Sports Picks & Predictions

Houston -2.5

9pm ET from the Marriot Center in Provo, UT, we get Houston (16-2, ATS) taking on BYU (14-4, ATS) on Tuesday night. The Cougars are the move here on Tuesday night. Houston has to prove to themselves if anything here that they can get a win on the road against a top 25 team in the conference. They’ve had zero issues at home, but they’ve dropped their last two road games and now get a chance at number 21 BYU. They matchup very well with this Cougars team, giving them good value. Houston held Texas Tech to 54 points and then held a UCF team that just beat Kansas to only 42 points in back to back wins coming into play. The Cougars are at their best when they can impose that dominant defense and they’re going to do that to BYU. The Cougars have gone just 2-3 in their last 5 games and they are struggling to find consistency. Houston is going to frustrate them offensively as the Cougars play with such high pressure. They close out better than anyone and they rarely allow 2nd chances. This is a game where Houston is going to slow things down and take BYU out of rhythm. They have an edge on both ends of the floor and we’re getting a good line here. Trends, BYU are 14-4 SU in their L18, and they're 11-1 SU L12 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky -4.5

Tuesday night at 7pm ET #6 Kentucky (14-3, 2-1 AWAY, 11-6 ATS, 4-1 SEC) take on South Carolina (15-3, 9-1 HOME, 13-5 ATS, 3-2 SEC) in college hoops action. UK are 8-2 L10. The rich got richer this week when UK got the green light from the NCAA to play Zvonimir Ivisic (7'2" Croatian Center). He played his first game on Saturday with the Cats, and tonight after a good practice session UK will try to utilize his strengths against the Cocks. (He had 13 pts in 16 minutes on Saturday) Kentucky secured a 105-96 victory against Georgia on Saturday but failed to cover as a 13.5-point favorite. South Carolina, a 2.5-point underdog, won 77-64 against Arkansas on the same day while covering the spread. Kentucky brings in one of the most talented teams in the nation and they have value on Tuesday. The Wildcats are built with such depth and we saw that in their latest game as they took down Georgia with a 105 point performance. This offense may be the best in the nation. Right now, they are averaging 91.6 ppg and they’ve scored under 80 points just once all season. They play with such speed and it’s a compliment of guys who can score in flurries. They had 5 players scoring in double figures against Georgia and they should find plenty of success once again here in South Carolina. This is going to be a case where South Carolina is just not built with enough firepower. While they’re off to a good start, they’ve sputtered in their start to SEC play at times. They’re only averaging 72.9 ppg which isn’t necessarily bad but it won’t be enough to compete with the Wildcats offense. Expect Kentucky to dictate the pace and put a ton of pressure on SC. This will be an overwhelming situation for the Gamecocks, who will struggle keeping up. This is a low number on just the better team. Trends, UK 7-2 ATS L9, 8-1 SU L9, 13-4 SU L17 vs. SC, and 4-1 SU L5 vs. SEC teams. On the other side SC are 1-7 ATS L8 games on a Tuesday at home, and 3-8 SU L11 in January. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Montana -1

Monday the Montana Grizzlies (12-6, 3-2 Big Sky, 7-2 HOME, 11-4 ATS) will host the Weber State Wildcats (12-7, 3-3 Big Sky, 3-4 AWAY, 8-8 ATS) at Dahlberg Arena, in Missoula, Montana, with the game starting at 9pm ET. The Grizzlies are the favored team by 1.5 points, and the over/under opened at 145.5. Montana has value here at home on Monday night. The Grizzlies come in the hotter team right now. Fresh off a road win over their rivals Montana State, they have now won 5 of their last 6 with the loss coming in overtime. During this stretch, they’ve scored under 80 points just 1 time and even then they dropped 76 points in a win. This team offensively is one of the most dangerous in the conference. They come in averaging nearly 80 ppg while they concede around the 71 point mark. Look for Aanen Moody to have a big game here. He's stepped up recently, producing performances of 16 and 19 in the last two contests. Overall, he’s putting up 15.4 ppg and has been the one to get this offense going. Weber State has dropped 3 of their last 4 overall and they just don’t have the offensive weapons that Montana produces. They’re going to struggle slowing the Grizzlies down and we should see Montana dictate the pace in this one. We’re getting the better team at a good number here. Trends, WST are 2-4 ATS L6, 2-4 SU L6 on the road, and 3-14 SU L17 on the road vs. Montana. MONT are 5-1 ATS L6, 5-1 SU L6, 10-2 SU L12 at home, 14-3 L17 SU at home vs. Weber State, and lastly they're 4-1 L5 SU in JAN. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kansas State -8.5

We’re backing the Wildcats here, laying the points at home. Oklahoma State has hit a snag and this team is reeling right now. The Cowboys have lost 4 straight games and the last 3 have been absolute blowouts where they stood no chance from the outset. Even in one of those games they managed just 42 points against Iowa State. The Cowboys have struggled mightily away from home and they take on a Wildcats team that has momentum. Kansas State defeated Baylor in overtime in a game that will certainly pad their resume. They have been a force on the defensive end all season long, conceding just 67.4 ppg. They’re force tough shots and so many turnovers and this will be a game where they can really frustrate the Cowboys from the outset. Kansas State is one of the best teams in the conference at forcing turnovers and having those result in easy transition buckets the other way. Look for a lopsided game here all night long. OST 0-6-1 ATS L7, 1-4 SU L5, 0-5 ATS L5 vs. KST, 1-6 ATS L7 on the road, and 3-9 ATS L12 on the road vs. KST. KST 5-1 L6 ATS, 5-1 L6 SU, 8-2 ATS L10 in JAN. Trends, You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. John's +1.5

St. John’s returns home and they need the sight of their home court. They come in after catching fire, but then ran into two very tough road games. They return to their confines where they have had a ton of success. This team is built on depth and they’ll need that here. Rick Pitino may be back on the bench as well as he missed the Seton Hall game with COVID. The Red Storm need to get back to finding their consistency from the field. This team is at their best when they can find their rhythm early and that will turn their defense into offense for some easy baskets. They average nearly 78 ppg, which is still one of the best marks in the conference. Their 3 point shooting will also be a big key as they are one of the best at creating openings for their outside threats. Marquette has dropped 2 of 3 and they have had a couple issues at times away from home. They struggle finding their rhythm themselves early in away games and the Red Storm can use that to their advantage in this one. This is a big game for St. John’s to get back on track and right the ship. Look for them to come out firing in this one. Trends, MRQ 2-5 ATS L7 vs. STJ, 1-6 ATS L7 on the road vs. STJ. STJ 10-4 ATS L14, 10-4 SU L14, 7-0 SU L7 at home, 8-2 ATS L10 vs. BIG East teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Toledo -7

At 7pm ET from McGuirk Arena in , it's the CMU Chippewas (8-9, 4-2 HOME, 7-9 ATS) hosting the Toledo Rockets (11-6, 8-9 ATS, 4-1 AWAY). We’re on the Rockets here as they take on Central Michigan on Friday night. The Rockets have a clear cut advantage on both ends of the floor entering play. Looking at them offensively, they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the MAC. Toledo comes in averaging. 79.1 PPG and this team has shown the ability to light up the scoreboard inside and out. They’re led by Ra’Heim Moss, who has averaged 16.4 PPG this year. He’s off 18 and 24 point performances and should be able to find a lot of shooting lanes against this CMU side. The Chips give up near 74 PPG and have struggled with teams that play with this Toledo style. While they’ve been known for their offense in recent years, the Rockets are actually getting some good contributions on the defensive end. They’re off a 66 point performance against Buffalo and Central Michigan is not a dangerous offensive team. They only score 66.9 PPG and they have had issues with inconsistencies shooting from behind the arc. This is a nice line on the better team here. Trends, Toledo 5-0 SU L5, 5-0 SU L5 vs. CMU, 12-2 SU L14 on the road, and finally they're 19-1 L20 vs. MAC teams. CMU are 7-13 L20 ATS, are 1-5 ATS L6 when playing Toledo, and are 1-6 L7 playing on a Friday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Long Beach -2

Thursday at 10pm ET from the Walter Pyramid its Hawaii (10-7, 6-9 ATS, 1-1 AWAY) vs. LB State (11-7, 7-9 ATS, 4-1 HOME). Long Beach State has value laying a small number at home against the Rainbow Warriors on Thursday night. Long Beach State is going to welcome the site of their home court. They struggled in back to back road games and returning home is just what this team needs. LBSU’s offensive production should pick up here in this game. They average 80.7 ppg overall and those numbers tend to go up when they play at home. Messiah Thompson and Aboubacar Traore both will look to contribute what they did last time out as these two led the way for LBSU. This team is built to run and play with their depth. Long Beach State will lean on their speed and their ability to attack the rim. They will open up shooting lanes and should see a lot of production against a Hawaii defense that has had issues with teams that play with tempo. This is a good matchup for LBSU and their speed is just going to be too much for Hawaii in this one. Trends, UH 3-8 ATS L11, 2-5 SU L7, 3-6 ATS L9 vs. LBST. Lastly, UH are 3-7 L10 on the road vs. LBST. LBST is 8-3 SU L11, 6-1 SU L7 at home, and finally they're 7-3 ATS L10 playing on a Thursday @ home. I'm all over LB State on Thursday night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Illinois -2.5

8:30pm ET Thursday night from the Crisler Center it's Illinois (12-4, 10-5-1 ATS, 1-2 AWAY) taking on Michigan (7-10, 4-4 HOME, 6-11 ATS). The Fighting Illini have value here laying the small number on the road. We actually backed Michigan on Monday afternoon against Ohio State and they cashed in a game where they dominated on the defensive end. Ohio State has lost a lot of their hot start and seeing Illinois here will be a whole different level for the Wolverines. They’re also going to get a very fired up Illinois side after they were knocked off by Maryland last time out. Illinois is a team that is just so good on both ends of the floor. They average 81.7 ppg, while conceding just 67.4 ppg. They’ve been able to control the paint on each end of the floor as everyone this team will grab rebounds. Their ability to not allow second chances and to get second chances of their own is what makes them so tough to handle. Michigan hasn’t been able to build off any wins this season as inconsistencies have burned them. The Wolverines are going to struggle with the length and physicality of the Fighting Illini, who will put an emphasis on getting off to a quick start. Illinois are 10-1-1 L12, 10-3 SU L13, 5-1 ATS L6 vs. Michigan, and 6-0 SU L6 vs. Michigan. On the other side Michigan 1-6 ATS L7, 1-5 SU L6, 1-5 ATS L6 at home, 2-7 SU L9 vs. BIG 10 schools. I'm on the Illini Thursday night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Auburn -11

Wednesday night Auburn (14-2, 10-6 ATS, 1-1 AWAY) taking on Vanderbilt Commodores (5-11, 7-9 ATS, 5-5 HOME) from the Memorial Gym in Nashville, TN. We’re on Auburn here, laying the points on Wednesday night. These are two teams just on different sides of the spectrum coming into play. Auburn has won 9 straight, most in dominant fashion. Vandy has dropped 3 straight entering play. Looking at Vanderbilt first, they’re a fade for a few reasons. They are one of the worst in the SEC on the offensive side, averaging just 68.1 ppg. Their inability to find consistency with their shooters has been costly and they struggle with turning the ball over. They have been far too careless with the basketball and the high pressure from the Tigers should result in many here. Vandy doesn’t have anyone that can really take a game over either. They lack that spark and that’ll be costly here. Auburn on the other hand has averaged 84.1 ppg. While their offense has been electric both inside and out, it’s really been the defense that has caused opposition issues. They concede just 65.7 ppg and they’re going to give Vanderbilt so many problems. Expect this game to be sloppy on Vandy’s side as they won’t be able to get many quality shots. Auburn should dominate the paint on both ends of the floor, resulting in a game that turns lopsided quickly. Trends, Auburn are 4-1 ATS L5, 9-0 SU L9, and 5-1 SU L6 vs. VANDY. Plus they're 5-0-1 L6 vs. SEC teams. Vandy are 1-7 SU L8, 0-6 L6 in JAN, and 1-4 SU L5 vs. SEC teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Florida State +7.5

Wednesday night at 7pm ET from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL, it's the FSU Seminoles (10-6, 9-6-1 ATS, 1-2 AWAY) vs. Miami Hurricanes (12-4, 9-6-1 ATS, 9-1 HOME). We’re on the Seminoles here, grabbing the points. Florida State and Miami always provide some crazy games as this rivalry gets renewed here on Wednesday in a matchup where we get an FSU team that is playing with a ton of confidence. They have won 4 straight and 6 of their last 7 as this team has started to click on all cylinders. The Noles average around the 76 PPG mark on the offensive side and defensively they’ve stepped things up. It’s been the timely stops and their ability to turn defense into offense that has made them so successful as of late. They will continue to lean on F Jamir Watkins, who is averaging 13.1 PPG. He seems to come up with some big shots and he has made everyone around him better. They matchup well with Miami, who has dropped 2 of 3, which includes an awful home loss to Louisville. This is a case of two teams trending in opposite directions right now. With this being a rivalry game too, expect a lot of pressure and physical play, in a game that should be close throughout. Trends, FSU 4-1 ATS L5, 6-1 SU L7, 5-2 ATS L7 vs. Miami, and 10-1 SU L11 vs. Miami. Miami are 2-6-1 L9 vs. ACC teams. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

North Texas -3

Tonight at 7pm ET from the Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC we get the North Texas Mean Green (10-5, 1-1 AWAY, 8-4-1 ATS) taking on the ECU Pirates (9-8, 8-5 HOME, 7-8-1 ATS). The Mean Green put their 5 game winning streak on the line here and we’re backing them to extend that on Wednesday. North Texas should get a big boost for starters as G Rubin Jones is expected back in the lineup. He’s been out since January 4th and will provide a huge offensive boost. Prior to being out, he had put up double figures in 5 of the last 6 games. This North Texas offense has leaned on their defense this year. You won’t see the Mean Green putting up big numbers, but what they will do is find ways to turn defense into offense. They’re one of the best in the nation, allowing just 58.4 ppg. They close out on shooters so well and you won’t see opponents get many second chance opportunities. East Carolina is just too inconsistent to trust. They have struggled offensively and that will be a huge daunting task dealing with this NT defense on Wednesday. This will be a slow paced game, which favors North Texas. Look for them to wear down ECU and force them into turnovers and tough shots. Trends, NT are 4-1 ATS L5, 5-0 SU L5, and 6-0 SU L6 in JAN. ECU are 3-12 L15 in JAN. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

San Jose State +3

At 10pm ET Tuesday night from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, we get the San Jose State Spartans (8-9, 9-7 ATS, 1-5 AWAY) vs. the Fresno State Bulldogs (7-9, 5-10 ATS, 5-3 HOME). The Spartans are the move here as they take on a Fresno State team with so many issues. The Bulldogs only score 68.7 ppg which is one of the worst marks in the conference. They have struggled shooting the ball as a whole and they have zero consistency on this end of the floor. They’re the kind of team that can go cold at any moment and that has led them to having so many issues in games. The Spartans can really turn the pressure up and they come in with a lot of confidence. They came from behind to beat the Falcons last time out as they hit a buzzer beater 3 from the corner in a game they trailed late in. They’re a scrappy team and they can cause a lot of issues for the opposition on both ends of the floor. They give up just 72.1 ppg and they will close out on shooters, making things so tough on opposing outside threats. They’re going to turn defense into offense here as Fresno State struggles mightily taking care of the ball. San Jose State has more playmakers and they’re the better team overall. Fresno has been far too inconsistent to trust and they’re going to struggle against this defense. Trends, SJST is 4-1 ATS L5. On the other side, FRESNO is 2-5 ATS L7, 1-5 SU L6, 2-4 ATS L6 at home, and 0-6 L6 vs. MWC Conference teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Kent State -3.5 

Tip off is 8pm from the Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL. We get Kent State (8-8, 1-4 AWAY, 5-9 ATS) vs. NIU (6-10, 5-9 ATS, 3-4 HOME) on Tuesday night. We’re on Kent here, laying the points on Tuesday. This is the kind of game that will get Kent going. The Golden Flashes have had a few injuries, but this team has looked abysmal as of late after being projected a top team in the MAC. Still, they have the playmakers and are the better overall team. Kent needs to lean on their inside game to start. Chris Payton Jr is a force inside and comes in averaging 14.7 ppg to go along with 8.7 rebounds. He’s the one that gets this offense going as he is extremely aggressive inside. They need to play through him and they will in this one as the Huskies have struggled in the paint. NIU has struggled as a whole defensively. They concede nearly 80 points per game on the defensive end and their issues stem all around. Kent can shoot the 3 and they’re just a streaky team overall. They should find some open shots on Tuesday night and can get their shooters going early. Kent is still the much better team and we’re getting a good number on them. Trends, KST 12-4 SU L16 vs. NIU, 11-4 SU L15 vs. MAC teams. On the other side, NIU 0-9 ATS L9, 0-6 SU L6, 1-4 ATS L5 at home, and 0-5 ATS L5 vs. MAC teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Samford +2

Tuesday at 6pm ET from the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, NC. It's the Samford Bulldogs (15-2, 10-5 ATS, 3-2 AWAY) taking on the Western Carolina Catamounts (13-2, 9-4 ATS, 5-0 HOME). Samford is the #1 offense in the Nation at 91.5 PPG, while WCU are 46th on DEF at 65.5 PPG. The last time these two played was 2/1/23, a 85-77 SAM win. This crucial Southern Conference battle pins the top two teams in the conference against one another. Samford lost their first two games of the season and since then rattled off 15 straight wins. They’ve done it with just stellar offense as they play with so much pace and have so many different playmakers. Coming into Tuesday, Samford is averaging 91.5 ppg which is one of the best marks in the entire country. They scored a ridiculous 134 points in regulation last time out against VMI in a game where they scored 72 points in the first half. They are led by forward Achor Achor, who has averaged 15.5 ppg to go along with 5.8 rpg. He’s the spark and should have a field day against this WCU defense. Offensive production is going to be the difference. Compared to the 91.5 points Samford averages, WCU only puts up 76.3 ppg. Samford should be able to dictate the pace and really overwhelm Western Carolina. The weapons they have and the ability to attack the rim and shoot the 3 are just going to be too much to overcome in this spot. Trends, SAM is 9-0 ATS L9, 10-0 SU L10, 4-1 ATS L5 vs. WCU, and 11-2 SU L13 vs. Southern CONF. teams. Lastly, the Bulldogs are 9-0 L9 as a favorite, and are 9-0 ATS L9 following a win. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Michigan +1.5

MLK Day at 12:00pm ET from the Crisler Center its the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-4, 5-10 ATS, 0-2 AWAY) taking on the Michigan Wolverines (6-10, 5-11 ATS, 3-4 HOME) in B10 hoops action. Michigan and Ohio State battle on this MLK Day afternoon and we’re backing the Wolverines here at home. Michigan has been a major disappointment thus far and they need to right things quickly before it’s too late. A home date with their arch rivals is just what this team needs. The Wolverines were without leading scorer Dug McDaniel last time out as he was serving game 1 of a road suspension for academic reasons. He will be available Monday since this is a home game he’ll provide a huge boost for the Wolverines. He has averaged 17.8 ppg this year and his ability to take over can change a game quickly. He's going to be the key ignitor here as he will look to get things going for a team that feeds off his energy. Ohio State has dropped back to back games and they’re starting to question some things themselves. The Buckeyes struggled offensively in losses to Indiana and Wisconsin and they’re going to run into a Michigan side that will be playing with high pressure on the defensive end. This is going to be a grind type of game, but Michigan needs a win and they’re going to feed off the home crowd. They matchup well with the Buckeyes, who have a lot of issues on the offensive end. Trends, OST are 1-4 ATS L5, 0-11 SU L11 on the road, and 0-5 ATS L5 vs. B10 schools. MICH are 5-1 SU L6 Monday games. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Washington PK -110

We’re backing the Huskies on the ML on Sunday night against the Bruins. UCLA has gone from bad to just plain embarrassing. The Bruins have dropped 4 straight with the latest being an embarrassing 90-44 loss to Utah. A once predicted top team has fallen completely off and are now in turmoil as they enter play on Sunday. It hasn’t mattered if it’s home or away, they’re losing and playing some ugly basketball right now. The Bruins only averaged 64.2 ppg, which is one of the worst marks for a power 5 school. They have no rhythm and have been unable to find any sort of consistency. Washington comes in winners of 2 in a row and have put up performances of 79 and 82 in their wins. The Huskies put up 81.7 ppg themselves, which has come from both the inside game and out. They’re putting up big numbers and it’s Keion Brooks Jr. who is leading the way right now. He’s averaging 20.6 ppg and has been the ignition to this offense. The Huskies have the edge in every which way and will be able to dictate a lot here against a reeling Bruins team. Trends, UW are 6-3 SU L9, UCLA are 2-8 ATS L10, 1-8 SU L9, 0-5 ATS L5, and 0-5 ATS L5 in JAN. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. Mary’s -5

We’re on the Gaels Saturday night as they head into Santa Clara. This is a huge let down spot for Santa Clara and the Gaels are not the team you want to see in this kind of position. The Broncos had lost 21 straight to Gonzaga before a last second bucket defeated them a few days ago. Now, they have to flip gears real quick against a St. Mary’s team that plays a totally different style. Going from  track meet kind of game to the slow tempo the Gaels play is going to be so tough to adjust to. St. Mary’s scores 72 ppg, but it’s what they do on the defensive end that is so impressive. The Gaels only allow 59.1 ppg, which is one of the best marks in the nation. They slow things down and don’t allow anything easy at the rim. Their ability to close out on shooters and not allow 2nd chance points is the biggest key to their success. This will be the kind of game the Broncos come out flat. After such a huge win, they’re going to struggle mightily with the physical nature this Gaels team plays with. Look for a slow paced game where Santa Clara is frustrated all night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky +2.5

The Wildcats have the value on Saturday. Road conference games are always tough. This is a nice spot for the Wildcats as they matchup well with A&M. Kentucky has built quite the resume already as they’ve had to go on the road, win some tough games, and they’ve also stood tall against just about everyone en route to being number 6 in the nation. They demolished Missouri at home, after going into Florida and winning in a game they trailed for a majority of it. That matchup from Florida has a similar feel to this game and the Wildcats can learn from that win against the Gators. Kentucky comes in averaging 90.7 points per game, which is one of the best marks in the nation. They have so many playmakers that can come at the opposition from so many different angles. Texas A&M has dropped back to back games, with one of those coming at home to LSU. They’re vulnerable in this arena and the Wildcats are the better team overall. A&M only puts up 73 ppg and they don’t have the firepower to matchup in this one. Kentucky hasn’t scored less than 80 during their current win streak and they should be able to pass that mark once again on Saturday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Dayton +1.5

On Friday Dayton (12-2) take on Duquesne (9-5) at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. The Flyers are underdogs at +101 ML odds, while the Dukes are favored at -124. ATS odds slightly favor Duquesne at -1.5. With an estimated total of 138.5 points. The Flyers have value here grabbing a small number on Friday night. Dayton has a chance with a couple more wins to crash the Top 25 as they sit with 12 wins already on the year. The Flyers have won 9 in a row and in that stretch, they have not allowed more than 70 points. It’s been an impressive run where Dayton has suffocated shooters and not allowed anything easy at the rim. They’ve controlled the paint on both sides of the floor and they are going to dictate a lot here in this matchup with Duquesne. The Dukes have dropped back to back conference games to start their conference play run and they’ve had issues finding offensive consistency. They have put up just 61 and 67 points in those losses and they’re struggling to get someone to step up when needed. Dayton should be able to frustrate the Dukes from the outset. Look for them to play with a ton of pressure and force turnovers. The Flyers only give up 64.7 ppg, which is one of the best marks not just in the conference, but in the nation. Trends, Dayton are 9-0 SU in their L9, and are 4-1 ATS in their L5 vs. Duquesne, plus they're 9-1 SU in their L10 vs. Duquesne. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

James Madison -12.5

The James Madison Dukes (11-6, 2-2 Sun Belt, 10-5 ATS) take on the South Alabama Jaguars (7-9, 1-3 Sun Belt, 8-6 ATS) at Mitchell Center, in Mobile, AL, beginning at 8:00pm ET Thursday. It's a nice Sun Belt conference clash. The Dukes are favored by 12.5 points against the Jaguars. After suffering their first loss of the season last time out, the Dukes are going to bounce back here in a big way. It was one of those games team’s just couldn’t avoid. James Madison couldn’t get over the hump, while Southern Miss made everything in sight. Returning home is going to be a nice sight to see here for the Dukes who have dominated in this building. James Madison has won all but one home game by 15 or more points. This team still is one of the best in the Sun Belt as they are scoring nearly 89 PPG. That’s even one of the top marks in the nation as they continue to put up impressive numbers. This team shoots at nearly 49% from the field and they’re hitting the 3 at 35% this season. The way and style they play is just going to be far too much for South Alabama. They fell by 14 in their latest contest and this team doesn’t have the firepower to keep up. They give up 76 PPG and this is going to be one of the more high flying attacks they’ll have seen this season. Look for James Madison to run and even take out a little frustration from their last game. This has the makings of a big blow out bounce back win for the Dukes. Trends, South Alabama are 1-6 SU in their L7 JAN games, and are 1-4 SU L5 played on a Thursday when playing on the road. James Madison are 5-1 ATS in their L6, 13-1 SU L14, 7-0 SU L7 at home, and 12-4 SU L16 vs. Sun Belt teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Ohio State -1.5

Wisconsin (11-3, 3-0 Big Ten, 1-2 AWAY, 7-6-1 ATS) faces Ohio State (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten, 7-1 HOME, 5-9 ATS) Wednesday at Columbus, OH's Value City Arena, with an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off on the Big Ten Network. Ohio State is -125 on the moneyline, -1.5 (-110) ATS, and the total is 139.5. The Badgers enter with a four-game win streak after a tough 98-73 loss to Arizona on December 9. Ohio State aims to rebound from a 71-65 road loss to the Hoosiers, ending their four-game win streak and 3-1 ATS run. The Buckeyes boast a seven-game home winning streak. This game holds a revenge factor as Wisconsin secured a 65-60 win in Columbus on February 2, 2023. Ohio state has value, laying the small number at home on Wednesday. The Buckeyes are the better team and this is a nice number to get. They led Indiana late in the 2nd half, but folded on Saturday in a game they really should have won. This is a chance to get a quick bounce back and they can use what they learned from that loss and apply it here. Wisconsin plays a slow game and the Buckeyes have to be better at controlling the boards. Ohio State is one of the best in the conference on the defensive side, giving up just 65 ppg. They’re going to get Wisconsin out of their comfort zone a bit and try to pick up the tempo. The Buckeyes have played much better at home as well, adding to this value. This will be the kind of game where Ohio State needs both Guards Bruce Thornton and Roddy Gayle Jr to step up. After their poor shooting performance last time out, these two need to get going early. A quick start from them will get the supporting cast going and should lead to this Buckeyes side dictating a lot in this game. Trends, Wisconsin are 2-5 ATS in their L7 on the road, and 2-1 ATS L13 in JAN. On the other side, Ohio State are 10-2 SU in their L12, 6-0 SU L6 at home, 5-0 L5 WED. games, and lastly are 4-0 ATS in their L4 following a straight up loss. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

NC State +3.5

Wednesday night at 8pm from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, we get a nice ACC hoops matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels (11-3, 8-6 ATS, 2-0 AWAY, 3-0 ACC) and the NC State Wolfpack (11-3, 7-7 ATS, 8-0 HOME, 3-0 ACC). North Carolina faces NC State in a game with odds favoring North Carolina at -184 on the moneyline, while NC State is at +152. NC State has an ATS advantage of +4.5 (-110) (Opening), with a total Over/Under set at 154.5 points. Both teams share an identical overall record and conference mark. NC State recently defeated Virginia 76-60 and holds an 8-0 SU and 5-3 ATS record at home this season. Meanwhile, UNC is on a four-game winning streak with road victories against Pittsburgh and Clemson. These two played 2x last year. 2/19/23 an NCST 77-69 home win. Plus, on 1/21/23 a 80-69 a UNC home win. North Carolina and Nc State both come in red hot entering play. We’re getting a good number on the home side, that plays really well in this building. The Wolfpack have rattled off 4 straight wins and have cashed in 7 of their last 8 overall. This team has done just about everything right as they’re getting production all around from many different players. Coming into play here, they’re averaging 77.7 ppg, while conceding just 68. Those numbers are impressive given the schedule they’ve had to deal with too. DJ Horne has stepped up and been the igniter, as he comes in off a 14 point performance in the win over Virginia. His ability to attack the rim and shoot the 3 (42.9% this season) has been a huge difference maker. North Carolina State always plays the top team in the ACC tough. The difference here is that they’re now going to be right up there with those teams this year. Look for them to play a physical game and really put their focus on controlling the paint. If they can win the battle inside, it’s going to be a long night for the Tar Heels. Grab the points in a matchup that’s pretty even. Trends, UNC are 4-8 ATS L12 WED. games. NCST 7-1 SU L8, 8-0 SU L8 at home, 6-3 ATS L9 vs. ACC teams, and 7-1 ATS L8 WED games. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cougars -2.5

Houston (14-0, 1-0 Big 12, 9-5 ATS) face Iowa State (11-3, 0-1 Big 12, 9-5 ATS). This thrilling matchup is slated for Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET. The Cougars opened as 3-point favorites over the Cyclones, promising an intense contest with an over/under of 132. These two haven't played since 1/3/2010, an ISU 82-75 win. In their Big 12 debut, the Cougars dominated West Virginia 89-55 at home, led by Cryer's 20 points and Dunn's 14. Houston has won 9 of its 14 games by 30+ points. Meanwhile, the Cyclones return home following a 71-63 defeat at #11 Oklahoma on Saturday. We’re getting a really good number here on the Cougars on Tuesday night. Houston heads into Ames a small favorite and this is a good spot for them as they have an edge on the home side. Two of Iowa State’s three losses have come against top teams in the country. Houston plays a different game as they make sure things are extremely physical and tough on opposing teams. The Cougars score 77 ppg, but the most outstanding stat is this team is allowing under 50 ppg this year. You read that right as they’re allowing nothing easy and they are the best team in the nation on closing out on opposing shooters. They rebound better than anyone as well, not allowing any sort of 2nd or 3rd chances at the rim. Houston is going to put the clamps down on the Cyclones as we’ve seen ISU struggle in their losses on the offensive end. That will be the story here as the Cougars will turn the pressure up and force the Cyclones into a lot of turnovers and tough shots. Trends, Houston 5-1 ATS in L6, Houston are 10-0 SU L10, 12-0 SU in their L12 on the road, 8-3 ATS in their L11 vs. Big 12 teams, and finally Houston are 19-1 SU in their L20 in January. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kansas State -1.5

The Kansas State Wildcats (11-3, 1-0 Big 12, 7-7 ATS) aim to extend their 3-game winning streak as they face the Mountaineers (5-9, 0-1 Big 12, 6-8 ATS) at 7pm ET on Tuesday at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN+. The Wildcats are favored by a narrow 1 point against the Mountaineers, with the game's total points projected at 142.  Kansas State looks to continue their quick start to the season as they come in with momentum heading into Morgantown. The Wildcats welcomed in the UCF Knights to the Big 12 with an absolute beatdown 77-52. It was a dominant performance on both ends of the floor as Kansas State held the Knights to just 33.8% shooting from the field. That’s been a common theme for this Wildcats team, as they’re one of the best on the defensive end in the conference. They’re giving up just 68 ppg and they have allowed 60 points or less in all of their last 3 games. Now, they matchup well with this West Virginia team that just can’t put things together. They’re a struggle on both ends of the floor. For starters, they’re only putting up 67 ppg. On the defensive end, they’re getting wrecked right now, especially as of late. Houston and Ohio State had their way both in the paint and behind the arc and this one should feature a lot of open shooting lanes for the Cats. Kansas State is more physical and playing with much more confidence right now. Trends, WV are 2-4 ATS in their L6 at home, and are 3-6 ATS in their L9, and are 1-4 SU in their L5. K State are 4-2 ATS in their L6, 8-1 SU L9, and 8-3 ATS L11 in JAN, plus they're 2-0 in their road games against the spread. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Michigan St. -3

Michigan State (9-5, 1-2 Big Ten, 8-6 ATS, 0-1 AWAY) faces Northwestern (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten, 5-6-2 ATS, 7-1 HOME) at Welsh-Ryan Arena this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network. The Spartans started weak in December but now have five straight wins, with a big 92-61 win over Penn State. Northwestern had a three-game winning streak end with a 96-66 loss to #8 Illinois, not covering as 5.5-point underdogs. They've won 3 of their last 4 against Michigan State, including a 70-63 win on December 4, 2022, as 6-point underdogs. That game had more than 127.5 points. Expect a tough game, but we pick Michigan State to win. We’re riding this hot streak with the Spartans here, who lay a couple points on the road on Sunday night. Michigan State opened the season with some embarrassing performances and all looked lost for them to be honest early. However, they come into play winners of 5 in a row and they’re back to their old ways as Izzo has this team battling right now. It starts on the defensive end. They haven’t allowed more than 75 points during this winning streak which is a huge improvement from earlier this season. They’re forcing turnovers, not allowing many second chance options, and they’re just flocking to shooters and closing out well. Their high pressure is going to be far too much for Northwestern. The Wildcats don’t light up the scoreboard as they average just 72 ppg. They are a slow paced team which will play right into the favor of the Spartans. Michigan State has dominated this head to head series as well. All time, they lead 92-41 against Northwestern. This will be a grind it out type of game, but the Spartans have the better playmakers and the edge. Trends, MST 5-0 ATS L5, 5-0 SU L5, 13-3 SU L16 vs. NW, and they're 13-2 SU L15 vs. NW on the road. NW are 5-13 ATS L18 in games played Sunday at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Indiana +1.5

8pm ET from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, it's the (11-2, 0-1 AWAY, 5-8 ATS) Ohio State Buckeyes taking on the (10-4, 6-7-1 ATS, 7-1 HOME) Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers have the value here, grabbing points at home. This one headlines the night slate and this is always a tough place to play. Indiana has gone 7-1 in home situations with the lone loss coming by 4 to Kansas earlier this season. The Hoosiers are always notorious for being a tough team to crack at home in general and this place will be rocking on Saturday night. Indiana has shot the ball as well as anyone coming into play. They rank in the top tier in field goal percentage, shooting at a 49.2% clip. The Hoosiers are the kind of team that can get hot and come at you in flurries. Ohio State hasn't done well this season against teams that play like Indiana. Texas A&M is a prime example as the Buckeyes simply were struggling with the physical play and high pressure. This Hoosiers defense will be up to the task and make things extremely tough on the Buckeyes shooters. We're backing Indiana who will have all the energy in the world in this one and look to come out with some fire after falling to Nebraska on the road last time out. Indiana and home court is the move here. Trends, OST 2-5 ATS L7, 0-10 SU L10 on the road, and 1-7 ATS L8 vs. Indiana on the road. IND 6-3 ATS L9, 10-4 SU L14, 8-1 SU L9 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Nova -4.5

1pm ET on Saturday from Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA its St. John's (10-4, 1-1 AWAY, 8-6 ATS) taking on Villanova (10-4, 5-1 HOME, 8-6 ATS). We see two teams who have started to find their groove here as of late. We're taking Villanova as they have started to figure things out more and they have the home crowd energy behind them. Nova has won 4 straight games and some of these have been very impressive. They took down Depaul and Creighton on the road, with wins over tough UCLA and Xavier teams to go along with those. Villanova is doing just about everything right on both ends of the floor. They're locking down defensively and getting key stops when they need them. Coming into play, Villanova is allowing just 63.6 PPG, which is one of the best marks in the entire nation. they have put the clamps down during this recent run as well and they're going to put a ton of pressure on this St. Johns side. The Red Storm have struggled in this head to head series too. Coming into this one, the Wildcats have cashed in 6 straight meetings. St. Johns lacks a spark and they're not going to be able to overcome this Villanova high pressure defense. Trends, St. John's are 0-6 SU in their L6 Saturday games on the road. Nova are 4-1 SU L5, 5-1 SU L6 at home, and 13-7 SU L20 Saturday games. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Butler +6

Friday night the (12-2, 0-2 AWAY, 8-6 ATS) UConn Huskies take on the (10-4, 8-0 HOME, 7-6 ATS) Butler Bulldogs. Tip off is at 6:30pm ET from the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. These two played nearly a year ago. 1/22/23. A 86-56 UConn win. But that was a much different Butler team. Butler has value here, catching points at home. The Bulldogs have been a much different team at home versus on the road. They come in after dropping back to back games, but both were on the road. Prior to that, the Bulldogs rattled off 7 straight wins, with a majority of those at home. Butler has been one of the quietest teams in the nation with one of the best offenses. Nobody really talks about them, but they have 10 wins and have put up nearly 83 ppg. Those numbers even increase when playing at home. UConn is going to get a very physical side that loves to attack. They’re going to see Butler come right at them and it can give the Huskies some frustrations from the outset. With the home crowd energy, this has the makings of a trap game for the Huskies. UConn is a public betting favorite here, but Hinkle Fieldhouse is an extremely tough place to play. A couple other stats that have caught my eye. Butler is 27th in the nation at FG Attempted per game, and are 19th in the nation from the charity stripe. They'll come at you all game, and when they get to stripe, they're pretty darn good. Exactly what we want when trying to cover a spread against a really good team. Trends, UConn are 1-5 ATS in their L6 on a Friday when playing on the road. Butler are 7-2 SU in their L9, 8-0 SU L8 at home, and are 4-1 L5 on a Friday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Oregon +4.5

Thursday night from Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA we get the (10-3, 1-0 AWAY, 8-5 ATS) Oregon Ducks taking on the (8-5, 6-1 HOME, 8-5 ATS) UW Huskies. If you've been paying attention you'll notice I'm a Pac 12 honk. It comes from living in the PNW. I know these west coast teams the best, and I'm not afraid to pull the trigger when I see value on a line involving teams I know. Case in point, Thursday. Oregon +4.5. The Ducks have value here as they catch points on the road. Washington has had far too many issues on the defensive end. They’ve been extremely inconsistent when it comes to slowing teams down that push the tempo and they are going to have their hands full in this one. Allowing 76 ppg, the Huskies allowed 95 to Utah last time out. They run into a hot Oregon team that continues to put up wins. The Ducks have a complement of players who can step up and attack and we’ve seen that as of late as they’re getting contributions from many different players. They are also stepping up on the defensive end. As they give up just 70 ppg, the Ducks allowed just 59 to UCLA in their latest win. Oregon has put the clamps down and they’re playing with a ton of pressure. They are one of the best in the conference at closing out on shooters as well, adding to this value. The Ducks are going to push the pace as they know Washington has their fair share of issues with transition defense. Trends, Oregon are 6-2 ATS L8, 6-1 SU L7, 12-3 L15 SU vs. UW, and 5-2 SU L7 on the road vs. UW. UW is randomly 5-11 ATS L16 when playing on a Thursday at home. Grab the points here, with Oregon having a chance to steal this outright. The barking dog has value. You know what to do. Hop ON. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

NC State -4.5

Wednesday night at 9pm ET from the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center in Notre Dame, IN we get the NC State Wolfpack (9-3, 6-6 ATS, 1-1 AWAY) taking on the Fighting Irish (6-7, 6-7 ATS, 5-3 HOME). We're on the Wolfpack here, as they have value here on the road in Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish have their first momentum of the season after back to back to wins over Marist and Virginia. However, those come after a 3 game losing streak and they're in search of winning back to back ACC games for the first time in nearly 2 years. The Fighting Irish just lack a spark and they're going to be overwhelmed with this NC State team. The Wolfpack come in putting up nearly 80 PPG. Notre Dame only puts up 63 PPG themselves, as they don't have the firepower to keep up in this game. The Wolfpack love to run and gun, which won't play well into the Fighting Irish's hands. Their two wins were against slow paced teams and this will have them off their rhythm from the outset. NC State goes as DJ Horne goes. He put up 26 points last time out in their win over Detroit as he has averaged 15.0 PPG. He's going to have his way with this ND defense and should ignite this Wolfpack offense to get going early. This is a lopsided matchup that favors the visitors. Trends, NC State are 4-2 ATS L6, 5-1 SU L6, 5-2 SU L7 vs. ND, and 5-2 ATS L7 vs. ACC teams. On the other side ND are 7-13 SU L20, and 2-10 SU L12 vs. ACC teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Wisconsin -5.5

#23 Wisconsin Badgers (9-3, 1-0 Big Ten, 5-6-1 ATS) host Iowa (8-5, 0-2 Big Ten, 5-8 ATS) tonight at the Kohl Center, tip off is 7pm ET, were on the home side here, laying the points. Iowa has failed to show up in big games this season. While they’ve won 3 in a row against lowly competition, prior to that they dropped 3 straight against the likes of Iowa State, Michigan, and Purdue. All 3 of those losses were blowouts and now they go up against a Top 25 Badgers team, who is extremely physical. Wisconsin has a compliment of players who have stepped up this year, which includes AJ Storr who comes in after a career high 29 point performance against Chicago State. That’s been the difference with this Badgers team as they have been able to put together performances as of late where they’ve won 8 of their last 9 games. During that stretch, they’ve allowed just 64.9 ppg. The offense of UW is tough to stop with five different players averaging over 9 PPG. Look for Wisconsin to once against step up defensively and force Iowa into a lot of turnovers. Badgers' 13th-ranked offense, strong ball control, 77% free-throw accuracy, and pivotal offensive rebounds have contributed significantly to their successful season. Wisconsin should dictate this game, and they will frustrate Iowa from the outset. Trends, Iowa are 2-5 ATS in their L7, are 0-4-1 ATS in their L5 vs. Badgers, are 1-5 SU in their L6 on the road, and are 1-4 ATS in their L5 vs. Big Ten schools. Wisconsin are 8-1 SU in their L9, and are 5-0 SU L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

UNCW +10

Saturday at 5pm ET from Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (9-2, 4-4 ATS) take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (8-4, 3-9 ATS). We’re grabbing the points here with UNCW, as they come in here with some nice value. Looking at Arkansas first, this Razorbacks side has been inconsistent to start the year. Their 4 losses have shown a lot of their flaws on the defensive end. One game in particular stands out where they lost to UNCG 78-72 earlier this season. That has a similar feel to this game as the Razorbacks struggle with teams that can play quick and get hot from behind the arc. Arkansas gives up 75.3 points per game, which is one of the worst marks in the SEC. UNCW has won 4 in a row and one of those wins was at Kentucky. This side has not only played with a lot of confidence, but they’ve averaged a score of 85.4 ppg. They aren’t shy about playing quick and it’s going to put a lot of pressure on Arkansas from the start. The ability to shoot the 3 and turn defense into offense is what has led this UNCW side to so much success. They can go right at this Arkansas defense. Look for the kind of game where we see a lot of back and forth action. The difference here is that UNCW has shown the ability to keep up with anyone and Arkansas is by no means going to overpower anyone. Trends, Arkansas is 2-9 ATS record in their L11, while UNCW is red-hot with a 5-1 SU streak in their L6. On the road, UNCW boasts a 13-4 SU record in their L 17 away games. However, they've struggled against SEC opponents, going 1-7 SU in their L8. Notably, UNC Wilmington excels in December, boasting a 10-2 ATS record in their L12 games this month. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -7.5

The (6-6, 4-7-1 ATS) UCLA Bruins take on the (9-3, 8-4 ATS) Oregon Ducks on Saturday. Tip is at 4:00 PM EST from the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. Oregon cashed in for us last time out as they took down USC. This team is just different at home and they have a lot of value in this spot. UCLA has so many question marks surrounding them. They finally got in the win column at Oregon state last time out, but that comes after they dropped 3 straight, which includes a loss to CS Northridge. They still only managed 69 points in the win as well at Oregon State as they can’t find any consistency. The Bruins only score 67.8 ppg and now they go up against an Oregon team that is putting up 79.3 ppg themselves. The Ducks have back to back impressive wins where they blew Kent and USC out in games where they found a ton of offensive production. The Ducks put up 82 and 84 points in those wins as they have found a nice groove. They are going to overwhelm this UCLA team. The Bruins are young and their youth has shown this year. They turn the ball over a lot and the Ducks defense swarms. The pressure will be up and Oregon will make this a long night for the Bruins. Trends, UCLA are 1-5 ATS in their L6, 1-4 SU L5, 2-5 ATS L7 vs. Oregon, and 2-7 SU L9 vs. Oregon in Eugene. On the other side the Ducks are 6-1 ATS L7, 5-1 SU L6, 6-0 ATS L6 at home, and they're 6-3 L9 on a Saturday in Eugene. I'm backing the Ducks on Saturday in Pac 12 play. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

California +14

Arizona (9-2, 1-0 AWAY, 9-2 ATS) take on CAL (4-7, 4-2 HOME, 6-5 ATS) on Friday night in Pac 12 action. We’re on Cal here, with the points. This is a lot of points to lay in a conference game and this Cal side isn’t as bad as oddsmakers think. Cal has dealt with some injuries here early on and they got healthy in their latest win over UC San Diego last time out. Jaylon Tyson, who averaged 19.4 ppg last year and G Devin Askew both returned to the lineup and should be full go here on Friday night. Cal also has seen production from a few other players with those absences as they have been able to build a deep team. That should allow them to stay close in this one. They are averaging 76 ppg and that’s a big number given the missing pieces they’ve had. They can shoot the 3 ball and their ability to attack is very underrated in the PAC-12. While we know what Arizona brings to the table, Cal has the ability to match their pace and scoring. I’m not sitting here saying Cal is going to easily win this outright. But given the circumstances they’ve played with thus far, they’re going to be geared up for this one Friday with their key pieces back. You won't find many trends, or stats that point to a CAL win ehre, but isn't this why we love sports? CAL passes the eye test, and they're playing well. 14 points is too many. Expect them to keep it close as they’ll come out with some fire here at home. Cal are 5-2 ATS in their L7. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Oregon -2.5

USC (6-5, 5-6 ATS) and Oregon (8-3, 7-4 ATS) will meet in their Pac-12 opener at Matthew Knight Arena this Thursday, with a 9 p.m. ET tip-off (watch on ESPN 2). In their recent outings, USC broke a three-game losing streak, winning convincingly 79-59 against the Alabama State Hornets on December 19, while Oregon returned to the win column with an 84-70 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes. In that game, they shot 46.7% from the field, 24.1% from beyond the arc, and 77.8% from the free throw line. Their offense averages 79 PPG, while their defense permits 70.9 PPG from opponents. The Ducks are asking guys to step up that haven’t been in this kind of position before. And they’re getting a ton of production all around as they enter play here on Thursday. Oregon has battled injuries to their star players constantly in 2023. They’ve been able to find their rhythm and they’re getting huge production from many different players. One in particular, Jermaine Cousinard, who went off for 27 points last time out. Still, this team is putting up big numbers and they’re taking on a USC side that is trying to find their identity. The Trojans have been extremely inconsistent and turnovers have bit them. They turned it over 15 times against Auburn a few games back as it seems to be a struggle to take care of the ball against good teams. The Ducks play with a ton of pressure and should produce a lot of turnovers. They’re one of the best at turning defense into offense, as they push out in transition and find easy buckets at the rim. Oregon is the quicker, more physical, and better team overall. Combine that with the momentum and this is a nice edge. Trends, the Ducks have covered in 2 of their L3 against USC, are 5-1 ATS in their L6, 5-0 ATS in their L5 home games, while the Trojans are 1-3 ATS in their L4, and are 2-10 SU in their L12 games at Oregon. This is a tough team to play against, and at home, they're even tougher. I'm on the Ducks tonight in their P12 opener. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Duquesne -2.5

The Dukes (8-2, 4-6 ATS) take on the SC Broncos (8-5, 4-7-1 ATS) on Saturday at 5pm ET. We're on Duquesne here, as they lay a small number here against Santa Clara. I will forever think of Santa Clara as Steve Nash's old team, and boy could they use him today! This is going to be the kind of game where Duquesne lean on their top tier defense to cause a lot of issues for Santa Clara. Coming into play here, the Dukes are allowing just 68.9 ppg. They have put together some solid performances as of late coming into play here. During this 4 game winning streak, they have allowed 66, 72 59, and 67 points against in those games. They're playing with a lot of confidence right now and their ability to force turnovers has led them to some easy transition buckets. Santa Clara is going to have their hands full and they come in on a low as they fell to San Jose State in their latest contest. They are going to be at a mismatch here, as their offense isn't powerful enough to overcome this high pressure attack. Duquesne will mix in man to man and a zone, while closing out on shooters quickly. They're going to overwhelm this Broncos side in a game where they have the advantage. We're backing the team with more weapons here on both ends of the floor. Dukes are 5-1 L6 SU, and SC are 1-4-1 ATS L6, and 1-4 SU L5, and 1-5 SU L6 in DEC. You know what to do. I'm on the Dukes give the points. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

UCLA  -3.5

Maryland (7-4, 3-8 ATS) take on UCLA (5-5, 3-6-1 ATS) tonight. We're on the Bruins, who are in need of a win here on Friday night. If UCLA wants any chance in March at an at large bid, they're going to need to figure out how to get some signature wins and this one would go a long way. The Bruins limp in here, but this team isn't as bad as they appear on paper. The Bruins fell to then #4 Marquette by only 2 and then #11 Gonzaga by 4. Combine that with a loss to Ohio State by 7 and this team has been close in a lot of big games. The thing about UCLA is they have the talent to compete with anyone and this is the time for their key players to step up. G Sebastian Mack had 27 points last time out and he is the engine for this team. When he goes and is on, this team will go. They'll need the supporting cast, which includes Adem Bona figuring himself out. He's the key piece to this offense that'll get the supporting cast going and he should come out with some fire after his poor game last time out. Maryland only scores 73 points per game and they've been far too inconsistent to trust. They travel across the country here and will have issues with the speed of the Bruins. MD are 3-9 ATS L12, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. UCLA, plus they're 1-4 SU L5 vs. UCLA, and 0-6 SU L6 on the road. UCLA are 19-1 L20 at home, and 5-1 ATS L6 when playing on a Friday @ home! Back the Bruins -3.5. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -6.5

Kent State (7-2, 1-0 AWAY, 4-4 ATS) take on Oregon (7-3, 5-0 HOME, 6-4 ATS) The Ducks have been a good bounce back team this season. They’re wrapping up their non conference schedule here against a Kent team that has been hot and cold throughout the beginning of this season. Oregon has been battling injuries but this team still has put up some impressive numbers. They’re going to lean on G Jackson Shelstad here. He put in 16 points in the game against the Orange and right now he is the most dangerous scorer on this Oregon side with the injuries they’re dealing with. Still, they matchup well with Kent State, who has been inconsistent at times. This team likes to play fast, but after losing their top 3 scorers this past offseason, they’re still trying to find their identity. G Reggie Bass transferred in after being named MAC Freshman of the year and he simply has not been able to fit in and was moved to the bench. Kent’s defense has lacked at times as well and this Oregon team can expose their flaws in the paint. The Golden Flashes have struggled rebounding and the Ducks will try and crash the glass here. Kent hasn’t played in well over a week and the rust will show in this one. Trends, UO are 4-1 ATS L5, 13-5 SU L18, 5-0 SU L5 at home, and 7-0 SU L7 vs. MAC Teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Iona -1

Colgate (6-5, 5-5 ATS, 1-3 AWAY) take on Iona (4-7, 2-2 HOME, 5-6 ATS) tonight. 7pm ET tip off from the Hynes Athletics Center. Iona is at a nice number in this situational spot. The Gaels need to turn things around after what’s been a very underwhelming start to the year. However, this team is well coached and this is the perfect spot for them to get things rolling again. They have seen a bit of a turnaround going 2-2 over their last 4 games and in the two wins, it’s been the defense that has stepped up. They’re giving up 72.5 ppg, but in the two wins, they allowed just 67 and 54 points against. This is the kind of game where they can turn that defensive pressure up against an inconsistent Colgate team. Colgate has looked good at times, but also has struggled on the offensive end in some of their losses this year. On the road, it’s been a similar story as they just can’t find that consistency. They average just over 70 points a game and they’re going to play at a slower pace which will favor this Iona side. The Gaels will look for Idan Tretout to step up as he’s the key to this offense going. When he goes, the Gaels feed off his energy. Back Iona tonight -1. Trends, COL are 3-9 ATS L12 in DEC. Iona are 17-3 SU L20 at home, and 4-1 ATS L5 vs. Patriot league teams. Plus, they're 16-4 L20 December matchups.  You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

Oklahoma +3

The Sooners carry their undefeated streak here into the Jumpman Invitational on Wednesday. In the other game of this invitational we backed Florida, who got us a victory on Tuesday night. Oklahoma is being undervalued in this spot. The Tar Heels have dropped 2 in a row to #5 UConn and #14 Kentucky as they have struggled against top teams in the country. Now, they get another top team where they don’t match up well. The Sooners have outscored their opponents 84.4 to 61.3 this season. They blew the doors off Green Bay last time out as this team plays with such pressure on both ends of the floor. They suffocate opposing shooters and they’ll look to do just that here against a UNC team trying to find its consistency. Another huge edge is the rebounding side. The Tar Heels struggled mightily and were out rebounded 43-32 to Kentucky in their loss. Kentucky got 18 offensive rebounds and the Sooners are going to try and crash the glass here even more. The value sits with the Sooners. Trends, OU are 5-1 ATS L6, and 10-0 SU L10. UNC are 2-4 ATS L6, and 1-4 SU in their L5 vs. Big 12 teams. Plus they're 0-5 ATS in their L5 in December. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Baylor +3.5

The Bears have value at this number. Baylor suffered their first loss of the season and it’s one they need to just throw away and forget as they had nothing go right in that one. It’s still a great start to this campaign as Baylor has proven they can score quickly and beat the opposition with many different weapons. They’re putting up over 88 points per game still this season even despite their struggle last week and they have some of the best guard play in the nation. Not only can they shoot the 3 as good as anyone, but their ability to attack is also one of the tops in the nation. Duke comes in off a 7 day lay off and this is not a team you want to see after having a week off. The Blue Devils have struggled against top teams and on the road this year. They fell at home to Arizona and also dropped consecutive games at Arkansas and Georgia Tech. With this being at MSG, it’s another (away from home) game where they will have issues. Baylor is the better team and we get points here in this spot. The Bears defense can slow this Duke team down, as they allow under 70 points per game and will put on relentless defensive pressure from the outset. Trends, Baylor are 4-1 ATS L5, 9-1 SU L10, and 18-2 SU L20 in December. On the other side Duke are 1-6 ATS in their L7 as a favorite of 3-13pts. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Florida -3

The Florida Gators (7-3, 2-7-1 ATS) take on the Michigan Wolverines (6-5, 5-6 ATS) on Tuesday night in College hoops betting action. We’re on the Gators here in the Jumpman Invitational. The value sits with Florida, who is just a better overall team. The Gators are far more consistent than the Wolverines. Their losses this year have been to good teams, while they were even competitive and took those games down to the wire. Overall, this Florida offense ranks near the top in the nation with 83 points per game. Walter Clayton Jr. is one of the best guards as he comes in averaging 16.5 points per game. His energy sparks this team and he also has a great supporting case around him. Tyrese Samuel (13.9 ppg), Zyon Pullin (12.7 ppg) and Riley Kugel all are huge contributors on an offense that loves to fly. They’re going to overwhelm Michigan in this spot. The Wolverines have 5 losses and some of them have been bad losses. This team just doesn’t have the consistency and they struggle at times to slow teams down. This Florida side will push the tempo on them and put them on their heels from the outset. Grab the Gators to dictate a lot in this game, as they should lean on their ability to attack from many different angles. Trends, FLA are 6-2 SU L8, and UM are 1-4 ATS L5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

San Jose State -2.5

Montana (5-4, 4-2 ATS) take on SJST (6-5, 5-5 ATS) today, and we’re on the Spartans, laying the points here. San Jose State has been a different team when playing at home. They come in undefeated here in this spot after knocking off New Orleans with an 87 point performance. This Spartans team has found some offense as of late, but they’ve relied heavily on the defensive end this year. The Spartans are allowing just 69 points per game this season as they play with a ton of pressure. That number even goes down a bit when they’re playing at home too. They also have got themselves back on the health side. They will get G Trey Anderson back, who has been averaging double figures this season. The Spartans now will have 4 players averaging double digits and they’re going to get a lot of production from many different weapons in this matchup. With the revenge factor in play here, we’re backing the Spartans at home in this spot. Trends, UM come in 2-4 SU L6 on Sunday's, and SJST are 6-0 L6 @ home SU, and 4-1 ATS L5 on Sunday's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Creighton -7.5 

The Crimson Tide (6-3, 4-5 ATS) are set to face the Bluejays (8-2, 7-2 ATS) at CHI Health Center Omaha on Saturday. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8pm ET and will be broadcast on FOX. We’re on Creighton here, laying the points. Returning home is just what this team needs right now. The Bluejays wanted to get out of Vegas so fast after the loss to UNLV, a game in which they didn’t have anything going on the offensive end. Returning home with this crowd is what they need. They have a chance to come right back with an impressive win against an SEC opponent. Creighton still has averaged 84.5 points per game which is nothing to look over. They need to get back to their roots of playing with tempo. They are at their best when they can push the issue and force the opposing defense into some tough spots in transition. The Crimson Tide allowed 92 points to Purdue last time out and they’re going to struggle against this offense. Letting up 77 points per game, they’ve been let down plenty by their defense, especially on the road. Creighton will come out with fire and take out some frustrations early here. Look for them to push the tempo. Trends, Bama are 0-5 ATS in their L5, and are 1-5 ATS in their L6 games on the road, plus, they're 1-7 SU in their L8 against teams in the Big East. On the other side, Creighton are 5-1 ATS in their L6, and they're 8-1 SU in their L9, finally, they're 6-0 SU in their L6 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga +4.5

Gonzaga (8-2, 4-5 ATS) aims to extend a three-game home win streak vs. UConn (9-1, 6-4 ATS) at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA on Friday. The game airs at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2. Gonzaga is in a revenge spot here as they grab points in the Continental Tire Tip-Off. Last game out the Zags took down MS Valley 78-40, while UConn comes into this one off of a 101-63 blowout win over ARK-Pine Bluff. We’re backing the Zags for a couple of reasons here. Gonzaga was embarrassed in the Elite 8 last year at the hands of UConn. There are still some players around that haven’t forgot about that defeat. Gonzaga also has played an extremely tough schedule to prep themselves for this game so far. They come into this game with one of the most potent attacks in the nation. There are five Gonzaga players averaging double figures thus far into the season and they have the ability to score in flurries. Coming into play, they’re putting up 84.9 points per game. While their offense has been impressive, it’s really been the defense that has caused opponents issues. Gonzaga concedes just 65.3 points against and with some of the competition that they’ve faced, that’s quite the stand out number. This is the kind of game Gonzaga can use their speed and get out in transition. They can match the Huskies attack in every which way and they’re going to try and push the issue from the opening tip. We’re backing them with the points in a game they have a chance to win outright. Trends, Gonzaga are 6-1 SU in their L7, are 10-2 SU in their L12 vs. Big East teams, and are 10-1 SU in their L11 played in December. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Creighton -13

In Henderson, Nevada, on Wednesday, it's going down between #8 Creighton (8-1, 7-2 ATS) and UNLV (3-4, 2-5 ATS). It's worth noting that this isn't a UNLV home game; it's a neutral court showdown in The Jack Jones Classic. The tipoff for this college basketball matchup is scheduled for 9:00 EST at the Dollar Loan Center, and you can catch it on CBSSN. Now, let's talk numbers. The initial betting odds are as follows: Creighton is sitting at -1250 on the moneyline, while UNLV is the underdog at +740. When it comes to the point spread, Creighton is favored by -13.5 points, and the total over/under is set at 148.5 points. Creighton's recent performance saw them facing off against Central Michigan, where they dominated 109-64. UNLV is coming off a narrow loss to Loyola Marymount, falling short 78-75. Creighton doesn’t necessarily get a lot of publicity, but this is one of the most talented teams in the nation. The Bluejays have won 3 in a row and they’ve done it in dominant fashion. The Jays have averaged 86.8 points per game this year which is one of the best in the nation. Their ability to hit the 3 and control the paint is one of the tops in the country. Jays shoot 40% from beyond the arc and can blow this game open quickly. They’re simply going to overwhelm UNLV here in this spot. UNLV is not the team they’ve been in the past, as they come in off a loss to LMU. They have struggled from the field, while their defense has been far too inconsistent. That doesn’t bode well when they’re taking on one of the best offenses coming into play. Creighton will have a field day with this defense and they’re just going to come at UNLV at so many different angles in this game. I'm banking on UNLV being rusty too. UNLV haven't played for 10+ days due to the shooting on the UNLV campus. Trends, Creighton are 5-1 ATS in their L6, and are 8-1 SU in their L9, lastly, Creighton are 4-1 SU in their L5 in December. Flip it, and UNLV are 1-4 ATS in their L5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Duke -15

Duke (6-3, 4-5 ATS) aims to keep their five-game home winning streak alive as they take on Hofstra (6-3, 4-4 ATS) Tuesday at 7:00pm ET at Cameron Indoor Stadium. You can catch this game on ESPN. The betting odds have the Blue Devils as the favorites by 15, with the over/under set at 146.5. Duke laying the points here is the move on Tuesday. This is by far the toughest competition Hofstra has faced here in 2023. They have had one of the lighter schedules in the NCAA and they’re not going to be up for this challenge. Duke has been dominant at home against sub par teams and they match-up well in every facet. The Blue Devils returned home and blew Charlotte out of the water and this game should be a similar case. Duke is averaging 81 points per game, while conceding just 65.9 on the season. This team overwhelms the likes of Hofstra with their ability to push the tempo and turn defense into offense.Hofstra doesn’t have the weapons to keep up in this one. Duke is going to dominate with their pressure and force Hofstra into turnovers. This game is just too lopsided and laying the points is the move. Trends, Hofstra are 1-8 SU in their L9 vs. ACC teams. On the other side Duke are 16-4 SU in their L20, 19-1 SU in their L20 at home, and are 10-0 SU in their L10 versus CAC teams. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Delaware -4.5

Monday night it's the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (5-3, 5-2 ATS) taking on the Robert Morris Colonials (2-7, 4-4 ATS). We’re backing Delaware here on Monday night when they head into Robert Morris. The Public is also pretty heavy on DEL in this one. Looks like 67% to 33%. Robert Morris has been atrocious to start the season and a lot of their issues have come from the offensive end. They are putting up a mere 68.6 points per game as they’ve struggled mightily from the field. Their inability to attack the rim has been the biggest flaw and it’s not opening any sort of shooting lanes for their outside threats. Delaware averages nearly 10 points higher and they’re coming in with a lot of confidence. They took down an impressive Xavier team, on the road last time out. They're shooting the ball at a 47.2% clip, which is also nearly 7% higher than this Robert Morris team. They're holding opponents to a 42% shooting %. Delaware has the advantage in every facet here. They’re going to frustrate this Robert Morris team from the start with their physicality and ability to play with a ton of pressure on the defensive end. I'm not sure RM will have an answer for Jyare Davis. He's 83rd in CBB putting up 18.1 PPG. Colonials are 2-2 in home games and are 2-4 in close games decided by less than 10. Trends, Delaware are 5-2 ATS L7, 9-4 SU L13, 4-1 ATS L5 on the road, and are 7-3 L10 in December. Robert Morris are 1-4 ATS in their L5, and are 1-6 SU L7. Get on board with the Hens tonight! Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Michigan State -3.5

The 4-4 (3-5 ATS) Michigan St. Spartans take on the 7-2 (5-4 ATS) Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday at 6:30pm ET at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. MST have won 10 in a row in this series. (7-3 ATS) averaging 80PPG to NEB's 65PPG over these 10. We’re backing the Spartans here, at this number on the road on Sunday. The public is going after Nebraska, who is 7-2 coming into play, but this is a game the Spartans matchup very well. Nebraska has struggled to cover the spread in their past three games as they head into their Big Ten home opener. There’s no beating around the bush with the start Michigan State has had to the season and how it’s been rocky. However, they’ve been playing a tough schedule and this is the kind of game where they can get momentum. Tom Izzo challenged his team to be tougher after their loss to Wisconsin last time out. This Spartans side is going to come out motivated more than ever here on Sunday. Nebraska has regressed after their undefeated start, losing back to back games to Creighton and Minnesota. They have struggled offensively in the losses, putting up just 65 and 60 points. They’re going to get a much more physical Spartans team here on Sunday too, which will result in another struggle from the field. Their most recent encounter took place on February 28 in Lincoln, with Michigan State emerging victorious with a score of 80-67. They not only won the game but also covered the 4.5-point spread, and the total score went over the set line of 138.5 points. Expect more of the same today. Trends, Michigan State are 8-3 ATS in their L11 games against Nebraska, and are 10-0 SU in their L10 games against Nebraska, also Sparty are 5-0 SU in their L5 games when playing on the road against Nebraska. I am confident that Michigan State wins this game. Meet me at the window! Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -3.5

For many years (06-15) these two in-state schools never played each other. I'm glad we've gotten to see this matchup nearly every year since. It's a great rivalry. They've played a few times of late so we have some history to look back on. The last matchup was 12/9/22 a 77-60 Zags win, before that, 12/8/19 a 83-76 Zags win. The 6-1 (0-0 AWAY, 4-3 ATS) take on the UW Huskies 5-3 (3-1 HOME, 4-3 ATS) on Saturday. We're on the Bulldogs here in the last game on the board Saturday night. Gonzaga has been on a tear offensively as of late. They've covered their last two games as they've put up performances of 89 points and then 111. They rank 13th in the entire nation with 87.3 points per game and they're doing it with plenty of different scorers each night. The Bulldogs sit 11th in the country in field goal percentage and they're going to overwhelm this Huskies side. Washington hasn't faced much tougher competition this season and they have struggled with 3 losses. They are one of the worst in the nation on the defensive side of things as they have struggled to slow teams down both in the paint and from behind the arc. Gonzaga should be able to dictate a lot here. They're going to play with a ton of pace and put a lot of pressure on this Washington defense from the start. The Huskies have struggled to close out on shooters, which won't bode well when they're facing a team as dangerous as the Bulldogs in this spot. Trends, Dawgz are 0-5 ATS L5 games following a SU win of 20+, and are 0-6 ATS L6 when playing at home against Gonzaga. On the other side the Zags are 5-0 SU L5, 9-1 ATS L10 vs. UW, 7-0 SU L7 vs. UW, and finally the Zags are 7-1 SU in their L8 on the road. You know what to do. Back the Zags ATS. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Zona -9.5

(7-2, 1-1 AWAY, 4-4-1 ATS) Wisconsin visits (7-0, 5-0 HOME, 7-0 ATS) Arizona today. One of my favorite "west coast" teams going up against a stiff-test today in Wisconsin, but I'm fully expecting Zona's home court to be a madhouse today. Arizona is playing like one of the best teams in the country, if not the best and I'm on board for the ride. Wisconsin won't be able to hang here. Zona is a spread covering machine and I expect that to continue on Saturday. I prefer Zona's Tempo to Wisconsin's slow play. I think the Cats will play their game today, tons of running and excitement trumps boring slow play ball in my mind, especially in games at home. Zona can really get after it on the glass too. I know UW leads the all-time series 5-2, but that was then, this is now. This Zona team has 5 starters averaging double digits on offense, and 7'2" C Krivas is over 9PPG. They're deep. AZ 93ppg, UW 73ppg, PTS allowed AZ 62, UW 63, FG% AZ 7th in nation, UW 307th in nation. HUGE factor there. Arizona has the better defense too, they'll get their blocks, and cause havoc on D with their hustle, which leads to steals and fast break points. Trends, AZ are 7-0-1 ATS in their L8 following an ATS win, are 6-0 ATS in their L6 following a straight up win, and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. They're also 5-0 ATS in their L5 vs. B10 schools. Wisconsin are 4-8 ATS in their L12 on the road. You know what to do! Meet me at the window! Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

EMU +5

7pm ET on Friday from the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI we get the 5-5 (8-2 ATS) Oakland Golden Grizzlies taking on the 5-3 (4-2-1 ATS) Eastern Michigan Eagles. We’re on the Eagles here, grabbing the points at home. This is a pretty even matchup overall and we get the Eagles in a spot where they play well inside this building. Eastern Michigan is a perfect 3-0 at home this season with wins over Georgia Southern and Cleveland State in that mix. The Eagles have won 4 of their last 5 and have all the momentum right now coming into play. They are allowing just 73 points per game as they’ve been dominating on the defensive end. They’re turning games into a grind and forcing the opposition into an uncomfortable pace. Oakland has dropped back to back games and they’re struggling to find consistency. This will be the kind of game that is slow developing, which favors EMU. The slower the pace, the more of advantage we get with the Eagles. They’re going to put a lot of pressure on in this one and force Oakland into some uncomfortable situations. Trends, Oakland are 1-6 ATS in their L7 vs. EMU, and they're 1-5 ATS in their L6 games vs. MAC Teams. They're also 1-6 L7 Friday games. On the other side, EMU 4-1-1 ATS in their L6, and are 4-1 SU in their L5. They're also 6-1 ATS in their L7 against Horizon conference teams. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

North Dakota State -2

In college basketball action, we've got North Dakota State (5-4, 3-4 ATS) facing off against Portland (5-4, 4-3 ATS) this Thursday at 8:00 PM ET. The showdown takes place at the Scheels Center in Fargo, ND. The Bison hold a slim 2-point favor over the Pilots, with the total points expected to reach 149.5. For those who prefer Moneyline bets, the odds stand at North Dakota State -137 and Portland +115. We're playing North Dakota State here on Thursday night. The Bison are going to pick apart this Portland defense here. Portland comes in allowing 78 points per game, which ranks in the bottom tier of the entire NCAA. The Pilots are giving up nearly a 40% rate to the opposition behind the arc as well, something NDSU is going to feed off of. The Bison come into play in this one, shooting at 38% from behind the arc, which is 44th in the nation. That ultimately will be the difference here. Portland struggles on the defensive end and will allow plenty of open looks. The Bison can create shooting lanes, while also attacking the paint. Portland simply doesn't have the speed to keep up. We're backing the better team, who is going to pick apart Portland on the defensive end. Trends, Portland are 2-4 SU in their L6, and are 0-5 SU in their L5 on the road, lastly, they're 1-5 ATS in their L6 in December. On the other side, North Dakota State are 7-0 SU in their L7 at home. Meet me at the window! Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

Arizona State -2

In college basketball action Wednesday night, Arizona State (5-2, 3-4 ATS) is set to host SMU (6-3, 3-5 ATS). The game will tip off at 10:00pm ET on Wednesday at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ, and you can catch it on FOX Sports Network. If you're looking to bet, the moneyline odds are currently at SMU +120 and ASU -135, with the Sun Devils holding a 2.5-point advantage. The total points over/under is set at 140.5. We’re backing the Sun Devils here, laying the small number. SMU has to travel to the west coast for a late night game against a very physical ASU side. While SMU does come in with 6 wins, their record is a bit deceiving. They’ve beat up on the weaker teams on their schedule, while losing to the likes of Dayton, Wisconsin, and Texas A&M. Arizona State fits right into those teams and should be able to dictate a lot here. SMU isn’t going to overpower anyone. They’re only putting up 74 points per game and they are going to struggle to hit that number. Arizona State is averaging just 65 points against per game, which is a result from them playing a ton of high pressured defense and forcing turnovers. They’ve rattled off 3 straight wins and the confidence right now is at a high for ASU. They can use their physicality to win the battle in the paint and not allow anything easy on the offensive end for SMU. This is just too low of a number in this spot. Trends, SMU is 0-6 SU in their L6 on the road. ASU is 5-1 SU in their L6, and 5-0 SU L5 at home. Plus they're 9-3 L12 in December. (Dating back a couple years of course) Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Vanderbilt +2.5

Tonight it's the Dons (5-3, 5-2 ATS) taking on the Commodores (4-4, 3-5 ATS) from the Memorial Gym in Nashville, TN. Tip-off is at 8pm ET. Watch this on ESPN+. ML Odds have SF at -135, and Vandy is +114 to open. The O/U is 138. Following three consecutive victories, San Francisco's streak of good luck came to an end on Sunday as they suffered a 72-61 loss to the Sun Devils. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt put an end to their three-game losing streak on Saturday by convincingly defeating the Alabama A&M Bulldogs with a final score of 78-59. We’re on Vandy here, grabbing the points on Wednesday night. It’s rare to see an SEC school getting points from a West Coast Conference team, at home. This is a valuable line on the Commodores, who will come out with a lot of fire in this one. Vandy has had a difficult schedule to start. They had to participate in the Vegas Showdown and then return home immediately to face a tough Boston College side. Despite that, they do come in with momentum here after taking down an Alabama A&M team in dominant fashion. If anything, the win got them confidence heading into play here. Vandy is going to speed this game up on San Francisco. The Commodores can run in transition and really force San Fran on their heels. The Dons love to play a slow game and they’ve struggled at times with teams who play quick here in 2023. Vanderbilt can run on them and should find some easy transition buckets. Some trends, Vanderbilt are 13-7 SU in their L20, are 4-1 SU in their L5 at home, are 6-1 ATS in their L7 against an opponent in the WCC. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play 

Iowa +12.5

Iowa (5-2) takes on the Purdue Boilermakers (7-1, 0-1 B10) in a conference matchup this Monday night. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, and you can catch it on the B10 Network. The updated opening Moneyline odds are Iowa +660 and Purdue -1050, while Purdue is favored by -13.5 (-105) against the spread (ATS), with the Over/Under (O/U) set at 163.5 points. In their last meeting, Purdue secured an 87-73 victory, with Purdue favored by 7.5 points. In their most recent game, Iowa scored its second 100-point game of the season, narrowly missing the -26.5 point spread as they won 103-79 against the North Florida Ospreys. The #1 ranked Boilermakers opened their conference play against Northwestern, where they were unexpectedly upset in overtime, losing 92-88 as a -5.5 favorite. I wish I had locked this in at +13.5, but here we sit. I'm still good with 12.5. This would have been a 9* if 13.5 though! We’re on Iowa here, grabbing the points. This is a spot for Purdue where they are going to come out flat. Purdue fell to Northwestern last time out and there will be some lingering effects from that. This is also not a good matchup for them coming in. Iowa is being undervalued in this spot as they are an overwhelming team at times for opponents. The Hawkeyes are 5-2 this year and they are lighting up the scoreboard right now. This team averages over 90 points a game, which is one of the best marks in the NCAA. The Hawkeyes shoot it as good as anyone from the field and they play with a ton of pace. They can match Purdue's scorers and a quick start from Iowa can result in some doubt in Purdue’s minds. This is a game where Iowa is going to keep things close, with a chance to steal it out right even if they can continue to frustrate Purdue with their speed. Trends: Iowa are 5-2 SU in their L7. For Purdue, they are 1-6 ATS in their L7 against Big 10 schools, and are 0-9 ATS in their L9 December games. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Boise State +3.5 

I've got a last-minute addition for you. After some number-crunching and waiting for team updates, let's talk about Saint Mary’s (3-4, 2-4 ATS) going up against Boise State (3-3, 1-5 ATS) this Friday at 10:30 PM ET. A neutral court game at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, ID.  You can catch the game on Fox Sports. Saint Mary’s is the favorite by 3.5 points, and the initial game total (O/U) is set at 130. These two haven't met since 12/6/14 a BSU 82-71 win over SMC. For those of you who like to bet on college basketball, this matchup will be one worth staying up for. We’re backing Boise here, with the points. The Broncos take on a Gaels team that has already dropped 4 games this season. This side has taken a step back to start the season as they’ve struggled on both ends of the floor. The latest was a 78-71 loss to Utah in a game where they just seemed to have no rhythm. The Gaels have only scored 71 points per game, which isn’t going to win many games against the competition they’ve dealt with. Boise is a physical team and they are giving up just 68 points a game. This is the kind of matchup that favors them given the defensive side. It’ll be a slow tempo and one where they don’t allow any sort of rhythm for this Gaels offense. Trends, Gaels are 1-4 ATS in their L5 neutral site games, plus they're 1-4 ATS in their L5 games, and they're 1-4 SU too. The Broncos are 15-2 SU in their L17 vs. WCC teams, and they're 18-2 SU in their L20 in December. Back the Broncos tonight in Idaho. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

ULL +3.5

Tonight at the Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, Alabama, Samford (5-2, 1-5 ATS, 5-0 HOME) is on a hot streak with five consecutive wins, and they're ready to face the Ragin’ Cajuns (5-2, 2-3 ATS, 0-1 AWAY), who are also in good form with three straight victories. The game is set for an 8:00 PM ET tip-off on ESPN+. In terms of odds, the Bulldogs are the favorites, with a 4-point advantage over the Ragin’ Cajuns, and the over/under is set at 153. These two last met up on 12/10/22. A 75-58 ULL victory! For those looking to bet straight up, the moneyline odds are Samford -181 and Louisiana +152. Both clubs come into this one averaging 83PPG, but ULL is the better defensive club only allowing 70PPG to Samford's 74PPG. From the charity strip SAM is 75%, while ULL is 72%. ULL is the 3rd best 3-pt shooting team in the nation at 40%. SAM is 35%. SAM has the rebounding edge. We’re on Lafayette here, grabbing the points for a few reasons. They’ve won 3 in a row and 2 of those wins were impressive as they took down Buffalo and Long Beach State. They put up 92 in the win over Long Beach as this offense has been clicking here to start the season. They’ve done it with a combination of controlling the paint and getting their shooters open. They average nearly 83PPG and they’re giving up just 70 in the process. UL has been good at turning defense into offense as well. They force turnovers and will get out and run in transition. Sanford has struggled with fast paced teams and the advantage here sits with Lafayette. Tempo will be everything and Sanford will be on their heels. Trends, ULL are 4-1 SU in their L5, and are 11-3 SU in their L14 in November. Lastly, the Cajuns are 4-1 ATS in their L5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. On the flip side, Samford are 1-7 ATS in their L8 games, and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games, plus they're 4-12 SU in their L16 vs. Sun Belt teams. Hop on, Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Texas Tech +2.5

On Thursday, it's Texas Tech (5-1, 2-4 ATS) taking on Butler (5-2, 6-1 ATS) at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The action kicks off at 6:30 PM ET, and you can catch it on Fox Sports 1. Now, here's the scoop: the Bulldogs are just a slight 1.5-point favorite in this matchup, and the over/under is set at 137.5. Last week, the Red Raiders defeated Michigan 73-57 in the Battle for Atlantis, ending the event with a 2-1 record. The Bulldogs (5-2) had a similar performance in Orlando at the ESPN Events Invitational. They won two games in a row against Penn State and Boise State after a close loss to #19 FAU. We're backing the Red Raiders here, as they have value in this spot. Butler isn't overwhelming opponents like they used to do in the past. The Bulldogs are a lower tier team in terms of total offense, ranking 78th in total points per game. They have struggled from behind the arc as well, ranking 165th in the entire nation, shooting at. 33.5% clip. Texas Tech is a much deeper team and one that has started 5-1 this year. They are one of the best in the entire nation on the defensive side, allowing just 69PPG. They swarm to the ball and throw out many different looks to frustrate the opposing defense. This is the kind of game where they can overwhelm the Bulldogs on the defensive end and force them into a lot of turnovers and tough shots. Trends time, TT are 5-1 SU L6, and 6-1 SU L7 in November. Butler are 2-5 SU L7 in November. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Arkansas +6

An ACC/SEC challenge matchup tonight when The Duke Blue Devils (5-1, 3-3 ATS) visit the Arkansas Razorbacks (4-3, 1-6 ATS, 3-1 HOME) tonight at 9:15ET from Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR tonight. Tonight's game is nationally televised on ESPN. The Moneyline odds stand at Duke -210 and Arkansas +172, with the Over/Under (O/U) total set at 149.5 points. In their recent game, Duke found themselves trailing by 10 points against Southern Indiana before bouncing back in the second half to grab a 80-62 victory. Prior to that, Duke convincingly defeated La Salle with a score of 95-66. Arkansas, with a 4-3 record, recently dropped out of the Top 25 rankings following back-to-back losses to Memphis (84-79) and #14 North Carolina (87-72) during the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas. This game presents a road test for Duke, marking their first-ever appearance at Arkansas. While these two teams have crossed paths four times before, this is their first regular-season meeting. Three of their previous encounters occurred in the NCAA Tournament, with one in the Preseason NIT. The initial meeting took place in the 1990 Final Four, where Duke emerged victorious with a 97-83 win. In November of the same year, they clashed in the NIT, resulting in a 98-88 win for Arkansas. Their most recent matchup was in March 2022 during the Elite Eight, where Duke grabbed a W. I anticipate Arkansas will put up a strong fight against Duke tonight. They possess the necessary skills both inside and outside the paint and on the glass. This team has experience in handling high-pressure situations, and I believe they will stay competitive in this game, keeping the score within reach. I'm on Arkansas to get the job done. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

Colorado +2.5

Tonight, we've got an exciting State Rivalry matchup on our hands. It's the Colorado Buffaloes (5-1, 3-3 ATS, 0-0 AWAY) facing off against the Colorado State Rams (6-0, 5-1 ATS, 3-0 HOME) at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado. The game is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET, and you can catch all the action on CBS Sports Network. When we look at the opening odds, the Moneyline offers Colorado at +134 and Colorado State at -162. The Over/Under (O/U) for this game is set at 148.5 points. The Rams have been on fire, ranking as the #21 team in the country, and they've started the season strong with impressive victories over BC and Creighton, even covering the spread in their last 5 games. On the other hand, the Buffaloes are coming off a notable 85-68 victory against Iona in their last outing. While Colorado started the season 3-0 ATS, they've struggled in their recent 3 games, going 0-3 ATS. It's worth noting that the Rams have lost their last three matchups against CU. Colorado won the last matchup 93-65 on 8/12/22 in Boulder. Before that on 13/12/2019 CU won 56-48 in Ft. Collins. The pressure is on Colorado State here on Wednesday. The Rams enter play here ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since March of 2022. They play around their 6 foot center, Isaiah Stevens, which isn’t a bad thing here in this matchup for the Buffs. Colorado’s defense is swarming. They pride themselves on controlling the paint and they matchup well with teams that like to play inside. Coming into play here, they’re allowing just 67.2 points against, which is one of the best marks in the nation. Aside from the loss to Florida State, this offense is extremely dangerous too. They’re putting up nearly 88 points a game with their speed and ability to shoot the 3. Colorado is going to put relentless pressure on here and really look to fry and force the Rams into some tough shots and turnovers. Trends, CU are 5-1 SU L6, 14-6 ATS L20 vs. CST, and 6-3 SU L9 vs. CST. CU are also 8-1 L9 vs. MWC teams. CST are 1-5 SU in their L6 vs. Pac 12 teams. My pick for this clash of rivals is backing the Buffaloes as they take on the home favorite Rams, who are currently favored by -2.5 points. While it's the Buffs' first road game of the season, I believe they have what it takes to keep it close and maybe even pull off an outright win. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland State +3

Wednesday the Cleveland State Vikings (4-2, 3-2-1 ATS, 0-2 AWAY) take on the Youngstown State Penguins (3-3, 2-2 ATS, 3-0 HOME) at the Beeghly Center, in Youngstown, OH. Watch this one on ESPN+. Tip off is at 6:30pm ET. H2H L10 matchups between these two teams has CST up 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS. They've averaged 76PPG to YST's 73PPG. Last time they played each other was 2/12/23 a CLEVST 81 - 78 win. We’re on the Vikings here, grabbing the points against Youngstown State on Wednesday. These Horizon League foes battle here and the Vikings have been the far more consistent team out of the gates. The Penguins have 3 wins, but 2 of those came against non division 1 opponents. The other was against a Utah Tech team, who is new to the division 1 side over the last couple seasons. Youngstown State has had their share of issues on the defensive end. They’re giving up 73 points per game and they simply do not have much of an offensive spark to keep pace with that. This Vikings team is not only deep, but they have plenty of weapons that can attack. Where this game will be won is on the defensive end though for CSU. They pride themselves with putting up a ton of pressure and they’ve been able to hold opponents to under 66 points per game. They force turnovers and are one of the best at turning defense into offense. Youngstown State will struggle all night here on the offensive end. ON offense CST avg. 78.9PPG, YST 74PPG. Some trends, CST are 4-1-1 L6 following a SU win, plus, CST are 4-1 SU in their L5, and are 9-3 ATS in their L12 taking on the Penguins. Cleveland State are also 5-1 SU in their L6 vs. YST. Lastly, CST are 7-2 SU in their L9 against an opponent in the Horizon conference. On the other side YST are 3-6 ATS L9, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. Horizon Conference teams. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Gamecocks -7.5

(3-2, 2-3 ATS) Notre Dame are taking on (5-0, 4-1 ATS) South Carolina tonight. Tip off is at 7pm ET from Colonial Life Arena, in Columbia SC, you can watch it on SECN. SC is a 7.5pt favorite, the O/U is set at 133. We're on South Carolina here, as they are taking on the Fighting Irish on Tuesday night. ND come in off of a 75-55 win over MD Eastern. As for SC they come in off of a 75-68 win over Grand Canyon. The Gamecocks are the better team in all facets really coming into play on Tuesday. They are off to a perfect 5-0 start to their campaign and they have a Desert Diamond Tourney win to build off of. This is their best start in years and they're doing it with solid production at both ends of the floor. They're led by BJ Mack and Meech Johnson, but also have got a lot of contributions from the Vandy transfer Myles Stute. Notre Dame is in store for a long season as they have struggled against the better teams on their schedule. They simply don't have the production to keep up here. They lack any sort of spark on the offensive end and this will be the most physical team they have seen thus far. The Gamecocks can impose their will in the paint and cause a lot of issues for the Fighting Irish. I also feel like the GC are the more experienced team here, and coming off of a nice rest period will have charged batteries and all hands on deck to take down the Irish. Trends I've dug up, the Irish are 5-15 SU in their L20, and 0-10 in their L10 on the road. Gamecocks are 7-1 ATS L8, 5-0 L5, and 5-1 ATS L6 vs. ACC teams. SC 3-0 on the ML this season. ND is 1-1 as dogs this season. I'm backing SC on Tuesday night. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

Fresno State PK

UCSB (6th in the Big West, 2-2, 1-2 ATS) take on Fresno State (9th in MWC, 3-2, 1-3 ATS) tonight in college hoops betting action. You can catch this one at the Save Mart Center, in Fresno CA, at 9pm ET on MWC Network. We’re backing the Bulldogs here as they look to bounce back in a big way. There are a lot of eyes starting to come down on this Fresno State side. They’re off a 31 point loss to James Madison and have struggled out of the gate. Coming into this season, there were some big hopes for a team that returned starters and hit the transfer portal for some big time players.This is a spot for them where they’re being undervalued. After the sluggish start, the line has gone too low. The Bulldogs still have a lot of talent and they matchup well with this UCSB team.This UCSB side has two wins, one against an FCS opponent and another against Le Moyne, who is new to the division 1 side of things. Otherwise, they’ve struggled even worse and in terms of getting out of the gates quick. Fresno State is going to push the tempo in this one. They’re at their best when they can get out and run, which should put UCSB in an uncomfortable spot early. Fresno State is in a spot where they must win to put some relaxation around the program. Look for them to come out firing here. FST come into this one much better on D at 76PPG to SB's 80PPG, plus they can really get after you on D with 8 steals per game. Dating back to last season the UCSB are 1-5-1 ATS in their L7 NOVEMBER games, and FST are 4-2 ATS in their L6 at home, and are 6-1 SU in their L7 vs. Big West teams. Last one FST is 2-0 on the ML so far this season. I'm on the Bulldogs tonight. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Manhattan +12

It's the 2023 edition of the Battle Of the Bronx. This one goes back to 1911/12. Manhattan won that famous matchup 20-19. A real barn-burner hey? Tonight at 7pm ET from the Rose Hill Gym in NY, NY. Watch it on ESPN+. These two are 3-3 vs. each other dating back 10 years. Manhattan had a tough time in their previous match, losing 90-60 to UConn, but that was kind of expected. Meanwhile, the Rams didn't quite make it against the Golden Flashes, losing 79-72 on Monday. When this game comes down to the wire and the charity stripe becomes a factor I trust the Jaspers more. They're shooting 74%, to Fordham's 60%. Manhattan 2-1 L3, Fordham 1-2 L3. Trends, Manhattan 14-6 L20 ATS, and 4-1 ATS L5 vs. Fordham. Jaspers are 5-0-1 ATS in their L6 following a straight up loss of more than 20, are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jaspers are also 8-1 ATS L9 on the road, and 13-7 SU L20 vs. Fordham. These two last played on 11/12/21 a 66-60 Manhattan win. I'm going with the dogs on Monday. Grab the points and smile all the way to the bank. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* CBB ATS Play

Harvard +7

Sunday 5-1 (4-1 ATS) Harvard Crimson take on the 4-1 (0-4-1 ATS) Indiana Hoosiers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis, IN. This one tips off at 4:30pm ET. Harvard (5-1) has clinched three wins on the road, including a recent 76-70 victory against Colgate. This Sunday caps off their four-game road streak, with previous wins at Rice and UMass. Indiana hasn't played since their 74-66 W over Louisville in the Empire Classic at MSG on Nov. 20. They did take a loss, 77-57, against UConn in the same event. Their only previous encounter with Harvard was in December 1973 when Indiana won 97-76 in Bloomington, Ind. Hardly relevant, but I figured I'd tell you! LOL... We're on Harvard here, grabbing the points against Indiana. The Crimson come in 5-1 overall and 3-1 in road situations thus far. This team hasn't been phased as they look to be one of the favorites in the Ivy League. They have leaned on their physicality on the defensive end to be the difference thus. Coming into play on Sunday, the Crimson rank 13th in the entire nation in field goal percentage against. They are holding the opposition to just 36.7% from the field right now. That bodes well as they get a cold Indiana team that shoots just 23.4% from behind the arc. This will be a grind it out kind of game from the start, which favors Harvard. Look for this one to be close throughout, with Harvard having their chances to steal it. Trends, Harvard are 4-1 ATS in their L5, plus they're 5-1 SU in their L6, and are 5-0 ATS in their L5 games against a Big 10 opponent. On the other side, Indiana are 0-5-1 ATS in their L6. Back the Crimson on Sunday in CBB betting action. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Ohio State +8

In Destin, Florida, Ohio State (3-1, 1-3 ATS) goes against #15 Alabama (4-0, 4-0 ATS) Friday at Raider Arena. The game tips off at 7pm ET and will be broadcasted on CBS Sports. Let's break down the odds: Alabama holds a -330 Moneyline, while Ohio State comes in at +260. In terms of the spread, Alabama is favored by 7.5 points with a -118 line. The Over/Under for the game is set at 151.5 points. Ohio State recently secured a 73-56 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos but didn't cover the hefty 21.5-point spread. Meanwhile, Alabama dominated Mercer with a 98-67 win in their last outing. Ohio State and Alabama battled in the Emerald Coast Classic and we're on the Buckeyes here, with the points. Ohio State comes in 3-1 with the lone loss being to Texas A&M in a game that was close for a majority of it. Ohio State was able to turn the game into a grind, which is what they're going to do here in this matchup. Alabama loves to play fast and the Buckeyes can slow things down. Ohio State runs a half court offense that is going to turn this game into a slow pace. The Bucks have seen all 4 of their games in the 60s-70s so far and that is where they're going to want to be here. They'll keep this game close with their defense. They rank 61st in the NCAA, allowing just 63 points against. This will be the kind of game where they keep things close and have a chance to steal it outright in the end. I have faith on Friday that OST will get it done here. Trends, Alabama are 2-4 SU in their L6 played on a Friday when playing on the road. On the other side, Ohio State are 5-2 SU in their L7. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Vanderbilt +8.5

Happy Thanksgiving! Today at 10pm ET from the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV we get NC State (3-0, 2-1 ATS) taking on Vanderbilt (3-1, 1-3 ATS). These two schools, NC State and Vandy, have a bit of a history together. They faced off last December in Chicago, and the Wolfpack came out on top with a 70-66 win. Most of their recent matchups, five out of the last six, have taken place on a neutral court. The winner of Thursday's game will get a shot at the Vegas Showdown championship, where they'll face off against the victor of the BYU/ASU game. Meanwhile, the two teams that don't come out on top will battle it out for 3rd. Vanderbilt, with a 3-1 record, has been on a winning streak since they stumbled in their season opener against Presbyterian. They managed to secure victories against USC Upstate, UNC Greensboro, and Central Arkansas, with a total winning margin of 15 points. Vanderbilt is riding high after making it to the NIT Quarterfinals in the past two years. On the other side, NC State (3-0) has kicked off the season with three consecutive wins. This should be a good matchup, but we're going with the DOGS in this one. (Fingers crossed any of the 3 injured guys are back - no word yet, Lawrence, Lubin, Dort) Vandy are 15-4 SU in their L19, and we'll gladly grab the points here on Thursday in LV. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play

Arizona -5

Happy Thanksgiving! Late add here. Crunched some numbers. On Thursday in Palm Springs, California, two ranked college basketball teams will face off: Arizona (5-0) and Michigan State (3-2). The game is set to start at 4 p.m. Eastern Time and will be televised on FOX. Arizona is favored with a moneyline of -225, while Michigan State stands at +180. In terms of the point spread, Arizona is giving up 5.5 points with odds of -105. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 146.5. Arizona, ranked #3 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, has been on a hot streak, scoring 97 or more points in 4 of their 5 games and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record against the spread (ATS). Notably, they secured a significant victory against Duke approximately 10 days ago at Cameron Indoor Stadium, where they both faced Duke as a common opponent. On the other hand, Michigan State suffered a loss to Duke on Nov. 14, falling 74-65. UA is #5 in the nation on the glass, and NONE of MSU's starters had more than 5 boards vs. Alcorn St. last game. This could be the difference we're looking for here. UA averages 50RPG, and MSU struggles on the glass. UA has punch up and down the lineup, with 6 players averaging 11PPG. They're loaded with inside and outside shooters. This will be a test for MSU. Trends, MSU are 2-4 L6 ATS. On the other side, UA are 5-0 ATS in their L5, 5-0 SU L5, and 5-1 ATS in their L6 vs. Big 10 teams. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

App State -2.5

More analysis coming soon.

We're backing App State here as they tip off early against Murray State. App State just flat out dominated UNC Wilmington on Tuesday in the 2nd half. The Mountaineers outscored Wilmington 53-22 en route to an 86-56 victory. That 2nd half showcased why this team is so good. They have the ability to turn defense into offense and they're putting up huge numbers on the offensive end both in the paint and behind the arc. App State loves to crash the boards, which ultimately should be the difference here. They rank 19th in the entire nation in rebounding and their ability to get 2nd and even 3rd chances is top notch. Murray State ranks 102nd in total rebounding and will have their hands full with the size of the Mountaineers. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NCAAB ATS Play

Tennessee +3

Tennessee (4-0, 3-1 ATS) and Purdue (4-0, 3-1 ATS) face off in a Tuesday semifinal at the Allstate Maui Invitational in Honolulu. The game starts at 8 pm ET (ESPN). #2 Purdue beat #10 Gonzaga 73-63, covering the -5 spread. Purdue was behind by 9 in the first half but outscored Gonzaga 43-28 in the last 20. Tennessee, ranked #8 won against the Orange Monday. UT covered as a 12.5-point favorite with a 73-56 scoreline, making them 4-0 for the first time since 2020. We're backing the Vols in this one. Purdue struggled at times to shoot the ball and even grab rebounds against Gonzaga in what eventually turned into a win. The final score of that game doesn't indicate how close the game was played as the Boilermakers had a few flaws exposed. Tennessee loves to attack the offensive glass and they get to the free throw line as good as anybody in the NCAA. They are one of the top teams in the nation at the free throw stripe, shooting at nearly 80% as a team. They are going to attack the paint and look to rack up the fouls early on Purdue. This is going to be a physical game and the Volunteers are not the kind of team you want to see on the other side of a contest like this. Tennessee ranks 11th in total defense, allowing just 57.3 points per game. They are in the top tier off a lot of defensive categories thus far, as we will see them suffocate these Purdue shooters and not allow any open lanes. Trends, Tennessee are 4-2 ATS in their L6, plus, they're 6-1 SU in their L7. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -12

Get ready for some Maui Invitational college basketball action this Tuesday. It's the Gonzaga Bulldogs (2-1, 1-1 ATS) taking on the Syracuse Orange (3-1, 0-4 ATS) at 2:30 PM ET on ESPN2. The Bulldogs are the big favorites in this clash, with a 12.5-point advantage over the Orange. The game's total points prediction is set at 160.5. We faded Syracuse in their opening round game of the Maui Invitational and it paid off as Tennessee cashed in against them. We're fading the Orange again here on the consolation side as they take on Gonzaga. Syracuse threw everything they had at Tennessee on both ends of the floor on Monday evening. They couldn't get into any sort of rhythm and it actually wore them down a lot for this spot. Now, they have to deal with a Gonzaga team that led until about 10 minutes left in the 2nd half against Purdue. This Bulldogs team lost a lot, but they can still shoot the ball as well as anyone, while attacking the rim. They come into play on Tuesday averaging over 90 points per game and have two 100 point performances. Syracuse doesn't have the firepower on the offensive side to keep up, while they have also struggled on the defensive side here in the early going. The Bulldogs shoot at a 51% clip from the field and they can create a lot of opening shooting lanes with their speed in this one. Trends, Syracuse are 1-8-1 ATS in their L10, they're also 4-2 SU in their L6, and are 0-8 ATS in their L8 played in November. On the other side, Gonzaga are 14-2 SU in their L16. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

UConn -5-5

We're now at the Empire Classic championship final in New York. It's the UConn Huskies (4-0, 3-1 ATS) facing off against the Texas Longhorns (4-0, 1-3 ATS) Monday night at 7:00 PM ET. UConn is favored by 5.5, and the game's total points are set at 143.5. For Moneyline bets, UConn is at -233, while Texas stands at +190. In their recent matchups, UConn, the reigning national champions, secured their spot in the final by defeating previously undefeated Indiana 77-57 Sunday. Tristen Newton impressed with 23 points and 11 boards, Cam Spencer contributed 18 on 5/8 shooting, and Alex Karaban added 13. Meanwhile, Texas clinched their place with a thrilling 81-80 W over Louisville in the late semi. Kadin Shedrick led the Longhorns with 27, supported by 14 from Abmas and 10 from Ithiel Horton. The Huskies are the move here in the finals of the Empire Classic. Texas comes in after just an absolute hard fought game that saw them hit a buzzer beater to knock down Louisville. They are going to come in with some tired legs here as this game goes on, given the physical nature they had to endure during the win. UConn meanwhile is just blowing teams out. They took down Indiana by 20 in their contest here and they are going to just wear Texas down. Look for this game to become sloppy on the Texas side as the game goes on, as the Huskies should be able to dictate a lot here. The last time these two met was in 2015. A 71-66 UConn win in Austin. UConn owns a 3 win, 1 loss record in these two teams' L4. Trends, UConn are 9-1 ATS in their L10, are 10-0 SU in their L10, and are 5-1-1 ATS in their L7 against UT. On the other side, Texas are 1-4 ATS in their L5, and finally, they're 1-7 ATS in their L8 against an opponent in the Big East. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga +5

The Boilermakers (3-0, 2-1 ATS) and Bulldogs (2-0, 1-0 ATS) are set to clash at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN2. This showdown will take place at the Stan Sheriff Center in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii. The game's projected total points, the over/under, is set at 155.5 points. Looking back to last year, Purdue and the Zags met during Thanksgiving at the Phil Knight Legacy event in Portland, Oregon. Edey had an outstanding performance, contributing 23, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, propelling the Boilermakers to a 84-66 W. Currently, Purdue maintains a flawless 3-0 record as they head into this one. They've been favored in all their previous matchups. Gonzaga, on the other hand, is coming off a strong offensive display, tallying 86 points against Yale and more recently a 123-57 win over Eastern Oregon (I didn't know they had a school?!). Zags 2nd in the nation in scoring. They boasted an impressive 50% FG% and made 15 out of 21 FT. In terms of scoring averages, Purdue is averaging 89.3 points per game (ranked 29th), while Gonzaga boasts a remarkable 104.5 points per game (ranked 2nd). The Zags can also defend with the best of them (holding teams to 64 PPG). They shoot 57.5% too. I can't wait to watch Huff go up against Edey. With the Bulldogs entering this game as underdogs with a +4.5 to +5 point spread, they are the team to favor according to my model. Purdue are 3-7 ATS in their L10. The Zags are 14-1 SU in their L15, and 16-3 in their L19 November games. Additionally, I believe the Zags will grab an outright W. The public is on Purdue in this one, so we're grabbing the value at +5.  Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 6* CBB ATS Play

Vols -12.5

#8 Tennessee (3-0) faces Syracuse (3-0) in the Maui Invitational on Monday at 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). When it comes to betting, the Moneyline shows Tennessee at -1200 and Syracuse at +725 for those who prefer straight-up bets. If you're into point spreads, Tennessee is favored by 13.5 points with -110 odds, and the Over/Under stands at 145.5 points. We’re backing the Vols, laying the points here in the opening round. Tennessee is going to overwhelm the Orange in this one. In their previous games, Tennessee dominated Wofford with an 82-61 victory, showcasing a shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field and a 37.8% success rate on 3-pointers this season. Meanwhile, Syracuse faced a 16-point halftime deficit but managed to secure a 79-75 win against Colgate, to stay undefeated. Syracuse comes in with 3 wins, but they’ve struggled at times on both ends of the floor in all 3 games. The latest was a 4 point win over a weak Colgate team, that gave them all they could handle. The Orange allowed 75 points and that won’t translate well against a team like Tennessee. The Vols have so many weapons and will be able to attack this Syracuse defense from different angles. Look for them to find a lot of success inside, which should open a lot of shooting lanes. I can safely say the Vols take this one, even though Cuse isn't going to go lightly. At this point of the season Tennessee is just the stronger team. Top 8 kind of team. Trends, Tennessee are 5-1 SU in their L6, and they're 6-1 SU in their L7 against an opponent in the ACC. On the other side, Syracuse are 1-7-1 ATS in their L9 games. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* CBB ATS Play

UW +7

On Sunday night in Las Vegas, it's the championship game of the Continental Tire Main Event. SDSU (3-1, 2-2 ATS) faces off against the UW Huskies (3-1, 2-2 ATS) at T-Mobile Arena. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). The odds for SDSU/UW opened with SDSU -255 | Washington +205 for the Moneyline (ML), and now it's San Diego State -6.5 (-102) and UW +7, which looks like a better bet, and we're jumping on the extra point here. The Over/Under (O/U) is set at 144.5 (O: -115 | U: -105). The Huskies faced off against Xavier on Friday, and it was a close game with the final score being 74-71. The Huskies were the underdogs by 2.5 points but managed to pull off the win. Brooks Jr. was the standout player, scoring 20 for the Huskies, even though he had a 5/17 shooting record. Wheeler also contributed with 18. Despite a not-so-great 36% FG%, the Huskies only committed 10 turnovers while causing the Musketeers to make 18. On the other hand, the Aztecs, who were 2-point dogs, had a convincing victory over Saint Mary's with a final score of 79-54. LeDee continued his impressive performance, scoring 20 points for the fifth consecutive game this season. He's shooting at an impressive 61% from the field and averaging 25 points and 9 boards. The Huskies will need a solid plan to contain him if they want to come out on top in this matchup. Washington has a lot of value in this spot as this is far too many points IMO. They come in with momentum and a lot of confidence.This Washington team can beat teams from many different angles and they’re going to do just that here. Look for Washington to push tempo on this San Diego State team too. They can make things uncomfortable for the Aztecs with some speed and transition play. This game is expected to be a close one, with free throws potentially being the deciding factor in determining the winner. In terms of recent trends, San Diego State has struggled, going 1-4 against the spread in their last five games against UW. In contrast, Washington has been strong in November, winning 6 out of their last 7 games. Back the Dawgs ATS tonight in Vegas. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NCAAB ATS Play

OK ST -7

The (1-2, 1-2 ATS) Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the (1-2, 0-3 ATS) Notre Dame Fighting Irish in college basketball action. The Cowboys and Fighting Irish are aiming to bounce back after losing in the Legends Classic. They'll face off in the third-place game in New York. Tonight from the Barclays Center at 4:30pm ET we get what on paper looks like a nice matchup. But NO SO FAST! Stats tell the tale here. OKST more steals per game, more assists, (better passing team), better rebounding team, betting shooting team 44% to 40% FG%, much better from 3-pt range (36% to 18%), and averaging 69PPG to ND's 63PPG. This is a play where the main reasoning behind it is to fade Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish lost a lot of talent this past off-season and now they come in 1-2 after losing to Auburn 83-59 on Thursday. Shrewsberry's Irish aren't expected to perform exceptionally well this year. Their last game was a hard-fought loss to Auburn in the Legends semi. Notre Dame had a tough time shooting, making only 2 out of 26 attempts from beyond the arc. This has the makings of a long season for the Fighting Irish, who are going to lack just about everything. Oklahoma State coughed up a lead against the Bonnies as they fell in the final seconds of their opening round game in this tournament on Thursday night. They are still the better team overall and they will buckle down on the defensive side, which should produce a lot of Notre Dame turnovers. We're backing the Cowboys to control the pace and really make things difficult for the Fighting Irish on both ends of the floor. A couple trends, Oklahoma State are 4-1 SU in their L5 against ACC Teams, and Notre Dame are 2-11 SU in their L13, and are 1-4 ATS in their L5. OKC is 5-5 SU in their L10. ND are 2-8. I'm on OKST tonight. Give the points. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Vermont +2

The 2023 Myrtle Beach Invitational starts today at the HTC Center. The opening matchup features the Charleston Cougars facing off against the Vermont Catamounts in a game scheduled for late morning. Charleston has won one of their two games this season, defeating Iona, but they also suffered a loss to Duquesne. On the other hand, Vermont has a perfect 2-0 record so far this season, winning against both Merrimack and Plattsburgh State as they kicked off their 2023-24 season. We're playing Vermont here, as small underdogs in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. Charleston comes in 1-1 after they were blown out by Duquesne in their latest contest. That comes on the heels of their 2 point season opening win over Iona. They have looked a little sluggish through their first two games on the defensive end at times and that is going to be seen here against Vermont. Vermont is a very physical team that loves to control the paint. They're going to impose their will early in this one on Charleston and look to win the battle on both ends of the floor inside. With this being an early start, Vermont gets the advantage with the style they play. Trends, College of Charleston are 1-4 ATS in the L5. Vermont are 17-1 SU in their L18. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Duke -3.5

At 7pm from the United Center in Chicago #9 Duke (1-1, 1-1 ATS) faces #18 Michigan State (1-1, 0-2 ATS) in Chicago's Champions Classic. Michigan State began with a 79-76 OT loss to James Madison but rebounded with a 74-51 win over Southern Indiana. Duke, after a big win against Dartmouth, suffered its first loss to Arizona at home. We’re backing Duke here in a bounce back spot. It’s rare to see Duke lose at home, but they couldn’t solve Arizona on Friday night. We’ve seen this Duke team in the past really step up after losses and this is going to be the kind of game here where they certainly are up for it. The Blue Devils have a huge edge on the offensive end here. They will get a Spartans team that struggles with shooting the 3 ball. They’ve hit just 2 of 31 attempted so far which has become almost a head game for them. Duke is going to look to get out to a fast start, as they know they can’t dig themselves an early hole against a physical team like this. The style and tempo Duke plays with should be overwhelming for this Michigan State team. Expect plenty of run outs and transition buckets for Duke in this one. Duke are 6-2 ATS in their L8, are 11-2 SU in their L13, and are 6-3 ATS in their L9 vs. MSU. Plus they're 15-5 SU in their L20 vs. Big10 schools. Michigan State are 2-5 ATS in their L7. Back the Devils tonight to get back on track. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Providence +1.5

Adding another CBB play here after crunching some more numbers. Tonight at 6pm ET from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI as the (1-1, 1-1 ATS) Wisconsin Badgers take on the (2-0, 1-1 ATS) Providence Friars. In their recent matchup, Wisconsin suffered an 80-70 defeat to Tennessee. On the other hand, the Friars head into Tuesday's game undefeated this season, having won 79-69 against Milwaukee on Saturday. We’re on Providence in what should be a gritty battle. Providence can lean on their defense here. Wisconsin is such a slow team that does not have any sort of tempo. Their attack lags spark and that fits right into the advantage of Providence. The Friars have been solid defensively through their first two games, allowing less than 70 in each of them. They should be able to frustrate the Badgers. Expect a ton of high pressure defense, with them forcing some tough shots and turnovers in the process. But the big question tonight for me is whether the Badgers can contain Josh Oduro. He was a force in the Friars' previous game, recording a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards. Oduro's impact should be a game-changer. The Friars are 18-2 SU in their L20 at home. This is tough place for a road team to come in and grab a W. I love the home dog tonight. Back the Friars. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 6* CBB ATS Play

St Johns -2.5

We're on the Red Storm here, laying the small number against Michigan. Rick Pitino will have his men ready for a prime time spot in front of nearly a national audience (FS1) (At least those not wanting to watch MNF, for which I also have a premium play up for, shameless plug). The Red Storm lead the all-time series 4-1. But, this will be their first H2H meeting in 23 years. Madison Square Garden will be behind the Red Storm in full force here on Monday night. St. Johns comes in 1-0 with a dominant offensive performance over Stony Brook last time out to start the season. It was the three ball that was the difference here as they drained 11x 3's and that is going to be their plan of attack here on Monday night. Look for them to push the tempo on Michigan and try to open shooting lanes for their 3 point attack. The Storm have a completely new roster, and for those that don't know them, tonight is your introduction. I know, I know Michigan comes in off of big wins for a combined 55pts, but those games were against North Carolina-Asheville and Youngstown State. In this one, Big Blue will struggle defensively with the speed and we should see St. Johns energized by this crowd. The Red Storm are 6-3 ATS in their last 9, are 4-1 ATS in their L5 vs. Big 10 teams, and are (dating back to 2022, 12-0 SU in their L12 in November). Back SJU. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Ohio -1.5

The 1-0 (1-0 ATS) Ohio Bobcats face the 0-1 (1-0 ATS) Cleveland State Vikings on Saturday in college basketball action at 6pm ET. We're on Ohio against Cleveland State on Saturday. At this small number you can play -120 ML, or -1.5 ATS. We're going ATS. The Bobcats have dominated this head to head series as of late and Ohio figures to be one of the teams back in the top of the standings of the Mid American Conference this year. They come in off an 88 point performance to start their season as they love to play with quick pace and can shoot the ball as well as anyone when they're on. The Vikings are poised for a big year, but this is a matchup that simply favors Ohio. They are deep and their ability to shoot the 3 will be the difference maker here. Look for the Bobcats to turn this one into a track meet and put up a lot of pressure early on this Vikings side. We're playing the better team at a good number. Some trends I like, the Bobcats are 9-3 SU in their L12 (dating back to last year of course), and are 6-0 ATS in their L6 vs. the Vikings, plus they're 7-0 SU in their L7 vs. CLEST. On the flip side the Vikings are 1-8 SU in their L9 vs. MAC teams. This won't be a good day for Cleveland State. Back Ohio. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ML Play

Marshall -3

Marshall (1-0) comes into this one on Friday night ready to keep their winnin' ways going against an upstart Radford (0-1) who dropped their first game of the year. Last game out Marshall took down Queens NC 89-73 in a game that wasn't relatively close. Radford lost out to Charlotte 63-56. Marshall is a much better offensive team here on Friday night. The Thundering Herd come in after taking it to Queens in their opener as they dominated in every facet of the game. They came out with a purpose and overwhelmed them on both ends of the floor. Marshall is led by Kamdyn Curfman and Kevon Voyles. Voyles put up 18 in the opener and grabbed 6 rebounds while dishing out 5 assists. This Marshall team is deep and has a lot of weapons that can cause issues for opposing defenses. Look for them to overwhelm here on Friday night as they have a clear edge. Radford hasn't been doing so well lately, with a 1-7 record in their L8 games against Marshall. They've also struggled, going 1-5 in their L6 games against teams from the Sun Belt. On the flip side, Marshall has been a pretty good ATS team to bet on dating back to last season, winning 13 out of their L17 games. They've been particularly dominant against teams from the Big South, boasting an impressive 18-1 record in their L19. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CBB ATS Play

Canisius +14

We're on Canisius on Wednesday night as they go into Syracuse here. The Orange already do have a game under their belts, but it was far from pretty on the defensive end. They allowed 72 points to New Hampshire in a game where the Wildcats just didn't go away.  Syracuse struggled on the defensive end as they allowed a lot of looks at the rim. They got themselves into some foul trouble as well in the win, which is something they have to avoid here. Canisius is going to attack this Orange zone and look to open things up for their outside shooters. Dating back to last year of course, Canisius are 7-0 ATS in their L7 games, and are 5-2 SU in their L7 games. Plus they're  4-2 ATS in their L6 games against Syracuse. On the other side Syracuse are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games, and they're 1-6 SU in their L6. This game should be close throughout, helping them keep it within the number. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

FAU -5.5

FAU is going to have quite the spotlight on them heading into this season. They made their improbable run last year in the NCAA Tournament and now open the season as one of the best in the nation. FAU come into this one holding the early season #9 ranking in the nation. They're a preseason final 4 pick yet again after that remarkable Final 4 run last season. They're returning all 5 starters and look poised to do great things. They went 35-4 in 2022/23 and have a new home in the AAC after moving from the CUSA. In the previous season, Loyola-Chicago switched from the Missouri Valley Conference to the Atlantic 10. The Ramblers had a tough year, with a 10-21 overall record and a disappointing 4-14 performance in the A-10. Can they improve in 2023/24? They'll need to start quick on Wednesday. This is the kind of game from the outset where FAU can show the nation they still have it. They're going to be tested all year long as they'll have a huge target on their backs, but that won't be something they shy away from. This FAU side showcased last year with this starting 5 that they can attack the rim and shoot it just as well as anyone else in the nation. Look for some inspired play here and for them to come out with a lot of fire, knowing they want to get off to a quick start to the season. FAU are 5-1 ATS in their L6, and are 11-1 SU in the L12. On the other side, LC are 1-5 ATS in their L6, and are 1-5 SU in their L6. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

South Dakota State -1.5

Akron comes into this one (3rd in the MAC in 2022/23) and SD State was (2nd In the Summit). This one tips off at 9:15pm ET from the FROST Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. Odds favor the Jackrabbits by -1.5. The total is set at 141.5. SDST is a -120 favorite on the ML.

This is a revenge spot for South Dakota State as they welcome in Akron to start their season. 

The Zips and Jackrabbits battled into overtime last year as Akron escaped with a 1 point win at home. 81-80. South Dakota State blew a lead late in that game and that isn't one they're going to forget heading into this matchup. SDST covered as 3.5 dogs.

Akron went just 5-6 on the road last year as the MAC runners-up return a lot of good pieces. However, this is the kind of game and team that can match their intensity and ability to shoot the 3. 

South Dakota State will score a lot of quick flurries of points and they can shoot the 3 similar to Akron can. This just isn't a good matchup for the Zips to start their campaign.

Look for South Dakota State to overwhelm them in this one and get out to an early lead that see them put their foot on the gas. 

Some trends to note, Akron are 2-4 ATS in their L6, and are 3-7 ATS in their L10 against an opponent in the Summit League conference. South Dakota State are 4-2 ATS in their L6, and are 8-2 SU in their L10 games.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -5

We're on Oregon (4th in Pac 12) vs. Georgia (11th in SEC) here as the College Basketball season tips off. This one tips off at 4:30pm ET from Las Vegas.

This Ducks side is going to be a good team not just in the Pac-12, but in the entire nation. They return seven players in total to this roster, with 3 of those being starters from last season. This team is extremely deep and they are going to showcase that here against Georgia. They did manage to get to the NIT quarters last year and went 21-15. This team is only 2 years removed from making the 2021 Sweet 16.

The Ducks love to play with some tempo too as well, which should throw Georgia off here in Game 1. Look for them to utilize the transition game and get out on this Bulldogs defense. 

Oregon is at their best when they can lean on their speed and size, controlling the paint on both ends of the floor. 

This is simply not a good matchup for the Bulldogs right out of the gate here this season. UO returns the better lineup (on paper), so fingers crossed that translates here early in the season.

UG went 16-16 last year and hasn't reached the NCAA tourney since 2015.

Some trends to note, Georgia are 0-7 ATS in their L7 games, and they're 0-6 SU in their L6 games. On the other side Oregon are 6-2 SU in their L8 games.

I'm backing Oregon today. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

UCONN -7.5 (*RARE 10* TOP PLAY!*)

The UConn Huskies (30-8, 26-11-1 ATS) take on the SDSU Aztecs (32-6, 19-16-2 ATS) in the 2023 National Championship game. Both these teams come in hot and this will mark the 2nd meeting between the two sides in program history. 

The Huskies have won 9 of their last 10 overall and the same can be said for San Diego State. 

We're playing the Huskies here, laying the points. The Huskies finished 4th in the Big East regular season with a 13-7 record and lost in the Big East semifinals to top-seeded Marquette. They said they would use that loss as fuel in the tournament and everything has backed that up. This team has been not just beating opponents, but dominating them. They're doing it in every single facet of the game. It starts with their defensive efforts. They suffocate opposing shooters, force turnovers, and even take those turnovers and turn them into easy buckets the other way. 

UConn dominates the paint on both ends of the floor and they don't allow much in terms of opposing offensive rebounds. 

The Huskies have rolled through their opponents while San Diego State just has been in survival mode. 

Some trends to note here. The Huskies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, They also are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and come in 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall.

Back UCONN -7.5

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 10* NCAA Championship Game ATS Play

SDSU -1.5

Florida Atlantic (35-3, 24-11-1 ATS) and San Diego State (31-6, 19-15-2 ATS) meet in the Final Four on Saturday.

Two amazing stories of teams not expected to even be close to here clash and we're on the Aztecs who are laying a small number. San Diego State has made their way here with their ability to not only control the paint, but they have been able to really buckle down defensively. The high pressure they produce combined with the ability to force turnovers and get out for easy buckets as led them to a ton of success.

Florida Atlantic does play a similar style, but this will be the first time here in the tournament they meet a team that plays as physical and up in your face like the Aztecs do. 

SDSU ranks 37th in the nation in points against and they'll lean on the defense here.

Some trends to note, the Aztecs come into this one winners of 8 straight, and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win, 6-0 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games, 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Also the Aztecs are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games overall. On the other side FAU are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.

Back SDSU -1.5

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* Final 4 CBB ATS Play

FAU +2.5

FAU (34-3, 23 - 11 - 1 ATS) and Kansas State (26-9, 23 - 12 - 0 ATS) meet in the Elite 8.

FAU has been the surprise team in 2022-2023 as just 3 losses have marked their season. This team has played with so much confidence and swagger heading into Saturday.

They do all of the little things right. They rebound well, they attack the glass well, and they can shoot the ball as good as anyone. Look for them to continue that trend as you'll be hard pressed to find a team who is playing as well as them right now.

Some trends to note. Owls are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win. Owls are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 Saturday games. Owls are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Winner

Xavier +4.5

Xavier (27-9, 19-16-1 ATS) and Texas (28-8, 18-17-1 ATS) meet in the Sweet 16.

The Musketeers are worth the move in this one.

Xavier awoke from a sluggish start in their opening game and they have picked up a lot of steam. They're playing with a ton of confidence as they can score in flurries. They were one of the best in the Big East in scoring and their ability to open shooting lanes is one of the best in the nation.

Texas will struggle with the amount of scorers Xavier has, as they can hit teams from so many different angles.

Some trends to note. Musketeers are 25-8-2 ATS in their last 35 NCAA Tournament games. Musketeers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Musketeers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 Friday games. Musketeers are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Arkansas +3.5

Arkansas (22-13, 18-16-1 ATS) and Connecticut (27-8, 23-11-1 ATS) meet in the Sweet 16.

Arkansas has value here grabbing the points. The Razorbacks upset Kansas with a nice second half comeback as this team can go toe to toe with anyone. They do the little things right and it translates into some very big momentum swings.

Arkansas attacks the glass and they aren't shy about going for offensive rebounds. Combine that with their solid free throw shooting and they matchup well with Uconn here.

A trend to note. Razorbacks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games. 

This has the makings of a close game throughout, where Arkansas can steal it outright.

Back Arkansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Cincinnati PK

Cincinnati (23-12, 23-11-0 ATS) meets with surprise team Utah Valley (27-8, 23-9-0 ATS) In the NIT. 

The Bearcats are at a nice price here, as Utah Valley is getting a bit overvalued. While they have been good obviously, this is a Cincinnati team that is going to bring a ton of physicality to this matchup. Utah Valley will be in store for one of the toughest defenses, who will put on a ton of pressure from start to finish. 

Look for Cincinnati to wear this Utah Valley side down with their interior post play and their ability to control the paint on both ends of the floor.

Some trends to note. Bearcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bearcats are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games overall. Bearcats are 25-51-3 ATS in their last 79 games following a straight up win.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Wisconsin +5

The Badgers (19-14, 14 - 17 - 2 ATS) and Ducks (21-14, 17 - 17 - 1 ATS) meet in the NIT on Tuesday night. 

The Badgers have looked great through their first two games of the NIT, one of which included a late rally against Liberty last time out. Wisconsin has been able to find various different players to step up and they'll need that against Oregon.

Look for the Badgers to try and play this one at their tempo, taking Oregon out of their rhythm. If they can slow things down on them, it will certainly cause some issues for the Ducks on both sides of the ball.

Some trends to note. Badgers are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Ducks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Ducks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Tuesday games.

Back Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Indiana State -5.5

Eastern Kentucky (21 - 13) and Indiana State (23-12) meet in the 2nd round of the CBI. 

Indiana State gets an extra day off, which will provide a nice edge for them. EKU played Sunday and had to not only come from behind, but also go into overtime with the Cleveland State Vikings. Fatigue will be a factor, especially with the quick turn around.

Indiana State also has a lot of weapons that will overwhelm this EKU side. They rank 31st in the nation in total points per game, sitting at 78.7. Look for the Sycamores to come out of the gates with a very attack mind set and wear down EKU.

Some trends to note. Sycamores are 35-15-2 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up win.. Sycamores are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Sycamores are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Back Indiana State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -4.5

Round 2 NCAA tournament gambling time on Sunday. This one tips off at 9:40pmET. The #6 TCU Horned Frogs (22-12, 16-17-1 ATS) take on the #3 Gonzaga Bulldogs. (29-5, 13-19-1 ATS), in their first matchup since 1998. In their L10 games the Frogs are 5-5, while on the other side the Zags are 10-0. 

The winner of this one moves into the Sweet 16 in the 2023 edition of the March Madness tourney. This West Region matchup is mouth-watering. Last game out the Zags took down Grand Canyon with an 82-70 relatively easy victory. The Horned Frogs had a tougher matchup barely getting by ASU 72-70 on a last second shot by JaKobe Coles.

Do you honestly expect me to believe that TCU has an answer for Drew Timme? If so, I disagree, the man is a wrecking crew for opponents, playing like a kid possessed. Can one of the worst 3-point teams in the country keep pace with what the Zags will throw at them? I just don't see it.

Some trends to note, TCU are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing as the underdog, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games, and 0-6 ATS in their L6 following a straight up win. On the other side the Zags are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss, 16-1 SU in their last 17 games played in March, and finally are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.

We've never seen TCU win two games in a row in the tourney, and it won't start Sunday. Play the Zags, as my projections have them winning this one by 9+.

Play the Bulldogs -4.5.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

OK St -11

NIT tournament gambling time on Sunday on ESPN2. The Oklahoma State Cowboys (19-15, 16-17 ATS) take on the Eastern Washington Eagles. (23-10, 19-12-1 ATS) In their L10 games the Cowboys are 4-6, but they have won 3 of 4, while on the other side EWU is 7-3. My projections have the Cowboys winning this one by 15+.

Yes the Eagles took down a Pac 12 school (WSU), but Oklahoma State is a beast on another level. I don't expect EWU to have much of an answer for Smith, Thompson, or Williams. OK St. gets a home game in Stillwater, and with them being a top seed they do indeed have something to play for. It's a long way to go for this EWU team.

Some trends to note, OK State are 5-1 in their L6, and Sunday's haven't been kind to the Eagles of late, they're 1-4 in their L5. Also EWU is 0-10 SU in their L10 taking on teams from the B12.

Play the Cowboys -11.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play

Alabama -7.5

The Crimson Tide (30-5) have value here over Maryland (22-12) in the round of 32.

Alabama, the overall number 1 seed, had very little issues with Texas CC in the first round as this is the hottest team in the NCAA right now. They are doing just about everything right. From getting production on offensive from so many different players, to stepping up on the defensive end. 

They are just such a tough matchup for Maryland, who will struggle to keep pace here. Alabama can score so quickly and in a flurry. Look for them to put their foot on the gas early in this one, as Maryland is not built to come from behind.

Back Alabama.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Princeton +6.5

Princeton (22-8) meets Missouri (25-9) as they look to become this years Cinderella. 

Princeton came from nowhere as they knocked off Arizona in the 2nd half thanks to a stellar defensive performance. They allowed just 55 points against a team that averages over 80 a game. That is their M.O. as they win games on the defensive end. 

They actually matchup well with Missouri. Princeton has the length and height to control the paint and their ability to close out on shooters will have Missouri frustrated.

Some trends to note. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Back Princeton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Arkansas +4.5

Arkansas (21-13) meets with Kansas (28-7) Saturday in the Round of 32.

We're on the Razorbacks here with the points. Both teams had little issues in their opening game as this one figures to be extremely physical. 

The Jayhawks will take a few steps up in competition here against the Razorbacks, who shoot it as good as anyone in the nation. Arkansas ranks 33rd, shooting at 47.5% from the field. They can cause this Jayhawks side a lot of frustrations, especially with their ability to attack the rim.

Some trends to note. Razorbacks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games. Jayhawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Back Arkansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play