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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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04-06-24 | 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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04-04-24 | 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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04-02-24 | 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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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 | 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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03-28-24 | 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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03-26-24 | 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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03-24-24 | 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 | 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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03-16-24 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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03-09-24 | 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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03-07-24 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Michigan State +10.5 v. Purdue | 74-80 | Win | 100 | 20 h 57 m | Show | |
Michigan State +10.5 The Spartans are worth a move here Saturday when they head into Purdue. Right now, Michigan State has nobody to blame but themselves as they now find themselves probably on the wrong side of the bubble after back to back losses to Iowa and Ohio State. This is the kind of game where they need to impress and give themselves a chance if they hope to build their resume in the final weeks of the year. The Spartans have really gotten up for tough opponents this year. They took down number 6 Baylor, while giving the likes of Duke, Arizona, and Illinois issues. They also have a win over number 10 Illinois to add to their resume. They do matchup well in some aspects with Purdue and can keep this one close throughout. Michigan State’s defense is the biggest key and they only give up 66.0 ppg. They have really flustered some teams and they are going to really try and not allow anything easy with the big 7 footer in the paint for Purdue. The Spartans do so well with double teams and rotating on the defensive end that they can frustrate Purdue in this matchup. Look for them to slow the tempo down and try to know Purdue off their rhythm. A slow, grind it out game will favor MSU and allow them to keep this one close. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-02-24 | Iowa State -3.5 v. UCF | 60-52 | Win | 100 | 16 h 58 m | Show | |
Iowa State -3.5 The Cyclones have tremendous value here laying a small number at UCF. Iowa State has passed just about every test possible this year and they have a shot at being a 1 or 2 seed come tournament time. The Cyclones just wear teams down time and time again and they have no allowed over 80 points in a game since 1/6. In fact, they come in off allowing just 45 points to a good Oklahoma team. Overall, they give up just 62.3 ppg and they have now allowed anything easy for the opposition on the defensive end of the floor. They are one of the best at closing down shooters and you won’t find anything easy at the rim. They also rebound as good as anyone which has given them such a huge edge. They’re going against inconsistent UCF team that has struggled against the top teams in the conference. They are going to struggle with all the pressure Iowa State brings here. This is going to be a very slow paced game, which favors the Cyclones. UCF only averages a bit above 70 ppg and they have seen that number go down against top 25 teams. Look for the Cyclones to impose their will in this one in the paint on both ends of the floor. This is a game the Cyclones have the situational edge in almost every which way. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-02-24 | Oregon v. Arizona -13 | 83-103 | Win | 100 | 14 h 59 m | Show | |
Arizona -13 The Wildcats are the move on Saturday as they welcome in Oregon. Arizona comes in off two blowout wins over Washington and Arizona State as they continue to march their way toward a potential one seed. They currently sit 6th in the nation and a dominant win over a 19 win Oregon team would go a long way. Arizona is overwhelming teams with their ability to run the floor. You won’t find a quicker team and their pace is just a lot for some of these teams to handle. We saw that earlier this year when they put up 87 on Oregon in their building and right now everything is clicking for Zona. They’re averaging 89.9 ppg this year and shoot the ball at a 49% clip from the field. Oregon is just not quick enough and doesn’t have the firepower to keep up with this team. Expect Arizona to run from the opening tip and really put an emphasis on attacking in transition. An early lead will really put Oregon on their heels and allow Arizona to open this game up. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-01-24 | Dayton -1 v. Loyola-Chicago | Top | 72-77 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Dayton -1 We’re on the Flyers (22-5) here, laying the small number on the road. Dayton and Loyola Chicago (19-8) sit tied for 2nd in the A-10 standings currently. The Flyers are in the Top 25, but a loss here can really fracture the Flyers chances at an at large bid. This is the kind of game that is almost a must win and they are going to come out with a purpose here on Friday. Dayton is at their best when they can really force a struggle for opposing teams shooters. The Flyers are one of the best in the entire nation defensively, only allowing 64.6 ppg. They allowed just 66 in a blowout win over Davidson last time out as this defense is just so difficult to figure out. They’ve allowed more than 80 points just once this season which goes to show you how good they are given some of the teams they’ve played. The Flyers are going to turn this into a grind it out kind of game and frustrate the Ramblers. Loyola comes in on a low after getting blown away by the Bonnies last time out and they have had issues at times offensively. That doesn’t bode well going up against a team like Dayton, who will turn the pressure up right from the opening tip. There is great value on the Flyers, who can really take a big step in the right direction toward March. Dayton are 17-3 SU L20, and 12-3 SU L15 vs. ATL 10 teams, and 4-1 SU L5 on Friday. Ramblers are 0-6 ATS L6 home games on a Friday! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday RARE 10* CBB Top Play |
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02-29-24 | Gonzaga -3.5 v. San Francisco | 86-68 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Gonzaga -3.5 The Bulldogs have been the center of the bubble talk as they re-entered the Top 25 and now are in the drivers seat coming into play. Still, work has to be done for Gonzaga as they cannot afford any slip ups as they’re feeling the wrath of being in a weaker conference for the first time in quite a while. Their at large status has been questioned, but now it looks like a couple more wins and they’re in regardless. A road win over San Francisco can go a long way and the Bulldogs matchup well with them. Gonzaga has held par and ran through the WCC lately and they come in winners of 6 straight which includes them scoring no less than 86 points in those wins. They’re finally hitting a stride and offensively they’re getting contributions up and down the lineup. They already took down San Francisco earlier this year in a 77-72 win and they can ride that momentum into play here. This game is going to be won still on the defensive end as the Bulldogs have to get timely stops. Gonzaga has stepped up defensively and really put the clamps down when they’ve needed to and that will ultimately be the difference here. Expect them to turn up the pressure and for the Dons into a lot of difficult shots. We’re going to see a lot of turnovers and some easy transition baskets for the Bulldogs that will allow separation as this game goes on. We’re getting the better team at a nice number here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-28-24 | Seton Hall v. Creighton -8.5 | 64-85 | Win | 100 | 21 h 5 m | Show | |
Creighton -8.5 Tonight, the Pirates (18-9) clash with the Bluejays (20-7) at 9pm ET on FS1. Set at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE, it's a Big East showdown with an over/under of 144.5 points. Creighton, favored by -8.5, boasts a 20-8 record, while Seton Hall stands at 6-6 on the road. We’re on the Jays who have been a force at home. Creighton has won back to back home games in absolute dominant fashion, which includes a 19 point win over UConn here in this building. The Jays know how important this game is for seeding purposes and they have an edge after beating this Seton Hall team in a thriller in their home arena not too long ago. The Jays have really been one of the best teams on both ends of the floor this year. Offensively they’re putting up over 80 ppg and they have so many threats than can beat the opposition. They shoot the ball in flurries at teams and they can knock down the 3 just as much as beating you inside. defensively, they’re holding teams to under 70 ppg and they aren’t shy about the pressure they produce. They will force a lot of turnovers and tough shots, which turns into some transition buckets the other way for them. They are going to come out with a purpose and overwhelm this Pirates side in this matchup. Trends, SH 2-7 ATS L9 vs. CREI, and 2-7 SU L9 as well. CREI are 4-1 ATS, 4-1 SU L5, and 5-2 ATS L7. Plus they're 11-4 SU L15 vs. BIG East teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-28-24 | Green Bay +7.5 v. Cleveland State | 69-61 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Green Bay +7.5 Going back to the well with a play on a Cleveland State game. Getting the on the road may be what this Green Bay team needs. In a huge Horizon League battle, the value sits with the Phoenix here. Green Bay certainly had their chance at the top spot in the Horizon League, but dropped all 3 games of their homestand. However, they still sit in 3rd and have the chance at a top 4 spot entering Wednesday despite all that. Green Bay beat Cleveland State earlier this year and they will come out here with a lot of aggression. The Phoenix are a defensive minded team and they’re going to really impose their will early in this one on the defensive end. They give up just 67.6 ppg and they need to play this game at their pace. Slowing things down and not turning this one into a track meet is key and they should be able to avoid that given they had success against Cleveland State already once this year. G Noah Reynolds is going to be the spark offensively for them here too. He averaging nearly 20 ppg and he put up 32 in the win over the Vikings earlier this season. When he goes, this offense goes and he has scored 30+ in 2 of the last 4 games. Look for this game to be a grind and stay close throughout, as there is no reason for Green Bay to not have a chance to steal this one. WGB are 12-4 ATS L16, and 12-5 SU L17, plus they're 6-1 ATS L7 on the road. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-27-24 | BYU v. Kansas -6.5 | 76-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Kansas -6.5 (19-8) BYU takes on (21-6) KU tonight. We’re on the Jayhawks here, laying the points at home against BYU. The Cougars have two road conference wins, both against subpar teams. They’ve beaten UCF and West Virginia away from home during Big 12 play and have had zero success against top teams. Now, they run into an absolute gauntlet here in Kansas. The Jayhawks have won 2 straight which includes an a blowout win over the Longhorns on Saturday in this building. Kansas is picking up steam at the right time. The Jayhawks put up 86 points in the win over Texas, but really it’s been their defense that has stole the show. They’re giving up just 67.6 ppg this year, which is one of the best marks in the nation. They play with such a high intensity on the defensive end, it forces the opposition into some bad shots and turnovers. Kansas has also been able to take these rebounds and turnovers and get out in transition for some easy buckets. They’re going to overwhelm BYU. The Cougars are a streaky team and Kansas is one of the best at closing out on shooters. Expect them to frustrate BYU all night long and not allow any open shooting lanes. This is a good number to lay as they can turn this game into a similar one like Saturday against Texas. Trends, BYU 1-5 ATS L6, 1-7 ATS L8 on the road, and 4-16 L20 vs. BIG 12 teams. KU 15-5 SU L20, 10-0 SU L10 at home, and 5-2 SU L7 vs. B12 schools. You know what to do. Hop ON! Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-26-24 | Baylor v. TCU -2 | 62-54 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
TCU -2 Two teams with identical overall and league records are set to break the tie on Monday when the #11 Baylor Bears (19-8, 8-6 Big 12) travel in-state to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (19-8, 8-6 Big 12). We're on the home side here as TCU has the situational edge with this game being at home. The Horned Frogs come in 12-2 at home this year and overall they come into this one winners in 3 of their last 4. Two of those wins came at home against Cincinnati and WVU, with a road buzzer beater win at Kansas State mixed in there. TCU is such a tough team to handle offensively. They come in averaging 81.3 ppg and they shoot as good as anyone from the field, shooting 48% as a team. They are going to pick up the pace on Baylor, something they did so well in a 105-102 OT win earlier this season at Baylor. They are at their best when they get out and run, as they are one of the best transition teams. This is going to be a game where they come out with a lot of energy. Baylor has dropped back to back games and going into this environment is never easy for opposing teams. TCU should feed off the crowd energy and will ride the momentum they have. TCU 4-1 ATS L5, 6-3 SU L9, 13-2 SU L15 at home, and 7-2 ATS L9 vs. Big 12 teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-25-24 | Ohio State +10 v. Michigan State | 60-57 | Win | 100 | 14 h 19 m | Show | |
Ohio State +10 We're on the Buckeyes here, grabbing points on Sunday night as they take on Michigan State. The Buckeyes are all but dead when it comes to any shot at an at-large bid for the tournament. Their focus is shifted to either making an epic run in the Big 10 Tournament or another postseason tourney. They have value here as they matchup with this Michigan State team in most aspects. The Buckeyes have the win over Purdue a few games back and then gave a very good fight against Minnesota where they ultimately came up short. Still, this team looks like they have far more energy after the coaching change. They're getting contributions up and down on the offensive end as they've put up 73 and 79 points in their last two outings. They take on a very inconsistent Michigan State defense that let up 78 to Iowa last time out. The Spartans have been a tough team to trust just overall. One night they can look so powerful and the next it is a huge struggle. Ohio State can attack the rim in this one and really make a point to win the battle in the paint. Michigan State's inconsistency is going to make it tough to cover a spread this high. Their offense is one of the worst in the conference, putting up just 75.0 ppg. Look for this game to be close throughout. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-24-24 | Washington State -5.5 v. Arizona State | 61-73 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 31 m | Show | |
Washington State -5.5 We're on the Cougars here, as they look to build off another big win. Washington State has quietly been one of the best teams in the Pac-12 as they continue to string together wins, which includes an upset win on the road at Arizona which removed all doubt when it comes to their resume for March. Washington State has won 8 straight games and they are one of the best shooting teams in the country. The Cougars come in shooting at a 47.3% clip from the field entering play. They wear opponents down with their physicality as they will win the battle in the paint. Arizona State gives up nearly 74 ppg themselves and they have struggled with teams built like Washington State. This is going to be the kind of game where the Cougars will put emphasis on winning the battle in the paint on both ends of the floor. The Sun Devils have allowed the opposition to hit at 45% clip from the field and they have had a ton of issues inside conference play. They're also one of the worst rebounding teams in the nation, which the Cougars can take advantage of with their length. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-24-24 | Auburn -7 v. Georgia | 97-76 | Win | 100 | 18 h 31 m | Show | |
Auburn -7 SEC play continues this weekend with a matchup between the #14 Auburn Tigers (20-6, 9-4 SEC) and the Georgia Bulldogs (15-11, 5-8 SEC). Auburn has been itching to get back out there as their quest for a 1 seed hit a bit of a snag last weekend when Kentucky took them down in an upset. The Tigers sit 14th in the nation now and will look to pad their resume with a road win. The Tigers are just such a tough team to handle and Georgia is going to have their hands full on both ends of the floor. Coming into this matchup on Saturday, the Tigers rank 22nd in offensive efficiency and 4th in defensive efficiency. They put up 82.2 ppg and they are one of the best in the SEC at turning defense into offense. They will put a ton of pressure on and force the opposition into some careless turnovers, which leads to some easy fast break opportunities. The Bulldogs give up 74.0 ppg on the defensive side and they have had so many issues with teams built like Auburn. The Tigers will put an emphasis on getting out quickly and bouncing back from behind the arc. After an abysmal performance against Kentucky, they know they have to put together a quick start with their shooters. Georgia simply does not have the firepower to keep up in this matchup. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-24-24 | Washington v. Arizona -15 | 75-91 | Win | 100 | 14 h 33 m | Show | |
Arizona -15 The Washington Huskies will battle the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday at McKale Center. Tip-off between the Pac-12 opponents is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET. Washington (15-12 SU, 13-13 ATS, and 15-11 O/U) beat Arizona State 84-82 on Thursday. The Huskies are 7-9 in conference competition. Arizona (20-6 SU, 17-9 ATS, and 14-12 O/U) lost 77-74 to Washington State on Thursday. The Wildcats are 11-4 in Pac-12 play. We're backing Arizona to bounce back in a big way here. The Wildcats were stunned by Washington State at home on Thursday night and the quick turnaround is exactly what this team needs here on Saturday. They have the 2nd best offense in the entire NCAA, as they're putting up 90 ppg. This team isn't shy about what they want to do. They will get up and down the floor, looking to take quick shots and put up as many as they can. Washington is going to struggle mightily with this pace. The Huskies give up nearly 77 ppg themselves and have had so many issues with fast teams. Arizona is going to come out with a purpose. They now sit 2nd in the conference and cannot afford a slow start. Look for a very quickly played game and for the Huskies to be on their heels defensively from the start of this one. Arizona will keep their foot on the gas and look to even take out some frustrations from their loss to WSU. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-23-24 | Youngstown State -2.5 v. Wisc-Milwaukee | 84-80 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show | |
Youngstown State -2.5 We’re on the Penguins (19-9, 13-10-1 ATS, 6-7 AWAY) on Friday night as they have value on the road. Youngstown State and Milwaukee (14-12, 11-12-1 ATS, 9-3 HOME) both sit in the midst of a log jam of the Horizon League standings and the Penguins have a chance to really take a big step forward here as they try for a top 4 seed. The Penguins have dropped 2 in a row only twice this year and they come in looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Cleveland State. The Penguins still are in the drivers seat right now and they’ve been dominate in spots like this. They come in one of the top teams in the conference on the offensive side. They are putting up 82.3 ppg this season as they just overwhelmed teams with their pace. They have one of the best inside out games as you’ll get threats all over the court with this team. They should have a nice edge against this Milwaukee defense that has struggled. They’ve given up 78.6 ppg this year and let up 97 in an overtime loss to YSU. The Penguins are the better team overall and they’re going to push the tempo on Milwaukee. They’re the better team and will come out with some fire looking to avenge their loss to Cleveland State. YST are 8-3-1 ATS L12, 14-6 SU L20, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. UWM. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-22-24 | Ohio State v. Minnesota -3.5 | 79-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 60 m | Show | |
Minnesota -3.5 8pm Tip from Minneapolis, MN tonight. Williams Arena hosts Minnesota (16-9, 21-3-1 ATS, 14-3 HOME) vs. Ohio State (14-11, 10-15 ATS, 0-7 AWAY) in B10 action. Golden Gophers are the move with laying the points on Thursday. The Buckeyes had been the biggest letdown of the Big 10 thus far and cleaned house with the firing of their head coach prior to the matchup with Purdue. They opened a ton of eyes and took down the Boilermakers in Columbus on Sunday and this is a perfect spot to fade them with a let down coming on the road. Ohio State has been abysmal on the road and they take on a Minnesota team that has won 3 straight at home here in conference play. Minnesota has been able to really frustrate teams on the defensive end. They are allowing under 70 ppg this season and they’ve really stepped things up defensively too as of late. They’ve forced a lot of turnovers for the opposition and Ohio State is going to get such a physical battle here from a Minnesota team that loves to play tough in the paint on both ends of the floor. Look for this game to turn into a grind and for Ohio State to get many clean looks both from outside and in the paint. With them coming in on a such a high and having to take on a team that plays with such physicality, this is a completely different style that they're going to see here compared to the battle with Purdue. There’s good value on Minnesota here in this spot. Trends, OSU are 3-9 SU L12, 2-6 ATS L8 vs. MINN, and 0-16 SU L16 on the road, plus 2-6 L8 SU vs. B10 schools. MINN are 8-0 ATS L8, 4-2 SU L6, and 13-1 ATS L14 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-22-24 | Cleveland State +2.5 v. Northern Kentucky | 73-75 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
Cleveland State +2.5 We’re on the Vikings here, grabbing the points on the road. Cleveland State (15-11, 12-13-1 ATS, 4-9 AWAY) and NKU (14-13, 14-11 ATS, 10-3 HOME) are part of this log jam in the middle of the Horizon League standings where 4-5 teams are trying to jump into the top 4 of the standings for the conference tournament. The Vikings continue to play close games and this one is another one that can go either way. Cleveland State took down NKU in overtime in Cleveland earlier this season and the Vikings are coming in off what was one of their most impressive wins of the season over Youngstown State last Saturday. The Vikings go as Tristan Enaruna goes. He put up 31 in the win over YSU and he led the charge against this Northern Kentucky side earlier this season when he scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the process. The Vikings will play this one at a quick tempo and look to get out in transition. They come in averaging over 76 ppg and are at their best when they can push the tempo on teams. Given the close games really both teams have played this year, this is a good spot for the Vikings to get points. This one can go either way and we get good value with the Vikings. Trends, CST are 4-2 SU L6, and 8-3 SU L11 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-21-24 | Colorado State +7.5 v. New Mexico | 66-68 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Rams +7.5 We are going to be in for a treat on Wednesday night at 10pm ET from THE PIT in in Albuquerque, NM when we get the CSU Rams (20-6, 3-5 AWAY, 14-11 ATS) taking on the New Mexico Lobos (20-6, 11-2 HOME, 17-8 ATS) for some College hoops action. This is matchup #2 this season. The Rams secured victory in their prior clash, triumphing at CSU on Jan. 2nd 76-68. In that match, the Rams were favored by 4. New Mexico opened this matchup favored by -5.5 with a total set at 155.5 points. In their recent streak, the Rams have won 5/6, and last game out they grabbed a 75-55 win against Utah State at home, favored by 6. In contrast, the Lobos have been alternating wins and losses in their 6 previous games, suffering an 81-70 defeat against SDSU on the road, unable to cover the 6-point spread as dogs. Colorado State has sat in the Top 25 for eight total weeks now and they are not a team you want to overlook. The Rams will play through Isaiah Stevens, who leads the team with 16.2 ppg to go along with 7.4 assists. He’s been the go to guy for this offense and has produced many big games for this offense. He comes in off an 18 point performance and the Rams as a team have put up nearly 78 ppg. They are one of the toughest teams to guard in the conference, but really they win games with their defense. They give up only 67.8 ppg and they do not allow anything easy. They are one of the best at turning defense into offense and will look to force a lot of turnovers with their high pressure. As a team, they shoot nearly 50% and that ultimately is a lot for teams to slow down. They can come at teams with so many different angles and they’ll do that here on Wednesday. Trends, CSU 5-1 ATS L6, 5-1 SU L6, 6-1 SU L7 vs. NM, and 4-1 ATS L5 in FEB. CSU have also won the L2 matchups vs. NMEX dating back to 3/3/23. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-21-24 | Duke v. Miami-FL +5.5 | 84-55 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 16 m | Show | |
Miami +5.5 Wednesday night at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL it's the Duke Blue Devils (20-5, 14-10-1 ATS, 5-3 AWAY) taking on the Miami Hurricanes (15-11, 14-11-1 ATS, 11-3 HOME). The Hurricanes are the move in this spot on Wednesday. Miami right now needs a win and a signature win to even just give themselves a chance to get into the conversation for the tournament right now. They started this season off red hot and have tapered off since, but this team isn’t one you want to overlook. The Canes have to get back to what has made them so successful and that’s winning games on the defensive end. They’ve failed to play games at the pace that makes them at their best and they’re going to slow things down on this Duke team come Wednesday night. Miami was typically allowing the opposition to get under 70 points when they were at their best and they were doing it with key stops and not allowing second chances. They are going to put an emphasis on controlling the paint in this matchup and they know they have over Duke out of rhythm early. Look for them to play through center Norchad Omier, who leads the team with 17.8 ppg and nearly 10 rpg. He is the key to this team’s success as he can help control the pace and help Miami win the battle in the paint at both ends of the floor. Miami has won 3 of 4 regular season matchups against Duke as well. Some trends to consider, Duke 1-5 ATS L6 vs. MIA. MIA are 16-4 SU L20 at home, and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-20-24 | Connecticut v. Creighton +3.5 | 66-85 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Creighton +3.5 8:30pm ET tip from the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE on Tuesday night we get Creighton (19-6, 13-12 ATS, 11-2 HOME) hosting UConn (24-2, 16-10 ATS, 6-2 AWAY). Opening odds for this one have UConn (-3), Total: 145, and the Moneyline: UConn (-152) | Creighton (+128). Last games out, UConn dominated at home, effortlessly securing an 81-53 victory against the Golden Eagles. UConn opened eyes around the nation with a blowout win. Their teamwork shone through with 15 more assists than their rivals. Meanwhile, Creighton's close halftime against the Bulldogs transformed as they scored 45 points in the second half, leading to a convincing 79-57 win. This promises to be an exciting end-to-end matchup with two of the higher scoring teams in the nation. They last met up on Jan 17, 2024 - UConn 62 vs. Creighton 48. UConn have been deemed the team to beat now and a huge target is on their back entering play on Tuesday. A quick turnaround road test against a very good Creighton team is never easy either. The Jays have been a grind team all season and they’ve had to really win some of these games with their physicality. This will be a game they have to impose their will early and they’re going to do that. They can do it on both sides of the ball. They’re averaging over 81 points per game this season while only conceding 69.3 against. They’ve been able to control the pace and dictate the paint on both ends of the floor for the most part. Both of UConn’s losses this year have come on the road and they are going to walk into a very hostile environment on Tuesday. Creighton is going to lean on their defense, that gave up just 57 points last time out to Butler. They can get key stops and not allow 2nd chances and that should bode well for them as this game goes on. They have the scorers to match UConn and they can hit teams from many different angles both inside and out. They’re going to look to pad their resume and this is the perfect upset spot to do it in. Trends, UConn are 2-6 SU in their L8 games vs. Creighton. Creighton are 10-3 SU in their L13, 6-2 SU L8 vs. the Big East, and 14-6 SU L20 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-20-24 | Bowling Green v. Central Michigan -1.5 | 60-62 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
CMU -1.5 Bowling Green (16-9 , 10-13 ATS, 4-5 AWAY) visits CMU (15-10, 14-10 ATS, 8-2 HOME) on Tuesday night at 7pm ET. The Chips have good value here as they continue to open some eyes in the MAC. Central Michigan comes in 9-3 overall in league play and sits 3rd in the conference standings. They’re one of the hotter teams in the conference as well as they’ve won 7 of their last 8 games with that lone loss coming to the top seeded Akron Zips. They’ve done it on the defensive end and it’s been rather impressive in what they’ve done. Even in the loss during this stretch, they only gave up 68 points to one of the best offenses in the conference. They haven’t allowed more than 77 points and they’ve only only more than 70 points twice because both games went into double overtime. Overall, CMU is giving up just 64.6 ppg in conference play. They beat BG in one of those double overtime games and they’ve won their last 5 home games overall. They’re the better team and hotter team coming in with momentum. Look for CMU to slow this game down and knock BG out of rhythm again, as that’s been the speciality for this Chips side. When they can keep the pace down, they’re able to play their style of game and it’s paid off. Trends, BG are 2-6 ATS L8, 2-5 SU L7, and 3-11 ATS L14 on the road. CMU are 7-1 ATS L8, 7-1 SU L8, 5-0 ATS L5 at home, and 13-6 ATS L19 vs. BG at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-19-24 | Virginia +3.5 v. Virginia Tech | 41-75 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Virginia +3.5 UVA (20-6, 14-11-1 ATS, 4-4 AWAY) takes on VA. Tech (14-11, 11-14 ATS, 11-2 HOME) on Monday night t 7pm ET. We’re on Virginia, who is in a nice spot here entering Monday. The ACC is having a bit of a down year and projections have shown that they may only get 3-4 teams into the tournament right now. Virginia sits in the Top 25 and they’re looking to boost their resume here with another win as they’re one of the hottest teams right now. Virginia has won 9 of their last 10 games and they’re doing it in the most Virginia way possible. The Cavaliers have dominated on the defensive end and come in off a 49-47 win over Wake Forest last time out. Virginia has only given up 57.9 ppg this year, which is one of the best marks in the entire nation. They held this Hokies team to just 57 points earlier this season in a win and they are going to do the same thing to them here on Monday night. Va Tech has dropped 4 of 5 overall and they have struggled to find any sort of rhythm lately. That certainly doesn’t bode well when you have to deal with this kind of defense from Virginia. Look for this game to be slowly played and for the Cavaliers to really frustrate the Hokies on both ends of the floor. This will be a lower scoring game where Virginia forces a lot of turnovers and tough shots for Virginia Tech. Trends, UVA 9-1 SU L10, 7-3 ATS L10 vs. VATech, and 14-6 SU L20 vs. VATech. UVA are also 9-2 SU L11 vs. ACC teams. VATech are 1-4 ATS L5, plus, they're 1-4 SU L5. I'm on Virginia +3. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-17-24 | NC State +7.5 v. Clemson | 78-77 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
NC State +7.5 7:45pm ET we have NCST (15-9, 10-13-1 ATS, 3-4 AWAY) taking on Clemson (17-7, 14-10 ATS, 9-3 HOME) on Saturday. We’re taking the Wolfpack here, grabbing the points on the road on Saturday night. NC State is on the wrong side of the bubble right now as they are struggling to find their signature win and boast their resume. After back to back losses, they now have a lot of work to do just to get back into the conversation even. They got a week off to refresh and now come in for the home stretch with a few opportunities to make a splash. This is one here, as they take on a Clemson team that can easily be a top 25. NC State will come out with much more aggression and they need to lean on DJ Horne to be that igniter. He leads the team, averaging 16.8 ppg and he’s been the go to guy this season when they need a clutch basket. This is going to be a game where the Wolfpack want to control the paint on both ends of the floor. They only give up around 71 ppg in conference play and they are their best when they can close the paint down and only allow one shot for the opposition. They can take advantage of Clemson’s over aggressive style and look to push out after a defensive rebound. The Wolfpack will be in this game and should have their chances at even stealing it. They will put an emphasis on working the ball inside on the offensive side and should be able to find success themselves at the rim. A trend to note, NCST are 4-2 ATS L6 Saturday games on the road. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-17-24 | Kentucky v. Auburn -8.5 | 70-59 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 1 m | Show | |
Auburn -8.5 We’re on Auburn here, laying the number at home in a marquee matchup on Saturday night. This is a statement game and the Tigers have a chance to really send a message not just to the SEC, but to the entire nation here with another huge win. They have a huge edge here in a couple areas. For starters, Kentucky’s defense is just not trustworthy at this point in the season. They rank near the bottom in total defense in the conference and in the nation entering play. They’ve given up 82.3 ppg in conference play this year and we’ve seen them flop many times against top tier opponents on the defensive end. This doesn’t bode well for them when they take on an Auburn team that has put up 83.1 ppg this year and just dropped 101 points on the number 11 team in the country last time out in this building. Auburn is undefeated at home and we’ve seen some amazing performances by this team here. Auburn is going to overwhelm the Wildcats from the start and really cause so many issues on both ends of the floor. The Tigers will dictate the pace and have Kentucky scrambling defensively. Auburn will have a ton of fire and come out to make a statement on Saturday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-17-24 | Youngstown State v. Cleveland State +3 | 73-81 | Win | 100 | 17 h 49 m | Show | |
Vikings +3 We’re on the Vikings, at home, Saturday afternoon. Cleveland State comes in off a rare home loss and now they’re in the middle of the pack, desperate for a win to keep a couple things alive. They’d love a chance at the very least of hosting a first round game come conference tournament time and they need to figure things out here against YSU. The good news for them, they have played their best basketball at home this year and have came up with some clutch wins inside this building. The Vikings key to success here will be attacking and pushing the tempo. Youngstown State has been very inconsistent when it comes to the defensive end. They allow over 72 ppg and have struggled at times when it comes to transition play. Cleveland State has shown they like to play with tempo and they’re at their best when they can grab a rebound and get out quickly. The Vikings have a compliment of 3 point shooters as well, so opening up shooting lanes will come from their tempo. The Vikings have came up clutch at home more this season and they have an edge in this matchup given the location. Add the revenge factor in and there’s value on the Vikes. Trends, YST are 4-9 ATS in their L13, and they're 3-10 SU in their L13 vs. CLEST, they're also 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against CLEST. On the other side Cleveland State are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-15-24 | Utah +2 v. USC | 64-68 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 13 m | Show | |
Utah +2 Pac 12 action on Thursday. Utah (15-9, 11-13 ATS, 1-5 AWAY) take on USC (9-15, 10-14 ATS, 6-5 HOME) at 11pm ET from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. We’re taking Utah here, with this short of a line on Thursday night. USC has just been an ultimate fade. This team has done nothing to prove they’re going to turn things around as they were battered by Stanford 99-68 on Saturday. The loss was a summary of what this season has been for USC. The Trojans are one of the worst in the conference, allowing 75.3 ppg this season. They have been far too inconsistent to trust offensively as well. While they’ve battled injuries, they’ve also just had zero rhythm with their lineups. They’ve now dropped 8 of 9, with the lone win coming against a weak Oregon State team. Utah can’t afford to drop this one either. The Utes dropped both in their Arizona swing and they now have to pile up some wins here to end the season. They’ve averaged nearly 80 ppg this season as this offense is deep and can threaten a lot. They love to get out and run, which has opened a lot of shooting lanes for them. They’re the better team and in this spot, USC just has zero confidence right now. Trends, SC are 1-5 ATS L6, 1-8 SU L9, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. PAC 12 schools. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-15-24 | College of Charleston v. Northeastern +4.5 | 77-73 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Northeastern +4.5 College Of Charleston (18-7, 10-14 ATS, 6-2 AWAY) take on Northeastern (10-15, 13-12 ATS, 5-4 HOME) on Thursday night at 7pm ET. We’re backing Northeastern here, with the points as they take on College of Charleston on Thursday. Northeastern is in the midst of some of their best basketball coming in on a two game winning streak. They’ve taken down Campbell and Monmouth, both by double digits, as offensively they’ve found a nice groove. They dropped 86 and 77 in the wins and they have a ton of momentum heading into this top matchup with Charleston. Northeastern has played their best basketball it seems at home and they are going to throw Charleston off a bit with their pace. They’ve typically been a slower team, but now they’ve found success the last couple of games with their speed. Charleston is going to overlook this game a bit too. They know Northeastern is in the bottom tier of the conference and with the season winding down, they’re going to come into this game a little flat given that. Look for Northeastern to really use that to their advantage and push the ball in transition on Charleston. Chris Doherty has been a huge catalyst for this Northeastern side and he comes in off a 19 point performance. He’ll be the spark in this one against Charleston’s defense, that has conceded 74.8 ppg in conference play. This is a trap spot and the home side has good value here given the recent play. Trends, C of C are 3-6 ATS L9 and 2-4 ATS L6 in FEB. Plus, they're 0-5-2 ATS in their L7 as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. NE are 4-2 ATS L6 on Thursday's at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-14-24 | Illinois-Chicago v. Bradley -14 | 73-85 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 18 m | Show | |
Bradley -14 8pm ET Wednesday when the UIC Flames (10-15, 3-7 AWAY, 11-13 ATS) visit the Bradley Braves (17-8, 10-3 HOME, 13-9-2 ATS) in a clash at Carver Arena, Peoria, Illinois I expect we'll see a nice little game. Both teams, injury-free, seek momentum after recent wins/losses. Bradley is a far better team and they are going to do what they did in this first matchup and run wild on UIC. Bradley took it to the Flames 77-59 at UIC earlier this year and that game perfectly represents how these two teams are. Bradley likes to get to up and down the floor and they can overwhelm teams at times. UIC has had its share of issues with the top teams in the conference and slowing them down. Bradley puts up 75.4 ppg and they’re going to come out with some aggression here after dropping 2 straight to fall back to 3rd in the conference. Like the first matchup, UIC just can’t keep up here. The Flames only average 69.2 ppg which is one of the worst marks in the conference. They have had issues against the top teams in the conference when it comes to finding their rhythm offensively. They’ve struggled to create open looks and this Bradley defense is one that doesn’t allow anybody easy at the rim. Look for Bradley to force some tough shots and create turnovers in this contest. Trends to consider, in their recent 14 games, UIC's ATS record stands at 3-11. They're 2-8 SU in 10 games and 1-7 SU against Bradley. Additionally, UIC is 1-6 ATS on the road and winless in their last 5 road games versus Bradley. Bradley are 11-3 SU L14, and are 7-1 SU L8 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-14-24 | Miami-FL v. Clemson -7 | 60-77 | Win | 100 | 18 h 45 m | Show | |
Clemson -7 7pm tip off, Wednesday night from the Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC we have the Miami Hurricanes (15-9, 2-5 AWAY, 14-9-1 ATS) taking on the Clemson Tigers (16-7, 8-3 HOME, 13-10 ATS). We’re on Clemson as they’re in a very nice spot on Wednesday. They welcome in Miami, a team that has had a ton of issues on the road. Miami is about the most inconsistent team in the conference at times. They put up an amazing fight against UNC last time out that fell short, which came after a 38 point performance on the road prior to that game. They’ve been very mediocre away this season and Clemson seems to be a team that is finding their stride at the right time too. Clemson took down UNC and Syracuse, both on the road and now return home for a 2 game stretch where they can really make a push at the ACC. This is a revenge spot for them as they allowed 95 points in a 95-82 loss at Miami much earlier this season. This Canes team has regressed majorly since then, while Clemson is trending upward. The Tigers have been good offensively, putting up 79.0 ppg and they will come right at this Miami defense that has had many problems. Expect a lot of pace and pushing in transition, which is a huge weakness of Miami’s. We’re getting Clemson at the right time and they should impose their will on both ends of the floor. Trends, Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their L6 vs. a team with a winning % above .600, plus, they're 4-2 ATS in their L6, 4-2 SU L6, and 19-1 SU L20 on Wednesday's at home. These two last played on 1/3/24 a 95-82 Miami win, this time however I see the ball going Clemson's way and advise you to give the points. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-13-24 | Iowa State +1.5 v. Cincinnati | 68-59 | Win | 100 | 21 h 53 m | Show | |
Iowa State +1.5 IST (18-5, 16-7 ATS, 3-3 AWAY) takes on Cincinnati (15-8, 12-11 ATS, 12-3 HOME) Tuesday night at 7pm ET from the Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. Iowa State has the value here in this matchup as they are at a nice price on Tuesday. The Cyclones are the better team here. Iowa State has feared no one this season and they continue to beat good teams, whether it’s home or away really. They’ve won 5 of 6 and were just inches away from winning all 6 had the half court heave not been after the buzzer at Baylor. They’ve taken down the likes of Kansas and TCU during this stretch as they’ve been able to really build a good resume for themselves. Their offense will get most of the recognition, given they score nearly 80 ppg. However, this team has been a force on the defensive end. Allowing just 62.1 ppg, the Cyclones have dominated on this end of the floor. They force turnovers, tough shots, and they’ve held the opposition to just 40% shooting from the field. They have the edge against the Bearcats here, who are a team that has struggled at times offensively this season. Iowa State is going to frustrate the Bearcats and force them into many difficult shots. Along with some turnovers, the Cyclones are going to get some good looks in transition. Cincinnati has had issues with teams that play at this caliber and this won’t be any different on Tuesday. Trends, IST 5-1 ATS L6, 5-1 SU L6, 4-2 ATS L6 vs. CIN, plus they're 5-2 ATS L7 on the road. CIN are 3-6 SU L9, and 2-9 ATS L11 Tues games. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-12-24 | Kansas +2.5 v. Texas Tech | 50-79 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
KU +2.5 (19-5, 2-4 AWAY, 10-14 ATS) takes on the Red Raiders (17-6, 12-1 HOME, 10-12-1 ATS) on Monday night. 9pm ET tip off from United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. The Jayhawks have value here grabbing points on the road at Texas Tech. The Jayhawks have been one of those teams who continue to grind and find ways to win. They’ve beat number 13 Baylor and number 4 Houston in 2 of their last 3 games and now they have a chance to add to their resume with a ranked win on the road. They should get a huge boost too health wise. Saturday they were without former Red Raider, Kevin McCullar (19.5 ppg) and Jamari McDowell on Saturday and still managed a win. Both should’ve back here on Monday which helps this lineup tremendously. Tech has been so incredibly inconsistent and they needed to find a way to grind a win over UCF last time out to end a 3 game losing skid. They just haven’t been able to get the rhythm on offense, especially as of late. Kansas has been smothering defensively as they’ve picked up the pressure. They’re going to overwhelm Tech in this matchup and force a lot of turnovers from a team that’s been careless with the ball. Kansas is the better side and has the edge here. Trends, KU are 15-4 SU L19, 8-1 SU L9 vs. TT, and 11-2 SU L13 vs. TT on the road. On the other side Texas Tech are 1-4 ATS L5. Expect KU to take TT down on Monday night. They'll win outright by 3-5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-11-24 | Bowling Green v. UL - Lafayette -7 | 60-86 | Win | 100 | 5 h 32 m | Show | |
Louisiana -7 Bowling Green (16-7, 10-11 ATS, 4-3 AWAY) take on the ULL Cajuns (15-9, 12-10 ATS, 9-2 HOME) on Sunday. This one tips off at 3pm ET from the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. We’re backing Louisiana here, laying the points at home on Sunday. Bowling Green’s record is a bit deceiving as they have struggled as of late. They’ve dropped 3 of their last 5 and their two wins have been to sub par teams out of the MAC. The Falcons are going to have their hands full with a Louisiana team that has played some of their best basketball as of late. The Ragin Cajuns had been on a tear, winning 7 in a row before they stumbled their last time out. Still, taking nothing away from this team as they have been impressive this season and they’ve done it on both ends of the floor. They have averaging over 77 ppg and shot over 46% from the field on average this season. They dropped 80+ points in 6 of those 7 wins during that run as they can beat teams both inside and out. This is just a mismatch for the Falcons. Bowling Green has been far too inconsistent to trust and their inability to slow teams down that like to play fast has been a major issue. Louisiana is going to run on them and force turnovers, which should lead to some easy buckets in transition the other way. Look for a lopsided game, where Louisiana dominates in every which way. Trends, Bowling Green are 2-4 ATS in their L6, and 2-14 SU L16 in FEB. ULL are 6-2 ATS L8, 7-1 SU L8, and they're 18-2 SU L20 at home. You know what to do in this one! Lay the points. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-10-24 | USC v. Stanford -2 | 68-99 | Win | 100 | 21 h 17 m | Show | |
Stanford -2 USC (9-14, 10-13 ATS, 1-7 AWAY) takes on Stanford (11-11, 12-10 ATS, 8-4 HOME) at 10pm ET on Saturday night from the Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. We're on Stanford here, laying the small number at home on Saturday night. USC has become an ultimate fade this season. The Trojans have been atrocious this season and the latest was another loss on the road to Cal. USC fell to 1-7 on the road and they have far too many issues to trust. Stanford is 8-4 at home this season and they need to put together some kind of good ending themselves here to the season. It starts here against the lower tier Trojans. USC lost their seventh in the last eight games and now they sit at the bottom of the Pac-12. This team just has so many issues on both ends of the floor. They rank near the bottom on both offense and defense and their inability to get timely stops has hurt them tremendously. Stanford has shown some signs of brilliance this season and their success comes from the offensive end. They put up nearly 78 ppg and they shoot the 3 as better as anyone in the nation. They currently rank 12th, shooting at a 38.6% clip from behind the arc. They are going to create a lot of open looks for their outside shooters and the Trojans defense is just too subpar to trust. Stanford will eventually pull away in this one if USC's defense plays like it has as of late. Trends, SC 1-4 ATS L5, 1-7 SU L8, and 0-6 SU L6 on the road. STAN 4-1 ATS L5, 6-1 SU L7 vs. USC at home, and 5-2 ATS L7 vs. PAC 12 schools. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-10-24 | Arizona v. Colorado -1.5 | 99-79 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
Colorado -1.5 Saturday night late night bail out action. Late add. AZ won G1 between these two on JAN 4th, 97-50. Both teams are in much different spots now then they were then. (18-5, 15-8 ATS, 4-3 AWAY) Arizona take on (16-7, 10-12-1 ATS, 13-0 HOME) Colorado tonight at 10pm ET from the CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. This won't be a full write-up. But I'm loving the Buffs tonight. AZ will be on sea-legs for this one after playing 3x OT's on Thursday vs. Utah. They eventually won 105-99 to go 9-3 in the Pac 12. COLORADO took down ASU Thursday 82-70 and are now 27th in the KenPom rankings. If this game is tight in the 2nd half I trust CU to make their FT's. They're one of the top teams in the country from the charity stripe. Trends, Arizona are 0-5 SU in their L5 on the road against CU, and they're 2-4 ATS L6 on Sat's on the road. Colorado are 5-2 SU in their L7, 10-0 SU L10 at home, and they're 4-1 ATS L5 at home on SAT's. The Buffs keep this one close, and the home court will be rockin' tonight. Expect a court storming post game! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-10-24 | North Carolina -3 v. Miami-FL | 75-72 | Push | 0 | 15 h 26 m | Show | |
North Carolina -3 No. 3 North Carolina (18-5 SU, 13-9-1 ATS, 10-2 ATS) travels to Coral Gables to meet Miami (15-8 SU, 13-9-1 ATS, 6-6 ACC) on Saturday at 4pmET at Watsco Center. These teams met once last season with the Hurricanes winning 80-72 at home as a 6-point underdog. UNC has hit their first snag of the season. They come in losers of 2 of their last 3, which includes a home loss to the Clemson Tigers. It's the first time this season that North Carolina will be facing some adversity, but this is a great bounce back spot for them. The Tar Heels have a nice edge on this Miami side, that has been far too inconsistent to trust here this season. Miami has lost 2 of 3 themselves and their latest really showcased the issues they have. They managed just 38 points and had one of their worst shooting performances in quite some time. North Carolina is going to overwhelm them. The Tar Heels are not only going to come out looking to take out some frustrations, but they're also going to push the tempo on Miami. The Hurricanes are giving up 72 ppg and they have had issues with top teams this season. North Carolina averages 82.8 points per game and shoots 45% from the field (35.2% from behind the arc). They are going to prove to be too powerful for Miami and have them on their heels all night long. The edge sits with UNC. Trends, UNC 10-3 ATS L13, 11-2 SU L13, 5-2 SU L7 vs. MIA, and 10-2 SU L12 vs. ACC teams. Miami are 4-9 ATS in the L13 played on a Saturday at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-09-24 | Dayton -2 v. VCU | 47-49 | Loss | -115 | 28 h 54 m | Show | |
Dayton -2 Dayton (19-3, 5-2 AWAY, 12-9-1 ATS) take on VCU (15-8, 10-5 HOME, 14-9 ATS) on Friday night at 7pm ET from the Stuart Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. The Flyers have the value here in a huge A-10 battle on Friday night. Dayton comes in with 19 wins and sits 18th in the country as they are looking to make quite a name for themselves heading into March. The Flyers have won 3 straight games and 15 of their last 16 games overall as they continue to put up some impressive numbers on both ends of the floor. Dayton has scored 76 or more over this 3 game winning streak as their offense is one of the best in the country. They have been one of the top teams in the entire nation when it comes to shooting the 3 ball as well. They rank 5th, hitting the 3 point shot at a 40% clip. Coming into play on Friday, the Flyers have averaged 75 ppg and they have heated up as of late. Defensively, they are ranked 30th in the nation, giving up just 65.0 ppg. They have been incredibly impressive, holding the opposition to just 40.7% shooting from the field. VCU doesn't have enough firepower to keep up in this matchup. Dayton is red hot right now and the Rams haven't proven they can stay consistent. Look for Dayton to impose their will early on the defensive end and find themselves with some open looks in transition. Trends, DAY are 4-2 ATS L6, 16-1 SU L17, 5-1 ATS L6 on the road, and 9-1 SU L10 vs. ATL10 teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-08-24 | Arizona -5.5 v. Utah | 105-99 | Win | 100 | 21 h 34 m | Show | |
Arizona -5.5 AZ (17-5, 14-8 ATS, 3-3 AWAY) vs. Utah (15-7, 11-11 ATS, 12-0 HOME) 8pm ET from the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Wildcats have laying the points on Thursday night. The Wildcats matchup extremely well with Utah. Coming into this one, Arizona has 3 in a row and 5 of their last 6 as they can make a real run at a one seed come March. They beat a very good Oregon on the road then handled business at home in back to back games. Arizona has been phenomenal on the offensive end and teams are struggling to keep up with their pace. Over their last 6 games, they’ve scored 77 points or more in each of those and on the year they’re averaging 89.0 ppg. This team is built different and they have the ability to come at you with so many different weapons. Caleb Love has been the catalyst, averaging 18.9 ppg this year. Hes hit double digits in all but one game this season and had 36 points in the last road game for Arizona. Utah was already blitzed by 19 by this Arizona team this season and they simply don’t have the firepower to keep up. This is a game where the Wildcats will run and set the tempo early. This is a clear mismatch and the value sits with the visitors. Trends, AZ 5-1 SU L6, 16-4 SU L20 vs. UT, and 4-1 SU L5 vs. PAC 12. UT 3-7 ATS L10, 4-10 ATS L14 vs. Pac 12. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-07-24 | USC +3.5 v. California | 77-83 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 14 m | Show | |
USC +3.5 (9-13, 10-12 ATS, 1-6 AWAY) USC Trojans take on CAL (9-13, 11-11 ATS, 7-5 HOME) on Wednesday night. 11pm ET from the Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. We're on USC, grabbing the points here. The Trojans have been an underwhelming team here this season as they had high hopes to compete for a Pac-12 championship. Now, things look bleak for them, but they are much better than their record indicates. A win here can help them build off some momentum as they come in off a dominant performance over Oregon State last time out. The Trojans had one of their most complete performances of the season as they took down the Beavers 82-54 in a rout. The Trojans shot 49% from the field and held the Beavers offense to very little production both inside and out. That is the USC team that was expected this year and they matchup well with a Cal team that is incredibly inconsistent. The Bears' issues have been on both ends of the floor as they rank 154th in total offense and are 301st in the nation in total defense. USC is going to push the tempo, like they did against Oregon State and they're going to cause a lot of issues for this Beavers defense, especially in transition. Expect Cal to struggle with this USC offense, that finally has some rhythm to work with. Trends, USC 4-1 ATS L5 vs. CAL, 10-0 SU L10 vs. CAL, 5-0 SU L5 on the road vs. CAL and 5-1 ATS L6 in FEB. CAL is 2-5 ATS L7 at home, 5-15 SU L20 vs. PAC 12 schools, and 1-5 ATS L6 on Wednesday nights. I'm all over the road game in Berkeley on Humpday. Take USC outright in this one. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-07-24 | Wisconsin -5 v. Michigan | 68-72 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 24 m | Show | |
Wisconsin -5 Wednesday night at 7pm ET from the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI we get the Wisconsin Badgers (16-6, 10-11-1 ATS, 3-4 AWAY, 8-3 B10) taking on the Michigan Wolverines (7-15, 6-16 ATS, 4-7 HOME, 2-9 B10). Wolverines have lost 15 of the last 19. WISC lost 2 in a row and have dropped two spots in the Top 25. O vs. D in this one. MICH averages 77 PPG, but on D WISC also is stingy, holding opponents to 67.8 PPG. Michigan has completely bottomed out. Back on 1/15, we backed this Michigan side, at home against the Buckeyes. They dominated the game, but since then everything that can go wrong has gone wrong. They’ve dropped 5 straight games, all of which have been by double digits. Now, they welcome in a Wisconsin team that they simply do not match up well against. Wisconsin themselves will come out with a purpose after dropping 2 straight games. They are going to be able to dictate just about everything and anything in this matchup. The Badgers are still one of the best defensively in the Big 10. They are going to have that Michigan offense frustrated. The Wolverines haven’t been able to get anything going on the offensive end and they’re trying to figure things out. That’s never a good thing when you have such a physical defense coming into play here like Wisconsin’s. Look for the Badgers to force a lot of turnovers and not allow the Wolverines to get into any sort of rhythm in this matchup. The Badgers offense will find plenty of shooting lanes, as the Wolverines defense continues to be one of the worst. Trends, WISC 15-4 SU L19, and 17-3 L20 played on a WED. The Wolverines are 0-5 ATS L5, 0-5 SU L5, 1-8 ATS L9 at home, and 1-8 SU L9 vs. BIG TEN schools. I'm expecting a 10-15 point Badgers win on Wednesday night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-06-24 | Butler v. Connecticut -13.5 | 62-71 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 31 m | Show | |
UConn -13.5 Tuesday night UConn (20-2, 13-9 ATS) hosts Butler (15-7, 11-10 ATS) in NCAAB action. The Huskies are the move here. UConn welcomes in a hot Butler team on Tuesday night, but this is going to be the kind of game where the Huskies impose their will. Butler has had its fair share of issues on the defensive end and the Huskies are going to take full advantage of that. Coming into play, Butler is giving up nearly 74 ppg. That doesn’t bode well against a UConn team that is on fire themselves. The Huskies put up 81.4 ppg themselves and they have been on a tear on both ends of the floor lately. They’ve really turned up the pressure defensively on teams and they’re forcing a lot of turnovers. Those turnovers have resulted in easy buckets the other way and they’re going to really put the heat on Butler. UConn only gives up 64.2 ppg and they forced Butler into some key turnovers and missed shots in their 88-81 win on January 5th. Look for UConn to really force some tough shots from Butler, who will have their issues on both ends of the floor in this matchup. The Huskies will keep their foot on the gas and make this a lopsided one. Trends, Butler are 4-9 ATS L13, 0-8 ATS L8 vs. UConn, and 0-8 L8 SU vs. UConn, they're also 1-4 SU L5 Tuesday games on the road. UConn are 6-3 ATS L9, 10-0 SU L10, and 16-0 L16 SU at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-05-24 | Kansas v. Kansas State +5.5 | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show | |
Kansas State +5.5 KU Jayhawks (18-4, ATS) take on the KState Wildcats (14-8, ATS) on Monday night at 9pm ET from the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. We’re on the Wildcats here, grabbing the points. Kansas and Kansas State renew their rivalry and when these two teams meet, it’s always quite a show. Kansas State and Kansas always go at it and things seem to be close in every matchup. While the Wildcats are struggling right now, this is the perfect opportunity for them to right the ship. Kansas State has lost some luster on the offensive end during this losing skid, but this team still has weapons that can take off at any moment. The Cats come in score around 72 ppg, but their edge also comes on the defensive end. They give up just 68 ppg and they love playing with a ton of high pressure. They aren’t shy about playing a physical game and that’s what the Jayhawks are going to get here in this game. Kansas State has to make sure this game is played with a slow pace where they can win on the defensive end. Expect them to get up high for this game as it’s the perfect chance for them to turn things around with march approaching fast. A signature win would be giant for them in this spot and they catch Kansas in what could be a let down spot. Trends, KU 2-5 ATS L7 on the road, 1-4 ATS L5 vs. KState on the road. KST are 6-3 SU L9 Monday games and 5-0 SU L5 Monday games @ home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-05-24 | Miami-FL v. Virginia -5 | 38-60 | Win | 100 | 20 h 6 m | Show | |
UV -5 (15-7, 13-8-1 ATS, 2-4 AWAY) Miami take on the (17-5, 12-9-1 ATS, 12-0 HOME) Virginia Cavaliers on Monday evening. 7pm ET from the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Virginia has a ton of value in this spot. Miami had high expectations this season, but it has seemed when they play top tier opponents, they tend to flop. This is another one of those cases as they take on a Cavaliers team who is unbeaten at home. Miami does come in after a win over Virginia Tech, but they have had plenty of issues this year when playing on the road. They’ve dropped 2 of their last 3 road games and defensively this team is a mess. They give up nearly 73 ppg and Virginia’s shooting abilities is going to be overwhelming for the Canes in this spot. Virginia slows the pace down and makes it so difficult for teams to guard their ball movement. Obviously combine that with their defensive strengths and they’re going to be so tough for Miami to handle. Virginia is one of the best in the entire nation, giving up just 57.8 ppg. They frustrate teams with their high pressure and they do not allow 2nd chances. Miami is going to struggle with the tempo of this game it should result in the Cavaliers dictating a lot. Combine that with this massive home court advantage and we’re getting a good number here. Look for Virginia to control this one from the outset. Trends, Miami are 1-6 SU L7 vs. UVA, and are 1-7 SU L8 vs. UVA on the road. UVA are 4-1-1 ATS L6, 6-0 SU L6, 20-0 SU L20 at home. This won't be an easy matchup by any means, but I love the 20-0 home record in CVille, and I think the Cavs will cover the 5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-03-24 | Iowa State +4.5 v. Baylor | 68-70 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show | |
Iowa State +4.5 The Cyclones have the value here as they look for another marquee win. This time, they take on a Baylor team that has had its issues as of late. Baylor does come in off a win, but that comes on the heels of a 3 game losing streak. The Bears issues have stemmed on both ends of the floor and now they have to deal with such a physical team here. Iowa State has the clear advantage on both ends of the floor and they come in with a lot of steam. They’ve won 3 straight which includes wins over #19 TCU and #7 Kansas. Overall, Iowa State is averaging 80.5 ppg offensively. They are one of the best at working the inside out game as they shoot over 48% from the field. Defensively, they really put together some tough possessions for the opposition. Allowing just 61.8 ppg, the Cyclones force turnovers and it produces them getting some easy buckets the other way. Baylor has been sloppy lately and they will struggle with this high pressured defense. Iowa State has been the better of the two teams as of late and we’re getting good value here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-03-24 | Houston v. Kansas +1.5 | 65-78 | Win | 100 | 15 h 50 m | Show | |
Kansas +1.5 It’s certainly rare to get Kansas as an underdog at home. There’s a lot of value on this side in Saturday. Kansas bounced back in a big way following the loss at Iowa State with a dominant performance over Oklahoma State. Now, they have a chance to grab a signature win over a top 5 team. This game is going to be an absolute grind, as are all of Houston’s games. They have the best defense in the country, but Kansas is the kind of team that can throw them off their game. The Jayhawks average nearly 80 ppg and they can really overwhelm opposing defenses. While the task is tall against a defense like this, the Jayhawks can use their tempo to throw Houston off. The Cougars like to play slow and they’ve had some issues with quick paced teams. Kansas also is overlooked a bit defensively at times. This team only gives up 67.6 ppg themselves which is right near the top of the conference. Kansas has the weapons to go toe to toe with Houston on both ends of the floor. Combine that with the home court advantage here and there is a lot of value with Kansas. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-02-24 | Ohio State +5.5 v. Iowa | 77-79 | Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
Ohio State +5.5 OST (12-8, 6-14 ATS, 0-5 AWAY) takes on the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-9, 9-12 ATS, 8-3 HOME) tonight. The Buckeyes need to get back on track and do it quickly here if they hope to crash the NCAA Tournament. Sitting at 13-8, they have dropped 6 of their 7 overall and if this continues, things could get ugly when March arrives. This is a good matchup for them here at Iowa. The Hawkeyes have their own problems they’re currently dealing with. Iowa comes in losing 3 of their last 4 and this team just hasn’t had any sort of consistency. If their offense is on one night, the defense will let them down. If the defense is getting stops, the offense is not hitting their shots. That’s been the theme for them this year and they’re struggling right now. Iowa comes in one of the worst in the conference on the defensive end, allowing nearly 78 ppg. They have struggled with allowing multiple chances per possession and Ohio State will look to crash the boards. They’ve also scored 70 points or less in the 3 losses during this stretch as they can’t seem to get their rhythm going. Ohio State is an aggressive team and that’ll be an advantage in this matchup. We’re getting the team with the edge and points in this one. You know what to do. Iowa is 4-8 ATS L12 vs. B10. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-01-24 | Oregon -2.5 v. USC | 78-69 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Oregon -2.5 Oregon (14-6, 12-8 ATS) vs. USC (8-12, 9-11 ATS). We’re on the Ducks here, laying the points on the road. This is a fade of a USC team that has struggled this season as a whole and lately things have looked very bleak for them. The Trojans have dropped 5 straight games and they come in after getting knocked around by UCLA on Saturday. We actually backed the Bruins in that game and UCLA held the Trojans to just 50 points. USC has been far too inconsistent to trust and they haven’t scored over 67 points in any of these 5 losses. The Ducks are going to swarm them defensively and really put an emphasis on not allowing the Trojans to get any second chances. The inconsistent shooting by USC is going to be too much to overcome against a Ducks team that loves to get out and run. Oregon averages over 78 PPG and they have playmakers that can hurt the opposition from inside and out. The Ducks can impose their will inside and really open up shooting lanes for their outside threats. They’re the better team and they can continue their trek toward the top of the PAC-12 standings here with a road win. UO 10-5 ATS L15, 10-4 SU L14, 13-7 SU L20 vs. USC, 6-2 ATS L8 on the road vs. USC. SC 0-5 SU L5, 1-5 SU L6 vs. Pac 12 teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-31-24 | Arkansas v. Missouri -5.5 | 91-84 | Loss | -112 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Missouri -6 8:30pm ET from Mizzou Arena it's the Razorbacks (10-10, 5-15 ATS) taking on the Tigers (8-12, 5-14-1 ATS). We’re on Mizzou, laying the points in this one. Missouri has the edge in this matchup as Arkansas is dealing with a lot of adversity right now. The Razorbacks have dropped 3 straight and 6 of their last 7 as this team simply doesn’t look good. They also are now at the center of the rumor mill with head coach Eric Musselman potentially looking to leave Arkansas after many successful seasons. Things look bleak and the distractions here aren’t going to be helpful for a team reeling right now. Missouri has to get themselves back on track too. Second year head coach Dennis Gates saw his team fall short on Saturday in South Carolina, but there were a few things to build off of. The Tigers are right there in most games and they just need to get over the hump. Their issues stem from finding consistency on the offensive side. The good thing for them in this one is that Arkansas allows nearly 77 ppg. The Tigers hold be able to find some rhythm early in this one and put together some good shots offensively. This is the kind of game that they can turn things around. Arkansas has issues on and off the court and they can use that to their advantage on Wednesday. Trends, ARK are 1-6 ATS L7, 1-6 SU L7, and 0-6 SU L6 on the road. Plus they're 1-7 ATS L8 vs. SEC teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-30-24 | Oklahoma v. Kansas State -2.5 | 73-53 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
KState -2.5 Tonight at 8pm ET from the Bramlage Coliseum we get OU (15-5, 11-9 ATS, 1-2 AWAY) vs. KState (14-6, 10-10 ATS, 10-1 HOME). We’re on the Wildcats here, laying the points. Kansas State is showing they are much better at home than on the road. The Wildcats dropped back to back games away, but now they return home with a chance to add another leg win to their resume. The Wildcats have won 5 straight at home, which includes a nice win over number 9 Baylor in this building. They’ve leaned on their defense, holding the opposition under 70 points in every win during this home winning streak. The Cats only give up 68.2 ppg and they welcome in a reeling Oklahoma team. The Sooners have dropped back to back games, both at home to Texas and Texas Tech. They struggled slowing both teams down and they’re going to have issues with such a physical Kansas State team in this matchup. The Cats are going to impose their will in the paint and look to make this a very physical contest. This has the makings of a game where they wear Oklahoma down and the Sooners’ struggles continue. Trends, OU are 3-7 ATS L10, 3-7 ATS L10 vs. KState, and 2-9 SU L11 on the road. KST are 14-5 SU L19, 14-1 SU L15 at home, and 10-1 L11 at home vs. OU. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-29-24 | Duke -3 v. Virginia Tech | 77-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Duke -3 Monday night at 7pm ET from Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA, we get the Duke Blue Devils (15-4, 9-9-1 ATS) taking on the Virginia Tech Hokies (13-7, 10-10 ATS). The last time these two met up was 2/25/23 an 81-65 Duke win at Cameron. Duke has value here laying the small number on the road. Duke has been an interesting team this season. They keep finding ways to win and they’re doing it in many different ways. The latest was a last second foul call against Clemson at home on Saturday. They’re such a tough team to crack overall and they matchup so well with the Hokies. Duke comes in averaging 81.2 ppg. This offense is so threatening both inside and out. We’ve seen them go on runs where they will dominate the paint, which opens up a ton of shooting lanes. While their offense gets most of the attention, this Duke team has really put the clamps down defensively too. They come in allowing just 67.2 ppg, which is one of the best in the conference and top tier in the nation. That’s where the edge sits with them on Monday. Virginia Tech only scores 74.7 ppg themselves on average. Duke is going to frustrate the Hokies all night long in this matchup. The Blue Devils ability to close out on shooters will give nothing easy to Va Tech. We’re going to see Duke force a lot of tough shots and produce turnovers. They love to get out and run and their transition game here will be too much for Virginia Tech to deal with. Trends, Duke are 10-1 SU in L11, are 14-6 SU L20 vs. VT, are 15-2 SU in their L17 vs. ACC Teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-27-24 | UCLA +3 v. USC | 65-50 | Win | 100 | 19 h 6 m | Show | |
UCLA +3 Battle of LA time as the UCLA Bruins (8-11, 8-10-1 ATS) take on the USC Trojans (8-11, 9-10 ATS) on Saturday at 8pm ET. The Bruins (8-11, ATS) have value here catching points in their rivalry game with USC.This is a game that usually has a lot of hype, but this year, things are. little different given the struggles of both teams. Injuries have hampered USC, while UCLA has severely under-achieved this season. We're getting the Bruins at the right time though as they are playing some solid basketball finally. The Bruins had back to back to back wins after knocking off Washington and coming from behind against Arizona State before falling to Arizona by just 7. The Bruins are starting to find a little bit of a rhythm themselves. They're getting some timely shots and getting different players to step up. Defense has also been a huge key for them. They're getting stops and not allowing 2nd chance opportunities, which was a huge issue for them this year. The Trojans are battling injuries and while Boogie Ellis is expected to be back, he's still not at 100%. Combine that with them missing a couple other key players and their issues are going to continue in this one. The Trojans are struggling right now, while UCLA is catching some steam. Trends, UCLA are 4-1 ATS in their L5 on the road. On the flip side USC are 1-4 SU in their L5, and 2-7 L9 SU vs. PAC 12 schools. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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01-27-24 | James Madison +2 v. Appalachian State | 76-82 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 5 m | Show | |
JM +2 Saturday at 6pm ET its James Madison (17-2, 12-5-1 ATS) vs Appalachian State (16-4, 11-7 ATS). This is the revenge spot the Dukes have been waiting for. James Madison has just 2 losses on the season, with one of those being against this App State team on their home court. The Dukes are one of the best offensive teams in the entire nation. They come into play on Saturday ranking 10th in the NCAA, putting up 85.5 ppg. They love to get up and down the floor and that has proven to overwhelm teams at times. That should be something they look to do early as they just couldn't get in rhythm in their first matchup earlier this season. James Madison also is going to put a ton of pressure here on the App State shooters. The Dukes are one of the best in the nation at slowing teams 3 point games down. Coming into Saturday, they are allowing the opposition to shoot just 28.6%. App State ranks 94th in total offense and they're catching a James Madison team that is clicking on all cylinders right now. James Madison is the much better team and they're going to come out with a purpose in this one. Trends, JM are 8-3 ATS L11, 17-2 SU L19, 5-2 ATS L7 vs. APPST, and 7-1 ATS L8 on the road. APPST are 3-6 ATS L9 games on Saturday's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-27-24 | Villanova +1.5 v. Butler | 81-88 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 8 m | Show | |
Nova +1.5 (11-8, 10-9 ATS) Villanova take on (13-7, 9-10 ATS) Butler Saturday at 3pm ET. We're on Villanova here, grabbing the small number. The Wildcats are the better team here. While things haven't gone according to plan for them this season, they still have time to turn this around and it starts here at Butler. The Wildcats have dominated this head to head series overall. Coming into Saturday, they lead the all time series 16-6. They won the most recent matchup 62-50 as they've had a lot of success both at home and at Butler. Villanova has to lean on their defense and they will in this matchup. The Wildcats rank 59th in the entire NCAA, with just 66.5 points against. They are their best when they can turn defense into offense and get out in transition. Butler ranks 119th in the shooting percentage (46%) and they're going to struggle with the high pressure Nova brings. The Wildcats are going to put an emphasis on putting a lot of pressure on. They're going to be taking those missed shots and turnovers from Butler and pushing out in transition. Look for Nova to get back on track here. Trends, Nova are 92-1 ATS L12 vs. Butler, and 9-3 SU L12 vs. Butler. Butler are 2-9 ATS L11, and 0-6 ATS L6 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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01-26-24 | Michigan State +3.5 v. Wisconsin | 66-81 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Michigan +3.5 The Spartans (12-7, 10-8-1 ATS, 1-3 AWAY, 4-4 B10) take on the Badgers (15-4, 9-9-1 ATS, 10-1 HOME, 7-1 B10) tonight. 8pm ET from the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. These two met back on December 5th 2023, a 70-57 Wisconsin win at MST. This is a different MST team now. MST comes in playing well over their L3, winning all 3, holding opponents to UNDER 60 in 2 of those 3. Michigan State ranks 134th in the country for scoring, averaging 76.2 points per game. They also sit at 173rd nationally in rebounding. Last game out the Spartans knocked off the Terps 61-59, covering as a 1pt road dog. Walker led MST with 15, 5 assists and 5 steals. The Badgers grabbed a 61-59 W over the Gophers. They did NOT cover the -2.5. This season, the Badgers rank 152nd in scoring offense, averaging 75 PPG. They grab 33 RPG. Of late MST has been shooting the ball great. The scorers are getting great looks and they're really distributing the ball well opening up looks for their main guys. Michigan State is shooting 47% from the field and 36% from 3. In their previous clash, Wisconsin held the Spartans to 57 points, with a 45% FG and 31% from 3. They'll need to copy this recipe for success tonight. I don't think it happens. Revenge is a real thing in college hoops, and I'm all over Sparty tonight vs. the Badgers. MST are 7-2-1 ATS L10, 8-2 SU L10, 11-4 SU L15 vs. WISC, and 4-1 SU L5 on the road in Madison. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-25-24 | San Francisco v. Gonzaga -9 | 72-77 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Gonzaga -9 9:00pm ET from the McCarthey Athletic Center, in Spokane, WA. The Dons (15-5, 13-6 ATS, 3-2 AWAY) visit the Zags (13-5, 8-9 ATS, 8-1 HOME) tonight. We’re on the Bulldogs here, who have value against San Francisco on Thursday.We’re on the Bulldogs here, who have value against San Francisco on Thursday. San Francisco had a lot of their flaws exposed last time out and they’re going to have another game where things are going to be an absolute struggle. The Dons were throttled by St. Mary’s 77-60 in a game where they stood no chance from the beginning. They struggled shooting the ball (41.2% from the field) and couldn’t get in any sort of rhythm. They’ve struggled against top tier teams and this is going to be another game where they just do not match up well with Gonzaga. The Bulldogs pace is going to be a huge issue for San Francisco. Gonzaga has scored 86 and 105 in their latest two games as they’ve found their groove after the loss to Santa Clara. Gonzaga averages 85.6 ppg and only concedes 68.0. They’re going to put the pressure on early and really force San Francisco into some tough situations on both ends of the floor. The Dons don’t have the speed or physicality to matchup in this game. With the momentum Gonzaga has and the rhythm they’re in, they’re going to be way too much for San Francisco in this one. Trends, SF are 0-10 SU L10 vs. the Zags, are 0-20 vs. the Zags on the road SU L20. The Zags are 4-1 ATS L5, 4-1 SU L5, 14-1 SU L15 at home, 5-1 ATS L6 vs. WCC teams, and are 5-1 ATS L6 in JAN. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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01-25-24 | Wright State v. Cleveland State +2.5 | 107-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Cleveland State +2.5 7pm ET from the Wolstein Center, in Cleveland, OH. The Wright State Raiders (10-10, 8-11 ATS, 2-6 AWAY) visit the Cleveland State Vikings (11-8, 9-9-1 ATS, 9-0 HOME) tonight. The last time these two met was 1/4/24, a WRST 82-70 win (WRST covered the -6) at home. We’re on the Vikings here tonight however, Cleveland State has the value against Wright State in this one. Cleveland State has value in this rematch against Wright State. This is a revenge spot for the Vikings and they are such a tough team to crack at home. They come in undefeated at home this season and the latest saw them erase a 15 point deficit in the 2nd half to IPFW. The Vikings are built with depth and they get contributions from so many different players time and time again. Still, the key to the game is F Tristan Enaruna. He comes in averaging 17.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. The team feeds off his energy and he has the ability to take a game over. Defensively, the Vikings are far better at home too. That will be key as they were blown away by Wright State on the road by giving up way too many open shots. The Vikings will put an emphasis on closing out on shooters and not allowing second chances. The Vikings play with far more energy at home and this is a chance for them to get another big conference win, to get themselves right back in the thick of the standings. Trends, WST 4-8 ATS L12, 3-7 ATS L10 vs. CLEST, 2-5 SU L7 games on Thursday's. On the other side, CLEST are 6-3 SU L9, 10-0 SU L10 at home, also, the Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their L5 following an ATS win. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-25-24 | Youngstown State v. IUPU-Indianapolis +14 | 78-50 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
IUPUI +14 7pm ET from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, in Indianapolis, IN. The Youngstown State Penguins (14-6, 9-7 ATS, 4-5 AWAY) visit the IUPUI Jaguars (6-15, 5-13 ATS, 4-6 HOME) tonight. The last time these two met was 1/7/24, a YST 75-65 win at home. (IUPUI covered the +17 in that one) Last year when these two met it was on 2/25/23. A YST 93-79 win in Indy. We’re on the Jaguars here tonight, IUPUI has the value against Youngstown St. in this one. IUPUI has vastly improved from last season. While the record may not indicate it, they’re much more competitive in games and they’re sticking close with some tough opponents too. They catch a lot of points in this spot and they’re going to give Youngstown State some issues. Looking back at IUPUI’s schedule, they took down IPFW on the road (17 point underdogs) and played the likes of Green Bay, Cleveland State, and even this Youngstown State team close. They also get YSU in a spot where they may be looking ahead. The Penguins have a tough stretch coming up with games against top teams in the Horizon League. This is a case where they may not be 100% focused with the likes of a lower team and come out sluggish. IUPUI has been able to find success when they slow the tempo down and they’ll look to do that here. If they can get the Penguins out of rhythm early, it can lead to some frustrations. This can be a game played in the 60’s-70’s and that’ll favor IUPUI. They can keep this one close throughout. Trends, the Jaguars are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog of +13 or more. Plus recently, Thursday games have been kind to IUPUI. They're 8-3 ATS L11, and 5-1 ATS L6 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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01-24-24 | Marquette v. DePaul +18 | 86-73 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
DePaul +18 Tonight at 9pm ET from the Wintrust Arena, in Chicago, IL we get Marquette (13-5, 9-8-1 ATS, 2-3 AWAY) taking on DePaul (3-15, 5-12-1 ATS, 3-8 HOME). We’re backing DePaul here, with the points on Wednesday night. DePaul needed a change and they did just that here entering play on Wednesday. After just a horrid start to the year, they relieved Tony Stubblefield of his duties. Matt Brady will take over on an interim basis and that is actually something that should get this DePaul team up for this game. Marquette may also overlook this matchup a little bit. After having to deal with hard fought games against Villanova and St. John’s, the Eagles will have a tough time getting up for a team that has as bad of a record as DePaul. The Blue Demons need Chico Carter Jr. to get himself going early. The rest of this team seems to feed off his energy and he comes in leading the team in both points and rebounds per game. We’ve seen Marquette flop on the road this season already and I’m not saying DePaul is going to come out of this and win it outright. But with this many points and a new coach, the energy is going to be different and they should come out with some inspired play here to keep this within this large number. These two last met on 2/25/23, a 90-84 Marquette win. DePaul covered the +14.5 in that one. You know what to do here. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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01-24-24 | Florida Atlantic -12 v. Rice | 69-56 | Win | 100 | 19 h 41 m | Show | |
FAU -12 Wednesday from the Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, TX at 8pm ET we get the FAU Owls (15-4, ATS) taking on the Rice Owls (7-11, ATS). The Owls have value here laying the points against Rice. FAU has had a target on their backs every time they take the floor this season after their Final Four run last year. While they are getting everyone's best, they are still finding ways to win. The latest was an overtime win at UTSA as they put up 112 points in the win. This offense is still as good as ever this season and they're lighting up the scoreboard. Coming into this matchup with Rice, they're averaging 84.1 ppg, which sits in the top tier in the nation. Rice just doesn't have the firepower that FAU has. They come in ranked in the bottom tier of the NCAA, with just 73.4 ppg. They have lost 5 of their last 6 and will get a very fired up FAU team entering play. With some close games as of late, the Owls are going to come out with a purpose here. Expect them to push the tempo on Rice and overwhelm in a game with a clear cut mismatch. Look for a lopsided game here. Trends, FAU 5-1 SU L6, 5-1 SU L6 vs. Rice, 4-1 ATS L5 vs. Rice on the road, and 6-1 SU L7 vs. AAC teams. On the other side Rice is 14-1 ATS L6, 1-5 SU L6, 2-10 SU L12 vs. AAC teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |