24 | Nuggets +4.5 v. Wolves | 117-90 | Win | 100 | 27 h 35 m | Show | |
Nuggets +4.5 The public is all over Minnesota after they dominated the first two games and had Denver on tilt. We’re fading them and grabbing the defending champs who are in pretty much a must win spot here on Friday night. Denver hit rock bottom in Game 2 and basically got booed off the court. However, this team is built with so many vets with playoff experience who are going to come out and make a statement. The newly announced MVP in Jokic has been shut down and frustrated by the Minnesota bigs. Denver is going to still play through him and they know they can’t turn this into a track meet. He’s in store for a big game and he’s the one who can spark this Nuggets side. Look for the Nuggets to make the adjustments and slow the game down, which will get Minnesota out of rhythm. The Nuggets have the playmakers and are still right there with this Minnesota side. Look for the Nuggets to come out as the aggressor and they’re going to have their chances to steal this one. Friday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-08-24 | Pacers +4.5 v. Knicks | 121-130 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
Indiana +4.5 The Pacers have value here, grabbing the points in Game 2. Indiana had every opportunity to steal Game 1 and after everything, it was a questionable offensive foul call on a screen that led to them dropping the series opener. They can take away a lot of positives still as they are right there in this series. It starts with them winning the battle in the paint. They have to attack the rim as they were at their best when they were able to get to the rim, especially with Turner. The Knicks struggled mightily with the battle in the paint and that will be the biggest key for the Pacers in Game 2. Indiana will push the tempo on the Knicks as they had them on their heels defensively all night long in Game 1. This should be another absolute battle both ways and the Pacers will have their chances once again to take control throughout the game. This is too many points in this spot for Indiana. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-06-24 | Wolves +5.5 v. Nuggets | 106-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
Wolves +5.5 The Timberwolves are worth a move in Game 2 as they come in with all the momentum right now. Minnesota took Game 1 and they showcased they aren’t afraid of going right at this Nuggets side. They have won 4 of 5 from Denver this season and their ability to slow down Jokic is the biggest key. The big Denver center even acknowledged after the game that the Minnesota bigs wore him down in Game 1 and that isn’t a good sign for Denver moving forward. Minnesota not only has the scorers, but they also have the playmakers defensively to slow down Denver. This is a matchup that actually favors them and they’re right there with this Denver attack. This is a lot of points in a game where all the pressure sits on Denver right now. There’s good value on Minnesota, who can even steal this one outright again. Monday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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05-03-24 | Clippers v. Mavs -7.5 | 101-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
Mavs -7.5 The Clippers look like they have ran out of gas. The Mavericks took control of the series with a dominant performance in Game 5 and now have a chance to close it out on Friday night at home. The Clippers just have had zero consistency with Leonard out. Combine that with the rest of this team just looking so fatigued and they’re in trouble coming into Friday. Dallas is doing what they do best and just wearing them down from the start. Now, they also have Luka Doncic playing extremely well to add to their value. This is going to be a game where Dallas runs and can really defeat the Clippers early in this one. Kyrie Irving and Doncic are proving they’re too much to handle, while the rest of the supporting cast is playing extremely well. Dallas is making shots and forcing the Clippers on their heels defensively, which in turn is giving a lot of open driving lanes for this Dallas side. There’s good value at this number as the Mavs can run away with this game. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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05-02-24 | Knicks v. 76ers -3 | 118-115 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
76ers -3 This series has been an absolute scramble as the 76ers managed to complete a late comeback in Game 5 and now return home with a chance to force Game 7 with a win. New York has talked all the trash possible and still, the 76ers are now back on par heading into Thursday. After allowing Knicks fans to invade their building in Game 4, the 76ers fans are going to come out with a ton of energy and give something for the home team to feed off of. All the momentum sits with the 76ers, who are clicking on all cylinders right now. They are shooting the ball well from behind the arc and even with all his injuries, Embiid is playing at such a high level. He turned in 19-16-10 in the win over the Knicks in Game 5 and he’s poised for another big performance. The biggest key has been the supporting cast stepping up and hitting shots. The 76ers just have so many weapons and this is a game they’ll come out looking to make a statement early. This is a good number on here Thursday. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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05-01-24 | Mavs -3 v. Clippers | 123-93 | Win | 100 | 13 h 55 m | Show | |
Mavs -3 The Mavs are the move here in Game 5 as the series is once again evened up. One thing that’s been noticed in this series is neither team really has taken control yet. We haven’t seen the Mavs look their best and this is the kind of game where Doncic can step up in a big way. He has struggled at times through the first 4 games and this is the moment where he starts to impose his will. The Clippers are once again shorthanded without Leonard and they nearly blew a 31 point lead in Game 4. Had they not got off to their incredible start, things may be different for them coming into Game 5. Dallas has proven they can win on the road and this is going to be a game where they want to get out much better obviously. This will be the Irving and Doncic show as these two have stepped up on many occasions in big time moments. Look for Dallas to control the tempo and dictate the pace in this one as they’re the better team top to bottom. There’s good value on the visitors here. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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04-30-24 | 76ers v. Knicks -3.5 | 112-106 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 40 m | Show | |
Knicks -3.5 We're on the Knicks as they look to close out the 76ers on Tuesday night. New York has proven they aren't afraid of this matchup as they went into Game 4 and took complete control of the series. Now, they return home to an MSG that is going to be rocking. The Knick are almost in the heads of the 76ers at this point as frustration has set in for Embiid and company. The Knicks are doing everything right, especially on the defensive end. They're getting key stops and turning defense into offense as the 76ers just don't have an answer at this point. This will be a game where the Knick feed off the home crowd and come out with a lot of fire. They are the better side and right now they're getting so many different players to step up. This is a good line on the better side Tuesday night. Back the Knicks to close this one out. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-29-24 | Thunder -4.5 v. Pelicans | 97-89 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
Thunder -4.5 The Thunder are just rolling right now and they look to close out the Pelicans on Monday night. It’s been tough at time for some teams here in the first round to complete the 4 game sweep. This matchup however is completely lopsided, especially without Zion for the Pelicans. Oklahoma City rolled in Game 3 as their defense had this Pelicans side reeling. New Orleans shot just 38.1% from the field in Game 3 as they could get nothing going. The Thunder night now are doing everything well, as they’ve shown they can really turn up the pressure on both ends of the floor. This is a defeated New Orleans team and the Thunder know that. Look for OKC to come out firing away and put the pressure on early. This is going to be a game where the Thunder once again don’t allow anything easy at the rim and put a ton of pressure on the Pelicans shooters. This is a good number as this will be another lopsided affair. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-28-24 | Wolves -1 v. Suns | 122-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Wolves -1 We’re on the T-Wolves here on Sunday. Phoenix has looked abysmal this series. They have struggled from top to bottom and now they look so defeated after going down 3-0 in the series. Minnesota has leaned on their depth and it’s led to them dominating both inside and out as they’re just the better team overall. On the defensive end, the Timberwolves have closed out on shooters so well and their ability to put the clamps down in the paint as caused so many issues for the Suns. Minnesota has taken away all of Durants supporting cast and has slowed them down. This is a game where all the momentum is going to be too much. Minnesota is playing with so much confidence and the Suns right now just look like a defeated team. Look for Minnesota to close the series out on Sunday behind their ability to dictate the pace and control the tempo in this one. Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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04-27-24 | Nuggets -3.5 v. Lakers | 108-119 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 26 m | Show | |
Nuggets -3.5 We're backing Denver here in Game 4 as they look to quickly put the Lakers out of the playoffs. Denver dominated Game 3 in every aspect as they took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The Lakers had their chance in Game 2 to make things interesting, but they are a deflated team and the Nuggets can smell blood in the water. Denver has cashed in 11 straight meetings with the Lakers and in most of those they've won by at least 8 points. This is just too much of a mismatch for the Lakers. Los Angeles has had far too many issues defending the 3 point line and that has led to them opening up driving lanes for these Nuggets attacks. Denver just has too many weapons and the Lakers right now can't compete. This is a good line as Denver is in their heads and will have the chance to really put the doubt in the Lakers' minds early in this one. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-26-24 | Clippers +4.5 v. Mavs | 90-101 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
Clippers +4.5 We're on the Clippers, grabbing the points on Friday night. The Mavs held off the Clippers thanks to some key shots by Doncic in Game 2, but LA is right there with the series even. They have themselves back at full health and with Leonard joining the charge, they have their chances to compete with this Dallas side. This is too many points in this case as the Clippers actually played very well on the road down the stretch of the season. Leonard should be in rhythm more, while the Mavs are dealing with a few injuries themselves to the supporting cast. Tim Hardaway Jr. is likely to be out here and that's a big potential scoring piece for Dallas. The Clippers are going to push the tempo more on Dallas and figure to play this game at a much better pace for them. They're at their best when they can get out and run, attacking the lane. They'll open up shooting lanes for the likes of Harden and George, as they're going to be right there with Dallas. Grab the points in what should be a close game throughout, as the Clippers can steal this one outright even. Friday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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04-25-24 | Knicks v. 76ers -5.5 | 114-125 | Win | 100 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
76ers -5.5 We're on the 76ers here in Game 3 on Thursday night. Phili blew Game 2 in dramatic fashion as they were unable to hold a 5 point lead late. Joel Embiid was visibly upset following the loss and made a point to say in the locker room that they're still going to win this series. Despite the loss, they can still take away something from the game as they can beat this New York team. They're going to have the home crowd behind them here too, so a quick start can do a lot for this Phili side. The 76ers need to lean on their defense and force the Knicks into some tough shots. They ranked 9th in the NBA in total defense during the regular season and they are at their best when they force tough shots and turnovers. This is a game where they know they need to come out and make a statement. They're the better team with their depth and they will show that here in Game 2. Back the home side. Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play |
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04-24-24 | Pelicans +7.5 v. Thunder | 92-124 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
New Orleans +7.5 This is too high of a number as the Pelicans and Thunder battle in Game 2. Game 1 was exactly what was expected from the Thunder as they did come away with a win, albeit was not pretty as the inexperience factor is going to play a role this series. The Pelicans had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but couldn’t hit the game winning shot as they were right there the entire game. New Orleans, even without Zion, are still right in this series. They are going to come out with a similar game plan where they can use their speed and length to frustrate this OKC offense. The Thunder shot just 43.5% from the field and that number could have been even lower. This will be another grind of a game where it should be close throughout. The Pelicans need someone to step up offensively and if they can get a couple of timely shots, this series can be completely flipped before heading to New Orleans. There’s good value on this number in a game that should come down to the wire again. Grab the points. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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04-23-24 | Mavs -1.5 v. Clippers | 96-93 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
Dallas -2.5 We’re playing Dallas here on Tuesday night in Game 2 as they look to rebound from an ugly loss in Game 1. The Mavs are the better overall team, especially given the injury issues the Clippers have. The blowout in Game 1 came as a huge surprise, but this Mavs team was one of the best in the NBA down the stretch of the season. One of the biggest things was that Dallas never let losses pile up in a row. They were one of the best bounce back teams in the league and they showed that many times throughout the season. From February into the beginning of April, there was only one small stretch where the Mavs failed to cover consecutive games. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both know how important this game is and we should see these two take off. Combine that with the Clippers being without Leonard again and this is a game where Dallas is going to be the much more aggressive side. Lay the points as the Mavs are going to come out with some fire and keep their foot on the gas. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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04-22-24 | Magic v. Cavs -5.5 | 86-96 | Win | 100 | 18 h 3 m | Show | |
Cavs -5.5 Monday night we get the Magic and Cavaliers in the 2nd bout of their Eastern Conference 1st-round showdown. The action tips off at 7 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, airing live on NBA TV. Cavaliers lead 1-0, seizing a convincing 97-83 victory over the Magic Saturday, also covering the spread as 5.5-point home favorites. The Cavaliers have plenty of value in Game 2. Cleveland needed to come out and make a statement and they did just that in Game 1 as they dominated from start to finish in what was eventually a blowout win. Donovan Mitchell proved he’s the best player on the court and Cleveland even threw some much needed physical play in as they went right at the Magic. That’s going to be the theme here in Game 2 as Cleveland as all the momentum right now. The Magic shot an abysmal 21.6% from behind the arc and they couldn’t get anything going as they shot 32.6% from the field as a team. Cleveland’s defense was overwhelming Orlando had very little chances at even crashing the offensive glass. The Cavs are just the better team overall and this is a chance for them to really put their foot on the gas in this series. Look for them to lock down defensively again and have this young Magic team trying to find their groove again in Game 2. Cleveland is the better team and this is a good number. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-21-24 | Pelicans +8.5 v. Thunder | 92-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
Pelicans +8.5 We’re on the Pelicans, grabbing the points against OKC on Sunday night. New Orleans defeated the Kings in dominant fashion in the play-in game without Zion. The win gave this team a huge confidence boost and now they’re going into this matchup with the Thunder with confidence. That bodes well for them as they take on a Thunder team that doesn’t have much experience in the bright lights of the playoffs. That’s going to be a huge key as the pressure is all on them being the top seed. New Orleans has gone 8-5 without Zion in the lineup and they did even take a game this season against the Thunder in their 3 matchups. They will push the tempo on the Thunder and this can be a game where they have the weapons to matchup well with Oklahoma City. Look for this game to be quicker paced, which will favor this young Pelicans side. They can keep things close, while having their runs and chances to even steal this game outright. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-20-24 | 76ers v. Knicks -2.5 | 104-111 | Win | 100 | 17 h 47 m | Show | |
Knicks -2.5 This is a good line on the Knicks, who hold home court against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Knick are being overlooked some as the 2 seed in the East is actually playing pretty well right now. Despite missing Randle, they're really turning the pressure up defensively and it has led to a lot of success down the stretch of this season. Overall, the Knicks are conceding just 108.2 ppg, which is one of the best marks in the league. They have shut down the glass and their ability to close out on shooters has been top notch. This is a game where they will feed off the home crowd. The 76ers have already made some remarks about the Knicks fans and that is not something you do before a series even starts. This will be a battle, but 76ers have struggled defensively since Embiid returned. With the crowd energy and the Knicks able to match the physicality of the 76ers, there is value here on the home side. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-19-24 | Kings -1.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 98-105 | Loss | -110 | 45 h 3 m | Show |
Kings -1.5 We’re on the Kings here, as they catch the Pelicans at the right time. Sacramento has all the momentum after their dominant performance that send the Golden State Warriors packing in the opening round of the play-in. Now, they get a Pelicans team that’ll be without Zion Williamson for the contest on Friday to get into the playoffs. Sacramento shot 46.2% from behind the arc as they hit 18 three pointers. They have played at their best when they’re playing with a ton of pace and they looked like the Kings of old last time out. They get a Pelicans team who couldn’t find their rhythm late and now they will be without their top weapon in this matchup. Sacramento is going to run on the Pelicans all night. This will be a game where the tempo is too much for the Pels. Look for the Kings to run from the outset and push the tempo, putting the Pelicans on their heels all night long. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 10* NBA Top Play |
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04-16-24 | Warriors -2 v. Kings | 94-118 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 40 m | Show | |
Golden State -2 The Warriors have value here as they take on the Kings for the 2nd straight postseason. While this year has been a major disappointment for the Warriors, they still finished the regular season well. Golden State won 10 of their last 12 overall and 6 of those 10 wins actually came on the road. They finished 9 games above .500 away from home, which bodes well for them entering Tuesday. The Warriors catch the Kings at a good time too. Sacramento flopped to end the season, losing five of their last seven games overall. They struggled on both ends of the floor really down the stretch of the season as they have zero momentum coming into play. The Kings are just 1-4 in their last 5 home matches against playoff teams. Things are going in such a bad direction for them and they get a Warriors side that has that playoff experience obviously. The experience and momentum right now is on the side of the Warriors and we're getting a good price on them on Tuesday night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-16-24 | Lakers +2 v. Pelicans | 110-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Lakers +2 We're on the Lakers ML in the play-in game on Tuesday night. Los Angeles just bullied the Pelicans in New Orleans as they dominated them from start to finish. The Pelicans couldn't stop Lebron James and the Lakers put up 68 points in the paint. Los Angeles took 3 of 4 in this series during the regular season and they are playing at a much better level right now. This is the time they turn on the gas and really force teams into some tough situations. James is on another level, while the supporting cast has stepped up much more than in past seasons. To add to all this, Anthony Davis is healthy and this adds so much to this team on both ends of the floor. The Lakers are deeper and they have the mental edge on this Pelicans team after Sunday. New Orleans has lost 5 in a row at home and that doesn't sit well for them heading into this matchup. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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04-14-24 | Nuggets v. Grizzlies +13.5 | 126-111 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 2 m | Show | |
Grizzlies +13.5 The Grizzlies (27-54) face the Nuggets (56-25) at FedExForum Sunday, tip-off at 3:30 p.m. ET. Nuggets lead the season series 3-0. Grizzlies, out of playoff contention, while Nuggets vie for the top spot in the West. Memphis lost 4 straight, but covered in 5 of 7, going 40-41 ATS. Denver would need insurmountable amounts of help to move to the 1 seed, so this is a game you won’t see many starters going deep. Memphis has had a miserable season, but they have given some top teams issues this year. Even just on Friday, they took the Lakers to the brim, as they’re not just riding the string out. Memphis is a young team that plays with a ton of energy and they’re going to try and finish this season strong. Given all the question marks surrounding the Denver lineup, they likely are going to not be as focused here on Sunday. Look for Memphis to come out with some purpose and try to push the tempo on the Nuggets early. The Grizzlies know the situation and they will play with a lot of pride as this is their last game of the year. We’re getting good value on the team that cares more here on Sunday. Nuggets 1-5 ATS L6 on the road, and 3-8 ATS L11 vs. WEST teams. MEM are 5-2 ATS L7. Nuggets won 3 of 4, but expect Grizzlies to cover today. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-12-24 | Nets v. Knicks -10 | 107-111 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
Knicks -10 The Knicks are looking to capitalize on the final stretch here and move up the standings as they continue their quest Friday against the Nets. New York has gone 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games, winning those 8 games by 11+ points. They have been a team on a mission and finish the season with the Nets and Bulls, both very winnable games. The Nets meanwhile have really thrown it in, as they’re just riding out the string right now. Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 and they’ve dropped the last 3 meetings to New York. In all 3 of those games, the Knicks covered easily and they are not the team you want to see right now. They’re stepping up defensively and really frustrating opposing teams. On top of that, their ability to create open shots has been top notch as they’re doing everything right on both ends of the floor. This is a clear mismatch and the Knicks are a team on a mission right now. There’s good value at this number on the home side. BRK 0-5 ATS L5 vs. NY, and 5-12 ATS L17 on the road vs. NY. Knicks 4-1 ATS L5, and 5-0 ATS L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-11-24 | Pelicans +1.5 v. Kings | 135-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
New Orleans +1.5 We’re on the Pelicans here, as they hold an edge over the Kings coming into play. New Orleans has taken all 3 matchups so far this season, with 2 of those coming in 36 and 33 point fashions as they’ve dominated the Kings this season. Currently, the Pelicans sit as the 6 seed and look to hold the spot down and avoid having to deal with the play-in scenario if they can. The Kings limp in after a 1-3 road trip that saw them blow a huge lead against the Thunder the last time out. They’re not playing good basketball right now and their inability to get key stops has hurt them. The Pelicans have taken advantage this season of the Kings in their matchups with their ability to run. New Orleans isn’t shy about getting out in transition and they’re going to do that once again in this one on Thursday. New Orleans won back to back games and now they control their destiny in the playoff seeding race. Look for them to push the tempo and pick apart this weak Kings defense, that concedes over 115 ppg. We’re getting the better team and the hotter team right now at a good number. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-09-24 | Clippers v. Suns -7.5 | 105-92 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
Suns -7.5 Phoenix has value laying the points in this spot. After the Clippers had a comeback of 26 points on Sunday against Cleveland, they now head into Phoenix for a very tough and physical matchup. Phoenix currently sits 6th in the west and they need a win here after falling to the Pelicans last time out. The Suns are still 3-1 this month and this team is back at full strength which makes them extremely dangerous. Phoenix has the weapons that can give opposing defenses plenty of issues, but really they’re at their best when they’re locking down defensively. This team only concedes 113.5 ppg this year on average. They will catch a huge break as the Clippers will be without Leonard once again too. The Suns are just too deep on both sides of the ball. They will overwhelm the Clippers, who will be in a bit of a letdown spot after that huge comeback win. Look for Phoenix to get out early and set the tone in this one. Phoenix is in a revenge spot here too, as they’ve dropped the first two meetings of this series. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play |
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04-08-24 | Purdue +7 v. Connecticut | Top | 60-75 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 31 m | Show |
Purdue +7 The NCAA Championship pins a pair of 1 seeds against one another. We’re fading the public here and grabbing Purdue and the points. It’s no secret what UConn has been doing this tournament to teams. What’s been overshadowed though is Purdue and their dominance as they took it to NC State in the Final Four. Zach Edey is the key and he’s the difference maker. This guy is on another level right now and nobody can guard him. The Huskies have been dominant, but they haven’t ran into a player like him in this tournament. Edey has easily recorded a double double in every game during this tournament and he put up 20 and 12 over the Wolfpack. The Boilermakers are able to play through him and it opens up a lot of shooting lanes for the opposition. That will be the case here on Monday as they’re going to be able to play through him and it will open up the floor for the outside threats. Purdue is just as good of a team and they can stay right in this game. Expect them to take this to the wire and they’ll have their runs, giving them chances to win this. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 10* CBB National Championship ATS Play |
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04-07-24 | Kings -8 v. Nets | 107-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Kings -8 The Kings have value here, laying the number against the Nets. This is a case of two teams who have so many different things to play for. Brooklyn is just riding the string out, looking to end the season as they have struggled this year on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, the Kings come in looking to better their playoff positioning as they need a win this spot. Brooklyn comes in on the second game of a back to back, which is going to cause some fatigue here for them against a very fast paced Kings team. The Nets are 4-8-1 ATS this year in the 2nd game of a back to back, while they also have covered just 9 of 29 ATS when playing western conference foes. The Kings have owned this head to head for the most part and won the first meeting by 13 points and have covered in 4 of their last 5 overall. This is a nice spot for them to come out and play with tempo and really look to get the Nets on their heels early. There’s good value on this Kings side laying the points. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-06-24 | Alabama +12 v. Connecticut | Top | 72-86 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 24 m | Show |
Alabama +11.5 The Crimson Tide have the scorers to match the intensity of the Huskies. Alabama isn’t shy about their identity. They’re going to play quick and they’re going to shoot as many shots possible as they want to turn this game into a track meet. This will be an interesting matchup for UConn, who hasn’t seen a team as fast and quick as Alabama yet. The Crimson Tide have put up 89 points twice, to go along with 109 point performance in this tournament so far. Alabama can cause some issues for this UConn defense as they will get out in transition and push the tempo on them. If Alabama’s offense can get in rhythm early, things are going to be tough for the Huskies. The Crimson Tide averaged 90.6 ppg this season, so this is not fluke of what we’ve seen from them so far. Mark Sears averages 21.5 ppg and 18 points or more in all 4 games this postseason. The public has been pounding the Huskies because of their recent form and it’s hard not to fault them. However, this is a good spot for Alabama to get on a few scoring flurries and put some doubt into UConn for the first time this tournament. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 10* RARE CBB Top Play |
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04-06-24 | NC State v. Purdue -9 | 50-63 | Win | 100 | 20 h 45 m | Show | |
Purdue -9 We’re backing Purdue here as the 1 seed has value against NC State. The Wolfpack were seconds away from being bounced out of the ACC Tournament as they’ve become the best story this season in college basketball. However, things are going to come to a halt in this matchup as the Boilermakers matchup so well with the Wolfpack. It obviously starts in the middle with Zach Edey, who is playing at such a high level right now. He’s dominating on both ends of the floor and he can control the paint from Burns and the rest of this Wolfpack brigade. Purdue’s offense is clicking on all cylinders right now as well. They have performances of 78, 106, 80, and 72 in this tournament and it’s been a combination of both inside and their outside shooters. They will pick apart this Wolfpack defense and set the tone early. The Wolfpack just have zero answer for Edey, which is going to open this game wide open for the Boilermakers and their shooting lanes. The value sits with the 1 seed. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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04-05-24 | Magic -11.5 v. Hornets | 115-124 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
Orlando -11.5 We’re on the Magic here as this is a nice spot for them. Orlando comes in one of the best teams ATS as a favorite. They’ve covered in 25 of 34 games this year when laying points. Digging a little bit deeper, they have gone 24-14 ATS on the road and are continuing to play important games as they’re trying to better their playoff position. Orlando will run into a Charlotte team that really just wants this season to end. They have been awful in every which way on both ends of the floor and they are going to have their hands completely full in this matchup. They are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a double digit underdog of this number. They have been blown out plenty of times and they do not matchup well with the Magic who will dictate the pace of this game. Look for Orlando to dominate the inside and open a lot of shooting lanes as they have plenty of weapons both inside and out. This is a complete mismatch and it’s worth laying the number here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-04-24 | Indiana State v. Seton Hall +3.5 | 77-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 50 m | Show | |
Seton Hall +3.5 The NIT Championship pins Seton Hall and Indiana State against one another on Thursday night. We’re grabbing the Pirates with the points. Seton Hall is a tricky team to guard. They have given teams all year long issues and this backcourt is one of the best. They have Kadary Richmond (15.6 ppg), Dre Davis (14.9 ppg), and Al Amir-Dawes (14.7 ppg) that are playing at such a top level right now. The trio has produced a lot during this NIT run and Indiana State is going to have their hands full with them. The Pirates can match the scoring and speed of Indiana State, which not many have seemed to be able to do this year. This is going to be a spot where the Pirates can get out in transition and cause a lot of havoc. They’ll open up a lot of shooting lanes with their ability to spread the floor. Look for them to overwhelm this Sycamores team as they have the better overall team in this matchup. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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04-03-24 | Cavs v. Suns -5.5 | 101-122 | Win | 100 | 13 h 4 m | Show | |
Suns -5.5 The Cavaliers (45-30) take on the Suns (43-31) on Wednesday, marking their 3rd stop in a 5-game road trip. Tip-off at Footprint Center is set for 10pm ET, airing live on ESPN. With the Suns leading the season series 1-0, expect a good showdown after Cleveland's convincing 129-113 victory against the Jazz last night, halting a 1-6 ATS slump. Meanwhile, the Suns have been strong, securing 5 wins in their last 7 outings and boasting a 5-2 ATS record. Cleveland's recent 1-6 ATS record and 17-19-1 away record could pose challenges for them, plus they're on G2 of a B2B. Phoenix comes back after a nice road trip to take on a Cleveland team that has been far too inconsistent. They catch the Cavs in a good spot, who will be playing their 2nd game of a back to back after a win last night in Utah. Donovan Mitchell sat the win out and while he will likely play here, he simply is not at 100%. This team isn’t the same when he’s not playing or at his best and they’re going to run into a lot of issues with the Suns. Phoenix has covered 6 of their last 8 games and they’ve done it with games where they’re finding a ton of offensive production all around. Bradley Beal has been the biggest key as he has taken pressure of Durant and Booker with his ability to attack and score. Phoenix just has too many weapons and they’re getting Cleveland at the right time here. Look for the Suns to put an emphasis on attacking this Cavs team with their speed, as the fatigue factor will come into play too. This is a good spot on the Suns. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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04-02-24 | Utah +3.5 v. Indiana State | 90-100 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Utah +3.5 We're backing the Utes in the first semi final game of the NIT. The semi finals shift to Hinkle Fieldhouse as Utah matches up with Indiana State, who has taken this country over by storm. The Sycamores were left out of the NCAA Tournament, but did not let that ruin their NIT run. This will be a close matchup all around and Utah has the physicality and scorers to keep up with this Indiana State side. Utah has been surging offensively, putting up performances of 84, 91, and 74 in their 3 NIT wins. The Utes are going to push tempo on Indiana State and turn defense into offense. They overwhelmed VCU in the quarterfinals, holding them to just 54 points and forcing turnovers and tough shots that led to easy buckets the other way. Utah will lean once again on Branden Carlson, who put up 17 in the win over VCU. He's the igniter to this offense and this team goes as he goes. This is a good number on Utah and a good spot to fade the public, who is all over this Indiana State team. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NIT ATS Play |
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04-01-24 | Hawks +2.5 v. Bulls | 113-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Hawks +2.5 The Hawks (34-40, 10th East) take on the Bulls (36-39, 9th East) on Monday night. We’re on the Hawks here. Atlanta has quietly put together a nice stretch entering play. They have gone 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and they have knocked off the Celtics twice in that span. They also gave the Bucks everything they could handle as the Hawks are shooting the ball the best they have all season long. This is also a revenge spot for them as they look to avoid being swept this season by the Bulls. Chicago limps into this one, at home and overall. They have gone 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games and as a home favorite they’re just 8-12 ATS. They’ve had plenty of issues on both ends of the floor, but defensively they’ve been exceptionally bad. Chicago has allowed 120.5 ppg this year and they rank 24th in points against, at home, since the all star break. This team just hasn’t had any sort of consistency and it’s costed them in their quest for the playoffs this season. Atlanta is the better team right now and we’re playing them with all the momentum they’ve accumulated. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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03-31-24 | Tennessee +3.5 v. Purdue | 66-72 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 41 m | Show | |
Tennessee +4 We’re backing the Vols, with the points here on Sunday night. Tennessee has gone toe to toe with some of the best teams in the nation this year and there’s value in this spot on them. They come in off an impressive 82-75 win over a very good Creighton team as they had everything clicking offensively. The key here for them is obviously slowing down Edey in the paint. The Tennessee bigs play very physical and we’ve seen them not allow anything easy in the paint. This Volunteers defense only gives up 67.3 ppg and they will slow down the Purdue big man in this one. Combine that with the Vols ability to score and they matchup well with Purdue. This will be a close game throughout, with Tennessee having their chance to steal it outright. Expect this one to come down to the wire, with the points being valuable. Also, it’s important to note that Tennessee expects to have starting guard Santiago Vescovi back in the lineup. He missed Friday's contest due to an illness. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-29-24 | Knicks -8.5 v. Spurs | 126-130 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Knicks -8.5 The Spurs (17-56) host the Knicks (44-28) at Frost Bank Center Friday, 8 p.m. ET. Knicks lead 1-0, winning 126-105 on Nov. 8. Spurs won 118-111 against Utah, 2 consecutive wins, covering both, 3-3 straight up, 4-2 ATS last 6. Knicks won 145-101 against Raptors, 3 straight double-digit wins, covered each, 38-31-3 ATS, 6-1-1 ATS last 8. New York has covered 3 straight big lines and they’re beating up on the bad teams right now. New York is hitting their stride and it’s coming at the right time once again. The Knicks have gone 10-4 ATS as a road favorite over their last 14 games. They’ve been able to really lock it up defensively, which has been the biggest key to success. New York has allowed just 107.5 ppg this year, which is one of the best marks in the NBA. They have let up 93,99, and 101 in the last 3 wins as they’re turning defense into offense better than anyone in the league. New York is going to force the Spurs into some very difficult shots on Friday. San Antonio is under .500 ATS as a home underdog and this is going to be another case where they struggle. Look for the Knicks to put the clamps down defensively and put the pressure on early in this one. New York is many steps ahead of the Spurs and they’ll show it here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* NBA ATS Play |
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03-29-24 | Bulls v. Nets +3.5 | 108-125 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Nets +3.5 On Friday, the Nets (28-45) host the Bulls (35-38) at Barclays Center, 7:30 p.m. ET. Nets lead the series 2-0, winning both games. Brooklyn, with win in two consecutive games, are 2-6 SU and ATS in the last 8, with a season ATS record of 31-39-3. The Bulls (36-36-1 ATS) have won 3 of 6, defeating the Pacers 125-99 last game out. They're 1-4 ATS in the last 5. Brooklyn has found a little momentum heading into play on Friday. They’ve won back to back games, beating the Raptors and Wizards, both on the road. Brooklyn’s playoff hopes are extremely slim, but this team has shown some capabilities and they’re searching for their 3rd straight win for the 4th time this season. They matchup well with the Bulls, who have had issues as of late. They’ve dropped 3 games under .500 and while they come in off a win over Indiana, they have dropped 3 of 4 and are regressing.they just haven’t had enough offensively this year. They’re averaging 112 ppg, but it’s been a struggle to find consistency. They have not been able to find scoring from their depth and because of that, things are starting to fall against them. This is a bad matchup for them, as the Nets have some confidence and momentum right now. This begins a stretch at home over the next 10 games where Brooklyn will see their home court a lot. They’ve played decent at home and this is a game where they are going to try and run on Chicago. There’s good value on the home side. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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03-29-24 | Gonzaga v. Purdue -5 | 68-80 | Win | 100 | 69 h 49 m | Show | |
Purdue -5 We’re backing Purdue in the Sweet 16 on Friday night as they take on Gonzaga. Purdue’s been known as the collapse team in recent years in this tournament, but this year has a different feel for the 1 seed. They weren’t messing around through their first two games of the season and now they are poised for this matchup with a ton of momentum. Purdue took it to Grambling 78-50 and then had no issues with Utah State in a 106-67 beat down. The confidence level is so high right now as Zach Edey and this offense are rolling. He finished with 23 and 14 in the win over Utah State and there is just nobody on this Gonzaga team that can slow him down. The Bulldogs big men are 6-10 at best and they won’t have much to stop Edey inside. Purdue is getting plenty of open looks for their shooters due to opposing defenses collapsing down and it’s just all working for them. This defense will be the toughest Gonzaga will have seen in a while and it’s going to cause a lot of issues for the Bulldogs shooters. Add onto this that Purdue is essentially at home with being 4 hours away and we’re getting great value on them. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-29-24 | Clippers v. Magic +1.5 | 100-97 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Magic +1.5 Clippers (45-27) taking on the Magic (42-30) tonight. Friday at Kia Center, tip-off at 7 p.m. ET. Clippers lead season series 1-0, winning 118-102 on Oct. 31. LA won 108-107 at 76ers. Magic lost 101-93 against GSW, marking 2 consecutive losses after their 5-game win streak. Orlando takes on a Clippers team trying to find their identity again. After it looked like they had everything figured out they’ve struggled some this month. Because of that, they’ve struggled to cover going 1-6 ATS in their last 7. Digging deeper into that, they’ve gone 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. They’ve just been too inconsistent defensively and they’re allowing opposing teams to get a lot of good looks both at the rim and behind the arc. The Magic have played exceptionally well at home as of late too, adding to the value here. Orlando is 24-11 ATS at home this season and they continue to find ways to win. Orlando has not let losses pile up, which has been another key to their success. This team is a good mix of youth and vets and it has led them to gelling on both ends of the floor. Look for them to run and pick apart this Clippers defense in transition. Trends, Clippers are 1-6 ATS L7, 2-4 ATS L6 vs. ORL, and 1-4 ATS L5 in March. On the other side, the Magic are 10-4 ATS L14, 13-5 SU L18, and 11-4 ATS L15 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-28-24 | Illinois +2 v. Iowa State | 72-69 | Win | 100 | 71 h 47 m | Show | |
Illinois +2 We’re on the Fighting Illini here, grabbing the points, in the final game of the Thursday slate. Illinois is flying a bit under the radar right now. The Champions of the Big Ten have dominated both Morehead State and Duquesne as they have been clicking on all cylinders throughout the last few weeks. Illinois has held the two opponents to just 69 and 63 points in the victories as this has been one of the best defensive stretches for the Fighting Illini. While the defense has been extremely good, offensively they’re getting production all around. They have been one of the best with the inside out game and they aren’t shy about attacking the rim. They put up 85 and 89 points in the two wins and they are seeing multiple guys step up. Iowa State is going to struggle here at slowing this team down. The Cyclones rank 238th in the nation in total rebounding, which is going to be the ultimate difference. Illinois crashes the boards and we should see them get multiple attempts per possession. Grab the points in a game Illinois can certainly win outright. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-28-24 | Alabama v. North Carolina -4 | 89-87 | Loss | -110 | 71 h 33 m | Show | |
North Carolina -4 We’re backing North Carolina in the Sweet 16 as they matchup with the 4 seed Alabama on Thursday night. North Carolina has ran through Wagner and Michigan State to get here and we’ve seen just how good this team is on both ends of the floor. They fell behind MSU early and they turned up the jets on the defensive end as they had Michigan State scrambling to try and find open shots. That defense is going to feed off this Alabama team, who has had so many issues with the turnovers. While they got past Grand Canyon, it was the turnovers that nearly cost them in the game. Alabama had 12 turnovers and struggled with the length of the Lopes inside, which is going to be much more difficult against the Tar Heels. North Carolina has a lot of height and their ability to block shots is even better than Grand Canyon. Alabama is going to have a tough time both trying to go inside and finding open shooting lanes as UNC is one of the best at closing out on shooters. This is a great matchup for the Tar Heels, who will be able to control things on both ends of the floor. This is a good number on the much better team. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-27-24 | Lakers v. Grizzlies +4.5 | 136-124 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Grizzlies +4.5 This is a major let down spot for the Lakers on the road. Los Angeles erased a 19 point deficit in Milwaukee on Tuesday night with just 9 minutes to go, as they had their most impressive win of the season eventually taking down the Bucks in double OT. Now, it’s a quick turnaround with them heading into Memphis. After the high of that win, heading into lowly Memphis will be a challenge to get up for this game. Plus, fatigue will play a role here. The Lakers saw Anthony Davis play 52 minutes on Tuesday, while DeAngelo Russell played 50 and Austin Reeves hit 48. Memphis is a tricky team at times to deal with too as they’re young and like to run. That bodes well in this game as they can utilize their speed to take advantage of the tired legs from the Lakers. Memphis returns home here after a 4 game road swing, while the Lakers still currently have 4 more road games after this one in Memphis. Situationally, this makes sense for a look over from LA, which should give Memphis the advantage. Transition points will be key and they know the situation as they’ll try to get out and run. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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03-27-24 | Knicks -13.5 v. Raptors | 145-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Knicks -13.5 We’re on the Knicks, laying the number in this spot. Toronto has battled injury after injury and this is a perfect spot for the Knicks to take advantage of that. Toronto has gone 3-11 ATS and 0-8 ATS at home since late February and most of those 8 games have been in blowout fashion. They’ve dropped 3 of their last 5 by 15+ points as this team just doesn’t have it anymore and are looking for the finish line this season. Meanwhile, the Knicks are moving in the opposition direction. New York has won 6 of their last 7 as they continue to make their push up the Eastern Conference. They’ve done it defensively as in those 6 wins, they’ve held the opposition under 100 points in 5 of those. New York has the edge on both ends of the floor against this Raptors team and should expose that early. Expect them dictate the pace and have the Raptors struggling to find open shots. After blowing out the Pistons by 26 last time out, New York has another blowout in store here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-26-24 | Lakers v. Bucks -8.5 | 128-124 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
Bucks - 8.5 The Lakers (39-32) aim to take down the Bucks (46-25) at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, 7:30pm ET. The Bucks, favored by 8.5 points, and the game's total points opened at 234. Lakers, on a three-game win streak, took down the Pacers 150-145 last game out. Meanwhile, Milwaukee has grabbed 4 W's in their L5 to come into this one on a roll as well. Milwaukee has a lot of value in this spot. For starters, Lebron James is listed as doubtful for tonight as he continues to battle injuries every other day it seems. That’s a huge blow for this Lakers team that leans on him. We could also see the Lakers decide to rest a few other players too. Regardless, missing James is reason enough to back the Bucks who likely will be at full strength tonight. Milwaukee has been extremely dominant at home too. They come in winners of 6 straight in than building as they continue to put up big numbers here. The Bucks are just too powerful when they’re at full strength. They can come at teams from so many different angles and it’s led them to averaging 120.6 ppg. They’re just too tough to guard and they’re going to have the Lakers reeling with how depleted they are without James. Expect Milwaukee to push the tempo here as the Lakers don’t have enough weapons to keep up. We’re getting a good number on a hot team right now. Look for them to put their foot on the gas early and not let up in this spot. Trends, Lakers are 4-10 SU in L14 vs Milwaukee. Milwaukee are 4-1 ATS L5, 4-1 SU L5, 6-0 SU L6 at home, 13-5 SU L18 vs. PACIFIC div teams, and are 5-2 ATS L7 in March. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-26-24 | Georgia +9 v. Ohio State | 79-77 | Win | 100 | 19 h 49 m | Show | |
UG +9 The Bulldogs have value here in the NIT on Tuesday when they head into Columbus for the quarterfinals. Georgia was a team down the stretch of the season that needed a little luck to go their way to change their fortunes. They are getting some things to go their way now and they come into this matchup after knocking off the 1 seed Wake Forest on the road. The Bulldogs are playing much more physical and they’re getting a lot of big timely stops. They held Wake to just 66 points and under 40% shooting in the win, which is something they’re going to look to replicate here. Ohio State has played well under their new coach, but this team could have just as easily been eliminated in the opening round against Cornell. They’re being overvalued a bit here in this spot as this spread is too high. They still have some things to figure out, especially on the defensive end. Georgia can match their physical play in the paint on both ends of the floor. Look for the Bulldogs to turn this into a half court style game and really knock Ohio State out of rhythm. This has the makings of a game played at the Bulldog’s pace, giving them a chance to steal it outright. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-25-24 | Celtics -10.5 v. Hawks | 118-120 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Celtics -11.5 The Celtics (57-14; 38-30-3 ATS) visit the Hawks (31-39; 24-46-0 ATS) on a hot streak, winning six consecutive road games. Tip-off is at 7:30pm ET Monday. Celtics, with a 9-game streak, are favored by 11. Over/under set at 226.5. Boston leads the series 2-0, winning by at least 8. Despite Atlanta's offensive reliance, they've struggled to hit 115 over the L9, while the Celts are #2 defensively. The Celtics continue to roll and we’re backing them here in Atlanta on Monday. Boston comes in covering their last 6 games on the road and they continue to do just about everything right. During that 6 game run, they’ve managed to cover each of those games by at least 6 points. Boston should have plenty of success against this weak Atlanta side. They come in 29th in the NBA in defensive net rating. They’ve given up 120.7 ppg this year and on most occasions, they just haven’t been able to stop anyone. They’ve been an ultimate fade all season and come into Monday just 12-22 ATS at home. As an underdog, they’ve managed to cover just 10 out of 32 games. Boston should have pretty much everyone in the lineup that’s healthy here, as they’ll play two games in Atlanta during this week. The Celtics are just too good offensively and will overpower the Hawks on both sides of the floor. This is a good line in what is just an absolute lopsided matchup on Monday night. Trends, Boston are 8-1 ATS in their L9, 9-0 SU L9, 10-3 ATS L13 vs. ATL, 11-2 SU L13 vs. ATL, and 6-0 ATS L6 on the road. Atlanta are 2-5 ATS in their L7, also the Hawks 2-5 SU L7, and 1-4 SU L5 on Monday's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-25-24 | Hornets v. Cavs -11.5 | 92-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
Cavs -11.5 The Cavaliers (43-28) are in a full bounce back spot on Monday night as they welcome in the Hornets to Cleveland. They went into Miami and looked like they had zero interest in playing in what was one of the most lopsided games you'll see this season in the NBA. The good news for the Cavs is that they get a very weak Charlotte team on Monday at home. The last time the Hornets took the floor, they were demolished by the Hawks 132-91. Charlotte (17-53) allows 117 ppg which doesn't bode well for them in most cases as they're only putting up 106.4 ppg on the offensive end. Their inability to find consistent scoring is what hurts them the most and they're going to have to deal with a very fast paced Cleveland side. Look for the Cavs to push the tempo on them, as this team plays much better at home. Combine that with Charlotte being just 1-8 in their last 9 games on the road and we're getting some good value on Cleveland. The Cavs have the edge in every which way and they're going to come out with a purpose after last nights debacle. Expect them to flip the script and have a lopsided performance in their favor tonight. Trends, Charlotte 1-5 ATS L6, 2-11 SU L13, 2-5 SU L7 vs. CLE, and 1-8 SU L9 on the road. CLE 10-5 L15 vs. SOUTHEAST div. teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-24-24 | Texas A&M +10.5 v. Houston | 95-100 | Win | 100 | 18 h 8 m | Show | |
Aggies +10.5 We’re grabbing the Aggies, with the points, in the Round of 32 on Sunday night. These two teams have already met this season, in what was a 4 point Houston win. The Aggies didn’t have Tyrece Radford in that loss, who had a double double in the win over Nebraska in the Opening Round. The Aggies are a scrappy team and we saw that they can turn the jets at any given moment. They had 3 players score over 20 points in the win over Nebraska as they can come at teams from so many different angles. This has the makings of a game where they can put some doubt inside Houston’s mind early. The Aggies only allow 71.2 ppg and they can turn defense into offense. Look for them to turn the pressure up early and put an emphasis on forcing this Houston team into some real tough shots. They can keep this close throughout with their ability to attack the rim and match the Cougars physicality. This is just too many points to over look. Look for a close game and for the Aggies to have their chances here on Sunday night. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-23-24 | Washington State v. Iowa State -6.5 | 56-67 | Win | 100 | 21 h 55 m | Show | |
Iowa State -6.5 The Cyclones have value on Saturday when they take on Washington State in the Round of 32. Iowa State right now is a team on a mission and they’ve showed zero signs of slowing down right now. Iowa State ran through the Big 12 Tournament, which included a blowout win over Houston in the title game. They tipped off their tournament with a blowout win over South Dakota State as they raced out to a 22-7 lead in the game. The Cyclones are always going to be a team that leans on their defense, but recently their offense has been really overwhelming the opposition. Iowa State shot 11 for 23 from behind the arc in the win and they’re clicking on all cylinders. This is a great matchup for them as Washington State struggled at times with defending the 3 ball against Drake. Iowa State can turn defense into offense better than anyone in the nation too. They will put the clamps down defensively and force WSU into some turnovers, which they can get out and run in transition with. They’re the better team and this is a good number to lay in the Round of 32. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-23-24 | Michigan State v. North Carolina -3.5 | 69-85 | Win | 100 | 20 h 15 m | Show | |
UNC -3.5 North Carolina We’re backing the Tar Heels, laying the points in this spot as they catch Michigan State in the Round of 32. The Tar Heels dominated Wagner in their opening game as this offense is just too powerful. They shot 55.0% from the field and 50% from behind the arc hitting 9 three pointers. They matchup with a Michigan State team that did dominate the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their opening game, but this team is still far too inconsistent to trust. We’ve seen them this season struggle at times with lower tier teams and now they run into a very tough and physical UNC side. The Spartans only average 73.0 ppg and they’ve sat below that many times here during the stretch run of the season. Michigan State is just too inconsistent and the Tar Heels are too deep. The Tar Heels score 81.7 ppg and they have the ability to go off at any moment. They can come at teams in flurries and they’re just far too powerful for this MSU side to keep up with. We’re getting a good number here as the Spartans are going to be overwhelmed in this matchup. Look for UNC to run and push the tempo, which will have the Spartans on their heels all night long. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-23-24 | Gonzaga -4 v. Kansas | 89-68 | Win | 100 | 18 h 1 m | Show | |
Gonzaga -4 Gonzaga We’re on the Bulldogs here, laying the points in the Round of 32 on Saturday. Kansas had to survive Samford in the opening round as they blew a 21 point lead and needed a blown clean block call to go their way in order to secure their spot in this round. Kansas just looks like they lack confidence right now and while this team can shoot, they’re going to run into a Gonzaga defense that is about 10 steps above Samford’s. The Bulldogs are giving up just 68.8 ppg this season, which is one of the best marks in the nation. Gonzaga played some very tough non conference games throughout the year and they started off their NCAA Tournament with an absolute beat down of McNeese State. The public backed McNeese State in a big way and the Bulldogs throttled them in an 86-65 win. Gonzaga is playing with a ton of confidence themselves right now on both ends of the floor. This is the kind of matchup where the Bulldogs are going to really lean on their defense. They can frustrate this Kansas attack and they have the weapons in the paint to slow down Hunter Dickinson. There is good value on the Bulldogs, who are going to have the edge on both ends of the floor. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-22-24 | Grand Canyon v. St. Mary's -5 | 75-66 | Loss | -110 | 44 h 9 m | Show | |
St. Mary's -5 We're on the Gaels here in the Round of 64 as they take on Grand Canyon on Friday night. St. Mary's matches up perfectly with this Grand Canyon side. This game is going to be played at such a slow pace, which gives a huge edge to the Gaels in this spot. St. Mary's is at their best when they play at such a slow tempo and these are two teams who love playing slowly. The Gaels rank 2nd in the entire NCAA in defense as they give up just 58.5 ppg. The WCC Champions have just dominated on the defensive end and they did just that in the WCC Tournament, holding their opposition to totals of just 65 and 60. They also are one of the best in the nation when it comes to creating quality shot attempts offensively. They are shooting at a 46.7% clip from the field, which is one of the best marks in the nation. Grand Canyon is going to be overwhelmed with the pressure and length of this St. Mary's team. Looking at their schedule, this is by far going to be the toughest defense and most physical team they're going to face this season. Look for St. Mary's to wear down Grand Canyon, which is going to open up plenty of shooting lanes and looks in the paint. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-22-24 | New Mexico v. Clemson +2.5 | 56-77 | Win | 100 | 36 h 21 m | Show | |
Clemson +2.5 The Tigers and New Mexico meet in the Round of 64 and we're backing the Tigers out of the ACC here in this matchup. Clemson is getting little respect as they come in underdogs as a 6 seed vs an 11. The Tigers flopped in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, but they do have some quality wins under their belt this season. They have shown some signs of brilliance as they took down North Carolina and Alabama. They need to get back to playing their game, which is playing with a lot of tempo. Overall, this Clemson team has averaged 78.1 ppg (68th in nation). They have shot 47.1% as a team overall and they love to work the inside out game. They will find their big guy inside and attack the rim, which has led to them being one of the best free throw shooting teams in the nation. Clemson will have to get to the line in this one and be the aggressor, as New Mexico has struggled with teams who play very quickly. The Tigers are going up against a defense that has had its share of issues this season. They rank 175th in the nation in total defense and if Clemson can get in rhythm early, this is going to be extremely difficult for the Lobos to slow this offense down. We're getting great value at this number on the Tigers. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-22-24 | UAB +7.5 v. San Diego State | 65-69 | Win | 100 | 60 h 5 m | Show | |
UAB +7.5 We're getting a good number in this spot on UAB as they take on San Diego State in a 12-5 matchup on Friday. UAB is not a team you can overlook here as they have quality wins this season and have given some really good teams issues. UAB has wins over Drake, FAU, Maryland, and Memphis during the regular season and they have all the confidence heading into this matchup. They have won 5 in a row overall and they are a team that is built on depth. UAB has seen someone step up in every game during this winning streak and they've had a different leading scorer on 4 occasions in that span. This UAB team loves to crash the boards and they can produce multiple chances per possession. Because of how well they crash the glass, they are one of the best at getting to the free throw line too. They rank 12th in the nation in free throws attempted and they're shooting at a 75.1% clip from the line. San Diego State has dropped 3 of their last 5 and they have a huge target on their backs after their run last season. Look for this game to be close throughout, with UAB having their chances to even steal it outright. They're just as good on both sides of the ball as SDSU. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-21-24 | Drake v. Washington State +2 | 61-66 | Win | 100 | 45 h 36 m | Show | |
WSU +2 We're fading the public on this one and grabbing the Cougars in this spot against Drake. This will be the final game on the day 1 slate as it'll be a late night affair which also adds a little bit of an edge for Washington State given they are used to late starts. Aside from that though, this Cougars side has just too good of a defense to overlook here. They come into play on Thursday night, allowing just 67.3 ppg (53rd in the nation). They are holding teams to just 42% shooting from the field and their ability to force turnovers is going to put a lot of pressure on this Drake side. Washington State will slow this game down and have Drake out of their rhythm early. The Bulldogs are an up tempo team and Washington State can take the air out of the ball in this matchup. Drake has had its issues this year with slow teams and you best believe Washington State has taken note of that coming into this matchup. Combine this with Drake's sluggish defense and the Cougars can really dictate a lot in this game. Drake has allowed teams to shoot 44.2% from the field and it's led them to giving up nearly 71 ppg. This line has shifted because of the heavy public backing of Drake, which adds a lot of value to Washington State. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-21-24 | Bulls v. Rockets -3.5 | 117-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
Rockets -3.5 The Rockets (33-35) aim to extend a six-game win streak as they face the Bulls (34-35) at 8pm ET Thursday in Houston's Toyota Center. Houston, 2.5-point favorites, anticipates a game total of 213.5 points. Houston is being undervalued in this spot. The Rockets have gone on a nice little run as of late and they’ve covered in 5 of their last 6 games as they’re in the midst of playing their best basketball. Looking back further, they’ve covered in 9 of their last 10 and they’re getting contributions up and down this lineup. The catalyst has been Jalen Green, who has been playing at such a high level right now. He’s averaging 26.6 points over the Rockets last 9 games and he’s provided a huge spark to this team. They welcome in a Bulls team that is battling injuries and struggling as a whole right now. They just haven’t had any sort of consistency and they run into Houston at the wrong time here. The Rockets have played their best basketball at home this year too. Houston comes in 23-10-1 ATS at home and they’re playing with all the confidence right now. We’re getting a good line on the much better side here. Trends: Chicago are 3-7 SU in their L10 playing on the road vs. HOU and are 1-5 ATS in their L6 games against an opponent in the West. Houston are 9-1 ATS in L10, and are 7-1 ATS L8 at home. Plus they're 9-2 ATS L11 vs. EAST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-21-24 | McNeese State v. Gonzaga -6.5 | 65-86 | Win | 100 | 42 h 47 m | Show | |
Gonzaga -6.5 We're backing Gonzaga here, laying the points in the Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Zags are being undervalued a bit here after they fell in the WCC Championship Game and they deserve far more credit than they're getting. Gonzaga is on a different level and despite that loss, they are still playing at a high level entering play here. The Bulldog ranks 6th in the NCAA offensively, putting up 85.6 ppg. They are going to turn up the pace on McNeese State, who has not seen anything like this Gonzaga team in quite a while. Gonzaga is also no slouch defensively. They come into play allowing just 68.7 ppg, which sometimes gets overlooked because of how good their offense is. This team is just too deep and is going to wear down McNeese State in this spot. Experience is going to play a factor in this one as well. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are regulars here and they are going to be able to lean on that. McNeese is a stranger to this tournament and when the pressure turns up, things will start to go sideways for them. We're backing the better team, who has that experience in these spots. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-21-24 | Michigan State -1 v. Mississippi State | Top | 69-51 | Win | 100 | 59 h 4 m | Show |
MST -1 Michigan State We're on the Spartans as they tip off Day 1 of the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon. The Spartans were a bubble team the entire season it felt like and they found their way in thanks to a couple of huge wins over the Purdue Boilermakers to bolster their resume. We're backing the Spartans as they have the experience and coaching edge. Tom Izzo has been a regular in the postseason tournament and he's always had this Michigan State team being extremely dangerous come tourney time. While this season has been a battle, they've managed to find their way in and now they are going up against a Bulldogs team that was a surprise in the SEC Tournament. They did however, drop 4 straight to end the regular season and this matchup with the Spartans is going to be one of their toughest this year. The Spartans play such a physical game and they are going to win the battle in the post. Defensively, Michigan State gives up just 65.9 ppg which is one of the best marks in the entire nation. They can lean on their defense and slow this game down. The SEC likes to run and they can get Mississippi State out of rhythm early in this contest. This is a great number on the team that should get calls late if we need it having Izzo on their side. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. RARE Thursday 10* Top CBB ATS Play |
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03-20-24 | Colorado -2.5 v. Boise State | 60-53 | Win | 100 | 44 h 14 m | Show | |
Colorado -2.5 We're on Colorado Wednesday night as the First Four continues in Dayton, Ohio. The Buffs come in with a lot of momentum and right now they are the much better team in this spot. After closing out the regular season with 6 straight wins, Colorado made it all the way to the Pac-12 Championship before ultimately falling to a red hot Oregon team. Still, they have a lot of positive takeaways from how they finished the season and they will come into this one with a huge edge. Colorado really stepped things up defensively down the stretch of this season. They gave up just 58 and 52 points in their wins during the conference tournament and they allowed over 80 points just one time during their hot stretch. This defense is going to be the difference in this matchup with Boise State. The Broncos fell to 6th seeded New Mexico in the MWC Tournament as they finished losing 2 of 3 overall. Boise State has had issues with their consistencies and that is going to burn them ultimately in this matchup. They've had issues all season on both ends of the floor at times and Colorado is going to wear them down. Look for the Buffs to turn the pressure up early and really put an emphasis on closing out on shooters. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-19-24 | Colorado State v. Virginia +3 | 67-42 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 18 m | Show | |
UV +3 We’re on Virginia, grabbing the points in the First Four battle of the 10 seeds as they take on Colorado State on Tuesday. Virginia isn’t getting enough credit in this spot. This team was ACC Championship Game Bound, but a couple of missed front ends of 1 and 1’s, combined with a ridiculous buzzer beating game tying shot saw them eliminated in the semi finals. Virginia is still playing at a high level and they are going to wear this Colorado State team down. The Cavaliers are one of the best teams defensively in the nation for starters. They conceded just 59.6 ppg this year and this will by far be the best defense the Rams have seen in quite some time. Their ability to close out on shooters is going to frustrate this CSU side. Combine that with their length in the paint and they will dictate a lot. Virginia is going to slow the tempo down and knock Colorado State off their rhythm. That gives them a huge edge turning this game into a half court contest. Expect this one to be played in the 60’s, which gives a huge benefit to Virginia. As this game goes on, the Rams will be wearing down and it’ll open up shooting lanes for the many Cavaliers who can hit it from the outside. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-18-24 | Pistons v. Celtics -16 | 94-119 | Win | 100 | 19 h 37 m | Show | |
Celtics -16 Tonight at 7:40pm ET, at TD Garden, in Boston, the Detroit Pistons (12-54) take on the Boston Celtics (52-14). Detroit enters fresh from a 108-95 defeat to Miami, while Boston secured a 127-112 win against Phoenix. The Pistons average 112.1 PPG with a shooting % of 47% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc but concede 120.3 PPG. Conversely, the Celtics average 120.9 PPG, conceding only 109 PPG defensively. It hasn’t mattered who is playing for Boston or who is on the court. This team continues to produce and they are playing at a high level entering play on Monday. They extended their winning streak to 5 games with a win over the Wizards, despite missing 3 of their starters. The Celtics offensively are just so much to handle and the Pistons aren’t the team that will be able to slow them down. Overall, Boston is scoring 121 ppg this season and they are doing it both with their outside shooters and in the paint. This team is too much to handle and Detroit giving up 120.1 ppg is not going to be a good matchup at all. The Pistons are also reeling right now, as they dropped back to back games to Miami entering this one. The Pistons have had zero success overall this season and they just don’t have the confidence in a game like this. Boston will turn up the pace early on them and come at this Detroit defense from so many different angles. This is a complete mismatch and Boston will put their foot on the gas early in this one and not look back. my pick for Monday is the Celts; they seem stronger now nearly every game they play. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-16-24 | Oregon v. Colorado -2.5 | 75-68 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Buffaloes -2.5 The Buffs are the move in the PAC-12 title game. Colorado has looked great as of late as they’ve rattled off 8 wins in a row and they’re hot at the right time. After a 14 point win over Utah, they secured their spot here in the finals with a 6 point win over Washington State. The Buffs have been dominant on the defensive end, which has led to a lot of their success. Colorado has given up 58 and 52 points in their 2 contests here in the tournament and they defeated Oregon in both regular season meetings. Colorado is going to wear down this Ducks side. With this being the third game in 3 nights for both teams, the pace is going to be slow which favors Colorado. They are going to put up a ton of pressure and with their physicality they can really tire out Oregon as the game goes on. Colorado is not allowing any 2nd chances and they’re dominating the paint, which will be the key here. This is really good value on the hotter team right now. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-16-24 | Warriors v. Lakers -2 | 128-121 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
Lakers -2 The Lakers are catching the Warriors at the right time here. Los Angeles will see a Golden State team that has dropped 3 of 4 as they enter play on Saturday. Injuries have piled back up on the Warriors as they continue to miss key pieces. Stephen Curry missed his third straight game, while Draymond Green continues to battle back spasms. The duo missing has led to the Warriors offense just struggling as they failed to reach 100 points in their latest loss to Dallas. The Lakers have played much better at home as they won both home games prior to their road loss at Sacramento. The Lakers put up 120 and 123 points in those two wins against the Bucks and Timberwolves as they continue to play very well at home. This is a nice spot for them to come out once again and really have the Warriors reeling with their missing pieces. Los Angeles will be aggressive from the outset, which should allow them to dictate the pace of this game. We’re getting great value on an LA team that has the confidence right now. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-16-24 | New Mexico +2.5 v. San Diego State | 68-61 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
New Mexico +2.5 New Mexico was considered a bubble team entering the final week of the season. This Lobos team has answered the call in a big way. They have rattled off impressive wins over Air Force, Boise State, and Colorado State en route to the Mountain West Championship Game. They’ve done it really with their ability to get stops on the defensive end. They have given up 56, 66, and 61 points in their 3 wins this tournament and they’ve just overwhelmed opposing teams. Their length and physicality has been too much as they are blocking shots and closing out on shooters so well. They also split the season series with SDSU, with an impressive 18 point win over them this season. New Mexico has all the confidence in the world right now and they are going to play this game at their pace. They’re going to slow it down and really force this Aztecs side into some difficult shots and possessions. Look for the key to be for them to out rebound San Diego State and really put an emphasis on locking down the paint. Momentum is key and right now this New Mexico side has it all going for them. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-15-24 | Magic -7 v. Raptors | 113-103 | Win | 100 | 18 h 59 m | Show | |
Magic -7 Magic (38-28) and Raptors (23-43) clash in the 1st of a home-and-home on Friday. Scotiabank Arena hosts the showdown at 7:30pm ET. Magic lead the season series 1-0. After a 114-106 victory over the Nets, Magic are on a high. Raptors are struggling, losers of 5 straight, including their last game out, a 113-104 loss to the Pistons. Earlier this season, the Magic triumphed 126-107 over Raptors as 1.5-point favorites on Nov. 21. The Magic catch the Raptors at the right time. Toronto has injuries piled up coming into play and Orlando will exploit a lot of that on both ends of the floor. Toronto has dropped 5 straight and just lost all 4 on their road trip as they just simply want to get healthy right now. They have been missing Scottie Barnes (hand surgery) and Jakob Poeltl (finger surgery). The Raptors also were without RJ Barrett (personal) and Gary Trent Jr. (groin strain) and Chris Boucher (knee) against Detroit. It’s been that kind of year for this team and while they may have a few of these guys back on Friday, they’re still missing some of the core overall. Orlando comes in with momentum after a 114-106 win over Brooklyn and they continue to jockey for playoff positioning in the East. Orlando has held the opposition to under 110 ppg this season and they are going to have the Raptors frustrated here all night long. Expect a lopsided game where Toronto just doesn’t have enough firepower offensively with all these injuries. We’re getting a good number on Orlando. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-15-24 | North Texas +6 v. Florida Atlantic | 71-77 | Push | 0 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
North Texas +6 We’re on the Mean Green grabbing the points in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday. North Texas has value here as FAU has had issues playing away from home. We saw throughout the regular season that Florida Atlantic just wasn’t the same team when they played away from their home arena. They dropped 4 conference games on the road and this North Texas team gave them all they could handle and then some late in the season in what was eventually a 4 point FAU win. However, this is a game that is going to be close throughout where North Texas can steal it. They average just 62.0 ppg against, which is one of the best marks in the conference. They are going to knock FAU out of rhythm with their ability to slow the game down. The Owls love to try and run, but North Texas is going to turn this into a half court style game. Look for them to frustrate the Owls from the start and not allow them many open looks. This should be the kind of game that is slow tempo and where we see a lot of lead changes throughout. Grab the points here in this spot. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-14-24 | Kansas State +8 v. Iowa State | 57-76 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Kansas State +8 We're backing the Wildcats here to make more noise after they bounced Texas from the tournament on Wednesday. Kansas State knows they need every win as they are likely still on the outside looking in when it comes to bubble watch. The Good news for them is they not only come in with momentum, but they also have a ton of confidence against this Iowa State team. They knocked them off to end the season in a 65-58 win. That game showcased a lot for this Kansas State side, who leans on their defense. The Wildcats held Texas to just 74 points in their opening round game and they really flustered them down the stretch. Timely stops are the biggest key for this Wildcats side, but they're going to slow this game down. They had the Cyclones completely out of rhythm in the season finale and they have the recipe to beat this team. Given the circumstances in this one, Kansas State is going to throw everything they have at this game knowing they need a win. This should be close throughout and the Wildcats have the talent to steal this one. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-14-24 | USC v. Arizona -9 | 49-70 | Win | 100 | 4 h 41 m | Show | |
Arizona -9 Arizona is in a prime revenge spot here on Thursday when they take on USC. The Trojans took it to the Wildcats to end the season and now the Wildcats immediately get a chance at revenge as these two teams meet in the Pac-12 Tournament. Arizona continues to battle for seeding purposes and them winning the conference tournament here would go a long way for them. Despite that game they just couldn't find their rhythm, they are the far better team coming into play. The #1 seed in the Pac-12 has rarely let losses pile up. They have been one of the best bounce back teams in the entire nation and they've done it with their ability to overwhelm opposing defenses. Arizona ranks 3rd in the entire nation, putting up nearly 90 ppg. They have the ability to come at teams in such flurries they are going to come out with a purpose on Thursday against USC. The Trojans defense is very suspect and the Wildcat know their gameplan after that regular season finale. This will be the kind of game they make those adjustments and run on the Trojans. Expect a lopsided affair where Arizona get that revenge. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-14-24 | Arizona State +6 v. Utah | 57-90 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 44 m | Show | |
Arizona State +6 The Sun Devils (14-17) and Utes (18-13) close out action at the PAC-12 Tournament for Wednesday’s slate. We’re grabbing the underdog here as Utah is just too hard to trust laying this many points. The Utes limp into the tournament with back to back losses as they couldn’t find a win in their two game Oregon trip. Utah has struggled playing away from home this season and with that being a neutral site contest, things won’t get any easier for the Utes in this spot. The Sun Devils are going to have plenty of opportunities for some good looks here given the struggles Utah has had on the defensive end. Utah has given up 75.8 ppg this season in conference play, which is one of the worst marks of any team. Arizona State took down Utah in both meetings, putting up 82 and 85 points in those wins. The confidence factor is certainly on the side of the Sun Devils because of the meetings this season and they can keep this game within striking distance. ASU can frustrate this Utah defense all night and should find a lot of success with their ability to move the ball around. Expect a close game throughout. Arizona State are 6-3 ATS in their L9, are 5-0 ATS in their L5 vs. Utah, and are 5-0 SU in their last 5 vs. Utah. On the other side, Utah are 4-8 SU in their L12, and are 3-6 SU in their L9 vs. Pac 12 teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-13-24 | Lakers -2 v. Kings | 107-120 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
Lakers -2 Tonight at 10pm ET, the Lakers (37-30) take on the Kings (37-27) in Pacific Division action. This marks their fourth encounter this season. The Lakers come in strong, securing impressive wins against top-tier teams like the Thunder, Bucks, and Wolves in their L3. The Kings are on the 2nd night of a B2B. The Lakers have put together a nice run here over the last week and come into play winners in 3 of their last 4 overall. The latest was an impressive 120-109 win over the top seeded Twolves as Los Angeles continues their trek up the standings in the west. They have won 5 of 7 overall and it’s James and Davis who continue to pace the way. Davis finished with 27 points and 25 rebounds in the win, while James contributed 29 in the win. These two continue to pace everything and this Lakers team goes when they go. They are looking to get their first win over the Kings this year, as they have not been swept since the 2015-2016 season and the Lakers matchup well in this spot against them. The Kings continue to be one of the worst in the NBA defensively, allowing 117.5 ppg this season. The Lakers have the confidence and are going to attack the rim against this weak interior defense from the Kings. The edge sits with the Lakers, who are playing far better right now. The Lakers boast a 5-2 SU record in their past 7 matchups and an impressive 8-3 SU in March games. Meanwhile, Sacramento struggles, going 1-5 ATS in their L6 home games. LA's momentum contrasts sharply with Sacramento's home woes, and I'm on LAL. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-13-24 | Missouri v. Georgia -3 | 59-64 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
Georgia -3 We’re backing Georgia (16-15) here, laying the points in the SEC Tournament on Wednesday. Missouri (8-23) has just been an ultimate fade this season. They went winless in conference play and they just have looked terrible at times. They’re one of few teams who really can’t even find some momentum entering their conference tournament this week. The Tigers have been outscored in conference play on average 80.4-69.7. They have had just far too many issues to even trust on both ends of the floor. Georgia knocked them off by 7 earlier this season and the Bulldogs are averaging 75.0 ppg as a team. They should find plenty of success here both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Missouri just has zero consistency in almost every aspect and they really don’t have any playmakers that can take control of a game. They’re going to struggle against a very aggressive Georgia team and it should lead to seeing the Bulldogs get some easy baskets the other way in transition. We’re getting the much better team and the team playing with far more confidence on Wednesday at a good number. Missouri are 5-13 ATS in their L18 games, are 0-10 SU in L10, and are 2-4 ATS in L6 vs. UG. Georgia are 4-2 ATS in L6. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-13-24 | Cavs v. Pelicans -6.5 | 116-95 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Pelicans -6.5 The Pelicans (39-25) aim to extend a 4-game win streak, facing the Cavaliers (41-24) at Smoothie King Center, 8pm ET tip-off. The Pels, are a -6.5-point favorite in opening odds. In December, New Orleans secured a 19-point victory away from home. Now, they aim to replicate that triumph as the focus shifts back to Louisiana. Entering this showdown, the Pels are sizzling, boasting a 4-game win streak, fueling soaring confidence. With 7 W's in their last 10 they're poised for success. The Pelicans are just the more trustworthy team right now. Take nothing away from the Cavs, but they have an absolutely depleted roster right now. They’re limping into this game will be without the likes of Mitchell, Mobley, and Strus here on Wednesday night. Cleveland was knocked around by Brooklyn and then fell to the Suns as they come in with zero momentum or confidence right now. That doesn’t bode well against a Pelicans team that is going to look to push the tempo on them. New Orleans has won 4 straight this month and they’re doing it with their ability to open shooting lanes, while also really dominating the defensive end. During this 4 game streak, the Pels have not allowed more than 103 points in any of those games. That spells a lot of trouble for the Cavs who are struggling mightily to find offensive production right now. Cleveland is just too tough to tough trust right now given their injury issues. Combine that with their inconsistent play on the road and we’re getting good value on the Pelicans. Betting trends, Cleveland, in their L14 are 4-10 ATS and 2-4 SU. They're 6-12 ATS in L18 against New Orleans and 3-8 SU in L11. On the road, they're 1-11 SU. New Orleans, L6, are 4-1-1 ATS and 5-1 SU. I'm on the Pels tonight, you know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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03-13-24 | Kansas State v. Texas -4.5 | 78-74 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Texas -5 The Longhorns (20-11) have value laying the number here in the Big 12 Tournament. Texas has been one of the best teams when it comes to playing in the conference tournament, as they have won 2 of the last 3 titles here. The Longhorns are all but in for the NCAA Tournament, but solidifying it and helping their seeding could go a long way with a win. Texas routed Oklahoma in their finale and they have a win this season under their belts against the Wildcats (18-13) already. The Longhorns are going to have the edge because of how well this team can play defense. They allow under 70 ppg and that speaks volumes given the Big 12 is mostly an offensive league. Texas has 4 players who average double figures too. Both Max Abmas (16.8 points per game) and Dylan Disu (16.1) lead the way, while they’re joined in double figures by Tyrese Hunter (11.4) and Dillon Mitchell (10.0). This Texas team is just too talented top to bottom and they’re going to wear down Kansas State. The Wildcats just haven’t had it this season when it comes to consistent play and Texas will expose that and all but eliminate them from the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday night. Kansas State are 4-9 SU in their L13, and are 2-7 SU in their L9 vs. UT. Texas are 4-2 SU in their L6. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-12-24 | Pacers v. Thunder -6.5 | 121-111 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
OKC -6.5 Indiana is going to get picked apart defensively here in this matchup. The Pacers continue to be one of the worst defensively in the NBA and nothing has really changed as they just have had zero consistency this season. They’re still giving up 121.4 ppg this season as they have had all sorts of issues slowing teams down. They’ve been an absolute fade because of this and now run into a Thunder side that is not right now. They’ve won 3 straight games and it includes putting 124 points up last time out against the Grizzlies. The Thunder will turn this game into a track meet and really push the issue on this Pacers defense. Indiana just can’t get the stops they need and it leads to a lot of scoring flurries for opponents. Oklahoma City continues to put up big numbers and get contributions all around. This is a game where they will find a lot of easy transition buckets and open shooting lanes. The Thunder average nearly 121 points per game this season themselves, which is a recipe for disaster for Indiana. Pacers are 3-7 ATS in L10 vs. WEST teams, and are 0-7 SU in their L7 vs. NORTHWEST teams. OKC are 8-4 ATS L12, 10-2 SU L12, and 9-0 SU L9 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-12-24 | Wisc-Milwaukee +4 v. Oakland | 76-83 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
WISC-MIL +4 We’re backing Milwaukee here, grabbing points in the Horizon League Championship. We backed the Panthers in the Semi Finals and they cashed as a small underdog in a win over Northern Kentucky. BJ Freeman continues to be the key to success and he led the team with 27 in the win as this offense goes when he goes. He was 8 of 12 from the free throw line as well, as he was extremely aggressive which he’ll have to be here. Milwaukee can match the Oakland intensity and shooting that they do so well. Oakland needed a late finish in a game against Cleveland State where they struggled defensively. This Milwaukee team can pick apart some of those gaps and really will look to push the tempo on the Golden Grizzlies. This should be a fast paced game, which will favor Milwaukee. Expect a back and forth affair all night long, with the Panthers having their chances to steal this one outright. We’re getting good value here in a coin flip kind of game. WISC are 6-0 SU L6, and 4-2 ATS L6. OAK are 1-6 ATS L7 in March. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-12-24 | Louisville +9.5 v. NC State | 85-94 | Win | 100 | 17 h 32 m | Show | |
LVille +9.5 Louisville has value here, grabbing points in the first round of the ACC Tournament. This is a Cards team that is going to play with absolutely nothing to lose. They have had an abysmal season and we've seen teams in the past during this tournament that have been in similar situations play a great first round game. Louisville has shown a couple signs of brilliance over their last 10 games as they put up 101 on a good Florida State team and took down Georgia Tech. They also gave NC State all they could handle earlier this year in a 89-83 loss, which gives them a lot of confidence still. This offense can score and they're going to need to get hot early. The Wolfpack have dropped 4 straight games and they limp into tournament play. This is a classic trap game for them where they will come out flat and if they fall behind early, the Cardinals confidence will grow and grow as the game goes on. Look for a very grind it out kind of game where the Cardinals are going to be play very loose, which makes them extremely dangerous in this spot. Louisville are 5-1 ATS in their L6 vs. NCST. NCST 2-4 ATS L6, and 1-5 SU L6. Plus they're 0-5 SU L5 in March. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-11-24 | Wisc-Milwaukee +1.5 v. Northern Kentucky | 82-75 | Win | 100 | 20 h 43 m | Show | |
Wisc-Milwaukee +1.5 The Milwaukee Panthers (19-14, 12-8 Horizon) will be going for their sixth consecutive win when they face the Northern Kentucky Norse (18-14, 12-8 Horizon) in the semifinal of the Barbasol Horizon League Championship on Monday night. The game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum and it is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM. ET. We're backing Milwaukee here, who has been playing at a very high level. Milwaukee is dominated from start to finish in their Quarterfinal Matchup against in-state rival Green Bay, putting up 95 points in the win. It was their fifth straight win and the third time during this 5 game winning streak where they've scored at least 90 points. Milwaukee has put up nearly 80 ppg this season and they split the season series with NKU. The Panthers have leaned on BJ Freeman all season long and he's stepped up during this Horizon League tournament run. Freeman put up 30 against Detroit and followed that up with 32 against Green Bay as he is rolling right now. NKU simply does not score enough and if this game turns into a track meet, it's certainly going to favor Milwaukee. The Panthers are going to push the tempo and look to get out and run. Expect them to have the edge offensively and really wear down the Norse. Grab the Panthers as they are the better team and playing at a high level right now. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-11-24 | Raptors +14.5 v. Nuggets | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
Raptors +14.5 The Raptors are in a nice spot here. This is a look ahead spot for the Nuggets. Denver will embark on a 4 game road trip starting Wednesday and this will be the kind of game where you may not get a fully focused Denver side. The Nuggets have had a few let down spots this season and the Raptors are scrappy. Toronto gave the Suns all they could handle on the road and then fell to Portland in overtime last time out as they continue to stay close in games. Toronto is going to come out and try to keep this game in the half court style. They know they can’t get into a track meet with an offense like Denver. However, they can slow the pace down and not allow Denver to get into any sort of rhythm. The scrappier they can make this game, the more of an advantage this can be for them. Look for a slower game and for Toronto to keep this game close throughout. Don’t overlook this offense, as they average nearly 115 ppg. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-09-24 | Spurs v. Warriors -11 | 126-113 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Warriors -11 Golden State and San Antonio will be missing key pieces here on Saturday night when the two square off. However, it’s just near impossible for a team like the Spurs to overcome missing a player like Victor Wembanyama. He’ll be out Saturday and the Spurs are just lacking too much without him in a game like this. Even with Stephen Curry out, Golden State has plenty of weapons to work with here. San Antonio has dropped 7 games in a row this year when Wembanyama is out. Meanwhile, the Warriors can look to the likes of Thompson, Kuminga, and Green to step up here. Even Wiggins has played a huge role for this team as they’re getting production all around. San Antonio is one of the worst in the league defensively giving up 120.4 ppg. Their inability to get stops has led them to not matching up at all with fast paced teams. Golden State is going to pick this defense apart and really look to run in transition. This is a complete mismatch and the Spurs simply do not have enough weapons to keep up here. Golden State will wear them down as the game goes on. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-09-24 | North Carolina +5.5 v. Duke | 84-79 | Win | 100 | 17 h 8 m | Show | |
North Carolina +5.5 We're on the Tar Heels Saturday night inside Cameron Indoor as everything is on the line. North Carolina can clinch the ACC Title with a win over Duke, a team they beat earlier this season in UNC. Duke still has a chance at a piece of the title, but we've seen them in the past in situations like this against North Carolina where they have flopped. They come in 0-8 against UNC in games where North Carolina has a chance to win the ACC in the game with a win. That is a staggering stat you can't overlook and this North Carolina team continues to blow out opponents. North Carolina is one of the best in the ACC offensively, averaging 81.5 ppg. However, it's really their defense that causes a lot of issues for opponents. They are giving up just 69.8 ppg and they really make things so difficult for the opposition. They don't allow many second chances and they play with such high pressure, opposing teams cannot find open shooting lanes. This is clearly a game where there is going to be high intensity and the pressure will be high both ways. North Carolina is still the better team overall as they have shooters and an inside presence that is top notch. This is too many points to pass up on with the ACC on the line. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-09-24 | Kentucky +8 v. Tennessee | 85-81 | Win | 100 | 15 h 42 m | Show | |
Kentucky +9 We're backing the Wildcats here with the points in a huge SEC contest on Saturday. This is a revenge spot for the Wildcats, who are looking to avenge a loss earlier this season to Tennessee inside Rupp Arena. Kentucky has rattled off 4 straight wins and this offense has found it's groove once again. They are one of the best in the nation, averaging 89.7 ppg. Over the last 4, they have performances of 117, 91, 111, and 93. Their tempo is just so tough to guard. When they are hitting their shots early, this team gets in a rhythm like you've never seen before. They have the intensity and scorers to match the #4 Volunteers. Tennessee also has already clinched the top spot in the SEC. While they still have a lot to play for obviously, you may get a Volunteers team that is looking toward the SEC Tournament. This is a game that is going to be back and forth all night long. Both these teams will run and it should feature a lot of quick shots. Kentucky is going to come out with a lot of intensity and push the tempo, as they love playing in quick games. Expect a close game throughout, with this one coming down to the wire that can go either way. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-09-24 | Creighton v. Villanova +1.5 | 69-67 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 19 m | Show | |
Villanova +1 We're on Villanova here, as a short home underdog in a game this team needs more than anything. Consistency just has not been there this season for the Wildcats. Still, they have a chance to still crash the tournament and this game would go a long way in beating the number 10 team in the country. Villanova has played better at home for starters and they have rattled off 4 straight wins here entering play. Ultimately, it comes down to Nova playing the game at their pace. Nova has one of the best defenses in the conference, allowing just 65.5 ppg this season. They are at their best when they can slow things down and play games in a halfcourt setting. They did just that earlier this season when they knocked off Creighton on the road in overtime. Despite it going into overtime, the final was still in the 60's for both teams. Look them to come out and really work the shot clock and knock Creighton off their rhythm. Their intensity on the defensive end is top notch and they will force turnovers and tough shots. Look for the advantage and edge to sit with them in this spot because of their defense. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-08-24 | Boise State v. San Diego State -7.5 | 79-77 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
SDSU -7.5 We’re playing the Aztecs here, laying the number at home. The Mountain West is just a mess in terms of the standings. All the teams have been bunched together and continue to beat up on each other. San Diego State comes in number 21 in the country and this is not just a revenge spot for them, but also a bounce back one as well. They came all the way back against UNLV last time out as they tied it only to lose on a shot with a few seconds left. They have rarely allowed losses to pile up and they get a chance to avenge a loss to the Broncos from earlier this season. The Aztecs are going to hold the edge in this matchup with their defense. They give up only 65.8 ppg and they have continued to step up on their home court with timely stops. Boise State comes in on a low themselves after losing to Nevada and they’re going to run into the most physical team in the conference on Friday. Expect this game to be at a slow tempo and for the Broncos to have issues finding open shooting lanes. San Diego State is one of the best at turning defense into offense and they should be able to force Boise State into a lot of turnovers and difficult shots. Boise State are 1-6 SU in their L7 when playing on the road against SDSU. On the other side, San Diego State are 14-6 SU in their L20, and are 20-0 SU L20 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-08-24 | Wolves +1.5 v. Cavs | 104-113 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Timberwolves +1.5 Wolves (44-19) going for 3 in a row take on the Cavs (40-22) tonight at the RMF tonight at 7:30pm ET. In a surprising victory, the Timberwolves took down the Indiana Pacers last night, despite KAT's absence. Now, facing the Cavaliers in a back-to-back challenge, we're on the Wolves again tonight. Why? The Cavs have suffered significant injuries. Minnesota's resilience, coupled with a strong track record on short rest, makes them a favorable bet. (7-2 L9 on B2B's). The Cavs have alternated wins/losses in their L6, and lost last game out 112-101 to the Hawks Wednesday. These two last played on 1/14/23, a 110-102 Wolves W. They covered the +4.5 in that one, and the total stayed UNDER the 224.5. Minnesota has leaned all season long on their defense and with the injuries they’ve had, they have leaned on it far more as of late. They come in on back to back wins and they held the opposition to 114 and 111 points in the wins. Overall this season, Minnesota has given up just 106.5 ppg which is one of the best marks in the NBA. They are such a physical and frustrating team to deal with as opponents rarely get anything easy outside with their shooters and they dominate the paint with their length and ability to only allow one shot per possession. They matchup well with Cleveland in this one as the Cavs have been missing many key pieces on their end. Cleveland fell to Atlanta and now have to come back with a game against a very physical Minnesota side that wears teams down. Expect Cleveland to struggle shooting as Minnesota will be all over their shooters consistently here. Look for this game to be played at much slower pace too, which favors Minnesota. Cleveland loves to get out and run and we’ve seen at times they look sloppy when playing against slower teams in the league. Trends, Wolves are 9-3 SU L12, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. the Cavs. Cavs are 1-5 ATS L6 at home, and 2-9 ATS L11 overall. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-07-24 | Bulls +8 v. Warriors | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
Chicago +8 Chicago has the value here, grabbing the points on the road. The Bulls have been one of those teams you really don’t want to see at times. They have played some of the top teams extremely tough and they’re coming in with momentum on Thursday. Chicago has won back to back games on this road trip to start, as they took down Sacramento and Utah. The Bulls are getting production all around, which included 3 players scoring over 20 points in the win last time out against Utah. DeRozan has 33 and 29 point performances in the two wins as he continues to step up in a big way for Chicago. He’s the difference maker and spark to this offense and he should be in store for another big night. While the Warriors have been playing much better, they still have their inconsistencies and this is too many points to lay with them in this spot. Grab Chicago in a game they’re going to keep close and have the opportunity to even steal it late in the game if a couple of breaks go their way. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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03-07-24 | Cleveland State +10 v. Youngstown State | 82-70 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Cleveland State +10 We’re backing the Vikings here, with the points, in the Horizon League Quarterfinal. Cleveland State and Youngstown State split the regular season matchups and this is just too many points. Cleveland State had to play in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament and that could actually play to the advantage here. They routed IUPUI on Tuesday and it allowed them to stay in rhythm while YSU was off. Cleveland State comes in as the 7 seed, but this team just as easily could have been better. They lost many close games and had things go against them late in games, which eventually will even out over the course of the season. They have the playmakers to keep this thing close and even with the chance to steal it. They have arguably the best player in the league in Tristan Enaruna, who is averaging 20 ppg, 6.6 rpg, and 2.8 apg. He will step up in this game and should provide the Vikings a huge boost. Expect a fast paced game that is back and forth that should come down to the wire here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-06-24 | Thunder -13 v. Blazers | 128-120 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
Thunder -13 Tonight, the struggling Trail Blazers (17-43) aim to break their losing streak at home against the formidable OKC Thunder (42-19). Tipoff at 10pm ET. The Thunder opened as favorites by 11.5 points with an over/under of 224.5. The Thunder rank 4th in NBA scoring (120.9 PPG), but 13th in points allowed (113.3). Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are 28th in scoring (107.6 PPG) and 17th in points allowed (115.7), illustrating their defensive struggles. Oklahoma City is going to come out and even take out some frustration here over Portland. Portland has been a punching bag for so many teams this season and they’ve even been getting knocked around at home. They have failed to cover in their last 7 home games and 6 of those they’ve lost by double digits. Oklahoma City needs to find their groove again and this is the perfect team to run into. The Thunder have two absolute blowout wins over Portland this season, 139-77 in OKC and then here in Portland in a 134-91 fashion. This is a great spot for the Thunder to get momentum back and run wild on Portland. This defense is one of the worst in the NBA they’re going up against, as they’re averaging 115.7 ppg against. Oklahoma City has been lethal after a day off too. Coming into this one, they are 31-18-1 ATS following an off day. They’ve dominated this head to head series and right now, Portland has nothing going for them. Look for a lopsided game from the start and for the Thunder to really make a purpose to get out and run in transition on this defense. Trends, OKC 7-2 ATS L9, 7-2 SU L9, 9-2 ATS L11 vs. PDX, and 10-0 SU L10 vs. PDX. Plus OKC are 9-2 SU L11 vs. NORTHWEST div teams. On the other side PDX are 3-7 ATS L10, 0-7 ATS L7 at home, and 3-16 SU L19 vs. WESTERN Conference teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play |
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03-06-24 | Connecticut -4.5 v. Marquette | 74-67 | Win | 100 | 19 h 3 m | Show | |
UConn -4.5 The Huskies are the move in this game as they look to continue their push toward the top seed overall in the NCAA Tournament. UConn took it to Seton Hall last time out and it clinched their regular season conference title. There is still plenty of work to be done for the Huskies and a win over the #8 team, on the road, will go a long way. They catch a huge break for starters here as Marquette will be without Tyler Kolek in this matchup. He leads the nation with 7.6 assists per game and he’s been a huge piece to this offense rolling. We saw how much he is being missed already as Marquette fell by 14 on Saturday to Creighton. That’s going to be another huge factor in this matchup as the Huskies can just simply overwhelm teams. UConn holds one of the best marks in the conference as they put up 81.6 ppg. They can get up and down the floor quickly and will have Marquette on their heels. That’s exactly what Creighton did to them and UConn is going to run wild on this defense. This is going to be a lopsided game where the Huskies can get out in transition, while also dominating the paint on each end of the floor. This is a huge mismatch and UConn is going to send a message with the conference tournament coming up. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-06-24 | Tennessee v. South Carolina +6 | 66-59 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 29 m | Show | |
South Carolina +6 The South Carolina Gamecocks will play host to the Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday at Colonial Life Arena. Tip-off between the Southeastern Conference competitors is at 7:00 p.m. ET. We're grabbing the points here with South Carolina, at home. The Gamecocks have 3 wins in a row as they continue to be the surprise team in the SEC. They're doing it on the defensive end as they are one of the best in the entire nation when it comes to the defensive end. Coming into Wednesday, the Gamecocks rank 25th in the entire nation, allowing just 65.6 ppg. During this 3 game winning streak, they have allowed performances of just 59, 68, and then 76 to the high flying Gators attack. This team is no fluke and they proved that in a 63-59 win at Tennessee earlier this year. They can not only build off that game, but they're going to force the Volunteers into playing at their speed. This is the kind of game that is going to be slow and knock Tennessee off their game. South Carolina is making a case for a good seed come tournament time and a win here would do wonders. They can match the intensity and they're going to come out looking to make a statement here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-05-24 | Pacers v. Mavs -4.5 | 137-120 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 45 m | Show | |
Mavericks -4.5 The Indiana Pacers (34-28; 32-27-3 ATS) and the Dallas Mavericks (34-27; 32-29 ATS) clash on Tuesday night. This cross-conference showdown at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas has the value as this is a revenge spot for them. The Mavericks were knocked around by the Pacers in the latest matchup and they're going to come out looking to push the issue from the start here. Dallas needs to get themselves going again and it starts on the offensive end. The Mavs sit 8th in the NBA in total points, putting up 118.7 per game. They are at their best when they push the issue and play with speed, which the Pacers have had so many issues handling. Indiana ranks 28th in the NBA, allowing 122.0 ppg. They have struggled when it comes to slowing teams down and this has the makings of a game where they are going to be on their heels all night long. Dallas goes up against a defense that is allowing teams to shoot 50.5% from the field this season. The Mavs can catch fire early in this one and find themselves with some easy transition buckets. The Pacers defense is just too hard to trust and that will lead this game to being lopsided in favor of the Mavs. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play |
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03-05-24 | Toledo -1.5 v. Miami-OH | 97-63 | Win | 100 | 20 h 13 m | Show | |
Toledo -1.5 It’s a Mid-American Conference matchup on the hardwood between a pair of teams out of the MAC. The Toledo Rockets are on the road as they make the trip to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks Tuesday night. Toledo downed Buffalo 85-79 on the road Saturday in their previous contest, failing to cover the line as a 10.5-point favorite. Miami (OH) won a rock fight as they beat Eastern Michigan 52-37 on the road Saturday, covering the line as a six-point favorite, in their previous game. The Rockets have dominated this series as they captured their 21st straight win in this series after a 68-64 win back on January 5th. Toledo still has an outside chance at capturing the 1 seed and they're going to overwhelm Miami Ohio in this matchup. Toledo comes in averaging nearly 80 ppg this season and they have found a lot of momentum with their offensive firepower. They had 5 players score in double figures against Buffalo last time out as that has been really the story for this team all season. They get contributions up and down their roster, making them so tough to stop. Toledo will get out and run here and come out with a lot of speed in this one. Miami Ohio has had their issues offensively. They average nearly 10 points less per game than the Rockets and ultimately they won't be able to keep up. We're getting a much better team at a good price. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-04-24 | Duke -6 v. NC State | 79-64 | Win | 100 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Duke -6 Tonight at 7pm ET from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, we get the Duke BLUE DEVILS (23-6) taking on the NC State WOLFPACK (17-12). Duke is the move here on Monday night when they head into NC State. Duke has been on a tear and they’re closing the season with a ton of momentum. They have value here in this spot as NC State is trending the opposite way. The Wolfpack have dropped 3 of 4 and now are likely going to need a deep run in the conference tourney to even have a discussion if they’re a bubble team. They couldn’t stop the Seminoles or Tar Heels in the latest of two losses and now Duke comes to town on a heater themselves. The Blue Devils throttled a very good Virginia team and held them to under 50 points as Duke has been swarming on both ends of the floor. This is the kind of game where they will turn defense into offense. They’ve rarely allowed over 70 points when they win games and NC state is having a ton of issues on their offensive end right now. They shot 22.2% in the 2nd half against UNC and they’re going to experience many issues like that against this defense. Duke is looking to get themselves back into the discussion for a 1 seed and winning out is the start of that. Look for them to wear down the Wolfpack and pull away in this one. Trends, Duke are 7-1 ATS L8, 7-1 SU L8, 4-1 SU L5 vs. NCST, and 6-2 SU L8 on the road. NCST are 2-5 SU L7, and 1-7 SU L8 in March. Plus, they're 3-11 L14 ATS on Monday night's at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-03-24 | Rutgers v. Nebraska -8 | 56-67 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
Nebraska -8 Rutgers (15-13, 3-7 AWAY) takes on Nebraska (20-9, 17-1 HOME) Sunday at 6:30pm ET at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln NE. The Huskers look to grab a W which would give them a perfect HOME conference record, which would set a school record for home wins in a season. They're also out for some revenge losing the Knights 87-82 in OT in NJ earlier this season. At home NEB wins by an average of 13 PPG. Nebraska has a lot to play for down the stretch as they welcome in Rutgers on Sunday. Nebraska has to continue to improve their tournament resume and will look to continue their dominance at home. They are 17-1 overall at home this year and perfect in Big 10 play. They did see their 4 game winning streak come to an end so a bounce back would be huge here. Finishing the regular season with wins over Rutgers and at Michigan would give the Cornhuskers 22 wins and line them up for a good season in the Big 10 tournament. This team has thrived on the defensive end and that’s where the value sits on Sunday. They are giving up under 70 ppg and they even had performances in the 50’s and 40’s during their 4 game winning streak. Their high pressure and ability to not allow 2nd chances has led to a ton of success. This is a completely different team than we saw in their 87-82 OT loss to Rutgers earlier this season and they’re going to come out with a lot of aggression knowing how important this one is. They’re the better team and have the value in this spot. Trends, RUT are 1-4 ATS L5, 5-11 ATS L16 vs. NEB, and 2-6 SU L8 on the road. The Huskers are 4-1 ATS L5, 4-1 SU L5, and 9-0 ATS L9 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-02-24 | Nuggets v. Lakers +1.5 | 124-114 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
Lakers +1.5 Tonight, the Nuggets (41-19) seek their 6th consecutive win against the Lakers (33-28) at Crypto.com Arena, 8:30pm ET on ABC. As LeBron James eyes 40K PTS, the Lake Show aim to halt this skid. Will they turn the tide? My answer is YES> The Lakers are now five games above .500 for the first time since December, and in my opinion all signs point to Murray missing this game. Murray left Thursday's game with a right ankle sprain. His Saturday status hinges on pregame warmup results. Jackson may step in if he's sidelined, and I'm banking on this. The Lakers' starting lineup featuring Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, LeBron, and Davis boasts a 7-1 record when they take the floor together. However, in the past 10 games, they're 21st in D, 28th in rebounding, and third in scoring. Not great, but certainly not bad either, in all the Lakers have been playing really well of late, and with a hobbled Murray I think they'll get over the finish line here. Injury notes, Caldwell Pope is (?), and for LA Reddish is probable. LA desperately needs this win to stay close to the soaring Warriors who recently surpassed them in the standings. The Lakers, victorious in 6 out of 7 home games, hold a 9-3 SU record in their last 12. This match presents their prime opportunity to topple the reigning champions. Trends, Denver are 6-12 SU in their L18 when playing on the road against LAL. LAL 6-2 ATS L8 vs. NW DIV teams, and are 7-1 ATS L8 games on SATURDAY's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play |