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NCAA Basketball Archive
Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
02-13-16	San Jose State v. New Mexico -13		58-74	Win	100	19 h 8 m	Show
New Mexico -13 The New Mexico Lobos are coming off a two game losing streak on the road. They lost at San Diego State in overtime (a game they should have won). They then had a hangover from that game and lost at Utah State in their last outing. Now, New Mexico comes home to "The Pit" which is one of the best home court advantages in the country. They get to host a San Jose State team that is really bad. New Mexico already beat San Jose State on the road by 19 earlier this year. This is the perfect spot for New Mexico to get back on track and crush the Spartans. Additionally, it's a tough spot for San Jose State. The Spartans were actually beating UNLV on the road for almost the entire game last game. They lost that lead in the closing minutes and fell by 3 points. That's a tough one to bounce back from. Lay the points with the home team. Take New Mexico. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-13-16	Virginia +2 v. Duke		62-63	Win	100	18 h 48 m	Show
Virginia +2 The Virginia Cavaliers have gotten back to the basics in the last few weeks. Virginia was the best team in the nation on defense last year. A few weeks ago they were ranked below number 50 in the nation in defensive efficiency and now they are in the top ten. That's why Virginia is on a great run of late. Virginia has proven they can go on the road and win at tough places. They beat down a very good Louisville team on the road. They also went to Pittsburgh last weekend and beat a pretty good Panthers team easily. Duke is a good team, but they aren't elite right now. The Blue Devils don't have enough great scoring options. Additionally, the Duke defense has been awful in the past month. Duke is now not even in the top 100 in overall defense in the country. Virginia goes on the road and puts up another superb effort. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in L4 meetings in Duke, the road team is 16-5-1 ATS in this matchup's L22 meetings, and the dog is 4-1 ATS in the L5 meetings. Take Virginia Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-12-16	Ohio +4 v. Buffalo		94-75	Win	100	4 h 24 m	Show
Ohio +4 The Buffalo Bulls will be playing without star player Lamonte Bearden in this one. Bearden is out for three games due to a suspension. He is the team's leading scorer, leading assists man, and leader in steals for the season. Buffalo lost at home to Toledo last game when they were playing without Bearden. Ohio has won their last two games on the road. One of those was an impressive road win at Toledo. Last time out, Ohio won on the road against a much improved Ball State team. It's time to give the Ohio Bobcats some credit, and they aren't getting from the oddsmakers here. Buffalo isn't the same team without their star, and catching four points is more than enough to make this worthy of a play.Ohio has a real chance at pulling the outright upset, but we'll grab the four points in what should be a close game. Bobcats are 19-9 ATS in the last 28 meetings vs. the Bulls, and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. Take Ohio. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Razor's Friday 7* CBB ATS Play
02-10-16	Iowa State -2.5 v. Texas Tech		82-85	Loss	-100	12 h 28 m	Show
Iowa State Cyclones ATS The Big 12 takes center stage on Wednesday and the Iowa State Cyclones hold tremendous value against a much weaker team in Texas Tech. Iowa State sits 6th in the conference with a winning record at 6-4. However, this team is just 1.5 games off of first place and joins 5 other teams in the conference as ranked teams. The Cyclones sit #15 in the nation and have gotten past the tough part of their schedule. They get a Red Raiders team that is low in the conference standings and just hasn't been able to get a significant win this season. Texas Tech is near the bottom of the conference with a 4-7 record as they've dropped 8 of their last 10. Texas Tech is 7th in the conference with just 68.1 points per game. This team also ranks 9th in field goal percentage with just 41% shooting per conference game. Iowa State has won 2 straight in this series and still has a legit chance at grabbing a conference title. While this win won't certainly open the eyes of the committee by any means, it is a chance to add a bad loss to their resume. Given that, avoiding adding a 7th loss to a sub .500 conference team is a must for the Cyclones. This is simply a game where Texas Tech can't keep up with Iowa State. The Cyclones will run all night long and push the issue. That does not play well into Tech's hands, which will cause a lot of problems for them here. Back Iowa State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Razor's Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play
02-10-16	Southern Illinois v. Indiana State -4		85-78	Loss	-105	11 h 1 m	Show
Indiana State -4 The Indiana State Sycamores have the number two ranked defense in the Missouri Valley Conference. Only Wichita State has been better on defense so far this year. Southern Illinois has had a nice season, but they have played a bunch of really weak teams to reach the record they have this season. Southern Illinois has lost four straight games. This team is showing signs of breaking, and I don't see them turning it around here. The Salukis defense has been letting them down in recent weeks. Indiana State is coming off a bad loss at Bradley. The Sycamores have been inconsistent this year, but I expect them to bounce back here. Indiana State has a good coach in Greg Lansing, and they generally play their best basketball late in the year. A short price here on the home team who is much better on defense. Sycamores are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 home games. Salukis are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Take Indiana State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Razor's Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-08-16	Louisville v. Duke -3.5		65-72	Win	100	8 h 28 m	Show
Duke Blue Devils ATS Duke welcomes in #17 Louisville for a conference clash on Monday night and the home team has a lot of value here. Duke continues to be unranked and grabbing wins over ranked opponents has now become a must. The good news here? They get a Louisville team that won't be very motivated. The Cardinals learned this weekend they will be on the end of a self ban, leaving them out of conference and NCAA tournament action this season. After playing so well, to learn this must be demoralizing inside, especially for the Seniors. Duke has won back to back games and with a good, successful week, they should be able to find themselves back in the Top 25. The Blue Devils have shot the ball much better as they've hit 25 three pointers over their last 2 games. Look for Duke to really expose a deflated Louisville team here on Monday and grab a home win here, covering the number. Back Duke ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play
02-07-16	Hofstra v. James Madison -3		95-98	Push	0	9 h 5 m	Show
James Madison -3 The Hofstra Pride blew a great opportunity in their last game. Hofstra led UNC Wilmington in a key game in the CAA race by 17 points in the second half. They ended up losing by 3 on a buzzer beater from Wilmington. That makes this a tough spot for Hofstra. James Madison has been a big surprise this year. They already went to Hofstra and won in overtime. James Madison is a team that is playing great on the defensive end. The Dukes aren't going to give Hofstra easy looks in this one. Hofstra is a team that relies too much on the long range jumper, while James Madison is more balanced as a team. The oddsmakers are hesitant to trust James Madison, but this team has proven time and time again that they are one of the best in the conference. Laying this short of a number at home, we'll back them in this spot. Pride are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Dukes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Take James Madison. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Razor's Super Bowl Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play
02-06-16	Tennessee v. Arkansas -7		67-85	Win	100	10 h 58 m	Show
Arkansas -7 The Arkansas Razorbacks host Tennessee on Saturday. Tennessee staged a huge comeback win over Kentucky last game, and this is a letdown spot for the Volunteers. Arkansas is always tough to beat on their home court as well. This Arkansas team isn't as good as some of the ones in recent years have been, but they are still a quality team. They have some size on the inside, which is something that Tennessee has none of. The Volunteers will be severely undermanned on the inside here as they essentially play all guards and small forwards. Rick Barnes teams have always been wildly inconsistent, and we saw his Texas teams pick up a huge win and often give it back with an ugly effort the next game. Tennessee has been up and down already this year, and I expect a down game for them in this one. Razorbacks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.Razorbacks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Southeastern. Take Arkansas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-06-16	South Alabama v. Arkansas-Little Rock -15.5		43-74	Win	100	9 h 23 m	Show
Arkansas Little Rock -15.5 Arkansas Little Rock is one of the most improved teams in the country. They have a first year head coach who has turned this team around by getting them to focus on the defensive side of the floor. South Alabama lost at home by 9 earlier this year to Little Rock. South Alabama is also coming off a game where they lost in overtime against a bad Arkansas State team. Now, they go to play the best defense in the Sun Belt Conference. Arkansas Little Rock has been blowing teams out at home this year, and they have done a great job of being ready for weak opponents. This team isn't overlooking anyone this year, and I don't expect it to start on Saturday. Little Rock should get the job done with a big win. Trojans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Take Arkansas Little Rock. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-06-16	Toledo v. Kent State -3		82-67	Loss	-110	25 h 14 m	Show
Kent State Golden Flashes ATS The Golden Flashes welcome in cross conference Toledo into the MAC Center and this is a game Kent State must certainly bring their best in. The Golden Flashes have suffered injuries to both their guards, but this team has plenty of talent to still compete. Kent has dropped back to back games, both of which they were within 3 of in the 2nd half, but saw the opposition pull away late for lopsided wins. This Kent team now finds themselves out of first place and they cannot afford to fall back any further. They match up well with this Toledo team. The Rockets don't have much height, nor do they have guards that can shoot the opposition out of the gym. Toledo is just 4-4 on the road this season while Kent State is 9-1 at home. The Golden Flashes still have star F Jimmy Hall, who had another good outing against Central Michigan as this team must get him touches almost every time down the floor. Hall averages 16.4 points to go along with 7.5 rebounds per game. He's become a force in the post and gives Kent State a clear advantage inside. Toledo put an end to their 3 game losing streak as they fell to NIU, OU, and and Buffalo, which all 3 teams play similar styles to Kent's inside game. Look for the Golden Flashes to welcome the sight of their home court and grab a much needed home win here as this team has had enough time to adapt without their guards and should be ready to go for the long haul. Back Kent State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-04-16	South Florida v. Cincinnati -19		57-88	Win	100	11 h 42 m	Show
Cincinnati Bearcats ATS The Bearcats have quietly flown under the radar all season long. This team has talent from top to bottom on their roster and even with a big spread here, they have tremendous value. The Bearcats have 6 losses this season, but that number is very misleading. Four of those six losses have come by 2 points. They're essentially in every game, against every opponent. People will look at this matchup and see the Bearcats only won by 3 in South Florida. While that is true, like their record, that game is misleading a bit as well. Cincinnati didn't have a field goal over the final 10 minutes of the contest. Many more times than not, if a team doesn't make a field goal over the final 10 minutes of a game, they're probably going to lose. So take what Cincinnati did as impressive. Cincinnati is just 1.5 games behind SMU for the AAC lead and are getting some solid play from their defense, which is one of the best in the conference. The Bearcats allow just 62.2 points per game, which also ranks 12th nationally. The head to head series has been dominated by the Bearcats as they've won the last 5 meetings. Look for Cincinnati to have no problem here. This South Florida team is bad and won't even come close to competing in this one as Cincinnati blows them away by 20+ points. Back Cincinnati ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-04-16	Detroit -2 v. Cleveland State		71-63	Win	100	11 h 13 m	Show
Detroit Titans ATS The Titans and Vikings take part in a weekday Horizon League matchup and with the visitors laying this low of a number, they have solid value here. Currently, Detroit is in a log jam in the middle of the Horizon League standings with a 4-6 record. It's almost a lock that Detroit will not be receiving a first round bye, meaning they'll have to play a first round game either on the road or at home in the Horizon League Tournament. Winning games or losing games like this can really hurt them with so many teams stuck together. Looking at this Cleveland State team first, they have been horrendous this season. They knew things wouldn't be easy on them after losing so many players to transfers, but this young team has showed so many signs of inconsistencies and flaws on both sides of the ball. Cleveland State is just 7-16 on the season and home court has not done much for them as they are only 4-5 at home. Detroit got back in the win column last time out and is just 1 game under the .500 mark. They have no problem scoring as they average over 82 points per game on the season while shooting at a 45% clip. If this team can step it up defensively, they're almost unbeatable with how good their offense is. Going up against a weak Cleveland State team that scores just 61.9 points per game is a nice sight for them. This is a solid spot to lay the small number with the visitors. They're a much better team and should have no problem handling the situation here. Back Detroit ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-03-16	Oklahoma State +6.5 v. Texas Tech		61-63	Win	100	12 h 43 m	Show
Oklahoma State +6 The Oklahoma State Cowboys have improved as the season has gone along. Oklahoma State is just as talented as Texas Tech, and we're getting a significant amount of points here. Oklahoma State is coming off a nice road win at Auburn this past weekend. Oklahoma State has fared well as an underdog in the last few seasons. On the other side, Texas Tech is getting a little too much love from the oddsmakers here. Texas Tech is certainly a better team than they have been in the past, but this number suggests they would be a clear favorite on a neutral floor, and I don't think that is justified. Oklahoma State struggled some earlier in the year because they were dealing with the injury to Phil Forte. Now that several other scoring options have stepped up, this Cowboys team is a lot more dangerous. The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between these two. The Cowboys are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 head to head matchups vs. Tech, and the Red Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Grab the points. Take Oklahoma State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 8* Wednesday CBB ATS Play
02-02-16	Duke -3.5 v. Georgia Tech		80-71	Win	100	12 h 15 m	Show
Duke Blue Devils ATS The Blue Devils head into Georgia Tech on Tuesday night and this is a prime spot to back Duke here. For the first time in 8 years, Duke sits outside the Top 25. Expect this team to really bring the fire here tonight. Duke has been off since Jan 25 when they fell in Miami and you know this team is itching to get back on the court. They left the court in Miami to chants of "overrated," leaving a sour taste in their mouths. The time off was a good thing for them, it gave them a chance to regroup, get healthy, and get back into their rhythm. Even with their recent struggles, this Duke team isn't as bad as their playing. They rank 2nd in the ACC and 9th in the nation with nearly 85 points per game. They have the talent both interior and exterior to cause fits for the opposition. They come into this one dominating the head to head series with Georgia Tech. Duke has won 8 straight against Georgia Tech and 12 of 13 overall. Expect a hungry and fired up Blue Devils team here on Tuesday. Right from the opening tip, this team will be ready to go and they won't stop running here tonight. Back Duke ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play
02-01-16	North Carolina +1.5 v. Louisville		65-71	Loss	-115	9 h 27 m	Show
North Carolina ATS The Tar Heels head into Louisville to take on the Cardinals and anytime UNC is catching points, it's too tough to pass up situationally. North Carolina can remove all doubt here for the most part in the ACC with a victory over Louisville. They already hold a 2 game lead on them as the Tar Heels are a perfect 8-0 this season in conference play. The Cardinals don't come into this one with much confidence as they had their worst loss at home in the 6 year history of the building. Virginia came in and absolutely dominated from start to finish in a 16 point loss. Louisville managed just 14 points in the first half in what was their worst showing of the season. The loss not only was bad for their fans to see, but it also really put a damper on them getting the ACC regular season title. Marcus Paige played extremely well in the Tar Heel's win over Boston College, which was a nice sight to see as he is finally back on track. Paige had 12 points and looked more in control, which was something he was missing during a bad stretch this season. The Tar Heels took 2 of 3 meetings head to head last season and in their lone loss they actually held an 18 point lead before blowing it completely. Still, this team is a very talented bunch and knows with a win on Monday, they can really separate themselves from the pack. Back North Carolina ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-31-16	Virginia Tech v. Pittsburgh -9		71-90	Win	100	10 h 45 m	Show
Pittsburgh Panthers ATS The Panthers welcome in Virginia Tech on Sunday for a crucial ACC battle and the home side has plenty of value here. The Panthers are much better on both sides of the ball and are a very good team at home. There's no such thing as a must win right now, but this is as close as it gets for the Panthers. Pittsburgh has dropped 3 of 5 and has fallen to the middle of the pack in the ACC. After this one, they get #12 Virginia, #13 Miami, and #1 North Carolina. Grabbing a win against this weak Virginia Tech team is important for their confidence and for their place in the ACC standings. Pittsburgh has played much better at home this season as well. The Panthers are 12-2 SU and have played very solid on both sides of the ball. They average 81.9 points per game while conceding just 65.5 points against. Pittsburgh is also solid in this spot situationally. After a loss, the Panthers have responded with blowouts the following game. Look for Pittsburgh to do that again here. With them at home and how good they play inside Petersen Events Center, a double digit win is something that should be expected from them on Sunday. Back Pittsburgh ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-30-16	Oklahoma v. LSU +4.5		77-75	Win	100	23 h 34 m	Show
LSU +4.5 The Tigers welcome in the #1 team in the nation in Oklahoma for the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday. How important is this game for LSU? They remained unranked and a win over the #1 team in the nation is just the win they need to build their resume as they try to impress the committee. This Tigers team is no pushover whatsoever. LSU played at the time #9 Kentucky at home and it was a completely one sided game. The Tigers led by 10 at half and never looked back as they had 3 players put up double doubles. With that being said, having just one win over a ranked opponent may not be enough right now for LSU to get themselves into the tournament. Looking at Oklahoma, both their losses have come on the road. They fell to Kansas and Iowa State as they can’t seem to grab a win on the national stage away from home when it means the most. They do have other quality wins, going on the road has not been an easy task for the. They’ll be going up against a Tigers team that is scoring 86.4 points per game at home and that brings in an 11-1 record. Look for Ben Simmons to really showcase how talented he is in this one. He’ll be on his A game no doubt and certainly be in full attack mode. Sooners are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games. Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games. Grab the points here with LSU as they will keep this one close and have their chances to win this outright. Back LSU ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play
01-30-16	Texas State v. Louisiana-Monroe -6		59-72	Win	100	17 h 31 m	Show
Louisiana Monroe -6 The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks have played much better on their home floor this year. The Warhawks are led by star Majok Deng. Louisiana Monroe had a really tough stretch of scheduling for a long period of time earlier this year, and that wore them down. Now that they are home and rested, this team is playing up to their potential. Louisiana Monroe is a strong defensive team that was accustomed to needing to grind out games to win, but recently they have found their offense. Monroe made 15 from long range to beat UT Arlington in an upset on Thursday night. In the past, Monroe has played the same style of game that Texas State plays, which is extremely slow. Monroe has had success lately by changing it up and playing some uptempo basketball. That new style of basketball should give them an edge against a Texas State team that has virtually no offense. Warhawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Take Louisiana Monroe. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-30-16	La Salle v. Dayton -20		44-59	Loss	-105	15 h 59 m	Show
Dayton -20.5 The Dayton Flyers were stunned by LaSalle a few weeks ago. Dayton was a 12 point road favorite in that game. The Flyers actually led by 7 with eight minutes remaining in the game before crumbling and losing 61-57. You better believe the Flyers want their revenge here. LaSalle is a very bad team this year, one of the worst in the conference, and they have been getting beaten down by just about everyone on the road. LaSalle lost by 22 at Richmond and by 27 at Duquesne. In this one, they'll be playing a Dayton team that may well be the best team in the conference, and they'll be ticked off too. Dayton has a really nice homecourt advantage, and the Flyers intense defensive pressure will likely hold LaSalle to a very low number. Dayton beat St. Louis 73-37 in their last outing. While we can't expect that kind of score, this one should be a blowout! Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Flyers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.. Take Dayton. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-29-16	Green Bay +5 v. Wisc-Milwaukee		94-95	Win	100	9 h 23 m	Show
Wisconsin Green Bay ATS The Horizon League is featured Friday night as the two Wisconsin schools go at it. The Phoenix catch 4.5 on the road, making them a solid play here. Currently, Wisconsin Green Bay sits at 5-3 in the conference, which is good enough for 5th. Right behind them at 4-5 is Milwaukee. A win here can really put a damper on the Panthers here and give Green Bay some breathing room from the bottom of the pack. Milwaukee hasn't been a good home team either ATS wise. They've been unable to blow anybody out or make games easy on them as they are 0-6 ATS. Green Bay hasn't been bad away from home as they are 6-6 SU and 6-5 ATS in lined games. This Green Bay team has no problem scoring either. They average 84.6 points per game and will get a look at one of the worst defenses in the Horizon League in Milwaukee, who averages 76.0 points against per home game. These teams are somewhat mirror images of one another as they both shoot around 44% and around 38% from behind the arc. With that being said and the visitors catching 4.5 points here, they hold a lot of value here as this Phoenix team has a chance to win this one outright. Back Wisconsin Green Bay. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-29-16	Northern Kentucky v. Detroit -7.5		91-83	Loss	-104	5 h 28 m	Show
Detroit -7.5 The Detroit Titans are a really high scoring team. Detroit has a ton of guys who can beat you, and they are at home here to take on Northern Kentucky. Northern Kentucky has played pretty well recently, but all that has done is give us more value on the Detroit side. Northern Kentucky lost by 17 at Toledo. They lost by 16 at Green Bay. They also lost by 9 at Milwaukee. Recently, they shot the lights out and won at Oakland. That's an impressive win, but we can't forget the fact that this Northern Kentucky team was beaten badly by most other decent opponents. Detroit has gone through a brutal scheduling stretch and that has them on a five game losing streak. It's important to note that all of those games were very close. This isn't a bad team. This sets up as a great spot for them to "get things right" and pick up a win and a cover. Titans are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, and are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Norse are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games overall. Take Detroit ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB ATS Play
01-29-16	VCU -2 v. Davidson		79-69	Win	100	7 h 14 m	Show
VCU Rams -2 The A-10 holds a crucial matchup on Friday night as VCU takes on Davidson. The Rams open with a generous road line, making them extremely valuable here. VCU has rattled off 10 straight wins and is a perfect 7-0 in the conference. Don't look now, but after starting the season just 5-5, the Rams are making quite the statement and run toward March. The Rams lead the A-10, but have Dayton and St. Joes right on their heels. Winning games against middle of the conference teams like this one is extremely important if they hope to stay atop the standings. This Rams team is extremely successful because they're so deep. They don't just have one guy who they rely on every game. Theres Melvin Johnson, who averages 18.3 points per game, Korey Billbury, who averages 11.5 points, and a compliment of big men who can control the paint. Even when this team gets in foul trouble, they have plenty of options off the bench. Davidson is one of the worst defensive teams in nation as they concede 80 points per game. That won't go well as they go up one of the best offensive teams in the nation. Look for the Rams to really push the issue here as Davidson won't be able to keep up in this one. Back VCU ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Razor's TGIF 9* CBB ATS Play
01-28-16	Notre Dame v. Syracuse -3.5		66-81	Win	100	17 h 49 m	Show
Syracuse Orange ATS The Orange welcome in Notre Dame to the always tough place to play in the Carrier Dome for a huge Big East conference clash. Syracuse has absolutely dominated this series. The Orange have won 4 straight at home and 6 of the last 7 head to head. Notre Dame has had no answer for the Cuse offense in this series. Things also go from bad to worse for Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish will be without leading scorer and go to clutch factor Demetrius Jackson for this one. Jackson pulled his hamstring in the win over Boston College and will miss an extended period of time. He leads ND with 16.6 points per game, which will leave a giant gap in the Fighting Irish offense. Look for the Orange to continue their stifling defense here once again. Cuse ranks 36th in the nation with just 64.7 points against. They are the 12th best at defending the 3 as they allow opponents to shoot just 29.4% from behind the arc. With Notre Dame not having their leading scorer, combined with how well the Orange play against ND, this situationally makes sense. Look for the Irish to really struggle here and for Syracuse to once again dominate this one. Back Syracuse ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS
01-28-16	VMI v. Mercer -14.5		58-73	Win	100	17 h 35 m	Show
Mercer Bears -14.5 Mercer and VMI battle it out on Thursday night and the Bears offer tremendous value as they are a clear cut better team in every single aspect of the game. Record wise, the Bears are 14-6 while VMI is just 6-12. The Bears sit at 4-3 in the conference and are just 2 games back of first place. VMI sits in dead last with just a 1-6 conference record as they have had just a horrible season. Mercers record is very misleading as well. They have dropped two straight both taken into overtimes with one going into double. Another one of their losses came at Auburn where they held tough with the Tigers throughout. The offensive numbers are extremely different here too. Mercer is shooting 44.7% from the field, while VMI is a horrific 38.2%. The last time these two teams met, Mercer had no problem as they handled the Cadets 89-61. Look for a very similar game here. This may be a different season, but VMI is just too poor on both sides of the ball to keep this within reason. Expect a Bears route here. Back Mercer ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-27-16	Missouri State v. Indiana State -9		59-68	Push	0	17 h 30 m	Show
Indiana State -9 The Indiana State Sycamores are coming off a confidence building win at home against Evansville. Evansville is the second best team in the Missouri Valley Conference this year (behind Wichita State). Indiana State has always had a tremendous home court advantage, and this is a team that typically plays much better in the second half of the year under Greg Lansing. Indiana State works really hard on defense, and Missouri State isn't going to be getting any easy looks in this one. Missouri State comes into this game with some major injury trouble. The Bears were dominated at home by Southern Illinois in their last game. While they have some wins in the conference, they haven't been any of the teams in the top half, and they are at a severe talent disadvantage here. Indiana State should win this one by double digits as they continue to improve. Take Indiana State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-26-16	Xavier +1 v. Providence		75-68	Win	100	12 h 12 m	Show
Xavier Musketeers ATS The Musketeers head into Providence for a huge Big East matchup and the visitors show some solid value with them either at a PK or even catching a point at some places. Regardless, this team is much better and this is a perfect spot to back them as a win here really sets them up going forward. Xavier and Providence both sit at 5-2 in the conference and in the Top 10 in the nation. Not only does this win set one of these teams up going forward for a top seed in the conference, but it also gives them a solid resume building win for the tournament. Xavier is a much quicker and more physical team. They have the ability to shoot the 3 ball and also dominate the paint. From the outside Trevon Bluiett has recorded at least 15 points in 5 straight games as he hit 3 of his 6 three pointers attempted against Seton Hall. James Farr is the go to guy in the paint. He put up 24 and 15 against Seton Hall and his physically down low is a lot for opponents to handle. This Musketeers bunch really is good at playing inside out. They can work the paint and their big men will have no problem locating shooters outside. This makes this team that much more dangerous and tough to stop. Look for Xavier to run here and not allow Providence to really find any rhythm as they grab a road conference win that sets them up big time going forward. Back Xavier ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-26-16	Texas Tech v. Oklahoma -14.5		67-91	Win	100	11 h 44 m	Show
Oklahoma Sooners ATS The Sooners welcome in Texas Tech for a Big 12 showdown and with them being at home, this is a solid spot to see a real blowout here. Oklahoma has bounced around the Top 10 and continue to bounce back and forth between number 1 and number 2. This team certainly has the talent, but they've ran into some tough luck on the road. At home though, things have been different story. Oklahoma has gone 9-0 this season at home as they average 87.0 points per game, while conceding just 67.0. Dating back to last season, they've ran of 16 straight home wins. They currently have potential Player of the Year in Buddy Hield who is playing at an unreal level. The Sooners star guard has averaged 25.7 points per game while grabbing nearly 6 rebounds. The Red Raiders come into this one struggling having dropped 5 of 6 overall as they're really struggling to get stops defensively. That doesn't bode well when you're going up against one of the best offensive teams in the nation. Look for Oklahoma to really send a message here and take it to Texas Tech as the Red Raiders simply do not have enough fire power to keep up here on the road. Back Oklahoma ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-25-16	Kansas v. Iowa State -2		72-85	Win	100	19 h 9 m	Show
Iowa State -2 The Iowa State Cyclones host the Kansas Jayhawks at Hilton Coliseum on Monday night in a huge Big 12 showdown. Kansas has been a major thorn in Iowa State's side, and the Cyclones are definitely going to be geared up for this one. Iowa State has looked much better in the past few games. They showed a lot in their home win over a very complete Oklahoma team last Monday. They also did well in a letdown spot against TCU on Saturday afternoon. The Cyclones are an extremely experienced team, and that experience will help a lot in a game like this. Led by Niang and Morris, the Cyclones have great ball handlers and multiple scoring options. Kansas may have the higher upside of these two teams, but Hilton Coliseum is a really tough place to play and Kansas hasn't yet proven they can get the job done against elite teams on the road. Back the Cyclones with the short number at home. Take Iowa State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Razor's Monday 7* CBB ATS Play
01-23-16	Kent State -1.5 v. Bowling Green		62-59	Win	100	14 h 52 m	Show
Kent State ATS The Golden Flashes head into Bowling Green on Saturday for some MAC play and the Golden Flashes lay a very small number here. Kent right now is the class of the East and winning games like this against weaker conference foes is a must if this team hopes to take the next step. Kent State sits first in the MAC East and have three 3-2 teams behind them. One of which is the Bowling Green Falcons. With Kent already losing to Buffalo at home, and two matchups against arch rival Akron looming still, grabbing the early tie breaker against the Falcons would be a huge momentum builder for Kent. Kent's interior game has been dominant thus far too. Jimmy Hall continues to be a force down low. Hall has averaged 15.2 points to go along with nearly 7 rebounds per game this season. Kent State has played through him time after time, but defenses are starting to realize that. The good news here? Jimmy Hall has 100 court awareness. Teams have double teamed him, but he's strong with the ball and is able to find the open guy for an easy bucket. Not much has phased this Kent State team. Bowling Green doesn't shoot the ball all that well, which poses very well for Kent here. Expect the Golden Flashes to really be a force inside and cause havoc. Back Kent State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-23-16	Vanderbilt +6 v. Kentucky		57-76	Loss	-105	14 h 54 m	Show
Vanderbilt +6 The Vanderbilt Commodores are a much better team than they have shown this year. To be fair, they have played a very tough schedule, and there aren't really any bad losses. Vanderbilt just beat Tennessee on the road though, and that should help them build some momentum. Kentucky is coming off a nice win at Arkansas. The young Wildcats were hungry in that one, but they are unlikely to be able to be quite as pumped up for this one. On the other hand, Vanderbilt badly wants a big win to hang their hat on for the NCAA Tournament. As of now, Vanderbilt would be a bubble team. Vanderbilt has a lot of very good shooters, and they have a good center in Jones. Kentucky's frontcourt has been disappointing this year, and I think with Kornet and Jones Vanderbilt actually has the advantage down low. Grab the points in what should be a close game. Take Vanderbilt. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-23-16	Boise State -5.5 v. Wyoming	Top	81-71	Win	100	6 h 10 m	Show
Boise State -5.5 The Boise State Broncos have a big advantage when they take on Wyoming on Saturday night. Boise State is already a better team than Wyoming, but in this one they'll have a much bigger advantage than they thought they would. Why will that advantage be much bigger? Wyoming star Josh Adams is suspended for this game. Adams is Mr. Everything for this team. Adams is averaging 24.6 points per game. He also takes 35% of the shots for the team as a whole. He is their primary ball handler. Wyoming relies on Adams in a big way, and without him they will likely look lost. Boise State already has nice road wins at Nevada and at Utah State this year. Wyoming just lost at home to Nevada, and that was with Adams. One other important factor, Boise State lost to Wyoming in overtime in the Mountain West Tournament last year. They'll look to get some revenge by winning on the road here. They should get it easily without Adams playing. Take Boise State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday Rare 10 CBB ATS TOP PLAY
01-21-16	Troy State v. Louisiana-Monroe -6		74-85	Win	100	12 h 37 m	Show
Louisiana Monroe -6 The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks have lost four straight games. All four of those games were on the road. The Warhawks are a veteran team that was expected to be one of the better teams in the Sun Belt. While they haven't looked like it so far in the league this year, I still think they are a quality team. Troy just lost six games in a row and then won their last game to break that losing streak. It's common for a team to have a "letdown" factor into the next game after breaking one of those streaks, especially when the team isn't any good. Troy isn't a good team, and the Trojans have played a very weak schedule this year. Monroe beat Troy by nine at home last year, and I think they can be expected to win this one by nine points or more. Take Louisiana Monroe. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-21-16	Kentucky -1.5 v. Arkansas	Top	80-66	Win	100	11 h 44 m	Show
Kentucky ATS The Wildcats look to stop the bleeding when they head into Arkansas on Thursday night. We get a very solid line on a much better team thanks to their recent couple games, but it gives them a lot of value here. The Wildcats have to be licking their chops ready to get back at it after falling on Saturday to Auburn on the road. With the loss, the Wildcats now find themselves at #19 in the nation, which is far worse than this Kentucky team deserves. Don't forget, this is the same team that has beat Duke and Louisville this season. They'll be going up against an Arkansas team that has a decent record, but really hasn't played anybody this season. And when they do run into a good team, they haven't shown up. This Razorback team has played two big games this season, Texas A&M and LSU. They have lost both and also have added a compliment of bad losses to teams such as Akron and Mercer. What makes this such a nice play is the fact that Kentucky head coach John Calipari isn't even worried about the team's loss on Saturday. He told reporters after the game he's not worried about his team and that it's only January. Calipari is one of the best and will certainly have his team ready to go here. Look for a hungry Wildcats team to come out with fire here on Thursday, making this play a thing of beauty. Back Kentucky ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 10* CBB TOP PLAY
01-20-16	Texas v. West Virginia -12		56-49	Loss	-106	10 h 29 m	Show
West Virginia ATS The Mountaineers welcome in Texas on Wednesday and lay double digits here. Even with the high spread, this team is far more better, especially with the home/road splits, making them valuable in this position. WVU is a perfect 8-0 at home this season. In lined games, they are 4-1 ATS and are 9-5 ATS overall. This Mountaineer team has prided themselves on defense and has been able to slow opponents down on a consistent basis game after game. At home, they're allowing the opposition to record just 57.6 points per game. Overall, they allow just 63.8, which is the lowest in the conference. Their offense has been as equally as good. At home, they average a ridiculous 91.1 points per game. They've won 8 of 9 overall, which also includes a win over #3 Kansas. On the road side of things, Texas has gone 2-5 ATS away from home. They haven't been good defensively as they allow 71.0 points per road game. That doesn't bode well for them as they're going up against one of the best offensive teams in the country. Expect the Mountaineers to really get out and fly in transition and to seriously control the paint as Texas and their horrid defense just can't get consistent stops against this good of an offense. Lay the points. Back West Virginia ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-20-16	UCF -2.5 v. South Florida		64-54	Win	100	10 h 49 m	Show
UCF ATS The AAC features a pair of teams going in complete opposition directions here on Wednesday night. This is the opposite of football as UCF comes in hot while the South Florida Bulls look to stop the bleeding. This is a solid spot here to back the road team in UCF and lay the points as they are simply just better than their opponent. The Knights are currently 3rd in the conference and within striking distance of the top spot. They've won 3 of 4 within the conference and have won 8 of their last 11 games. They come in off their most complete and dominant performance of the season as East Carolina proved no match for them on Saturday as they routed them by 20. UCF has been one of the best bets for backers this season as they are 11-2 overall ATS and 4-1 ATS on the road. On the other side of things USF has been horrible. South Florida has fallen into last place in the conference and has lost 11 of their last 12 overall. They are just 3-9 SU at home this season as home court has not been an advantage for them at all. Don't expect the Bulls to put up a fight here. The Knights are hot and haven't showed any signs of slowing down here, making them valuable on Wednesday night. Back UCF ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-19-16	Eastern Michigan v. Akron -5.5		88-92	Loss	-106	17 h 27 m	Show
Akron Zips ATS The Zips welcome in the Eastern Michigan Eagles for a conference showdown and the Zips open at a generous price here, giving them value. The Zips came into this season as heavy favorites to win the MAC, but suffered back to back road defeats, making this home contest very important for them. The good news for Akron is that they're a much different team at home than on the road. Akron is a perfect 7-0 at home this season. They've already defeated a MAC opponent inside James A. Rhodes Arena as they took Western Michigan by 9 points. As far as Eastern Michigan is concerned, they've been a bad road team. They bring in just a 3-5 SU record away from home. With 7 of those games being lined, the Eagles are only 2-5 ATS. Their problems stem on the defensive end. EMU has allowed 80.2 points against over those 8 road games. That doesn't bode well for them as they're going up against a team that scores 76.7 points per home game. Akron is in a position situationally here where they need to grab a win. Going against a weak road opponent is just what they need here. Back Akron ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-16-16	St Bonaventure v. Duquesne +2.5		88-95	Win	100	15 h 36 m	Show
Duquesne +2.5 The Duquesne Dukes have a habit of pulling upsets on their home floor. This is one of the best home court advantages in college basketball, and almost no one knows about it. Duquesne packs in a small gym and the place gets very loud. It's a big advantage for the home team. St. Bonaventure has played really well this year, and they deserve respect, but this is a difficult spot for them. The Bonnies have won several big games in the past couple weeks. At some point, they are going to overlook someone, and I believe that will be here on Saturday against Duquesne. Duquesne has several very good shooters from the outside, and it all starts with Micah Mason. Mason is one of the nation's top shooters. St. Bonaventure has been a team in the past that gives up a lot of open three-pointers, and against Duquesne that is a recipe for disaster. Duquesne fell in overtime at home against St. Bonaventure last year. They get their revenge here. Take Duquesne. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-16-16	Northern Arizona v. Eastern Washington -11.5		73-96	Win	100	11 h 29 m	Show
Eastern Washington -11.5 The Eastern Washington Eagles are a very good home team. Eastern Washington took it to Southern Utah on Thursday and I had Eastern Washington in that game. I'll be backing them again on Saturday night. This time Eastern Washington is matched up against a Northern Arizona team that has been terrible so far this year. Northern Arizona lost 92-37 at Arizona. Now, I know Arizona is a very good team, but putting up 37 points is just downright embarrassing. Northern Arizona also lost by 17 at Cal State Bakersfield. The Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona lost two of their top three offensive players from a year ago, and that's consistently shown up in their performance this year. Northern Arizona is really struggling to score. In the Big Sky Conference, if you struggle to score, you are going to get blown out a lot of times. Take Eastern Washington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-16-16	Missouri v. South Carolina -14.5		72-81	Loss	-106	9 h 17 m	Show
South Carolina -14.5 The South Carolina Gamecocks lost their first game of the season when they were blown out by Alabama in their last game. Frank Martin said after the game he wasn't surprised this happened, because the team had grown complacent and had been having bad practices. I think that loss served as a major wakeup call for South Carolina. Now, South Carolina will face a Missouri team that isn't very good. Missouri also just learned they are ineligible for postseason play based on the past transgressions of Frank Haith when he was the head coach at Missouri. There isn't any real reason for Missouri to be terribly motivated here. South Carolina's defense was excellent early in the year, and I expect that great defense to be back for this game. Missouri doesn't have many good scoring options, and the Tigers aren't likely to be able to hang around for long in this one. Take South Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-15-16	Siena v. Quinnipiac +2		64-52	Loss	-106	18 h 55 m	Show
Quinnipiac Bobcats ATS The Bobcats from Quinnipiac welcome in the Siena Saints Friday night and this game is a very misleading one. The normal bettor will see the Saints 10-6 record compared to the Bobcats medicare 5-9 record and think laying the small number here with the road team is smart. However, that is not the case here as the Bobcats have plenty of value. Siena has been a bad road team this season. They are just 2-6 SU on the road and look like a completely different bunch when they're not on their home floor. They are allowing the opposition to score 80.2 points per game when they play away from home. You won't win games as a mid major when you're allowing 80.2 points per game. Quinnipiac hasn't been all that bad either at home. They are 3-3, but they're holding the opposition to just 62.5 points per game. The last time these two teams met was back on 2/27/15 and it was a similar situation to this. The Bobcats took care of business 73-63 as the Saints looked horrid on the defensive end. This spot is a typical pros vs. joes kind of bet. Back the home team in the Bobcats here as they handle the Saints Friday night. Back Quinnipiac ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-14-16	Southern Utah v. Eastern Washington -11		80-106	Win	100	5 h 17 m	Show
Eastern Washington -11 The Eastern Washington Eagles have been a great home team in the past few years. They have a really nice home court advantage and it's a unique venue that bothers most opposing teams. Southern Utah is without one of their best players, AJ Hess, for this game. Southern Utah lacks the offensive firepower that Eastern Washington has. The Thunderbirds take a lot of contested shots and settle for long range jumpers rather than getting to the rim. Eastern Washington is a very good offensive team. The Eagles have balance with Jois dominating inside and multiple good three point shooters to stretch the floor with. Southern Utah is likely to get beat badly on the glass here, and Eastern Washington will pile up the points in a hurry. This game should get out of control as Eastern Washington rolls. Take Eastern Washington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-14-16	Cleveland State v. Wright State -7.5		53-70	Win	100	19 h 34 m	Show
Wright State ATS Horizon League action pins Cleveland State against Wright State on Thursday night and it's the Raiders who have value here. The Vikings from Cleveland State have been exposed this year on many occasions as their youth just isn't enough to compete. Cleveland State has dropped 4 in a row and 5 of 6 overall. They've fell in all 4 Horizon League games this season, one by 18 and another by 20. The Vikings are also horrendous on the road. They bring in a record of 1-5 SU and are getting outscored by 13 points per game. On the Wright State side of things, the Raiders have won 4 of 5 and have impressive wins over Bowling Green and Murray State. At home this season Wright State is 5-1 SU are outscoring their opponents by 11 per home contest. This is simply a matchup where given the home/away circumstances, it is a clear mismatch. The Vikings are just too young and to sloppy to compete in this one with a hot Wright State team. Back Wright State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-13-16	Wichita State -13.5 v. Missouri State		78-62	Win	100	5 h 4 m	Show
Wichita State -13.5 The Wichita State Shockers had a multitude of injuries early in the season. Wichita State lost several games they wouldn't have otherwise lost during that stretch. It made some people think the Shockers weren't as good this year, but they are proving people wrong now. Wichita State is healthy, and they wiping teams off the floor. The Shockers won by 25 at Southern Illinois in their last game. Southern Illinois beat Northern Iowa earlier this year. Wichita State already won by 15 at St. Louis this year also. Missouri State has several key injuries now, and this team is very thin. While their homecourt advantage is a solid one, Wichita State won't be intimidated by that. The Shockers won at Missouri State by 23 points last year. They also beat them 78-35 at home last season. With Wichita State healthy now, they are being undervalued, at least for now. Take Wichita State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-09-16	Kansas v. Texas Tech +7.5		69-59	Loss	-105	11 h 26 m	Show
Texas Tech +7.5 The Texas Tech Red Raiders are in a terrific spot here. They get a late game on national television and the environment will be crazy in Lubbock. Kansas is coming off that triple overtime win over Oklahoma on Monday night. Kansas is a tremendous team, but it's unlikely we'll get the best effort out of them in this game. The Jayhawks had to be worn out both mentally and physically after that amazing game against the Sooners Monday night. Also, Kansas plays at West Virginia next game, and the Mountaineers are widely considered to be better than Texas Tech. Bill Self is a great coach, but Kansas has a bunch of young kids and they will likely have a hard time getting up for this game. This is Texas Tech's game of the year right here, and they are going to play like it. Tubby Smith has done a good job with this team, and I see this one going to the wire. Take Texas Tech. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-09-16	Fresno State v. Boise State -6		70-81	Win	100	8 h 11 m	Show
Boise State -6 The Boise State Broncos have a high upside. This is a team with a great all around player in Anthony Drmic and two very good supporting players in James Webb and Mikey Thompson. Boise State shoots 55.5% on two point shots, and the Broncos shoot it well from beyond the arc on their home floor. Fresno State was blown out last year in Boise, and I don't see any reason why they would make this one close either. Fresno State has trouble with spacing on offense, and while Marvelle Harris is a good player, he's been trying to do everything too often this year. Boise State has a lot more scoring options than does Fresno State. The Bulldogs foul a lot and Boise State shoots it at 72.3 percent from the free throw line. Boise State is coming off a momentum building win at Utah State (where it is very tough to win), and the Broncos should take care of business. Take Boise State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-09-16	Missouri State v. Loyola-Chicago -5.5		56-54	Loss	-106	6 h 17 m	Show
Loyola Chicago -5.5 The Missouri State Bears have three players out with an injury now. One of them is starter Dorian Williams. Missouri State isn't a deep team at all, and they can ill afford to lose players like this in Missouri Valley Conference play. Loyola Chicago beat Missouri State both times they played last year, and the Ramblers are coming off a rough three game losing streak. This is a great spot for them to bounce back and get a nice win in front of their home crowd. The Ramblers shoot it really well from three, and Missouri State's three point defense is very weak. The Missouri Valley Conference is known for being extremely tough to win on the road. Missouri State would struggle to win on the road anyways, and being short-handed it will be very tough for them until they get healthy. We'll fade Missouri State. Take Loyola Chicago -5.5 Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-08-16	Buffalo v. Kent State -6.5		76-67	Loss	-110	6 h 21 m	Show
Kent State ATS The Golden Flashes welcome in Buffalo for a MAC battle Friday night and Kent holds a lot of value here. This Golden Flashes team has really looked good this season and should be competing for another MAC Championship. When it comes to winning your conference, taking care of business at home is a must. Kent is 6-0 SU at home this season. On the other side of things, Buffalo brings in a record of 0-5 SU. They've struggled to get anything going on both sides of the ball away from home as they are scoring just 63.2 points and allowing 84.4. Kent already has some momentum as they picked up a road win in their MAC opener against Western Michigan. Jimmy Hall and Chris Ortiz had their way as Kent dominated inside. Buffalo on the other hand failed to protect their house as they fell to Akron at home. The last four times these two teams have played, the favorite has gone 4-0 ATS. These have been very lopsided match ups and that can be expected in this one. Look for Kent to dominate inside, like they've been doing all season long to opponents. Back Kent State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-06-16	Massachusetts +13 v. Dayton		63-93	Loss	-106	11 h 31 m	Show
Massachusetts +13 The UMass Minutemen are a big dog at Dayton on Wednesday night, and I see the value on the underdog here. Dayton is a very good team, but they have shown this year that they will play down to their competition at times. UMass has a three guard lineup that actually matches up well with Dayton. The Flyers generally have a quickness advantage against most opponents, but that is not the case against this UMass team. Dayton has a 3 point win at home against William & Mary, a 1 point home win over Miami (Ohio), and a 2 point home loss against Chattanooga already this year. UMass has played Dayton tough recently. The Minutemen won at home against Dayton last year and only lost by 7 in Dayton two years ago. Dayton is a Top 25 team now, and while they are a good team, they are laying too many here. Take Massachusetts. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-06-16	La Salle v. Fordham -10		61-66	Loss	-105	8 h 24 m	Show
Fordham Rams ATS The Rams welcome in the Explorers for a Wednesday night matchup and this is a clear cut mismatch that gives the Rams a major advantage here. Laying the big number is worth it and has value here. Looking at the Rams, Fordham has been a solid under the radar team this season. The Rams rank 56th with a field goal percentage of 46.5%. Fordham also shoots 40% from behind the arc. Scoring wise, they're dominating opponents. At home this season, the Rams are scoring 83.2 points per game and allowing 60.9 points against. They are 9-0 SU at home this season and are 2-0 ATS in lined games. The LaSalle Explorers have been an absolute mess this season. They are a mere 4-7 SU and 1-3 SU on the road. This team has been a nightmare for backers. LaSalle has gone 1-7 ATS and 0-2 ATS on the road. Their main problem has been defense. They haven't been able to slow down teams in transition and that comes from their offensive turnovers. Look for Fordham to run and gun here in this one as they should have no problem taking it to the LaSalle defense in a very big win here on Wednesday. Back Fordham ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
01-04-16	Dartmouth v. Fairfield -5		85-97	Win	100	4 h 7 m	Show
Fairfield -5 The Fairfield Stags have the advantage in this matchup with the Dartmouth Big Green. Fairfield has played a relatively tough schedule thus far. Fairfield has played North Carolina, Northwestern, and a good Yale team already this year. Dartmouth has played Stanford and Seton Hall this year, but outside of that, Dartmouth has played no one. In their last game, Dartmouth lost at home to Bryant. They also lost a couple weeks ago at New Hampshire by a lopsided score of 76-56. What about Fairfield? The Stags had a couple bad losses this year, but those were when their star (Gilbert) was out with an injury. Fairfield is now at full strength and only laying five against an Ivy League team who has done nothing to impress in the non-conference portion of their schedule. This is a cheap number considering the weak schedule Dartmouth has played this year. Lay the points. Take Fairfield. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play
01-02-16	Cleveland State +12.5 v. Oakland		68-86	Loss	-110	11 h 52 m	Show
Cleveland State +12.5 The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are in an awful spot here. Oakland had a very tough loss in overtime to Michigan State right before Christmas. Then in their last game they had a tough loss to a very good Virginia team. Why is this a bad spot for Oakland? For a couple key reasons. Number one- obviously it's draining to lose a couple tough games against very physical opponents like Michigan State and Virginia. Second, and even more importantly, how can a team like Oakland get terribly excited about playing an opponent like Cleveland State after playing Michigan State and Virginia? Cleveland State has played this Oakland team close in the past, and this one should end up being closer than expected. Oakland has already had several close calls at home this year against worse opponents than Cleveland State. Grab the double digit dog. Take Cleveland State. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Saturday CBB ATS Play
12-23-15	Loyola Marymount +18 v. Gonzaga		62-85	Loss	-105	11 h 47 m	Show
Loyola Marymount +18 The Gonzaga Bulldogs are clearly a good team, but they aren't even close to as good as they were last season, at least not right now. Gonzaga really misses Karnowski on the inside. He's a very good defender and an underrated offense center. Without him, there is a lot of pressure on Sabonis to be great in the paint at all times. Gonzaga's backcourt has struggled to take care of the ball this year. Gonzaga torched the nets by making 16 out of 26 three pointers and 19/21 free throw attempts in their 99-73 win over Pepperdine last game. That kind of shooting can't continue for long. Loyola Marymount has been solid most of this season. Marymount lost by only nine at Oregon State and by only one at Boise State. Both of those teams are good this season. Loyola Marymount isn't going to win this game, but I like their chances of staying within the number. Take Loyola Marymount. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
12-20-15	Samford v. Nebraska -12.5		69-58	Loss	-106	7 h 8 m	Show
Nebraska ATS The Cornhuskers got a weak off to recoup and gather themselves and now welcome in the Samford Bulldogs to Nebraska on Sunday night. With the rest Nebraska has had, combined with the travel issues the Bulldogs have had, there is value with Nebraska. Samford comes in off a double overtime loss to South Alabama on Friday night. The Bulldogs blew an 8 point lead late in the game, thanks to their 52% free throw percentage. If this loss wasn't demoralizing enough for them, they had to get on a plane at 4:15 am to travel to Nebraska. Frustration and certainly fatigue are plaguing the Bulldogs. Nebraska got a week off after their win over Rhode Island on Dec. 13. The Cornhuskers have been a solid ATS bet this year as they are 5-2 overall. At home, they are 6-1 SU and 3-0 ATS in lined games. They're really getting the job done on both sides of the floor at home as they're averaging 78.0 points per game and conceding just 61.0. This is the perfect spot situationally to back Nebraska here. With Samford playing a double overtime game and having to get on a plane at 4 in the morning, they are certainly jet lagged and ready to head home. Expect a very sluggish performance from them here, with the Cornhuskers blowing them out on their home floor. Back Nebraska ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play
12-16-15	Northern Arizona v. Arizona -26		37-92	Win	100	9 h 4 m	Show
Arizona Wildcats ATS Arizona welcomes in Northern Arizona on Wednesday night and the Wildcats hold tremendous value here against a very weak opponent. This is the perfect spot for the No. 12 Wildcats to get a lopsided win and really gain some momentum going forward. Arizona has struggled to get big wins this year until Sunday. They absolutely dismantled the Missouri Tigers 88-52. Homecourt advantage has been a major role to the Wildcats succeeding here. Arizona is 6-0 SU at home and 3-3 ATS, which is the better portion of their ATS record. Arizona is scoring 81 points per home game and conceding just 60. On the other side of things, NAU has been horrid. They are just 2-6 SU and 0-3 ATS in lined games. All three of those games they've lost ATS have come on the road. On the road, NAU is allowing a ridiculous 85 points per game. -Wildcats are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a ATS win. This one will be completely one sided. Expect a very big win for Arizona here as they have no problem doing what they want. Back Arizona ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play
12-14-15	Cal Poly v. St. Mary's -9		63-93	Win	100	9 h 44 m	Show
St. Mary's ATS The Gaels welcome in Cal Poly to McKeon Pavilion and we get a solid number with the home team here. St. Mary's has been exceptional in all aspects of the game this season. St. Mary's is 6-1 SU and 6-0 SU at home this season. Overall, they are 5-0 ATS and 4-0 ATS at home. St. Mary's is allowing just 62.0 points at home while scoring 82.4 points themselves. St. Mary's ranks third overall in field goal percentage as they're shooting 53.3%. Their three point percentage is right there too as they are shooting 47.6% from behind the arc. Cal Poly hasn't been that good this year either. They rank 108th in the nation in field goal percentage with just 45% shooting. Cal Poly has struggled on the defensive end. They've allowed 81.0 points against this season. St. Mary's has always proven that McKeon Pavilion is a tough place to play. They've already started this season hot at home and this one should be no different. Emmett Naar is averaging 14.6 points per game along with 6.4 assists. He's been able to lead a fast paced offense that has no problem putting up points. St. Mary's should have no problem handling Cal Poly here on Monday. Expect a very lopsided game with the Gaels having no problem scoring. Back St. Mary's ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play
12-13-15	UC-Santa Barbara +11 v. South Dakota State		68-86	Loss	-105	5 h 2 m	Show
UCSB +11 The UCSB Gauchos are a quality team who has played an extremely tough schedule so far this year. In fact, the Gauchos have the 28th toughest schedule in the country so far this season. UCSB is only 2-4, but they are a solid team. South Dakota State is definitely a good mid-major as well. The Jackrabbits are coming off a great win at Minnesota last game. This is a rough spot for them for a couple reasons. Number one, a smaller school coming off a big win like that one is likely to have a letdown. Why else is it a bad spot for South Dakota State? George Marshall is their starting point guard, and he's injured and isn't expected to play here. UCSB has good guards and they should be able to take advantage of his absence. Expect a close game here. Take UCSB +11 Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
12-10-15	Troy State v. Seton Hall -16		69-78	Loss	-106	14 h 14 m	Show
Seton Hall -16 The Seton Hall Pirates are a really inconsistent team. Seton Hall just blasted Rutgers 84-55 on the road in their last game. The Pirates have a star sophomore in Isaiah Whitehead and Khadeen Carrington is a very good sophomore as well. Seton Hall beat a pretty good Ole Miss team by 12 points on a neutral floor earlier this year. They also beat Dartmouth at home by 17 points in their season opener. Seton Hall will take on the Troy Trojans on Thursday. Troy hasn't played a team ranked in the top 100 so far this year. Seton Hall will easily be the best team they have played against. Troy lost at home earlier this year by 16 points at home against UAB. Troy is an undisciplined team that was blown out by most good teams last year. Seton Hall has momentum and a huge advantage in talent. Take Seton Hall. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
12-10-15	Louisiana-Monroe v. Kent State -6		62-73	Win	100	13 h 49 m	Show
Kent State ATS The Golden Flashes welcome in the Warhawks to the MAC Center on Thursday night and we get a solid line on Kent State here. The Golden Flashes continue to win. They've ran off 2 straight wins and have found some solid depth which has led to major improvements in their inside and outside game. Jimmy Hall and Khaliq Spicer have provided the Golden Flashes with their inside presence. Hall had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists last time out and has really helped to take some pressure off Spicer. The F didn't do much last game, but against Cleveland State two games ago he put up a career high 22 points and 8 rebounds. Outside, Kellen Thomas showed how much of a threat he is going to be this season. Thomas broke the tie late against NJIT with his 6th three pointer of the night as he finished with 22 points on 8 of 15 shooting. As for the Warhawks, they've been a completely different team on the road. They are 0-2 ATS away from home and have struggled to find any consistency on the defensive end. They're allowing the opposition to score 69.0 points per road game. With Kent being at home and playing well, this is a perfect spot to back the Golden Flashes here. Back Kent State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play
12-08-15	Princeton v. St. Joe's -3.5		50-62	Win	100	9 h 21 m	Show
St. Joe's -3.5 The St. Joe's Hawks have tested themselves this year. They have played both Florida and Villanova. While they did lose both games, those games were both quite close throughout. Phil Martelli is a good coach, and he has a more talented team this year than he has had the last couple seasons. DeAndre Bembry is a star, and he has the potential to play professionally in the future because of his skillset. Princeton is going to be a good team in the Ivy League, but the Tigers haven't tested themselves at all this year. Princeton has played one of the worst schedules in the nation. The Tigers lost by 14 to a pretty good Stony Brook team in their last game, but St. Joe's will be the most talented team they have played this year. This is a short number for St. Joe's at home against an Ivy League team that has played a weak schedule. Take St. Joe's. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play
12-07-15	Oklahoma v. Villanova -3.5		78-55	Loss	-105	9 h 38 m	Show
Villanova -3.5 The Villanova Wildcats are winning with some tremendous defense this year. Villanova opponents are shooting less than 35% from the floor this year. Jay Wright's team hasn't had much success in March, so they tend to get overlooked at times, but this is an excellent team. Villanova added a great freshman in guard Jalen Brunson. In Brunson, Ryan Arcidiacano, and Josh Hart the Wildcats have three amazing guards. Oklahoma simply doesn't have enough talent to matchup with them. Buddy Hield is probably the best player on the floor in this game, but Hield's supporting cast should struggle against this Villanova defense. The Oklahoma Sooners were outmuscled at times last year, and Villanova is going to be very physical in this game. This is a fair price to lay with the much better defense and the deeper team. Villanova makes a statement here. Take Villanova. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
12-03-15	Northern Colorado v. UC Riverside -15.5		66-77	Loss	-106	7 h 38 m	Show
UC Riverside -15.5 The Northern Colorado Bears rank last out of 351 teams in college basketball in defensive efficiency. Northern Colorado doesn't even pretend to care on the defensive end. Teams like that are very dangerous to back, especially away from home. Northern Colorado lost their best two players from a year ago. The Bears have had a rough time this year. Northern Colorado has not won a game against a Division I opponent this year. In fact, they have lost all but one of their games by at least 15 points. The Bears lost at home to lowly Maryland Baltimore County. Ouch. UC Riverside is a team on the rise in the Big West. Taylor Johns is expected to play again tonight, and he's the star of this team on the inside. Northern Colorado doesn't have anyone who can stop him. UC Riverside works hard on the defensive end, and they should coast to a big win. Take UC Riverside ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
12-02-15	Notre Dame -2.5 v. Illinois		84-79	Win	100	12 h 12 m	Show
Notre Dame -2.5 The Illinois Fighting Illini weren't a good team to start with, and now they are going to be worse. Mike Thorne Jr. suffered a torn meniscus and will likely miss the rest of the year. Thorne is averaging 13.4 points and 8.4 boards per game. Illinois didn't have much of an inside game even with Thorne, and now they are really in trouble down low. John Groce's team has played some terrible basketball so far this year. They were really fortunate to beat Chicago State of all teams. Notre Dame isn't the same team they were a year ago, but they are a team with several veterans and a very good coach. The Fighting Irish run their system really well, and this is a team with a lot of confidence. I don't think you can say the same about Illinois, especially after they lost one of their best players last game. Take Notre Dame. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
12-01-15	Richmond +7.5 v. Florida		56-76	Loss	-110	18 h 33 m	Show
Richmond +7 The Richmond Spiders have proven they are a quality team in the early going. Richmond has a road win against a decent Wake Forest team. They also picked up a neutral site win against a quality Cal team. In fact, Cal was ranked in almost everyone's Top 25 at the beginning of the year. Richmond is a really well-coached team that typically doesn't beat themselves. The only teams who can blow them out are extremely skilled teams that just outclass them at every position. I don't think Florida fits that mold this year. Florida is in their first year of learning a new system. The Gators have talent, but they also have a lot of question marks. The first year in a new system can definitely have some bumps. Florida hasn't played anyone any good this year, but that changes on Tuesday. Grab the points with Richmond as this number looks a few points too high. Take Richmond. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 9* Tuesday CBB ATS Play
11-25-15	San Jose State v. Toledo -15.5		74-89	Loss	-110	22 h 5 m	Show
Toledo -15.5 The Toledo Rockets lost a lot of talent from last year, but Toledo is always one of the best teams in the Mid American Conference, and I think their freshman and sophomores will be better than most believe. Toledo put up 100 points in a road win at Youngstown State earlier this year. The Rockets had a nice lead before eventually losing to Loyola Chicago on the road in their last game. Toledo will have a big talent advantage in this game. San Jose State is undoubtedly one of the worst teams in college basketball. They lost their top two players from last year's team, and that team didn't win a single game against a Division I opponent! San Jose State already picked up a win at home over Montana this year, so it's possible they are a bit improved. Still, they were beaten by 20 at home by Idaho and lost by 12 against a poor Montana State team. Toledo should take care of business. Rockets are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games, and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. Spartans are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 non-conference games. Take Toledo. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
11-23-15	Texas-Arlington +13 v. Memphis		68-64	Win	100	11 h 40 m	Show
UT Arlington +12.5 The UT Arlington Mavericks are coming off a massive win for their program. UT Arlington won in Columbus over Ohio State as an 18.5 point underdog. Arlington's Scott Cross was very high on his team in the preseason, and that win showed exactly why. Arlington actually dominated the boards for the majority of that game. Anytime a school the size of UT Arlington can dominate the boards against a Big Ten opponent that is impressive. Memphis is Arlington's opponent here, and Josh Pastner's team has a lot of problems. I'm not convinced Memphis is any better than Ohio State at this point. Memphis is an undisciplined team who will likely be lost without Austin Nichols (transferred in the offseason). While it's unlikely Arlington can pull off an upset here, Memphis hasn't blown out the bad teams they have played this year, and Arlington should be able to keep this one respectable. Take UT Arlington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
11-19-15	Long Beach State +3.5 v. Seton Hall		80-77	Win	100	15 h 50 m	Show
Long Beach State +3.5 The Long Beach State 49ers had a really impressive victory over BYU earlier this week. Long Beach has a lot of talent this season. Dan Monson is a quality coach and he has a sneaky good team here. Long Beach State got a big pickup in the offseason when Nick Faust joined the team. Faust previously played at Maryland where he was an important player for the Terrapins. Branford Jones is another guy who is going to have a good season for the 49ers. This backcourt is extremely good. Seton Hall is a young team that has been extremely inconsistent in recent years. The Pirates haven't been very impressive in their first couple games of the year. They beat both Dartmouth and Wagner, but those games were ugly. Now, they must go to a neutral site to take on a Long Beach State team that is never afraid of big name teams. The 49ers play a tough schedule every year. Take the underdog. Take Long Beach State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
11-18-15	Northern Arizona v. Gonzaga -25		52-91	Win	100	9 h 13 m	Show
Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS The Bulldogs are eager to get this season officially going as their opener was cancelled at halftime due to wet floor conditions in Japan. They'll welcome in an already 0-2 Northern Arizona team that just looks terrible through 2 games this season. The Lumberjacks are 0-2 SU and 0-2 ATS so far. They have allowed 91.5 points through these first 2 losses and saw Boise State drop a 101 spot on them last game. Their main problem has been allowing the 3 ball, which is something Gonzaga shoots very well. NAU has allowed 23 3-pointers so far. When you're going up against one of the best teams in the country, this is just a recipe for disaster. On the Gonzaga side of things, they got to shake some off-seaso rust off with getting to play a half against one of the best teams in the country in Pitt. F Kyle Wiltjer had 15 points in the first half and he should have a field day against this weak Lumberjacks defense. Also look to Senior G Eric McClellan to step up as Gonzaga had 2 graduating top guards this past off-season. He'll have a giant role in this offense and will be looked at as a 3 point guy for them. This is just a lopsided affair here. Even with this high of a spread, the Bulldogs are eager to get on the court and should be able to have their way with NAU. Expect the Zags to score north of 100 here in a huge blowout win. Back Gonzaga ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
11-18-15	Kent State +1.5 v. Southern Illinois		69-72	Loss	-102	9 h 31 m	Show
Kent State ATS The Golden Flashes head to Southern Illinois on Wednesday night and catch a point and a half which is nice considering they are the much better team here. Kent returns a lot of qualities starters that saw this team make a run in the CIT tournament last season. F Jimmy Hall is the main guy to watch as he averaged 15.9 points per game last year and was an absolute animal in the CIT tournament's final 2 games for Kent as he put up double-doubles in both. Hall had 10 points and 9 rebounds in the win over YSU to start the season. Also returning is G Kellon Thomas, who flourished in his role as the starting point guard against YSU after being a reserve last season. Thomas dropped in 18 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the opener. Kent also returns Chris Ortiz who looked flawless against YSU. Ortiz put in 12 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as he looks like the force down low Kent State needs. Kent State and Southern Illinois also played last season in Kent with the Golden Flashes being 3.5 point favorites. Kent led by 15 at half time and eventually went on to win by 23. Hall finished with 16 and 6 and Thomas added 7 points in the win. Kent State has more depth and talent down low to really cause problems for Southern Illinois here. Back the Golden Flashes ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play
11-18-15	Cincinnati -13.5 v. Bowling Green		83-50	Win	100	16 h 14 m	Show
Cincinnati -13.5 The Cincinnati Bearcats look like a team on a mission in the early going this year. Cincinnati has their head coach back, and they are using their defensive pressure to make the opposition very uncomfortable. This Cincinnati team has always worked hard on the defensive end and on the glass. They have typically not had enough scorers to be a team that can lay this many points. That's what makes this team better: they do have a lot of solid scoring options. Bowling Green lost nearly everyone from last year's team, and the Falcons lost their coach in the offseason as well. Chris Jans did a good job with this team last year, but he got in trouble in the offseason and was fired. Now, Bowling Green is learning a new system, and there are a bunch of inexperienced guys seeing the floor for long periods of time. This one is a mismatch. Take Cincinnati ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
11-13-15	UC-Santa Barbara -1.5 v. Nebraska-Omaha		60-59	Loss	-105	11 h 13 m	Show
UC Santa Barbara -1.5 The UCSB Gauchos don't have Alan Williams on the inside anymore, but they have the perimeter pieces to have a very good team. They have a veteran coach who has proven he can do a great job with this team no matter what the style of the team is in that year. Michael Bryson will be the best player on the floor here, and he should be able to take advantage of Nebraska Omaha's terrible defense. Omaha hasn't been guarding anybody the last two years, and there's no reason to expect that will change this season. Omaha is all about trying to get down the floor as quick as possible and outscore you with their roadrunner type of basketball. UCSB is a defensive-minded team who slows the game down. The Gauchos aren't going to be forced into a game like Omaha wants. UCSB has more experience and they should get the win and cover. Take UCSB. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
04-06-15	Wisconsin v. Duke		63-68	Loss	-112	20 h 43 m	Show
Wisconsin -1 (Or play the ML if the line is better at your book) The Wisconsin Badgers stunned the college basketball world with their win over the previously unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night. While it could be argued that this is a difficult spot for the Badgers, there's plenty of reason to be confident in a team full of veterans who lead the way. The Duke Blue Devils had an easy game against a Michigan State team that simply overachieved in this NCAA Tournament. Duke was never really tested in that game. While that allows them to stay fresh, it also means the Blue Devils might have more jitters in this game since they will clearly be tested more here. Duke is a very talented team, but they are extremely young. The Blue Devils have been able to win some huge games this year, but there has never been more pressure on them than there is for this game. Wisconsin lost earlier this year to Duke, and the Badgers are unlikely to make the same mistakes they did in that one once again. The veteran team with tons of confidence is the play. Take Wisconsin. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday National Championship 7* ATS Play
03-27-15	NC State +3 v. Louisville		65-75	Loss	-110	10 h 8 m	Show
NC State +3 The NC State Wolfpack are a live dog against Louisville on Friday night. NC State isn't getting enough respect for the work they have done this year. Remember, NC State went to Louisville and beat them soundly just last month. Louisville has a great coach in Rick Pitino, but this is not one of his better teams. The Cardinals have a lot of weaknesses. They were able to get past Northern Iowa thanks to their big athleticism advantage. They won't have that same athleticism advantage on Friday night against NC State. NC State isn't playing scared. The Wolfpack have beaten some of the best teams in the nation, and they have a ton of momentum now. Louisville is getting a little too much love here because of their past history of success in the NCAA Tournament. NC State has a solid shot at the outright upset. Take NC State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
03-26-15	Xavier v. Arizona -11.5		60-68	Loss	-110	7 h 1 m	Show
Arizona -11.5 The Arizona Wildcats are essentially playing a home game here in Los Angeles at Staples Center. The Wildcats faithful will be packed into Staples Center, and this is going to be a really tough environment for Xavier. Xavier is a young team that has done a nice job reaching this point, but the Musketeers haven't had any success this year against the best teams they have played, especially away from their home floor. Xavier played Villanova three times this year and they lost by 13 points, 12 points, and 17 points. Villanova is the only team even close to the caliber of Arizona they have played this year. The Musketeers also lost by 12 at Butler. Xavier has some incredible shooting numbers in the NCAA Tournament thus far, but they haven't played a good defense yet. Arizona has one of the best defenses in the nation. The Wildcats make a statement. Lay the points. Take Arizona. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 6* NCAAB ATS Play
03-25-15	Louisiana Tech v. Temple -3.5		59-77	Win	100	11 h 19 m	Show
Temple -3.5 The Temple Owls should be a tough team for Louisiana Tech to matchup against. Louisiana Tech is a solid team, but they rely on forcing turnovers with their full court pressure to score easy buckets in transition. Temple ranks fifth in the nation in least turnovers this year, so the Owls should be well-prepared for that pressure. Louisiana Tech isn't a good offensive team in their halfcourt offensive sets. The Bulldogs aren't a good long range shooting team, and Temple does a tremendous job protecting the paint on defense. While the Owls have struggled at times on the offensive end, they are a great defensive team. Temple plays in the far better conference, and playing against better opponents over the course of the season should prove beneficial for the Owls. Temple's Fran Dunphy is a good coach who will have a good game plan ready for this matchup. Take Temple. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-22-15	West Virginia v. Maryland -1		69-59	Loss	-101	11 h 44 m	Show
Maryland -1 The Terrapins matchup well against the Mountaineers. West Virginia typically does their damage by pestering point guards who can't handle the ball particularly well. The Terrapins have a great point guard in Melo Trimble and Richard Pack (backup) is very solid as well. If West Virginia isn't able to force turnovers, the pressure turns onto their offense to be good in the halfcourt sets, and that can be a major problem for the Mountaineers. Late in their game against Buffalo it nearly cost them the game. West Virginia isn't a good jump shooting team. WV constantly put opponents on the line, and Maryland shoots 75.6 percent from the line, so the Terps should be able to make them pay. The Big 12 has shown to be weak in the NCAA Tournament, and we'll fade them again here. Take Maryland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-21-15	Arkansas v. North Carolina -4.5		78-87	Win	100	11 h 7 m	Show
North Carolina -4.5 The North Carolina Tar Heels and Arkansas Razorbacks both love to run, but North Carolina does it better. Arkansas may have been the second best team in the SEC this year, but that isn't saying much. The SEC isn't any good in college basketball outside of Kentucky. North Carolina plays in the loaded ACC, so they have gotten tough tests all year long. Both of these teams were nearly upset in their first game on Thursday. North Carolina squandered away a big lead and narrowly beat Harvard. Expect the Tar Heels to be far more comfortable here playing against a team that wants to run with them. Marcus Paige is the key to this game, and Arkansas and their fast pace style of play should be great for him. Paige is at his best out in the open court. The Tar Heels are a better defensive team than they often get credit for being. Lay the points. Take North Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-20-15	Wyoming v. Northern Iowa -6		54-71	Win	100	42 h 40 m	Show
The Northern Iowa Panthers were underseeded at a number five seed. This is a top ten team that is getting no respect right now. They'll go out and earn that respect with a strong performance here. Wyoming plays the same type of game that Northern Iowa does, but Northern Iowa is better at it. The Panthers are much more efficient on the offensive end with Seth Tuttle and Nate Buss. Washpun is a solid guard as well. Wyoming relies too much on two guys (Nance and Adams). Northern Iowa should be able to force someone else to beat them. Wyoming made a nice run in the Mountain West Tournament, but the Cowboys haven't shown the same consistency that Northern Iowa has shown this year. The Panthers should win this one by double digits. Lay the points. Take Northern Iowa. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-19-15	Stephen Austin +7 v. Utah		50-57	Push	0	24 h 19 m	Show
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks pulled off an upset over VCU in the NCAA Tournament last year, and they are even better this year. Stephen F. Austin is a veteran team led by a very good coach, and they aren't going to be overwhelmed going against the Utah Utes. Utah was amazing at home this year, but away from home they were only mediocre. Utah also finished the season on a down note, losing twice to Oregon in the last couple weeks of the year. The Utes aren't playing the kind of basketball you'd like to be playing entering the Big Dance. Stephen F. Austin has played tough teams in the non-conference this year, and that is a big benefit here. We've waited and allowed this line to move up some with public money, and now we'll grab the underdog and the points. Take Stephen F. Austin Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-19-15	Harvard v. North Carolina -10		65-67	Loss	-110	23 h 17 m	Show
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been playing much better basketball in recent weeks. North Carolina is a deep team that is able to continuously push the tempo because there is always someone else able to step in and keep playing at 100 percent. Harvard is a popular team with the public as a Cinderella since they have won each of the last two years as a double digit seed. This Harvard team isn't the same team though. They miss their long range shooters. They aren't able to space the floor, and against good defenses they struggle to score. They had 8 points at halftime against Virginia (and finished with 27). North Carolina is going to force the issue here, and Harvard shouldn't be able to keep up. Roy Williams' team is the best number four seed in the bracket, and they should take advantage of Harvard's weaknesses. Take North Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-15-15	Michigan State v. Wisconsin -6.5		69-80	Win	100	7 h 49 m	Show
Wisconsin -6.5 The Wisconsin Badgers are the class of the Big Ten, and it isn't close. Michigan State is playing better basketball in March thanks to Tom Izzo's tremendous coaching, but the Spartans are totally outclassed in this game. Michigan State beat a couple overrated teams in Ohio State and Maryland to get to this point. Wisconsin's complete destruction of Purdue in the second half yesterday was impressive. Bo Ryan isn't given enough credit nationwide. Ryan is a great coach too, and the Badgers play the style they want to play all the time. Wisconsin has the best player on the court in Frank Kaminsky, and Michigan State doesn't have anyone who matches up well with him. Wisconsin will get it into the interior a bunch in this game, and Kaminsky should do a lot of damage. Look for Wisconsin to have a big advantage when it comes to turnovers as well. Lay the points. Take Wisconsin. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-14-15	Yale v. Harvard -1.5		51-53	Win	100	12 h 45 m	Show
The Harvard Crimson get another crack at the Yale Bulldogs. Yale looked like they had the Ivy League's NCAA Tournament bid locked up after their win at Harvard a week ago, but they lost on a buzzer beater the following night at Dartmouth. Harvard is the team who has been here before and is experienced at this. Yale was able to put together a perfect game last time these two met, but I expect Harvard's very good coaching staff to make some great adjustments for this game. You have to wonder how Yale's mindset is coming into this one. They were up five late at Dartmouth and looked to have the bid all sewed up. It didn't work out that way, and it could be tough to bounce back from that. Lay the very short number with the favorite. Take Harvard. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-12-15	Northern Colorado v. Northern Arizona -2.5		57-63	Win	100	11 h 35 m	Show
Northern Arizona -3 The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have stepped it up on the defensive end late in the year, and that has helped them close the season playing some good basketball. Northern Arizona looked like they had a road win at Northern Colorado late in the year before Northern Colorado hit a last second game winner to escape. Northern Colorado is a team that has a tremendous home court advantage, but the Bears haven't been able to do much of anything on the road in the past few years. Northern Colorado's defensive efficiency is dead last in the nation (351 teams). The Bears are totally reliant on hitting their shots to win games. This one is played on a neutral court and that should favor the team that plays more defense. Northern Arizona has multiple ways they can win this game, while Northern Colorado is all in on jump shots. Lay the points. Take Northern Arizona. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
03-11-15	Nevada +9 v. UNLV		46-67	Loss	-106	7 h 9 m	Show
Nevada +9 The Nevada Wolfpack and UNLV Rebels have a nice little rivalry going on in the state of Nevada. Both teams won on the opposing teams home court this year in two very close games. Nevada certainly isn't a good team this year, but UNLV isn't a team that should be laying this number against anyone right now. The Rebels have been inconsistent this year, and Dave Rice's team has underachieved in a big way. Rashad Vaughn is out with an injury, and he was the team's top player. Nevada has the advantage on the inside in this game, and the Wolfpack will slow the tempo down. With a slower tempo, it's even harder to cover a big number like this one. UNLV will probably win this game, but it isn't likely to be as easy as this line suggests. Grab the points and the underdog. Take Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-11-15	Penn State -1.5 v. Nebraska		68-65	Win	100	6 h 15 m	Show
Penn State -2The Penn State Nittany Lions have lost a lot of close games this year. That's why it's important they are coming off an impressive road win at Minnesota in their regular season finale. Penn State has been close all year, but they haven't been able to get over the hump until last game. Look for them to ride that positive momentum into this game.The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been one of the biggest disappointments in the country this year. Team chemistry seems to be a problem for this bunch, and it's hard to see them fixing things just for the Big Ten Tournament.Nebraska's offense is awful, and when they have played anywhere other than home they have been terrible this season. Penn State has the momentum and they also have more motivation here. Nebraska is ready to end this ugly season. Take Penn State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-07-15	Denver v. North Dakota State -2		50-61	Win	100	18 h 29 m	Show
North Dakota State -2.0 The North Dakota State Bison beat the Denver Pioneers twice in overtime this year. The old saying of "it's tough to beat the same time three times in a year" is the reason this line is only two. North Dakota State was the representative from the Summit League last year in the NCAA Tournament. The Bison do have a new look this year, but they have a couple key players who are still on the roster and leading the way this season. North Dakota State is a well-balanced team that can win with offense or defense. Denver is a jump shooting team, and jump shooting teams typically don't fare well on neutral courts. The Pioneers aren't going to win any games with defense, and they almost never get to the line because they settle for long jumpers. Those are bad combinations this time of the year. Take North Dakota State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-06-15	Pacific v. San Francisco -4.5		58-62	Loss	-106	20 h 35 m	Show
San Francisco -4.5 The San Francisco Dons have underperformed this year, but now this is win or go home time for both teams. There's little doubt that San Francisco is a much more talented team than Pacific, and that should show up on Friday night. Pacific doesn't really excel in any aspect of the game. The Tigers struggled away from home all year. Pacific is an inexperienced team with no real identity despite the fact that we are at the end of the season. San Francisco will look to drive and kick it out to three-point shooters on offense. Pacific is terrible at defending beyond the three-point line, and that should be key in this game. San Francisco also does a nice job of forcing turnovers, and Pacific has struggled with pressure defenses this season. Take San Francisco. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-05-15	Bradley v. Drake		52-50	Loss	-110	12 h 57 m	Show
Drake PK The Drake Bulldogs were the worst team in the Missouri Valley Conference early in the year. They had some injuries and suspensions early in the season. As they began to get their full team back, Drake starting covering the number on a regular basis late in the year. Bradley hasn't shown anything in the last few weeks. This Bradley Braves team appears ready for the offseason. Bradley's leading scorer has had off the court issues, and this team no longer plays the strong defense they played a couple years ago. While this certainly won't be an exciting game, we think there is good reason to pick Drake here. The Bulldogs appear highly motivated down the stretch, and that means everything this time of the year. Drake finds a way to pull out this victory. Take Drake. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-05-15	Georgia State -4.5 v. Louisiana-Monroe		58-50	Win	100	11 h 47 m	Show
Georgia State -4.5 The Georgia State Panthers are the most talented team in the Sun Belt Conference, and no one else is close. Georgia State has been surprisingly inconsistent this year, but they are still going to be the team to beat in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. With Ryan Harrow and R.J. Hunter in the backcourt, Georgia State has one of the best backcourts in the nation, and probably the best mid-major backcourt in the country. Georgia State knows that now is the time to turn it on if they want to be playing in the NCAA Tournament. They have toyed around with the competition this year, but it's time to go now. Louisiana Monroe overachieved for much of the year, but the wheels have been falling off lately for them. The Warhawks don't have enough offense to keep up with Georgia State. Lay the points. Take Georgia State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
03-04-15	San Diego State -4.5 v. UNLV		60-58	Loss	-110	20 h 17 m	Show
SDSU -4½ The San Diego State Aztecs have one of the best coaches in the country in Steve Fisher. Fisher's teams always rebound from losses well, and that home loss to Boise State should have really ticked this team off. San Diego State plays really hard defense, and the Aztecs aren't going to give UNLV open looks in this one. UNLV's offense isn't as good without Rashad Vaughn. The Rebels have been up and down all year, and overall they have been a big disappointment. San Diego State is likely still in the NCAA Tournament, but they can't afford a losing streak or they could work their way onto the bubble. The Aztecs are too well coached to be kept down for long. We'll side with the better defense and the team with the large coaching advantage. Take San Diego State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
03-03-15	NC State v. Clemson		66-61	Win	101	12 h 36 m	Show
North Carolina State PK The Clemson Tigers upset NC State in Raleigh earlier this year. Now, North Carolina State gets a chance at revenge. Clemson jumped on NC State in the first half of that game, and NC State battled back in the second half, but couldn't get over the hump. Clemson is coming off an overtime win over Georgia Tech. That's a game that should have never been that close. Clemson actually jumped out to a 30-7 lead in the first half before needing overtime to pull out the victory. That hard fought win could have a negative impact on the team in this game because they used so much energy to get that win over a lesser opponent. North Carolina State has some great wins this year, but they also have some bad losses. They need wins in a big way if they are going to go dancing this year. The Wolfpack show up ready in this matchup. Take North Carolina State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 6* NCAAB ATS Play (+1 7*)
03-01-15	Purdue +9 v. Ohio State		61-65	Win	100	17 h 47 m	Show
Purdue +9 The Purdue Boilermakers have been playing some great basketball recently. Ohio State is definitely a better team on their home floor, but they aren't unbeatable here. Iowa knocked off Ohio State on their home floor in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes are a supremely talented team, but they aren't very consistent. They definitely rely too much on D'Angelo Russell. There's no denying that he is an awesome player, but too often the Buckeyes end up in situations where everyone else is standing and watching him. Purdue's defense has been more consistent than Ohio State's down the stretch. The Boilermakers are trying to make a push to make the NCAA Tournament, and this game will be an important one in that quest. The Buckeyes likely win this game, but this is a big number. We'll grab the points and the underdog. Take Purdue. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-28-15	Denver v. Oral Roberts -5		57-60	Loss	-106	17 h 11 m	Show
Oral Roberts -5 The Denver Pioneers shot the lights out two nights ago in an upset win at South Dakota. They made 65% of their shots in that game and Brett Olson was on fire. It's highly unlikely Denver is able to back up that kind of shooting performance with another one even close to the same. Oral Roberts led Denver for much of the game on the road, but Denver rallied to win late in the game. Oral Roberts has been good at home this year, and you know they are going to want revenge. This is the final game of the regular season for both teams. Denver has been a really bad road team over the past couple years, while Oral Roberts has been money at home. On Senior Day, Oral Roberts will be honoring some of their key scorers. Revenge for Oral Roberts. Take Oral Roberts. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-28-15	Montana State v. Idaho -8.5		73-80	Loss	-105	13 h 6 m	Show
Idaho -8.5 The Idaho Vandals are coming off a tremendous win over the team that many saw as the best team in the Big Sky Conference. Idaho made a late comeback to beat Montana in double overtime on Thursday night. That should serve as a nice momentum builder for the Vandals. In other times of the season, this could be seen as a potential letdown game, but this is senior day for Idaho. That's important because Idaho has some key seniors who are going to be up for this game. No one wants to go out with a bad effort at home. Montana State isn't a good team at all. Idaho beat them by nine on the road earlier this year. Montana State has been slightly more competitive of late, but they are up against a far better team in this one. Take Idaho. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-28-15	Dayton +7 v. VCU		59-55	Win	100	11 h 59 m	Show
Dayton +7 The VCU Rams are coming off a brutal double overtime loss to Richmond. It was their second loss to Richmond this year, and that game had to be so disheartening for the Rams. VCU came from behind and forced overtime, and then blew a great opportunity to win in overtime. Can they bounce back from that game? VCU can probably bounce back mentally better than most teams because Shaka Smart is a great coach, but Archie Miller is a tremendous coach as well. Miller's Dayton Flyers are currently on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, and this game is huge for them. Dayton is starting to play better basketball late in the year, and they have several quality ball handlers, which is always crucial when going against the VCU full court pressure. We'll take the points with the underdog. Take Dayton. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-26-15	St. Mary's v. San Francisco +2.5		84-53	Loss	-110	13 h 54 m	Show
San Francisco +2.5 The St. Mary's Gaels are coming off a brutally tough loss to take at home against Gonzaga. St. Mary's led that game almost the whole way. They led by 10 points with 11 minutes left in the game, but they lost to the Bulldogs. That one will be tough to recover from. San Francisco hasn't been as good as they were expected to be this year, but Rex Walters' team is finally starting to play better basketball in the last few weeks. The Dons have a great home court advantage, and the fans will be riled up for this game. This should be a close game throughout, so grabbing the points makes sense here. San Francisco is looking to improve their seeding for the WCC Tournament, and they get a great opportunity here against a St. Mary's team that is licking its wounds. Take San Francisco. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-25-15	Baylor v. Iowa State -5.5		79-70	Loss	-110	17 h 1 m	Show
Iowa State -6 The Baylor Bears beat Iowa State in a thriller in Waco earlier this year. Baylor jumped out to a huge first half lead, and then Iowa State mounted a big comeback. The Cyclones actually took the lead with ten seconds left before Baylor broke their hearts with a buzzer beater. Iowa State will be hungry for revenge. Iowa State seems to be playing their best basketball at the right time of the year. The Cyclones are definitely a talented team with tons of different scoring options, but Monte Morris is an underrated star at the point guard spot. Morris distributes the ball very well. Iowa State should get their style of play going in this one. Baylor likes to slow the game down, but Iowa State is all about running. Look for the Cyclones to get transition chances and get revenge. Take Iowa State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-25-15	Loyola-Chicago v. Drake -1.5		80-75	Loss	-106	16 h 51 m	Show
Drake -1.5 It's Senior Night for the Drake Bulldogs. Their final home game of the year is a great chance for this team to end a down season on an up note. Drake was the worst team in the Missouri Valley Conference earlier this year, but they have played significantly better in recent weeks. Loyola Chicago is without Milton Doyle and he was the star of the team. Without him, the Ramblers have been struggling to find any kind of rhythm on the offensive end. Drake nearly pulled off a big upset against Loyola on the road earlier this year, and Doyle played in that game. The Bulldogs are a much better team than they were then. In their final home game, Drake should be plenty motivated to play well here. Against a Loyola Chicago team that is trending downward, we'll back the home team. Take Drake. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play
02-21-15	Northern Colorado v. Portland State -2.5		75-91	Win	100	19 h 53 m	Show
Portland State -2.5 The Big Sky Conference can be a difficult one to handicap because the teams are generally very even, but we like the Portland State Vikings in this one for a couple key reasons. Number one, this Portland State team is really peaking at the right time. Number two, Northern Colorado is a really bad road team. Portland State was moving through a very ordinary season this year, but the Vikings started moving the basketball and playing as a team much better in recent outings. Portland State has tons of athleticism, but the team needed some time to gel. It has finally happened. Northern Colorado is coming off two tough losses, and it's hard to see them mustering enough willpower to keep this one close. The Bears have been a good home team in the past few seasons, but they struggle on the road. Take Portland State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play
02-21-15	Virginia Military v. Western Carolina -6		113-111	Loss	-106	14 h 33 m	Show
Western Carolina -6 The Western Carolina Catamounts have had a week off to be ready for this one. Western Carolina already beat VMI this year on the road by a count of 85-70, and now they get a home game against VMI. It's no secret what VMI wants to do. The Keydets are looking to run and get up as many shots as possible. In the first meeting between these two teams, VMI made 12 out of 47 three point attempts. VMI has shot the ball poorly from long range all year, but they continue to put up a ton of shots from beyond the arc. The Keydets style plays into the strength of the Western Carolina defense, which is defending beyond the arc. Western Carolina can get to the rim and get to the line while VMI settles for long jump shots. Take Western Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play
02-21-15	Louisiana Tech v. Old Dominion -1		53-72	Win	100	12 h 60 m	Show
Old Dominion -1 The Old Dominion Monarchs haven't lost a game at home all year. There is no reason to expect them to lose this one. Louisiana Tech is certainly a worthy opponent, but there are several areas where Old Dominion holds a clear advantage in this matchup. Old Dominion should dominate the glass in this game. Louisiana Tech's primary weakness is on the defensive glass. The Bulldogs play a zone defense and it can be really difficult to rebound out of that kind of defense. Old Dominion has a big advantage on the inside, and it should lead to second chance points. Louisiana Tech has shown to be vulnerable on the road. They were blown out by UAB and beaten by a bad North Texas team. ODU has shown they are tough in front of their home crowd, and that should continue here. Take Old Dominion. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

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