Sports Picks & Predictions

Portland State -6

The Portland State Vikings were beaten twice by the Sacramento State Hornets during the season. Sacramento State was one of the worst teams in the conference. Portland State is a high quality team who showed their upside early in the year when they beat Cal by 25 points on the road. They also led Duke at halftime.

Portland State is clearly the better team here. The Vikings lost twice during the regular season. The old saying it is hard to beat the same team 3 times in the same season isn't necessarily true in all cases, but when the better team has lost both of the regular season- I believe it applies.

Sacramento State did a lot of damage on the inside in the first two meetings. Look for Portland State to have a better defensive game plan coming into this one.

The Vikings get revenge and keep move on in the Big Sky Tournament.

Back Portland State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

BYU +9.5

The Cougars catching this many points here is certainly valuable in the WCC Championship.

BYU upset St. Mary's on Monday night, as they showed off how versatile and deep they are. In the 2nd half, the Cougars really utilized their aggressive style, attacking the rim at all costs. 

They'll have a chance to do that here against Gonzaga as well. The Bulldogs are a team that doesn't have much of an interior presence. They can beat beat off the dribble and opposing teams can get to the rim and get clean looks. 

Along with that, BYU just comes in with a ton of confidence. They'll attack early on here and really try to get Gonzaga out of their game.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Bulldogs are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win.

Grab the points here.

Back BYU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -12.5

The Bulldogs laying the points here is a nice move on Monday night.

Gonzaga typically turns things up here when March approaches. This team is by far the best in the WCC and they have some real potential here to make some moves deep into the tournament. 

The Bulldogs have won 15 straight WCC and have taken down San Francisco 13 straight overall. This is just not a good matchup here for San Francisco, who struggles with keeping up, as they average under 70 points per game.

Some trends to note. Dons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Dons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

Gonzaga is averaging 87 points per game this season. They should be able to run wild here on the Dons.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Duke -7

Revenge is on the minds of the Blue Devils here, who are worth laying the points.

Duke comes into this one on Saturday following a touch loss to Virginia Tech last time out, as they have endured some unexpected hiccups on the season. Another one of those hiccups came from the hands of the Tar Heels, who beat them in UNC earlier this season.

This is the perfect spot to gain some revenge on the Tar Heels. Duke has just been absolutely dominant in home situations. Duke comes into this one 14-1 in home situations, averaging 88 points to just the 63 they are giving up. They really turn things up and turn the pressure up on opposing teams, as it is simply never easy to come into Duke.

They have also played well against UNC despite losing earlier this season. Duke enters Saturday winners in 6 of the last 9 in this series. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Blue Devils are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Lay the number here. 

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Nc State -3

The Wolfpack laying this low of a number here on Saturday has great value.

Louisville comes in just on an absolute low. The Cardinals had a win over #1 Virginia in hand on Thursday night, looking like the marquee win they needed to secure a bid in the NCAA Tournament. 

However, a late bizarre ending, resulted in a Cavaliers buzzer beater ultimately putting a dagger in Louisville. They come in with no momentum and simply have all the pressure on now.

Nc State has been one of the toughest teams to figure out at home this season as well. With a 15-3 SU record in home situations, the Wolfpack are putting up 88 points per game, a pace that not a lot of teams can keep up with.

Some trends to note. Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Atlantic Coast. Wolfpack are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.

Lay the small number here. Louisville has to feel defeated and going up against a team like this is not going to help.

Back Nc State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS TOP PLAY

Weber State -3

The Weber State Wildcats have lost three straight games. This is one of the better smaller school programs in the country, and they aren't used to this kind of struggle. I expect them to turn it around here against a lesser opponent.

Weber State is a team that is fully capable of winning the Big Sky Tournament. They likely want to get back on the right foot here to get some positive momentum going before they get into that tourney.

Montana State has had a terribly disappointing season. They have been embarrassed consistently of late. They haven't shown any signs of life against the top teams in the league. I don't see why they would here either. Their defense has been dreadful.

Look for Weber State's offense to have their way here as they finish the season a winner.

Take Weber State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Youngstown State PK

Youngstown State and Cleveland State clash in the Horizon League tourney on Friday night.

Here, the Penguins have the value given how poor this Cleveland State offense is.

The Vikings are averaging only 68.4 points per game this season, as they just lack any sort of spark offensively. This team is very one dimensional and struggles with getting open looks at the rim on a consistent basis. 

Youngstown State can play through Cameron Morse, who is averaging 15.5 points per game this season. Look for him to be a huge difference maker here, as he comes in off a 20 point performance against the Vikings this last time out.

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

This is a nice spot on YSU.

Back Youngstown State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play 

Ohio State -2.5

The Buckeyes are in a nice revenge spot here against Penn State in the Big 10 Tournament on Friday night. 

Penn State has been the only team in the Big 10 to give Ohio State issues. The Nittany Lions took down the Buckeyes in both meetings this season, once at the buzzer in Columbus and the other time being in blowout fashion. 

Ohio State is still an all around better team and playing in the Big 10 Tournament has been very successful for them. The Buckeyes have won the past 2 Big 10 Championships when coming in as the #2 seed and this year they are playing with extreme confidence. Look for them to come out aggressively here against a Penn State team that should endure some fatigue issues.

Ohio State should be able to attack the rim here and really put Penn State on their heels early. 

Back Ohio State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Indiana -7

Rutgers enjoyed a solid opening night against Iowa in the Big Ten Tourney on Wednesday, but run into a team that is just too talented for them here in Indiana on Thursday.

The Hoosiers are just an overwhelming team. They are right in your face defensively and on the flip side, they can hit from anywhere on the floor. Indiana is averaging 9 points more than the Scarlet Knights this season and took it to them back at the beginning of February.

The Hoosiers forced Rutgers into just 24.1% shooting from the field in a game where the Scarlet Knights managed just 43 points overall. 

This is a spot where the Hoosiers can really get Rutgers on their heels early and utilize that fatigue factor given Rutgers playing yesterday.

Some trends to note. Hoosiers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Hoosiers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Lay the points here.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Boston College +1 

The Eagles, at home, are worthy of a play here. 

Boston College had their chance to put their name up there for an at large bid, but they missed out on a few key chances to grab marquee wins. They gave Miami everything they could handle, but came up just short. 

The silver lining there shows that the Eagles can at least compete with a top tier team. They catch the Orange in a nice spot here, as they have dropped back to back games. The Orange have continued to struggle offensively, as they simply do not have the weapons to keep up. 

Syracuse is averaging only 68 points per game this season, as they lack just any sort of spark.

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

Grab Boston College here. They have the home court advantage and have just an overall better offense.

Back Boston College.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

La Salle -3

La Salle takes on Dayton Wednesday and this is a nice spot to fade the Flyers.

Dayton has just been horrific in this kind of spot.

The Flyers are 0-6 ATS over their last 6 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 following an ATS loss. That has been the story for Dayton this season, as they have simply let losses really snowball and the road has not been kind to them.

Dayton is just 1-9 on the road this season, getting outscored on average by nearly 10 points per game.

Some trends to note. Flyers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Flyers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Atlantic 10.

La Salle has certainly played a majority of their best basketball at home this season. Given the circumstances, this one makes sense.

Back La Salle.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Baylor -3

The Bears welcome in the Sooners on Tuesday and Oklahoma has completely tapered off here.

The Sooners have the nation's leading scorer, but they have continued to struggle when it comes to putting together complete performances. They have dropped back to back games entering this one and have just looked sluggish. They escaped Baylor by 2 at home last time these two teams met, but they allowed 96 points in the process and proceeded to lose 6 straight following that game.

The Bears meanwhile need every win they can get. Their tournament lives are certainly on the bubble, but playing at home has been extremely successful for them. 

Baylor is 13-4 in home situations and have outscored the opposition by 14 points. 

Some trends to note. Sooners are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 road games. Sooners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Oklahoma is just a mess right now. With Baylor needing wins, look for them to come out with some fire here.

Back Baylor.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Siena +7.5

The Siena Saints and St. Peter's Peacocks played a game that went into 3 overtimes and finished at 116 points a few weeks ago. Siena won that game by two points. With a low total and a slow tempo again, this is a lot of points for St. Peter's to be laying.

St. Peter's is a quality team on defense, but their offense is one of the weakest in the country. I don't see how you could justify laying this many points with a bad offense in a slow paced game with a total set this low.

Siena isn't a good team. This isn't really a bet on them. It is a bet against St. Peter's and it is grabbing a big number on the underdog. We'll bet the favorable price here and expect a tight game to the end.

Take Siena.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -2

The Ducks are in such a nice spot here on Saturday night. 

Oregon comes into this one with a bit of steam, as they knocked off the #25 team in the nation in Arizona State last time out. Oregon put up 75 points in the win, but it was their defense that certainly made the difference. The Ducks allowed just 65 points, as they have been one of the best in the conference at slowing teams. 

Also giving them value here is all the drama that unfolded on Friday in Arizona. Head coach Sean Miller was allegedly caught on wiretap offering money towards a recruit. The distractions are going to be huge here on Saturday for this team, giving Oregon a huge edge.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 5-15-2 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Wildcats are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.

Lay the points here. 

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Wyoming +9.5

The Wyoming Cowboys were blown out at home against Fresno State earlier this year. That was an 18 point loss after playing three straight overtime games. You can't blame Wyoming for being a little gassed after that kind of stretch of games. Fresno State took full advantage.

Fresno State is a quality team, but Wyoming is better than the oddsmakers are giving them credit for here. This is a solid revenge spot on the road after being blown out in embarrassing fashion at home. Look for Wyoming to play with a lot of motivation in this one.

Wyoming has one of the best defenses in the conference, and Justin James has had a really nice season in the backcourt. The Cowboys are coming off a game where they were upset at home by New Mexico, so there are multiple reasons to believe they will show up here.

Back Wyoming.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

San Diego +12

It is sometimes tough to go against the Bulldogs, but they have not been the force they have been in recent years. 

San Diego comes into this one a solid 17-11 on the season and this defense could give Gonzaga some issues. 

They're allowing just 65 points per game on the year and just 62.6 in home situations. That bodes well going up against this Gonzaga team as San Diego rarely allows any kind of easy looks.

They'll certainly have their hands full, but their high pressured defense is going to cause a lot ofhavoc and potentially force some turnovers to a Bulldogs team that struggles with ball security at times. 

Gonzaga has also not been having those easy wins they've had in the past. This team is just 11-14-1 ATS on the year. 

They have shown they are a streaky team on both sides of the ball, really going cold at times, allowing teams to stay in games. 

Expect San Diego to really try and utilize their high pressured mentality here on the defensive end. Expect this one to be closer than a lot of people think.

Back San Diego.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. John's +5

The Marquette Golden Eagles list Markus Howard as doubtful for this game. Howard is the team's leading scorer at 21.3 points per game. Howard is a significant loss, and while Marquette was able to win over Creighton last game, I think in the long run this injury hurts a great deal.

St. John's is playing with extreme confidence right now. This team dealt with a bunch of injury issues earlier in the year, and they aren't even close to as bad as their record would indicate. They have proven that in wins against Duke and Villanova of late.

St. John's is a scrappy team with a leader in point guard Shamorie Ponds who is red hot of late. Ponds should have no problem probing and chewing up this Marquette defense, which ranks worst in the league.

Marquette is laying too many without their leader here. I'll grab the points with the hot team.

Back St. John's.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +4

The Golden Flashes come in with a lot of momentum after Saturday and grabbing points is a nice situational spot here.

Kent State and Akron have built such a rivalry that a win in that series is certainly going to boost a lot of morals and gain a lot of confidence for one side. The Golden Flashes are the team that came away with the boost as they dropped Akron by 10 on Saturday and are coming in on quite a high here.

They have already taken down Ohio once this season and the Bobcats just aren't the same team as they have typically been in the past. They sit 4 games under .500 and are actually getting outscored on average per game this season.

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Golden Flashes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

Grabbing points with the better side is a nice move here.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Creighton +5

Grabbing points with Creighton is a very nice move on Tuesday.

The Blue Jays are the better team in this spot overall. 

Offensively, they are just so tough to handle. They come at you with so much speed and talent and their 85.1 points per game remain one of the best marks in the conference. 

Along with that, they put on a solid performance already once this season against Butler. Back on 1/9, they shot 54.1% from the field in a game where they hit right at their average as they were just too overwhelming. They can just wear opposing defenses down and that plays a huge factor late in games.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bulldogs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.

This is a nice spot to grab the points.

Back Creighton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Purdue -8.5

The Boilermakers are a nice play here on Sunday night as this is a prime bounce back spot.

Purdue has dropped a rare 3 in a row and you're going to see some frustrations come out here against the Nittany Lions Sunday night. 

Purdue dropped their first home game in over two years a week back, but they still have been completely dominate overall when playing inside Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers are a solid 14-1 in home situations this season and are putting up 86 points per game.

Head to head wise, Purdue has dominated this series. The Boilermakers have won 5 straight meetings and 10 straight inside Mackey Arena against the Nittany Lions.

Look for the Boilermakers to come out with a lot of fire. They are far better than how they have played lately and will certainly show that here.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Stanford -5

The Cal Golden Bears stunned the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford early this year. Cal was up and down early this season. The Bears had some nice wins, but they had some really ugly losses as well. Lately, they have been only down.

Stanford has shown a lot more fight as the season has gone along. I consider Stanford's Jerod Haase a very solid coach. He learned under Roy Williams, and he is likely to do a good job in the long run with this Stanford team. Wyking Jones is struggling to keep this Cal team playing hard in recent weeks.

This is a great revenge spot for Stanford after being stunned on their home floor by their rivals in the first meeting of the season. The Cardinal are better in all aspects of the game, and revenge will be on their minds. I expect them to win convincingly.

Back Stanford.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play

USC -8

The Trojans are a nice move here on Saturday night as they host the Beavers, who have been horrific on the road. 

Oregon State has lost 20 straight true consecutive road games and 15 straight in Pac-12 play. 

They've done little to impress in such situations this year, going 0-7, while getting outscored 73-67 on average. 

They take on a USC team that has just to overpowering of an offense. The Trojans are putting up 80 points per home game, as this team just has too much depth to handle. 

Some trends to note. Beavers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Pacific-12. Beavers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games.

The Beavers are a mess and will have issues all night long with this USC pressure.

Back USC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

St. Mary's -15.5

This is a frustration spot here for the Gaels, who are going to come out with some absolute fire on Saturday night.

St. Mary's comes in losers of 2 straight, something that just isn't normal for this program. Along with that, they come in off a loss that wasn't expected against San Francisco, one that likely is going to put them out of contention for the WCC #1 seed. 

St. Mary's is a clear cut 2nd in this conference and they're going to certainly make a point to show that as they will now focus on grabbing the 2nd spot and at least making a strong a case for an at large should they not win this tournament. 

The Gaels are going to run and cause a lot of issues for Portland, a team that just simply cannot keep up here.

Some trends to note. Gaels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Gaels are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for St. Mary's to really come out firing here, pulling away early and not slowing down.

Back St. Mary's.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CBB ATS Play

North Carolina +1.5

Grabbing UNC in this spot is worth a move on Saturday night.

North Carolina is in the midst of a weird season. They have dropped 7 games this year, but they still remain one of the better teams in the nation all around.

They come in with some steam as well which is huge here. North Carolina has won 4 straight games and they're still boasting one of the best offenses in the entire NCAA. UNC is putting up 83.3 points per game, one of the best marks in the conference and in the entire nation. 

They take on a Louisville team that just isn't as powerful. They don't play with nearly enough pace or aggression to keep up with the Tar Heels in this spot.

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

Grab the road underdogs here.

Back UNC.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Cleveland State +4

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have been a major disappointment this year. They were one of the two favorites to win the Horizon League this year. Oakland has fallen apart in recent weeks. This is a team with really poor team chemistry, and I think they are ready for the regular season to be over. They are looking forward to the conference tourney if anything.

Cleveland State played Oakland fairly tough for much of the game on the road. Cleveland State has picked up a couple nice wins of late, and this is a young team that has really played better basketball down the stretch.

Oakland is without Martez Walker who is injured, and he was a major key to their team. Cleveland State is healthier and playing with revenge from earlier this year. With Oakland going through the motions, this is too much of a value to pass up.

Back Cleveland State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon +5

The Ducks are catching too many points in this spot on Thursday night.

Oregon and USC play very similar styles, which should in turn keep this game close throughout. 

The Ducks and Trojans are both averaging just under 80 points per game, as they like to push the tempo and really get out quick in transition. 

Where Oregon gains the edge here as they come in with some solid momentum. They have won 5 of their last 6 to really get themselves back in NCAA Tournament talk and they catch USC at the right time. The Trojans have dropped 3 straight games overall and limp into this one. 

Some trends to note. Ducks are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Southern California. Ducks are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

This number is just too high.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Ohio State +1

It's a revenge spot for Ohio State here.

The Buckeyes were knocked off by the Nittany Lions with a bank shot at the buzzer in Columbus earlier this season. 

Ohio State did not allow that to break their stride either, as they continue to just dominate in the Big 10. 

The Buckeyes have won 4 in a row and they have had no issues whether it be home or away. They hold one of the best defenses in the conference as they are constantly on the ball pressuring and rarely allow anything easy. Look for them to turn that up a couple notches here on Thursday with some anger on their minds from the last meeting. 

Some trends to note. Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Penn St. Buckeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.

All signs point to Ohio State here.

Back Ohio State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Missouri State +3.5 

The Missouri State Bears were beaten at home by Southern Illinois a few weeks ago. Southern Illinois isn't a particularly strong shooting team, but they shot lights out in that game. Missouri State rallied late and nearly came back to win. Now, I see them getting revenge on the road against the Salukis.

Missouri State was the preseason favorite in the Missouri Valley Conference. They haven't played up to that level, but this is a team with huge potential and they have played really well in their last two games. I see them building confidence from these wins and finishing the season out strong.

Southern Illinois doesn't have as big of a home court advantage as most teams in the MVC. The Salukis are laying points against a team that has a lot more talent than them. In a conference where a lot of games go down to the wire, I'll grab the points with the better team.

Back Missouri State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kansas State +4

The Wildcats catching points here is a nice move for us on Wednesday night. 

Kansas State has a real chance here to make some moves in the Big 12 standings over the next few weeks and winning games like this are something they simply have to do. 

They matchup extremely well with almost every team in the conference, but specifically here they hold a nice edge. The Wildcats should be able to really cause the Cowboys some frustrations. 

Kansas State ranks 2nd in the Big 12 in scoring defense, giving up just 67.5 points per game. Oklahoma State is far from an offensive threat in the conference, which should lead to Kansas State turning up a lot of pressure and forcing the Cowboys into some tough shots and turnovers.

Some trends to note. Cowboys are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. Cowboys are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.

This is a spot where Kansas State can really pick one off. The Cowboys are a struggle at home ATS and just haven't built off wins this year.

Back Kansas State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Iowa State +6.5

The Cyclones are a tough team to figure out at home, as they should give Kansas some issues here on Tuesday.

Iowa State comes in with some confidence here against Kansas overall. Back on 1/9 they went into Kansas and gave them all they could handle in what eventually was just a 5 point loss. Now, the tables turn to ISU, where the Cyclones play extremely well.

Iowa State is allowing just 68.5 points per game in home contests, as they put a ton of pressure on shooters. Nothing will come easy here for Kansas, as the Cyclones should be able to force them into some turnovers that lead to transition buckets.

Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big 12. Jayhawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games.

Grab the home side here as this one should be close throughout.

Back Iowa State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Nebraska -1.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers continue to be doubted, and it makes very little sense. Nebraska has turned into a terrific defensive team under the leadership of Tim Miles this year. Miles is one of the most underrated coaches in the country. His team's consistently do two things: peak at the right time of the year, and outperform expectations by a large margin.

Maryland's defense ranks 13th out of 14 teams in the Big Ten in conference play. That isn't going to get it done very often. The Terps have a bunch of youngsters, and I'm not convinced they can go to Lincoln and win in a tough environment.

Nebraska takes care of the basketball and plays good defense, and their home court advantage alone is worth at least three points here. Getting the more consistent team as a one point favorite at home in a must win spot for their NCAA Tournament hopes? It is too valuable to pass up.

Take Nebraska.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Iowa +12.5

The Hawkeyes are in a nice situational spot here Saturday.

Ohio State has finally put a target on their backs. The leaders in the Big 10 went into Purdue this past week and upset a team that hadn't lost in that building in 21 straight games. 

Iowa here will have a chance to catch them on a high, as Ohio State may overlook this Hawkeyes team. 

With the way Iowa can shoot the ball, this is not a team you want to overlook either. The Hawkeyes are putting up 80 points per game and nearly took down Michigan State this past week. Iowa can catch a lot of fire and has the shooters than can big points up very quickly.

Some trends to note. Buckeyes are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for Iowa to catch Ohio State a little off guard here.

Back Iowa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

VCU -4

The VCU Rams were throttled by Dayton by a whopping 37 points on the road earlier this year. That was a stunner of a game. Now VCU is favored by 4 points? This is a massive revenge spot for the Rams, and I like laying the short number here.

VCU remembers that game well when Dayton ran up the score and didn't take their foot off the gas at any point in that game. The Rams are in desperation mode, and I think they do everything they can to return the favor to Dayton in this one.

While Dayton is a talented team, they are still very young, and they are walking into a tough spot here. Dayton hasn't been good on the road in the A 10. I don't see it changing in this one.

Look for VCU to come out ready to go from the jump. This line tells a story, and I'll take the hungry home favorite.

Take VCU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday CBB 9* ATS Play

Villanova -11.5

The Wildcats are in a rare spot here as they look to bounce back from a loss here on Saturday.

It was a huge upset as Villanova ran into a red hot St. Johns team in a home loss this week. However, this is a prime spot here for them as they matchup very well with the Butler Bulldogs.

Villanova should really be able to get out and run on Butler. The Wildcats have scored fewer than 75 points just twice this season and rank third in the entire nation as they average 88 points per game. 

Butler simply can't keep up here. The Bulldogs are only putting up 77 points per game and they will see a Wildcats defense that is suffocating. Look for a lot of turnovers to result in some easy buckets the other way for Villanova here.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Wildcats are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss.

This is a nice spot here for Nova to really bounce back following a loss. 

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Eastern Washington +6

The Eastern Washington Eagles are looking for revenge, and they meet Idaho on the road with a chance to get them back for a rare home loss for Eastern Washington earlier this year. The Eagles have been one of the most consistent teams in the Big Sky this year.

Idaho is capable of beating everyone in the conference, but they have had several poor efforts as well. Idaho lost at home to Portland State and Northern Colorado already this year. They also beat a very poor Sacramento State team by only one point.

Eastern Washington had a strange game in that first meeting with Idaho. They got to the free throw line only two times in that contest. That won't happen again here. Eastern Washington has a great player in Bogdan Bliznyuk and I expect him to have a big game here after he didn't play very well in the first meeting.

Grab the points.

Take Eastern Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Illinois -4.5

Illinois has a chance to avenge their horrible loss from earlier this season in Wisconsin on Thursday night. 

This is the perfect spot here as the Badgers have been completely flopping as of late. This team has dropped 5 straight games and they have not looked anywhere near figuring things out.

The road has also been a horrible place for them. The Badgers are just 1-8 in road situations and are putting up just 57.3 points in those spots. 

This is a chance for Illinois to really put the pressure on early. They have played very well at home and have seen their offensive numbers jump up to 83 points per game when playing inside their own building.

Some trends to note. Badgers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Badgers are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.

Lay the points.

Back Illinois.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Purdue -9.5

Laying the points with the home side here is the move on Wednesday night. 

Purdue at home is one of the hardest things to compete with. This team plays with extreme confidence inside their own building and opposing teams typically struggle on both sides of the ball.

Purdue has won 21 straight at home and 14 overall this season. 

What Purdue is doing to teams this season has been really impressive as well. They have won 9 games by 25 or more this season as they continue to wear the opposition down and keep the foot on the gas continuously. 

They matchup well with this Ohio State team that doesn't play with near enough pace to keep up.

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Boilermakers are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 home games.

Purdue is just too talented.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -17

The Wildcats welcome in St. Johns on Wednesday night and this is a prime spot for St. Johns to overlook a lot of things here. 

St. Johns comes in after upsetting the #4 team in the nation on Saturday as they took down Duke. After a huge, home win like that, this is a prime spot to see a let down against Villanova. 

Villanova is in pursuit of their 10th straight win and 7 of their last 9 have been blowout victories. This team is one of the most complete teams in the nation, top to bottom, as they can beat you in so many ways.

Whether it be with their high pressured defense that cause a lot of turnovers, or the offensive ball movement that creates a lot of open shots.

Some trends to note. Red Storm are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Red Storm are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Expect quite the let down here, as Villanova will get out early and run away with this one.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

South Carolina +7 

The South Carolina Gamecocks have been a really feisty ever since Frank Martin took over. They haven't played well the last couple games. They have certainly gotten an earful from their head coach during this time. They should be much better in this one.

South Carolina has shown they are more than capable of winning in tough environments. They have already won at Florida just a few games ago.

Arkansas hasn't been winning by this kind of margin at all in SEC play. The Razorbacks defense is so bad that opponents can almost always keep the game very close. The Razorbacks are no longer forcing turnovers at the kind of clip they did in the past, and without those turnovers this defense isn't good.

South Carolina is a gritty team that should fight right down to the wire here. Grab the points on the underdog.

Back South Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Louisville -7

The Cardinals laying points at home here a valuable move on Monday night.

Syracuse limps into this matchup and that is simply not something you want to do when heading into Louisville. The Orange have dropped back to back games and their top two scorings in Battle and Howard are really struggling from the floor.

That doesn't bode well here for them, given the way Louisville has played at home this season. The Cardinals are averaging 82 points per game versus just the 67 they give up and they have gone 13-2 in home situations overall.

Some trends to note Orange are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Louisville should be able to really create issues here for Syracuse with their high pressure.

Back Louisville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Temple -2.5

The Tulane Green Wave upset Temple 85-75 at Temple as big underdogs earlier this year. Here is Temple's chance for revenge on the road. The Owls have played much better of late. Temple has a nice road win at SMU, a close road loss against a solid Houston team, and their win against Wichita State. 

The Green Wave haven't been consistent at all this year. Tulane has lost at home to UConn (not a good team this year), South Florida, and Tulsa. 

Temple overlooked Tulane in their first meeting, but I doubt they make the same mistake here. Temple is a veteran team and they were thumped at home by a team with less talent than them. Now, they get a chance to go on the road and prove they are the better team and get a nice dose of revenge. Expect them to take care of business here.

Take Temple.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

San Francisco -4.5

The San Francisco Dons are playing with revenge on their minds against Santa Clara. San Francisco has been the much better team most of the year, but they slipped up at home against Santa Clara earlier this year due to an ugly shooting night. It happens to everyone, but for it to happen against a Santa Clara defense that ranks near the bottom of the nation in defensive stats is pretty rare.

San Francisco would love to go on the road and get revenge in a solid way here. The oddsmakers appear to be tipping their hand a bit here with the Dons being decent sized road chalk. San Francisco is healthier than Santa Clara, and they have had some good performances on the road. Santa Clara's homecourt advantage is one of the smallest in the West Coast Conference.

Lay it with San Francisco as they get revenge on their hated rivals.

Back San Francisco.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Northern Kentucky -12

Northern Kentucky is in a nice spot here on Saturday in Cleveland State.

Cleveland State comes in off a huge, upset win, over Wright State on Thursday night. Here, this is certainly a let down spot for them against one of the best teams in the conference.

Northern Kentucky is just going to be too overwhelming on both sides of the floor. 

They are averaging nearly 80 points per game, compared to just the 67.5 they give up. They are a quick team that can hit you with bursts, something Cleveland State really doesn't have.

Some trends to note. Norse are 9-3-2 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Norse are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Lay the points here.

Back Northern Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Manhattan -1 

The Manhattan Jaspers play a unique trapping style that really bothers the Siena Saints. Siena has a lot of youngsters handling the ball. Siena turned the ball over 25 times in the first meeting between these two a few weeks ago.

Siena is coming off a triple overtime game earlier this week. Playing that much extra time was a big negative for a Siena team that is already thin because of injuries. I don't see them bouncing back well from a game like that.

Manhattan has been better on offense than Siena this year, and the Jaspers have better depth than does Siena. This is a spot where we get a solid amount of line value because of the revenge possibility. Siena wants to beat Manhattan here, but motivation isn't everything. They don't match up well and it should be exposed again.

Back Manhattan.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -8.5

The Ducks laying the points here have value to work with on Thursday night.

California has just been a major struggle this season. They enter play just 7-15 on the season and 7-12 ATS. In home situations, things have not got any better either. They are just 4-8 SU and 3-8 ATS while allowing 83 points per contest. 

Oregon should be able to pick this defense apart. The Ducks play extremely fast and should be able to attack the paint with ease. From that as well, they'll have plenty of chances to kick it open for open looks, something they do so well.

Some trends to note. Ducks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Ducks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

The road side is the way to go here.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -12.5

Villanova has value here laying the points at home.

Nova has dominated this head to head series as of late. They come into play on Thursday winners of 6 straight, with 5 of them coming by double digits. 

Overall this season, they are playing like a Championship caliber team. They have just 1 loss and are averaging 88 points per game compared to just the 69 they give up. 

This team can just beat you in so many ways and they should have plenty of success against Creighton, who has struggled to slow teams down on the road.

Some trends to note. Bluejays are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Bluejays are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Look for Villanova to get out early and really push the tempo here.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Butler +2.5

The Bulldogs hold a solid advantage here on Wednesday night against Marquette.

Butler took it to the Golden Eagles already once this season, as they put up a 94 spot on them in a game where Kelan Martin dropped 37. 

This matchup does not bode well for Marquette, who has really struggled on the defensive end. 

Marquette has averaged 77 points against this year, one of the worst in the conference. With the way Butler can shoot and has been shooting as of late, Marquette could be in for a long night if they don't close out on shooters and stop the Bulldogs from getting out in transition like they did in the first matchup.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. Golden Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.

Grab the points here.

Back Butler.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas A&M -5.5

The Texas A&M Aggies have proven their upside is extremely high this year. Remember the thumping they laid on West Virginia in the first game of the season? It seems so long ago, but this team proved they could handle a pressing defense and pass the test with flying colors.

Texas A&M has dealt with all kinds of injuries and suspensions throughout the course of the season. The team has its nucleus playing right now though, and the Aggies have loads of potential.

Arkansas is coming off a double overtime game last week during the week and then a big second half comeback to beat Oklahoma State by a point. This is a team that isn't very fresh at all for this one.

Perception has gotten really low on the Aggies, and I see this as a good buy point for this team. Lay the short number here.

Back Texas A&M.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +7

The Golden Flashes have some serious momentum here coming into this one on Tuesday night. 

Kent State has put together back to back impressive wins over MAC foes Ball State and on the road against Central Michigan Saturday night. 

Getting this many points, especially at home, is a valuable move. Kent State has gone 8-2 in home situations this season and they are 5-1-1 ATS in lined contests. They have played with extreme confidence inside the MAAC Center and will be up for the challenge here against Buffalo. 

Look for Jaylin Walker to be the prime difference maker here. Walker dropped 21 in the win on Saturday and he continues to really heat up as of late, sparking this offense. 

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Golden Flashes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Grab the points here.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Notre Dame +14.5

The Blue Devils and Fighting Irish battle on Monday night and the visitors plus the points is a the move here.

Duke was tripped up by Virginia, at home, on Saturday in a game that really has to still be in the minds of the Blue Devils. They had a chance to take down the #2 team in the country, but coughed up a 2nd half lead and failed to hit some big shots down the stretch. 

That will certainly cause some distraction here against the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is no pushover either. They have endured some tough luck as of late, but they have a very threatening offense that is very deep. 

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Blue Devils are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Look for a distracted Duke team that will struggle here Monday.

Back Notre Dame.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Davidson -11

The Davidson Wildcats were beaten by 11 at Richmond earlier this year. Davidson has proven to be the much better team over the course of the season. They should get revenge in a big way here.

 Davidson scored only 0.91 points per possession in the first game this year against Richmond. In Atlantic 10 Conference play overall, Davidson is averaging better than 1.17 points per possession. The Richmond defense isn't all that good, and I would expect Davidson's offense to look a whole lot better in this one.

Richmond has played better of late, but this is still a team that is badly overmatched in talent in this game. Richmond is still a team that lost by 33 points at home to Jacksonville State. Richmond has a good coach in Chris Mooney, but Davidson's Bob McKillop is even better in my book. A motivated Davidson team should roll here.

Back Davidson

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

Stanford +6.5

This is too many points to give to Stanford in this spot here.

The Bruins have been a tough team to back for teams this season. UCLA has gone just 9-12 ATS overall and 5-7 ATS at home. 

The key here for Stanford will be their ability to keep up with UCLA on the offensive end. The Cardinal have built a solid inside out game, as they like to attack the hoop and in turn will find their shooters open outside the arc. 

Kezie Okpala has been a huge boost for this Stanford team, as he has returned from ineligibility and has become a force on the offensive end. Look for him to be a huge difference maker on Saturday night.

Some trends to note. Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. Pacific-12.

Grab the points here.

Back Stanford.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky +9.5

The Wildcats are grabbing just too many points in this spot here on Saturday night. 

While the Mountaineers have been a solid team at home, this Kentucky team is still built to compete with the top tier teams in the nation. 

Kentucky has really been able to use their youth core to bring energy and quick play here this season. Freshman Kevin Knox has led the charge for the Wildcats and over his last 3 games he has averaged 16.3 points per game to go along with 6.0 rebounds. 

Kentucky has also been very good at limiting teams when it comes to runs. They allow under 70 points per game and they've been able to close out on shooters extremely well and get back in transition, which has been the biggest key.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Kentucky will keep this one close and may even have a shot to steal things here.

Back Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

VMI +10

The VMI Keydets aren't a good team, but how are they catching ten points here? Chattanooga has all sorts of injuries, and they have had a hard time keeping five guys on the floor this year. The Mocs have no business laying double digits against anyone right now.

VMI has improved a bit defensively this year, and that has allowed them to stay in several games in conference play. Chattanooga hasn't won many games, and when they have it has been close ones. They'll probably win this one, but I see no reason to believe it will be by a big margin.

Another important factor here is the posted total being set so low. The opening total here was 127 points. Laying ten points with that kind of total isn't easy to do, and with a team as bad as Chattanooga, I see value in going the other way.

Back VMI.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +6

The Golden Flashes catch points here against a MAC West foe and have a lot of value to work with. 

Kent State has played extremely well against MAC opponents and particularly against West opponents. Overall, the Golden Flashes are Golden Flashes are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. Mid-American. 

The defending MAC champs have really been able to keep themselves in games thanks to the constant attack at the rim on the offensive end. They hold a nice edge here against this CMU team that is giving up 71 points per game.

Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Golden Flashes are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win.

Grab the points here. Kent State will keep this one close, with a shot at stealing it outright.

Back Kent.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Duke -4.5

The Blue Devils laying the points here have value, at home, on Saturday afternoon.

Duke comes into this one with a perfect record at home, averaging over 90 points per game. Cameron Indoor has always been such a tough place to play for opposing teams and this is a case where the Blue Devils can really give the Cavaliers some fits.

Duke has won 5 straight and they are really hitting their stride in terms of how well they're playing on both sides of the floor. Duke has proven they can be scrappy and really force the opposition into some tough shots on the defensive end, while pushing the tempo and finding some easy baskets at the rim on the offensive end.

Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Duke should be able to take Virginia out of their comfort zone pace wise here.

Back Duke.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -21.5

The Bulldogs are worth laying the big number here on Thursday night.

Gonzaga should really be able to run Portland right out of the gym. The Bulldogs have put up nearly 90 points per game this season and take on a team averaging just 66. 

Gonzaga has the offensive firepower that no team in the WCC can compete with. They like to get up and down the floor and can score in quick bursts, which is really something Portland can't keep up with here on Thursday night. 

Some trends to note. Pilots are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pilots are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.

Gonzaga scored over 100 the last time these two teams met. There is no telling what will come here on Thursday against a Portland defense that ranks as one of the worst in the NCAA.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Temple +14

The Temple Owls lost one at the buzzer by two points to Cincinnati earlier this year. They'll be looking to get revenge here at Cincinnati. While I don't expect them to win outright, I don't think this will be a blowout like the oddsmakers expect.

Temple and Cincinnati both play at a very slow pace, which makes grabbing this many points that much more attractive. Temple is a good defense, and they are a team that doesn't foul much at all. Cincinnati will have to make their jumpers to win by a big margin here.

Cincinnati's single biggest weakness as a team is their inability to consistently knock down jumpers. This is a team that is great on defense, but they aren't very efficient on the offensive end. The Bearcats have been turning the ball over too much as well.

In a game with a slow pace and two good defenses, this is too many points.

Take Temple.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

South Carolina +10.5

The Gamecocks are in a prime spot to give this Florida team some fits here Wednesday. 

Florida comes in off a huge win on Saturday night against Kentucky, which has put them in quite the letdown spot here. 

The Gators snuck away with a 2 point win and while they're on a high right now, this is not an ideal matchup for them. For starters, the Gators are just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. 

Along with that, the Gamecocks have dominated this series. They have gone 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Florida.

Some other trends to note. Road team is 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Gators are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Grab the points here.

Back South Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

West Virginia -1

The Mountaineers are just too valuable to pass up on here with this number. 

West Virginia has had no issues with TCU in past meetings. Heading into play on Monday night, the Mountaineers are a perfect 11-0 against the Horned Frogs. 

Along with that, conference play has been a huge issue for TCU. They are tied for last as they have only beaten the pair of teams they're currently tied with.

There has been a lot of issues with this team, but the biggest red flag has been their defense. Allowing 78 points per game, it has been a huge struggle to slow teams down, especially ones that like to run and gun. 

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mountaineers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 Monday games.

This matchup just favors the Mountaineers in too many ways.

Back West Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CBB ATS Play

Utah -10.5

The Utes at home here have value to play with on Sunday night. This home/away discrepancy is just too much to overcome here for Washington State. The Cougars come into play 0-5 away from home, allowing 87 points per road game. It’s been a real struggle for them to slow teams down, especially in transition.

On the flip side of things, Utah is a solid 8-2 in home situations and this team has flourished on both ends of the floor. Averaging a 14 Point margin of victory in home cases, the Utes have been one of the best teams in the conference at closing out on shooters and allowing nothing easy at the rim.

Washington State is just 1-6 ATS Over the last 7 meetings in Utah.

This should be a one sided affair here.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* CBB ATS Play

UCLA +4

The Bruins catching points here is a valuable play on Saturday night.

UCLA has got off to a rough start in conference play and really can’t afford another slip up here. Luckily for them, they match up very well with the Ducks in this one.

Offensively, the Bruins are one of the best in the conference averaging well above 80 points per game. This team continues to put the constant pressure on and will face an Oregon offense that simply struggles with slowing teams down in transition.

On top of that, the Ducks have really struggled at home. They have gone just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home contests. 

Grab the points here. Oregon has really struggled with teams that play with styles like UCLA’s. Look for the Bruins to attack from the outset.

Back UCLA.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

UNC Wilmington +6.5

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have played much better in recent weeks. Earlier this year, this was a team that was getting blown out on a regular basis. The marketplace got extremely low on this team, and now they are starting to show their potential once again.

Remember, this UNC Wilmington team still has a lot of guys from their team that has been the best in the CAA the last two years. They aren't that good this year, but getting this many points at home against a Towson team that is far from dominant is too much to overlook.

UNC Wilmington should be able to get out in transition and make this a game that they are comfortable in from start to finish. Towson's offense is inconsistent, and I'll think they'll go through some droughts here.

Back UNC Wilmington

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Illinois +4.5

The Fighting Illini grab too many points in this spot here on Friday.

Wisconsin has taken a few steps back this season, as they actually sit under the .500 mark. It's been a combination of things for this Badgers team, but averaging just 68 points per game is one of the biggest issues with this team.

The Badgers are really lacking that spark from behind the arc, along with an inside presence.

That won't bode well here going up against a team that is averaging nearly 80 points per game in this spot either. Look for the Illini to really push the issue here, especially early on.

Some trends to note. Fighting Illini are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.Fighting Illini are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Grab the points here.

Back Illinois.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Northwestern +3.5

The Wildcats hosting here gives them huge value on Wednesday night.

Northwestern comes into this one a solid 9-2 at home this season and in such cases, they are averaging over 80 points per game. To go along with that, their defense has been absolutely lock down. They are allowing just 63 points per game and really locking things down on shooters.

Their track record against Ohio State is also extremely impressive. The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Northwestern. Ohio State just hasn't been able to figure things out here in this building, as they tend to bury themselves early on and not be able to dig out of things.

Some trends to note. Wildcats are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

This is just too many points here to give Northwestern.

Back Northwestern.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play

Kentucky -2.5

Laying this small of a number on Kentucky is worthy of a move on Tuesday.

The Wildcats have won 5 of their last 6 overall and come into this one dominating the head to head series with the Gamecocks.

Kentucky has gone Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings and are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in South Carolina. They've been able to really use their depth and speed, two things that South Carolina really lacks.

Here on Tuesday, this South Carolina offense likely won't be able to keep up. They are averaging just a bit over 70 points per game, as they are a very slow developing team. That won't bode well here against the Wildcats who like to attack and can put up some big numbers.

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

Lay the points here.

Back Kentucky.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +2

The Golden Flashes have played very well at home this season and against a West foe, they have value here. 

We backed Kent State this past weekend against Ohio at home and they came through for us as they improved to 6-2 SU inside the MAAC Center. 

Here against WMU, Kent should find a lot of success attacking the rim. The Broncos are conceding 72 points per game and have really struggled in closing down the paint. Given the inside presence Kent State does have, this should favor the Golden Flashes in a big way.

Some trends to note here. Golden Flashes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Golden Flashes are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.

The home side is the move here, especially grabbing points in this spot.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Gonzaga -13

The Bulldogs lay a much lower number than expected here and have value in San Francisco on Saturday night. 

Gonzaga is once again making themselves a dominant force in the NCAA this season, opening up with a 15-3 record and a solid 9-5-1 ATS mark. They have done it once again with their extremely good offensive production, averaging over 90 points per game.

San Francisco just doesn't have enough power to keep up here. Averaging only 68.8 points per game, they are a much slower team, which certainly won't play well when you're going up against this kind of offense from the Bulldogs. Look for them to really get taken out of their element which should force them into some quick shots and bad decisions here.

Some trends to note. Bulldogs are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Bulldogs are 19-6-2 ATS in their last 27 road games.

Lay the points here.

Back Gonzaga.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Villanova -11.5

Laying the points here with Nova is the way to go on Saturday night. 

They hold many advantages here against a St. Johns team that simply cannot keep up in this spot.

Villanova is averaging 88.9 points per game this year, one of the top marks in the NCAA. They do it in a number of ways as they move the ball swiftly with a nice inside out game. They have plenty of shooters who can spot up, along with a nice inside presence. 

They have also dominated this series head to head wise. The Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in St. John's and are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

Nova should be able to use their pace here to really keep St. Johns off balanced.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +1

The Golden Flashes have been the most inconsistent team this season, but playing at home has been one advantage for them. 

They take on Ohio inside the MAAC Center on Friday and they have gone 5-2 SU here. 

Those wins have featured one against Power 5 Oregon State and MAC West rival Central Michigan. Kent has played with much more aggression and confidence in front of their home fans. 

Ohio has gone 0-3 on the road this year and have given up 87 points per game. That certainly doesn't sit well here in this case, especially going up against a Kent State team they have struggled with. 

Ohio has gone 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings and just 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Kent St.

Grab the home side here.

Back Kent.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

St. Peter's +3 

The St. Peter's Peacocks are coached by John Dunne, and I see him as a very underrated coach. Dunne gets a lot done with the talent level of this team every single season. St. Peter's is one of those rare teams in the MAAC that plays some great defense every single year.

St. Peter's is often terrible on the offensive end, but they are much better than normal on that end this year. Importantly, they are shooting 75.8 percent from the free throw line. That's important because Canisius has been fouling at an extremely high rate so far this year.

Canisius is completely reliant on the jump shot. The Golden Griffins have been very poor at getting to the line this year, and that is the way to beat St. Peter's defense. The St. Peter's defense contests jump shots very well.

In a conference that has trended toward underdogs, I'm taking the points here.

Take St. Peter's.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Maryland +5.5

This is a prime spot to fade the Buckeyes on Thursday night. 

Ohio state comes in off an epic win where they took down #1 Michigan State and now will be in a letdown spot here against Maryland. 

The bad thing for them as well is this Maryland team is not one you cannot afford to letdown against. The Terps are a solid 14-4 this season and a solid 9-5 ATS. They offer one of the best defensive efforts in the conference, allowing just 65 points per game. 

While Ohio State has been much improved, they still have had their troubles against Maryland. They dropped 2 meetings by a combined 15 points last season and the Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

This is a nice spot to grab the points.

Back Maryland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Army -8.5

Army and Lafayette play a high noon game on Thursday and the Black Knights have value laying the points. 

Lafayette has been horrific on the road, which is a huge reason for this play. 

They come into this one just 1-6 SU while averaging just 64.3 points per game. They simply haven't played with any confidence and have really struggled to gain any sort of momentum offensively in such cases. 

Army meanwhile has been no pushover this year. Sitting with 9 wins, they are a solid 3-1 at home this year, putting up over 80 points per game.

Some trends to note. Leopards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Leopards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Lay the points here.

Back Army.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Texas -2 

The TCU Horned Frogs have had several big games in a row. Jamie Dixon has done a good job with this team, but I think this TCU team runs into a difficult spot here.

TCU beat Texas in both games they played a year ago. Texas is coming home after a couple road games in the Big 12, and the Longhorns are playing with double revenge. Shaka Smart's team should be very hungry for a win, and Texas is clearly much better than they were a year ago. Having the freshman Bamba in the frontcourt makes this Texas team a completely different team.

TCU's defense has slipped pretty badly of late. The Horned Frogs have given up some very high shooting percentages of late. On the other side, Texas is excellent on defense. The Longhorns interior defense is excellent. I'll take the better defense at home laying the short number.

Take Texas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

North Carolina State +11.5

The Duke Blue Devils have already tripped up at Boston College. They have been very close to losing on multiple occasions this year. NC State has given top teams, including Duke, trouble on their home floor in recent years.

This is an NC State team that has been playing poorly of late, and that's why we are getting this many points. Still, NC State already beat Arizona on a neutral floor this year, so they are clearly capable of big things.

Duke has been terrible defensively this season, especially in ACC play. In their ACC games, opponents are shooting better than 50% from long range. Duke is first in the nation in offensive efficiency this year, and NC State isn't going to be able to slow them down too much there, but the Blue Devils aren't likely to slow the Wolfpack very often either.

Duke had big trouble at Indiana and trailed Portland State at halftime. This is too many points.

Take NC State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wright State -4

The Detroit Titans have been hapless all year. Detroit has a coach in Bacari Alexander who missed a bunch of time due to a suspension. The Titans ranked in the bottom ten in the country in defensive efficiency last year and they are down there again.

Wright State ranks in the top 100 in the country in defensive efficiency. In recent games, the Raiders have been elite on that end of the floor. Wright State doesn't necessarily have a huge athlete advantage here, but they are the much better coached team, and they play fundamental basketball and don't beat themselves.

Detroit is a program in disarray right now. I don't think we'll find short prices like this very often going against them. We'll look to take advantage while we can.

Look for Wright State to control this game with their defensive intensity.

Back Wright State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

UC Irvine +4.5 

The UC Irvine Anteaters have been the class of the Big West in recent seasons. UC Irvine scheduled a tough non-conference schedule, and they didn't play very well during it. Still, I expect them to be good in the Big West this year.

UC Davis is laying 4.5 points here, but this is a Davis team that struggles to win by margins because they are weak on offense. They are good defensively, but this is a team that wins a lot of close low scoring games. They beat UC Irvine by 3 points to get to the NCAA Tournament last year. That means UC Irvine should enter this game with a bunch of motivation.

I see UC Irvine having a significant advantage in the backcourt, and being able to hold their own in the frontcourt. UC Irvine is likely to be one of the top two teams in the league, and as the season goes along I don't think we'll be able to catch points with them in league play very often.

Grab the points. Back UC Irvine.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

St. Bonaventure -2

The Dayton Flyers aren't even close to the team they have been in recent seasons. Archie Miller is gone and I consider Anthony Grant a much worse head coach than Miller.

Dayton also has a very young team. They had the same nucleus for the last few years, but this team is essentially starting over with youngsters and a new coach and new system. It is going to be a much bumpier ride than Dayton basketball fans are accustomed to.

St. Bonaventure was in the ultimate letdown spot last weekend. The Bonnies were coming off a huge overtime win at Syracuse in the previous game. They were favored by double digits over UMass, and they ended up covering by rolling to a 20 point blowout. That told me a lot about this St. Bonaventure team.

The Bonnies have easily the best player on the floor in Jaylen Adams. The Bonnies have too much firepower here.

Back St. Bonaventure.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Xavier -7

The Musketeers are worthy of a move here on Tuesday night. 

Butler comes in off their biggest win this season as they throttled the #1 team in the nation, Villanova, at home on Saturday. 

This isn't a let down spot per say, but they still comes into a situation where they might still be thinking about their win from this weekend. 

Xavier is a Big East best 10-0 at home this year and has outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points. Butler is just 1-1 in true road games this season and have not fared well in this head to head matchup. 

The Bulldogs are 3-11-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings and just 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Xavier.

Back the home side here. 

Back Xavier.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

UNLV -4

The Rebels lay a nice number here, at home, on Saturday night. 

UNLV comes into play a solid 9-1 in home situations averaging 91.2 points per game. Here they hold the edge thanks to Boise State's road play. 

The Broncos are averaging just 68 points per game outside of Boise. Along with that, Boise State is giving up 78.0 in those same situations. Look for the Rebels to really push the issue here on them, especially early to help dictate the tempo this game is played at. 

Boise State is also just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. Mountain West.

Some trends to note. Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Lay the points.

Back UNLV.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NCAAB ATS Play

Kansas -3.5

The Jayhawks at this low of a number are worth the move here on Friday night. 

Kansas has won 3 straight games heading into this one and continue to really put up production on the offensive end. 

They've averaged 87.5 points per game this year and its been a giant team effort in the process. Kansas has averaged 20 assists per game, one of the best marks in the NCAA and taking care of the ball has been crucial to their success. 

Here against Texas, they matchup well. The road team has gone 6-0 ATS in this head to head series and Kansas simply is quicker and should be able to control the paint. 

Some trends to note. Longhorns are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Big 12. Longhorns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

This is a nice number to lay here.

Back Kansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Colorado State +11

The Boise State Broncos are a good team, but they aren't a great team. Boise State is being priced like a great team in this spot. Boise State has played a weak schedule on the whole so far this year. The Broncos won a nice contest against Oregon, and now the oddsmakers are pricing them like they are elite. I don't buy it.

Boise State's offense is still very reliant on the jump shot. The Broncos defense is better this year, but it is likely to regress in the long haul.

Boise State and Colorado State have played in several very hotly contested games of late. These teams have quickly become rivals in recent seasons.

Colorado State hasn't started the season well, but they have a good coach and I expect them to get quite a bit better. The Rams are a very good rebounding team.

This game should be played at a pretty slow tempo. At a slow pace, this is a bunch of points. Too many.

Back Colorado State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Wisconsin -30

Laying the big spread here with Wisconsin is the way to go on Wednesday night.

The Badgers face a Chicago State team that is just atrocious. They have gone 0-10 on the road this season and have allowed 91.7 points per game to just the 58.0 they've scored. This team has given up at least 95 points on 6 different occasions this season and lost 9 in a row overall. 

Wisconsin should be able to feed off their defensive efforts. The Badgers have given up just 66 points per game this year, as their high pressure has been the biggest key. They'll be able to force some turnovers and really get some easy buckets in transition here on Wednesday.

Some trends to note. Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big Ten. Badgers are 36-17-1 ATS in their last 54 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Wisconsin will run away with this one early.

Back Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

UNLV -12.5

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are coming off two straight ATS losses. Both of those ATS losses are misleading though. The Rebels were covering most of the way in both of those games, and it has been two straight bad beats for bettors who backed UNLV in those contests.

What happens with multiple bad beats in a row? The oddsmakers have to lower the price a little too much on a good team like UNLV. No bettor wants to go to the well 2 or 3 times in a row after taking those kinds of losses.

That puts us into the situation of laying a shorter number than we should be against a Northern Colorado team that is at a huge talent disadvantage here. The Rebels should control this game from the tip.

Look for the UNLV frontcourt to particularly dominant against a short Northern Colorado squad.

Take UNLV.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday CBB 8* ATS Play

Purdue -24.5

Laying the big number here is a nice play for us on Thursday night. 

The Boilermakers are playing solid ball, winning 7 straight games as the month of December has been kind to them over the recent years.

Purdue comes into this one with 14 straight wins in the month of December, as this team has really hit their groove on the offensive end. Purdue is averaging 89.7 points per game at home and will take on a team here in Tennessee State that has almost no firepower whatsoever. 

They come into this one averaging only 59.4 points per road game. That doesn't bode well here for them by any means going up against an offense like this. 

Some trends to note. Boilermakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Ohio Valley. Boilermakers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 non-conference games.

This is a nice spot to lay the big number.

Back Purdue.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play

Evansville +29

This is a lot of points for a team playing with extreme confidence early on here. 

Evansville comes into this one a solid 10-2 on the season and holds a 6-2 mark ATS so far. While this will be their toughest test of the season, they are poised to at least put up a challenge given their offensive strengths. 

Evansville is allowing just 63.5 points per game and comes into this one with some steam as they've won 5 straight games. 

This is a game where they can really slow things down and try to throw Duke off. If Evansville can work the ball around and utilize the entire shot clock, it could very well frustrate this Duke team.

Some trends to note. Purple Aces are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Purple Aces are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

This number is just too high.

Back Evansville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Sacramento State -5

The Sacramento State Hornets aren't very good. They won't get to beat too many teams this year. Why would I want to back them -5 here? I expect them to show up and play well against a team that they are better than. This is their chance to get a win.

Sacramento State plays in the smallest gym in Division One basketball. This makes for a good home court advantage for the team. Cal State Northridge has been regularly drilled by everyone this year, and their performances on the road have been awful.

Sacramento State has the best player on the floor in Justin Strings. He is a guy who can really do well in the low post, and Northridge doesn't have anyone who can guard him.

Sacramento State has been off 10 days since their last contest. They are fresh and that gives them a real advantage here as well.

Take Sacramento State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Kent State +1

The Golden Flashes are in a nice spot here on Monday night, at home. 

Kent State should prove to be too powerful on the offensive end for Northeastern to keep up with. 

Northeastern enters play here on Monday averaging only 69.7 points per game. However, that number drops significantly on the road for them. They are putting up only 59.7 when playing away, which is just a horrible number. 

Kent State meanwhile has endured some streaky play, but this team is built with a solid inside out game that should be a huge advantage for them. In particular, Adonis De La Rosa has really stepped into a huge role this season. He leads the team in points and rebounds and will likely be played through here on Monday.

Some trends to note. Huskies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Huskies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.

This is a nice spot on Kent.

Back Kent State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* CBB ATS Play

Florida -5

The Clemson Tigers have had a good season so far, but they haven't been tested many times. Florida is easily the best team they have played to this point in the season.

The Gators have an elite backcourt and a solid frontcourt. I expect them to have too much balance for the Tigers to contend with.

Brad Brownell's Clemson team has a good defense, but they aren't efficient enough on offense. Florida is both good on defense and very efficient on offense. The Gators defense is very likely to give Clemson fits in this one.

Temple was Clemson's lone loss so far this year. Temple was able to force Clemson to shoot contested jumpers in that one, and that's what won them the game. Michael White is an excellent coach and I believe his defense will use some of the same strategies on Clemson here.

Back Florida

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

Creighton -34

This is a big number to lay, but worth it here on Friday night.

Creighton has such a huge mismatch, they will be able to do whatever they want on either end of the floor.

The Blue Jays offense has started off as one of the best in the nation this season. Creighton is putting up over 90 points per game and at home things have been absolutely dominant.

Creighton has gone a perfect 5-0 and 3-1 ATS when playing at home and has put up a ridiculous 98 points per game over that span. Meanwhile, Maryland-Eastern Shore enters this one at 0-7 on the road. In that span for them, they've been outscored 86.9-48.9.

Some trends to note. Bluejays are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Bluejays are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for Creighton to run away early and really keep the foot on the gas in an absolute blowout.

Back Creighton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Colorado -3.5

Colorado lays a nice number at home here and as value on Friday.

Colorado has dropped 2 in a row and this is the perfect bounce back spot. The Buffs come into this one with one of the best defenses in the conference and are really expected to have a solid year given the length and speed they have there. Colorado is giving up under 70 points per game this season and their ability to control the paint and not allow anything easy at the rim is their best quality as a team.

Along with that, South Dakota State has been a struggle on the road. They are just 1-3 and are giving up 91.8 points per game when playing away from home.

Some trends to note. Jackrabbits are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Friday games. Buffaloes are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 home games.

This is too low of a number here.

Back Colorado.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* CBB ATS Play

Texas Southern +20

Despite being 0-9, this Texas Southern team is no pushover.

Texas Southern comes into this one after giving Oregon all they could handle last time out. This team showed how deep they are as they had 4 players put in double figures and they took Oregon to the brink in what eventually was just a 6 point loss.

Donte Clark is the go to guy on this side, as he put in 17 in the loss to Oregon and is now averaging 17.3 points per game this season.

Baylor isn't an overpowering team either. Overall, they're averaging just a 12 point victory margin and they are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games.

Some other trends to note.  Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Grab the points here.

Back Texas Southern.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play

Wisconsin -7.5

The Badgers have been an interesting case this season. Things haven't got of to the best start, but this team still has a lot of weapons and have value here at this number.

Wisconsin's record may not indicate how this team is. They started off with one of the toughest schedules in the nation and injuries played a role early on.

The Badgers have seen different players step up as of late and will call on those same players here on Wednesday. In particular, freshman Brad Davison comes in off a 20 point performance against Marquette on Saturday.

Wisconsin should see Ethan Happ have a lot of success in this matchup. He leads the team in scoring, rebounds, and assists as he continues to really flourish here early on.

Some trends to note. Hilltoppers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.

This is a nice spot on the Badgers.

Back Wisconsin.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play

Boston College -11.5

The Eagles are in a valuable spot here and worth a move on Tuesday night. 

Boston College has won back to back games and comes in with extreme confidence after upsetting Duke on Saturday afternoon. 

The win pushed the Eagles to a solid 7-3 on the season and they catch a Columbia team that is in quite the turmoil to say the least. Sitting with just 1 win on the season, they have dropped 8 in a row and won't have much success here. 

Boston College is too powerful and given the tempo they play with, this one turning into a track meet is not ideal for Columbia. 

Some trends to note. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. Eagles are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

With the way the Eagles have played this season and the momentum they have here, this is a nice number. 

Back Boston College.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play

Oregon -18.5

The Texas Southern Tigers are playing a brutal schedule in the non-conference. How tough? Texas Southern doesn't play a home game until January 1! That's insane. They have already played at Gonzaga, Kansas, Ohio State, and Syracuse. They still have to play at Baylor, TCU, and BYU.

There's no way a team can play a schedule like that without having some blowouts, especially when your roster is as thin as Texas Southern's. They are a solid SWAC team, but they are still from a very weak conference.

Oregon might have overlooked this game if it weren't for losing at home last week to Boise State, but I think they still emotionally invested here. The Ducks blasted Colorado State 95-65 in their last game, and Texas Southern is a much weaker team than them.

Oregon already beat Prarie View A&M by 33 points, and that is a team from Texas Southern's conference. Look for another blowout here.

Back Oregon.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* CBB ATS Play

UNLV -4.5

UNLV is in a nice spot here on Saturday night. 

They'll catch an Illinois team traveling cross country here to play in unfamiliar territory. 

Along with the traveling issue, the Illini have really struggled recently. They had dropped 3 straight games before a very sluggish win over Austin Peay got them back into the win column. Still, the win wasn't pretty by any means and now they face a team that is averaging 91.8 points per game on the season. 

UNLV likes to run and get out quickly in transition. That is not the game Illinois likes to play, which will certainly cause some mismatches here. This team is extremely deep and will use a lot of different players with the amount they run. 

Some trends to note. Runnin' Rebels are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games. Runnin' Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Home court has been huge UNLV. This is a nice spot on them.

Back UNLV.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Portland State +4.5

 The Portland State Vikings have really impressed me this year.  They have a new coach who is trying to play a hectic style of basketball where Portland State presses and causes massive amounts of turnovers. It is working in a big way. They have forced two teams already this year to have more than 30 turnovers in the game.

Santa Clara lost star Jared Brownridge from last year's team. They are likely to have some trouble scoring this season. That isn't a good problem to have against a Portland State team that has been putting up points by the bunches.

Santa Clara hasn't seen this style of basketball at all, and I think it will be a shock to them. Portland State has a really athletic team, and they should use that athleticism to force steals and score in transition here.

I think Portland State wins, but we'll grab the points.

Back Portland State

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

West Virginia -13

The Mountaineers have value here laying the number against Pittsburgh.

West Virginia has rattled off 8 wins in a row and continues to play at such a high level right now. 

Offensively, averaging 87.2 points per game, the Mountaineers have seen this team use a lot of their depth to contribute. In particular, Jevon Carter has really made some noise this season. Carter has done just about everything, as he's averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 4.2 steals. 

Pittsburgh on the other hand simply won't be able to hang here. The Panthers are a young team that still has a lot of room to grow. They're struggling on the defensive end and with such a young class, they're really going to struggle to keep up here with the Mountaineers speed and physical presence.

Some trends to note. Mountaineers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Atlantic Coast. Mountaineers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games following three or more consecutive home games.

Lay the points here.

Back West Virginia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play

Air Force -1.5

The Falcons lay a small number here in a spot where they have a huge advantage.

The Falcons defense is really what gives them value. This team has the perfect combination of speed and and length, which really allows them to close out on shooters and not allow anything inside the paint.

They hold a significant edge here against UC Riverside, who lacks a lot on both ends of the floor. Offensively, they put in just 61.7 points per game, while allowing 74.0 points against.

Some trends to note.  Falcons are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.Falcons are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Friday games.

This is a case where Air Force should really be able to control the tempo on both sides of the floor. Given that, this number is very valuable.

Back Air Force.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CBB ATS Play

Georgetown -20.5

Georgetown lays a big number here, but this team is far more superior than Howard. 

The Hoyas have started the season a perfect 6-0 so far and they're playing at an extremely high level. 

It starts with the offensive firepower they produce. They can beat the opposition off the dribble with their compliment of fast guards, but also have a nice inside presence to control the paint. This year, the Hoyas are putting up 82 points per game.

Defensively, things have been even better. They rank 28th in scoring defense, allowing just 62 points per game and the pressure off the ball is the biggest asset for this team.

Some trends to note.  Bison are 0-9-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.Bison are 0-11-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

This one should get ugly and get ugly early.

Back Georgetown.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play