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Clippers vs. Spurs Under 195

The Los Angeles Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs meet tonight in a nationally televised clash of powers in the Western Conference. The Clippers haven't played up to their potential yet this year. San Antonio is playing tremendous basketball, and if it weren't for the Warriors going crazy, the Spurs would have gotten a lot more publicity.

San Antonio is a very different team this year, and that's a good thing. The Spurs are much better on the defensive end than they have been in recent years. Kawhi Leonard is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. LaMarcus Aldridge has been surprisingly good defensively as well. The Spurs are also playing at a slower tempo than they have in the past.

The Spurs are first in the NBA in total defense, and it isn't close. The Clippers offense hasn't been as good this year as it was last season. This number is a few points too high.

Expect this one to be close throughout and I have released a side play on this game as well.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play

Cleveland vs. Orlando over.

The Cavaliers head down to Florida to kick off their road trip and the over here has some solid value to work with. 

Both of these teams have the weapons to light up the scoreboard, there is no doubt about that. Cleveland has Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Mo Williams to just name a few. On the Magic side of things, they have Elfrid Payton, Evan Fournier, and Victor Oladipo. These are just a few, but both teams have the depth and 3 point shooting abilities. 

Both teams are also averaging above 100 points per game. Cleveland comes in scoring 101.6, while the the Magic put up 103.7 at home. 

The last 6 head-to-head meetings in Orlando have seen 5 of those games fly over the total. Digging into this a little deeper:

Over is 11-5 in Cavaliers last 16 overall.Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 games following a ATS win.

Expect back and forth action here, with both teams reaching the 100 plateau in a game that flies over the total. 

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play

Atlanta vs. Oklahoma City Over

The Atlanta Hawks get set for a battle with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City on Thursday night. With two teams that can score and hit the 3, this over holds value. 

The Thunder are HOT right now. They come in off a performance on Wednesday that saw them shoot 56 percent and hit 13 3 pointers. Oklahoma City is averaging a ridiculous 108.5 points per game, but are also conceding 101.6. Atlanta is right there with them in scoring as they are putting up 102 points per game. 

This game also features two very fast paced teams. Both teams like to get up and down the floor in transition. Rarely will you see either team use the shot clock. 

The head-to-head meetings have been this way. In the last 5 games in OKC, the over his hit all 5 times. 

Look for another game like the previous ones in OKC with a lot of points and a lot of 3's being hit.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play

Washington vs. Miami under

Washington heads into Miami Monday night and we get a good opportunity to back the under in this given situation. 

First off, Washington comes into this one on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back. The Wizards had a hard fought, fast paced loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Wizards will certainly be worn out by travels and will have tired legs as the game goes on. The Wizards have also been a noticeably different team on the road. They are scoring just 95.2 points per game and have played to the under in 5 out of 8 road games. 

On the other side of things, Miami has been an immediate under team. Overall, they have hit the under in 15 of 18 games this season. At home, they have hit the under in 10 of 13 games. 

The Heat are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Opponents are scoring just 92.2 points per game this season against them. Miami's offense hasn't been much better as they score just 96.4 points. 

PG John Wall is also questionable for Monday. Wall injured his right leg in the loss to Dallas and regardless if he plays or not, he certainly will not be 100%. 

Expect a very lower scoring game here with both teams in the upper 80s to lower 90s. 

Back the under. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Monday 9* NBA O/U Play

Kings vs. Thunder under 

The Oklahoma City Thunder welcome in the Sacramento Kings to OKC and we get a solid number on this total here. Both teams have trended to the under this season giving a number this high a lot of value on the under. 

This season, the Thunder are 7-12 to the under and 4-7 to the under at home. 

Trends wise, this is a solid spot to back the under when it comes to both teams. 

Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 home games.Under is 5-0 in Thunder last 5 games. Under is 7-0 in Kings last 7 vs. a team with a winning SU record.

There also isn't too many scoring threats in this one. For Oklahoma City, aside from Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, nobody on the Thunder has proven to be a consistent scorer. For the Kings, DeMarcus Cousins is really all this team has. These three can put points up, but simply cannot get to this high of a total by themselves. 

Under is 9-1 in last 10 meetingsUnder is 4-1 in last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City

Look for a game that is lower scoring here with both teams in the 90s, giving the under a solid play here.

Back the under. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA O/U Play

Detroit vs. Golden State Over

Two teams that can really score get set to battle on Monday night. Detroit heads into Golden State as two of the most impressive and hottest teams go at it with the Over showing tremendous value. 

Looking at the visitors, Detroit comes in averaging just under 100 points per game with 99.7 on the season. On the road though, they get even better offensively. They average 108.7 points per game in 3 road contests and have seen the Over hit in 2 of those. The Pistons come in off a 120 point showing last night in Portland that saw Reggie Jackson drop 40 points and Andre Drummond continue his dominance with a 29 point performance. This Pistons team has a lot of talent offensively and should have some tired legs defensively with this being the 2nd game of a back-to-back.

For the Warriors, they just continue to light up the scoreboard. Golden State is averaging 115.7 points per game and have no fear of jacking up the three ball. They had their worst showing of the season last time out, but that still saw them score 103 points. They attempted 39 3 pointers which is always nice to see in terms of the Over. With Curry and Thompson leading a fast paced offense, things always have the potential to get high scoring with this Warriors team.

Expect a shoot out come Monday as both teams light up the scoreboard in a game that should fly over the total.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA Total Play

Denver vs. Los Angeles Over

The Lakers welcome in the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night and we get a great number here on this total. 

First off, lets examine the Lakers here. Through their first 3 games, they're scoring 106.0, but allowing a ridiculous 115.7 points against. This team is just simply a mess defensively as they are struggling to stop anyone thus far. 

They'll be going up against a Denver team that has the pace to turn this into a high scoring affair as they've played much better on the road. Through 2 road contests, the Nuggets are averaging 99.0 points per game. Denver likes to get up and down the floor just as fast as Los Angeles and likes to shoot the 3 ball a lot. 

Denver showed just how poor they are defensively last time out as they gave up 117 points to the Thunder.

Ironically, last season when these two teams met, Denver racked up 119 points in a 119-101 win over Los Angeles. 

Both teams offer a lot of young talent that likes to keep the pace quick, while they struggle to get stops defensively. A lot of points should be expected here on Tuesday. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA Total Play

Golden State vs. Houston Over

Friday night on ESPN we get two of the best offensive teams in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets getting set to battle it out. 

Golden State comes in off an 111 point performance that featured Stephen Curry scoring 40 points. The Warriors seemed to pick up right where they left off last season as they shot 41 of 96 from the field and hit 9 three pointers. That three point number is expected to go up as Klay Thompson struggled in the season opener. Expect big things from him here in game 2.

As for the Rockets, they were smacked around in their home opener as they allowed 105 points. Their offense will get a major boost with C Dwight Howard returning from suspension. Expect him to have a giant game as C Andrew Bogut is out for the Warriors. 

Also expect James Harden to come out firing. Harden did finish with 22 points in the opener, but shot just 2 of 12 from behind the arc. 

Over is 12-5 in Rockets last 17 home games.Over is 3-1-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.

When these two teams meet, it is always fast paced and involves a lot of 3 pointer made. Expect the same here on Friday night.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA Total Play

Cavaliers-Warriors Over

Game 5 is back at Oracle Arena and the Total is listed is relatively low here. Oddsmakers have adjusted to the low scoring series between the two teams, but they have overlooked the changes to Golden State.

The Warriors showed their offensive burst with 103 points in Game 4. They changed their lineup around to a much smaller one that featured more of David Lee and Andre Iguodala. The moves put Andrew Bogut on the bench for a majority of the game and it worked out for Golden State. In turn the pace of the Warriors' offense picked up drastically and showed much more rhythm.

As for the Cavaliers, they looked fatigued from the outset of Game 4. They had 2 extra days of rest in between games and should have their legs back underneath them. 

The layoff had to help out J.R. Smith, Matthew Dellavedova, and Iman Shumpert. The three shot a combined 7 of 35 from the field. Dellavedova noticeably was taken out of the game at times just to catch his breath. 

Lebron James also shot 7 of 22 from the field in Game 4. Expect those numbers to improve drastically in Game 5.

With the extra couple days of rest and the Warriors lineup adjustments, Game 5 should be open and fast paced. Expect a lot of points here.

Back the Over as a TOP Play!

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

NBA 10* TOP PLAY

The Golden State Warriors host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second game of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

The opening game in this series played over the number, which has oddsmakers installing a similar number for Game 2, but astute bettors know that what we saw in Game 1 should have us leaning towards the under on Sunday.

The Warriors' offense gets all the headlines, but the team has quietly been one of the most efficient defensive teams in basketball, ranking inside the top five in defensive efficiency all season long. Entering Game 1 of the Finals, the under was 7-0-1 at Oracle Arena in the playoffs. For the entirety of the playoffs, the under went 11-3-1 in Warriors games entering Game 1.

Now it's a matter of betting an under in a Game 2 of a series, which is always a favorable situation for under bettors as teams make their adjustments from Game 1. With these two teams combined, the under is 5-1 in the second game of their respective series in these playoffs. Looking back at the last four NBA Finals - each of which featured LeBron James - the under went a perfect 2-0-2 in Game 2, with each of those contests playing to under 200 total points.

The under is 6-2 in the Cavaliers' eight road playoff games.

With this game presenting unique edges and the oddsmakers allowing us a second chance to exploit their mistake, we'll bump this play up to our top rating.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 10* NBA O/U Play.

The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets on Thursday night in the second game of the Western Conference Finals.

These teams both make headlines because of their offenses, but that only overshadows how good each team was defensively this past season. While both teams poured in buckets with regularity, each side actually excelled on the defensive end of the court, ranking inside the top-5 in the entire league in defensive efficiency.

That's what we saw in the opener of this series. Even with an inspired shooting effort in the first half of Game 1 in which they shot north of 60 percent nearing the end of the first half, the Rockets mustered only 105 in a game that stayed under the number. Expect more of that in Game 2, as a limited or absent Dwight Howard will only serve to slow the Rockets' pace on offense, and help keep the scoreboard operator from being too busy on this night.

The under is 5-0-1 in the Warriors' last six games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in the fourth game of their second round series.

This game has been money for under bettors who have gladly jumped all over the favorable totals in this series. The first three games in the series have played to 187, 187, and 188 points, with the under cashing each time.

Even so, the number has stayed put in around 196, and that's good enough to let us go back to the well on this one. The Grizzlies' abilities on the defensive end are no secret, and with Mike Conley and Tony Allen healthy, their backcourt is giving the Warriors' shooters plenty of trouble. In addition, the Warriors rank out as one of the most efficient defenses in basketball.

The under is 23-2 in the Grizzlies' last 25 home games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in the third game of their second-round series.

After cashing a ticket on the under in the second game in this series, we'll go right back to the well in Game 3 for all the same reasons. Each of the first two games in the series played to 187 points, and oddsmakers haven't made any adjustments to the total, with bettors again bringing the number up courtesy of action on the over, but the shift in venue should only help our cause.

The under is a whopping 22-2 in the Grizzlies' last 24 home games. These teams are also accustomed to playing under the number, with four of five meetings staying below the posted total, including each of the first two games in this series. The return of Mike Conley only helps the defense as he is one of the best in the league at defending his position.

The under is 5-0 in the Grizzlies' last five games played on three or more days of rest, and it is 5-2 in the Warriors' last seven games played on three or more days of rest.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in the second game of their second round playoff series.

These teams played over the number in Game 1 on the back of an uncharacteristically solid performance from Austin Rivers, and an incredibly efficient shooting performance from Matt Barnes. These are two things that are unlikely to be repeated in Game 2.

Even so, oddsmakers have bumped the number up a couple points for Game 2. These teams met four times during the regular season, playing under the number each time, with Monday's game representing the first over in the season series. Expect a return to normalcy as the familiarity between the two sides leads to a greater effort from the Rockets' defense, helping guide us to a comfortable under.

The under is 4-1 in the Clippers' last five games following a win of more than 10 games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night in the second game of their second round series.

The Grizzlies have been kind to under bettors for years, and that's been no different in these playoffs. The under came through in three of the team's opening round games against the high-scoring Portland Trail Blazers.

The Warriors have also been a sneaky good under team this season. While the Warriors' offense grabs all the headlines, the team's defense actually ranks as one of the most efficient units in the league. 

The under has cashed in three of four meetings between these teams this season. The Grizzlies were held under 90 points in two of those contests.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon in the fourth game of their opening round playoff series.

Offense has been at a premium in this series, and while oddsmakers have lowered the total in these games following each contest, they still haven't brought it down enough. The only game that did go over the total needed overtime to get there.

In that lone over, the team's played to 188 points (18.5 points below the total) in regulation. In the lone game played in San Antonio, the teams played to 173 points (30.5 points below the total) in a game in which the Spurs shot 52.6 percent from the field.

The under is 7-2 in the Clippers' last nine road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Sunday 8* NBA O/U Play.

OVER 204.5

The Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday in the opening game of this first-round playoff series. The Warriors have been a great under bet this season, and we’ve cashed plenty of tickets on Golden State games this season, but this is a spot where we’ll be playing the over.

With the combination of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors know how to score the basketball, and they play a lightning quick pace, which certainly helps our cause. In four games against the Pelicans this season, the Warriors had no trouble scoring the basketball, averaging 113.0 points per contest.

The Pelicans held their own as well. After being limited to 85 points in the first meeting way back early December, they averaged 107.0 points per game in their final three meetings with the Warriors. 

Take the OVER. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray 

Saturday 8* NBA O/U Play

The Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

The Warriors make plenty of headlines and highlight reels for their ability to play offense, but the team's defense really deserves plenty of credit for the success the team's had this season. Golden State rates among the most efficient teams in baseball at its own end of the floor.

That's bad news for a Timberwolves team that has been having a lot of trouble scoring the basketball. Minnesota recently averaged just 89.0 points per game on its recent three-game homestand. Minnesota faced Golden State three times this season, and was limited to 91.3 points per game in those contests, with each of the three games playing under the total by an average of more than 22 points per contest.

The under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 8* O/U Play.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Neither of these teams has anything left to play for, and neither has been scoring the basketball well of late. That's going to mean an ugly game Friday night, in which points will be at a premium.

The Lakers failed to score 80 points in each of their last two home games. Now they get a Timberwolves team that they needed overtime to get to 100 points against in a 101-99 victory in the extra session. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have been held under 100 points in five of their last six games.

The under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday 8* MLB O/U Play.

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The Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Both teams have been scoring points in bunches, and that figures to lead to some fireworks for the Los Angeles fans on Friday night. The Trail Blazers are averaging 117.0 points per game over their last three contests, and a big reason has been the play of guard Nicolas Batum, who scored 21 points in his last game an is 19-of-29 from the floors in those three contests, including 12-of-18 from beyond the arc.

Rookie Tarik Black has helped the Lakers up their scoring, as he's coming off a season-high 16 points against the Pelicans on Wednesday. With the Lakers well out of contention, they're playing loose and having fun at the offensive end of the court, which has seen their scoring improve dramatically.

The over is 9-3 in the Trail Blazers' last 12 games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

The Suns are currently sending out a completely different squad than the one that started the season. However, the public has been very slow to react to the team's newfound deficiencies when it comes to scoring the basketball. As such, the under has come through in 22 of the team's last 30 games overall.

On Thursday they draw a Warriors team that plays sneaky good defense. While Golden State likes to play at a fast pace, it also ranks among the most efficient teams defensively. As such, the under has come through in three straight and four of the team's last five games.

The under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams, and it is 22-4 in the Suns' last 26 games played on a Thursday.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday evening.

While both sides are known for scoring points in bunches, neither gets much respect for their ability to defend. Golden State in particular is one of the most efficient defensive clubs in all of basketball.

Over its last four games, Golden State has limited opponents to 90.8 points per game, with the under coming through in three of those four games. A for the Clippers, they've limited their last three opponents to 94.7 points per game.

In a game that will have a playoff-like feel to it, expect points to be at a premium, with both sides flexing their defensive muscles.

The under is 5-2 in the Clippers' last seven home games, and it is 10-4 in the Warriors' last 14 road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 8* NBA O/U Play

The Utah Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

These teams have met three times this season, with the under cashing in each time. Neither side has eclipsed the 100-point in any of those meetings, and given the current state of each side, there's no reason to believe either is capable of shooting the lights out on this night.

The Thunder got some bad news on Friday regarding Kevin Durant's injured foot, which means they'll continue searching for a second-fiddle for Russell Westbrook.

As for the Jazz, they've really stepped up their play at the defensive end this month, and held Oklahoma City to just 81 points in the Thunder's lone trip to Utah this season. They also get this game on the second night of a back-to-back, a situation in which the under has come through four consecutive times in their games.

The under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

The Magic don't appear to have really upped their scoring of late, but a closer look at their home road splits tells a different story. In their last 10 games, the Magic are averaging 101.3 points per contest. Yet, in their last five home games the team is averaging 110.2 points, compared with an average of 92.4 point in their last five road games.

Now they get a Hawks team that's had some big issues at the defensive end of the court of late. In its last four games, Atlanta has surrendered 113.5 points per game. However, the Hawks can hold their own on their side of the scoreboard, scoring 103.8 points per game in that time.

Both sides are going to be happy to get out running in this one with fresh legs from both sides having had two days off, and that's going to keep the scoreboard operator busy on this night.

The over is 6-0 in the Magic's last six home games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

The Lakers have curiously decided to slow their pace of late, and while that's a decision that doesn't necessarily mesh with the best interests of the team, it's great news for under bettors. The Lakers have failed to reach the century mark in scoring in each of their last six games, with the under coming through in five of those contests.

The team has also limited opponents to 95.7 points per game in that time. On Monday they draw a Warriors team that ranks first in the league in defensive efficiency, yet we see a high total installed for two teams that have historically played high-scoring matchups. That's a great spot for us to get in.

The under is 13-4 in the Warriors' last 17 games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Denver Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

The Nuggets have upped their scoring output since firing head coach Brian Shaw, but the under has still come through in seven of the team's last 10 games. Now they draw a Warriors team that ranks first in the association in scoring efficiency.

The Warriors have really stepped up their game at the defensive end of the court of late, and that's shown up in their box scores. Golden State has held its last five opponents under 100 points, with the under coming through in each of those games. The under has also cashed in eight of the team's last nine games, and 13-3 in its last 16 games.

The under is 8-2 in the Warriors' last 10 road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Phoenix Suns host the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

The Warriors get a ton of press for the things Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are able to do at the offensive end of the court, but they get far less notoriety for the great things they do at the defensive end. While the quick pace they like to play at hurts their overall numbers, the Warriors rank among the top teams in basketball in defensive efficiency.

Six of the last seven and 10 of the last 12 Warriors games have stayed under the number. Now they draw a Suns team that is having trouble scoring the basketball. Phoenix managed just 79 points its last time out, and needed overtime against Brooklyn to hit the century mark.

The under is 7-2 in the Warriors' last nine road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.

These teams know how to score the basketball, but they've played to the under with pretty fair regularity when facing off against one another. The under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings and 4-0 in the last four meetings in Oklahoma City. The lone game to play over the number in that time only did so when the contest went to overtime.

The Thunder have put the clamps down defensively at home of late. The only team to reach triple-digits in scoring in the last five games was the Philadelphia 76ers, who did so in a game that went to overtime. As for the Raptors, in their last six road games, the only contest in which they scored 100 or more points was against the 76ers.

The under is 4-1 in the Raptors' last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Denver Nuggets host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Both teams have been very kind to under bettors of late. The Nuggets have played under the number in four straight and five of six, while the Bucks have stayed below the total in four of their last six games.

The Bucks come into this one coming off a loss, and Jason Kidd's squad has only showed a greater emphasis in playing stifling defense when looking to bounce back from a defeat. The under is 9-3 in their last 12 games following a loss.

Getting this game at home won't do the Nuggets any favors in their quest to score points in this one, either. The under has come through in each of Denver's last four home games, with the team scoring only 88.0 points per game in those contests.

The under is 16-7-2 in the Nuggets' last 25 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Indiana Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening.

The Pacers have quietly been better on the offensive end since the return of point guard George Hill. With Hill back to playing regular minutes in the month of February, the Pacers scored an average of 101.6 points on a per game basis.

Now that team gets a 76ers squad that hasn't been very good on the defensive end. Since the trade deadline, Philadelphia has allowed opponents to score 102.6 points per game, while scoring 95.6 points per game themselves. The over went 4-1 in those contests.

The Pacers have also been scoring better at home of late, thanks in large part to Rodney Stuckey, who is averaging 22.3 points per game on 56.5 percent shooting in his last three home games.

The over is 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings between these teams in Indiana, and it is 4-0 in the 76ers' last four road games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Sunday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Utah Jazz host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

These teams met a month ago and combined to score 200 points despite average shooting efforts from both sides. That was the third time in their last four meetings the teams have played over the total, yet the public expects a different result this time around.

The number opened at 187.5 and has dropped as many as 6.5 points in some spots, which is enough to get us in on this play. 

Points have been easier to come by when the Bucks take to the road of late. One side or the other has scored 100 points or more eight times in their last seven games, with the over cashing in five of those contests.

The over is 4-1 in the Bucks' last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Sacramento Kings host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

The Grizzlies have been making piles of cash for under bettors of late. The under is 13-2-1 in their last 16 games, and 4-0 in their last four road games.

That stifling defense is going to take a crack at a Sacramento Kings offense that is still learning new head coach George Karl's system. The Nuggets didn't have much success at the offensive end of the court against these Grizzlies in Karl's time there, and this Kings group is no different. In the Grizzlies' first trip to Sacramento this season, they limited the Kings to just 85 points in a 97-85 victory.

That's right in line with what we can expect here. In their last 10 games, the Grizzlies have limited opponents to 88 points per game, while they themselves scored over 100 points only once.

The under is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these teams, and 4-0 in the last four meetings in Sacramento.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Dallas Mavericks host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

The public has been slow to react with respect to its perception of this Mavericks team. Dallas was one of the top scoring offenses in basketball early in the season, but a mid-season acquisition of Rajon Rondo has changed the team considerably. Rondo's inability to shoot the basketball hurts the Mavericks' ability to space the floor, which is what made them so great offensively. 

However, he makes the team much better defensively, and will be matched up with the Raptors' top offensive option in this one, Kyle Lowry. The under is 12-3-1 in the Mavericks' last 16 home games.

As for the Raptors, they're coming off a disappointing loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The team's defense collapsed in the fourth quarter, surrendering 33 points. You can be sure that Dwayne Casey will have his boys focusing on that end of the court in this one.

The under is 7-0 in the Mavericks' last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Denver Nuggets host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

The over has been a profitable bet in games in Denver in recent years, but that hasn't been the case of late, as the team has been playing lower-scoring games. They've also been involved in low-scoring games when taking on this Nets team, as evident by the 4-0 record the under has had in the last four meetings.

As for the Nets, head coach Lionel Hollins loves to slow the tempo, and that's meant money for under bettors when Brooklyn takes the court. They've played particularly slowly on the road, as evident by the under going 17-8 in their last 25 road games.

The under is 5-0 in the Nets' last five games against Northwest Division opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Monday 7* NBA O/U Play

The Dallas Mavericks host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

The Mavericks haven't had any trouble scoring the basketball this season, making them one of the better over plays on the year. The addition of Rajon Rondo has actually hurt the team in that regard, as he plays solid defense and can't shoot the basketball, hurting the team's spacing.

Now Rondo, along with center Tyson Chandler, are both out of action, which means trouble for the Dallas defense. As for Utah, they've upped their scoring output of late, scoring over 100 points in six of their last 10 games, with the over coming through in four of their last six.

The over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings between these teams in Dallas.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

The Timberwolves have been better at scoring the basketball of late, but they're about to run into a very stout Golden State defense. The Warriors rank among the best teams in the league when it comes to stifling opponents' offensive efficiency.

Each of the first two meetings between these teams this season cruised comfortably under the total, with scores of 102-86 and 110-97, but oddsmakers haven't adjusted the total, and that's enough to allow us to get in at this favorable number.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.

These two teams have been money for under bettors. The under is 4-0 in the Nets’ last four games overall, and it is 7-0 in the Grizzlies’ last seven games overall.

Neither side has had much luck scoring the basketball, and both can flex their muscles at the defensive end. The Grizzlies in particular know how to make the most of their talents at that end of the court, especially when they’re at home. They’ve held five of their last six home opponents below 90 points.

The under is 9-1-1 in the Grizzlies’ last 11 games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

The Dallas Mavericks host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

The Mavericks' addition of Rajon Rondo to the lineup helped their defense and hurt their offense, so the logical conclusion would be that scoring would go up in his absence, but that hasn't been the case. The under has cashed in five of the team's last six games.

As for the Blazers, they've been a great under team last season after gaining the reputation as a fast-paced team that puts little effort in on the defensive end. They've stepped up their play at that end of the court this season, even limiting these very Mavericks to 87 points in their first meeting this season.

The under is 9-1-1 in the Mavericks' last 11 home games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks on Friday night.

The Nets have played some fast-paced teams of late and that's led to some high-scoring games, but their points totals are about to crash back down to Earth. Games against the Hawks, Raptors, and Clippers allow us to get in at a friendly number here.

As for the Knicks, they've had plenty of trouble scoring the basketball. In fact, the under has come through in each of their last four road games. They scored 82.5 points per game in those contests.

Additionally, Atlantic Division matchups have been great for finding unders as well. The under has cashed in seven of the Nets' last nine divisional matchups, and five of the Knicks' last seven divisional matchups.

The under is 4-1 in the Knicks' last five games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday NBA 9* O/U Play

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Portland has really broken free of the reputation it established for itself last season as a run-and-gun team that pays little attention to its play at the defensive end of the court. However, the public has yet to really adjust to this change in philosophy, allowing under bettors to really rake in the cash.

The team has particularly stepped up its defensive play at home. The under is 18-7-1 in Portland's last 26 home games. Now they draw a Jazz team that can't be counted on for points wherever it's playing.

The under has cashed in eight times in Utah's last 10 road games, and 15 times in its last 20 games overall.

The under is 21-5-2 in Portland's last 28 home games against opponents with a losing road record.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

The under in 76ers games has been very profitable for bettors this season. The under is 20-6 in their last 26 games overall.

Things haven't been any better when they're playing at home, as the under is 8-1 in their last nine home games. It's also 19-7 in their last 26 games played on the second night of a back-to-back.

As for the Nuggets, they've seemingly forgotten how to score. Point guard Jameer Nelson personifies the team's struggles. He's averaging 2.3 points on 4-of-21 shooting over the last four games.

The under is 5-0 in the Nuggets' last five road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Washington Wizards host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

The Wizards have played fast this season, but they've really picked up the pace of late. Over their last five games, Wizards games have played to an average total north of 212 points.

A big reason for the uptick in scoring has been the scoring the team has gotten from its bigs. Reserve forward Kris Humphries is averaging 12.5 points over his last four games.

Charlotte got some scoring help from one of its bigs in its last outing, as Cody Zeller netted a career-high 21 points. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has also picked up some of the scoring load in Kemba Walker's absence. He's averaging 14 points over his last four outings.

The over is 5-2 in the Hornets' last seven games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Boston Celtics host the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

The under cashed in for the first meeting between these teams this season. That, combined with some relatively low-scoring games from the Rockets of late lead to a low total in this one. However, this a battle of two styles that combined, will lead to plenty of points.

The Rockets certainly have the ability to score efficiently. They shot just 42 percent from the field in the first meeting but still managed 104 points. Now the venue shifts to Boston, where the Celtics score at a higher rate, to the tune of 100.7 points over their last three. The over is 18-7-1 in their last 26 home games.

Meanwhile, the Rockets have played to higher scoring games on the road. Looking back at their last six games, five went over the number, with a combined average of 222 points scored in those games.

The over is 12-3-1 in the Celtics' last 16 games played on a Friday.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

This is a solid spot for us to get in on the under, as the oddsmakers have been slow to adjust on the totals for these teams given their recent play. The Grizzlies have played under the number in four straight road games, and the Nuggets have played under the total in four straight road games.

Denver has also played under the number in a whopping eight consecutive games against opponents with a winning record. That's going to mean trouble against a Grizzlies team that loves to control the tempo of their games, controlling the pace and dominating opponents with their smothering defense.

The under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Neither of these teams has done much winning this season, and a big part of that has been the pace that each team has played. Playing at a faster pace is generally a strategy that favors the better team, which is why teams like Boston and Minnesota employ faster paces so as to lose more games and earn a better draft choice.

In games in which two teams like this play one another, that means plenty of points. While neither side possesses a true offensive wizard, the lack of talent on both defenses will have some players looking pretty darn good at scoring the basketball on this night.

Minnesota has also had Thaddeus Young step up in a big way since Nikola Pekovic's return to the lineup. Young is averaging 24 points and five assists over the last two games.

Boston won the first meeting between these teams this season by a score of 114-98.

The over is 6-2-1 in the Timberwolves' last nine games opponents with a losing record.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Overs have been commonplace when the Magic have taken the court in recent outings, but a major overadjustment in this one will have us looking to the under. The Grizzlies will be playing the fifth and final game over their current homestand on Monday, and points have been hard to come by in those games.

The under is 3-1 thus far on the homestand, with not a single one of those games playing to more than 200 points. The Grizzlies' defense has really stifled opponents' offense, limiting their last two opponents to an average of 84.5 points, including a season-low point total from the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

The teams met just 10 days ago in Orlando, a game which Memphis won by a score of 106-96.

The under is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings between the teams in Memphis.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Charlotte Hornets host the New York Knicks on Saturday night.

These teams have played over the number in nine consecutive meetings, but oddsmakers are still posting their lowest total for the series in some time.

Since the start of December, the over is 5-1 in the Hornets' six games played on the second night of a back-to-back. It's also 8-2 in the Knicks' last 10 games played on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Knicks have picked up their play of late, scoring 103.3 points per game. The Hornets have also picked up their pace over the last 10 games, moving from the bottom of the pack in possessions per game up to the middle.

With the oddsmakers getting this line flat out wrong, neglecting the recent play of both teams, and this game presenting unique edges, we'll gladly bump this play up to our top rating.

The over is 7-0 in the Hornets' last seven games against opponents with a losing record.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday RARE 10* O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

The Raptors have struggled mightily of late, particularly at the offensive end of the court, averaging only 93.0 points per game over their last four contests. However, they've picked up their play at the defensive end of the court, where they've limited opponents to 94.5 points per game.

Not surprisingly, the under has come through in each of their last four games. Now they'll take on a Grizzlies squad that likes to slow the pace and plays great defense. 

In the only meeting between the teams this season, the squads played under a total of 192.5 in a 96-92 Raptors win. With that result, the teams have played under the number in four of five and seven of 10.

The under is 23-6 in the last 29 meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

The Pistons have really picked up their play since Josh Smith left town, and while the team’s offensive prowess has increased, the greater improvement from the team has come at the defensive end. Smith had been a complete liability for the Pistons at that end of the court, and with five players now going all-out to limit opposing offenses, the results have been noticeable. 

Now the team’s offense figures to take a step back as offensive catalyst and leading-scorer Brandon Jennings finds himself in another slump. He enters this contest 4-for-19 from the field over the last two games.

As for the Magic, they’ve played in some high-scoring games of late which helps boost this total, but those games came at home. Now they’re taking to the road where they average only 93.8 points per game.

The under is 9-4 in the Pistons’ last 13 games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

The Denver Nuggets host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

The Spurs bucked the trend of being a defense-oriented team in recent years by really ramping up their efforts at the offensive end, but they've gotten back to dominating at their own end of the court lately. The team famously takes a while to get going on defense in Gregg Popovich's complicated system, and they seem to have finally figured things out.

Over their last 10 games, the Spurs have limited opponents to 93.2 points per game. With regards to the total in this game, not a single one of the Spurs' last nine road games played over 203 combined points, including a 99-91 decision in Denver.

When playing against Denver, the under has cashed in five of six meetings.

The under is 36-16-1 in the last 53 meetings.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

This is an opportunity for us to get behind a market inefficiency, with the public getting lost in all the points these teams have been known for scoring, while ignoring the strong defense both teams play.

Thesse teams have already met twice this season, with totals of 209 and 204.5 points installed for those contests. Despite both of those games playing comfortably under the number, these teams will play with the highest total yet for one of their matchups.

That's in spite of the fact that the teams have played under the number in three straight and six of seven, with only one of those seven games playing above 201 total points.

The under is 7-1 in the Rockets' last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 8* O/U Play

The Toronto Raptors host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.The Raptors are scoring 109 points per game over their last 10 contests. The team has been buoyed by the strong play of point guard Kyle Lowry, who is averaging 23 points per game in those outings.Now the team gets a cushy soft 76ers defense.

In five meetings between the teams over the last five seasons, Toronto is averaging 112.8 points per contest.As for the 76ers, they're coming into their own at the offensive end of the court, finding some consistency thanks largely to the contributions of Tony Wroten. In the month of January, Wroten is scoring 19.8 points per game.The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these teams.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Indiana Pacers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

The Timberwolves have struggled mightily when making the trip out to Indiana, losing 10 in a row there. A big reason has been their inability to score the basketball. In their last three trips, Minnesota has mustered only 87.7 points per game when visiting the Pacers.

Now these teams meet on Sunday with each getting a couple days off to prepare. Each side's head coach will surely be emphasizing defensive fundamentals, an area in which the Pacers pride themselves, and the Timberwolves rank last in the league.

Additionally, both sides are dealing with injuries to their top offensive performers, including the starting point guard for each team. That's going to make it difficult for both sides to find quality shots, slowing the pace of the game.

The under is 7-3-1 in Indiana's last 11 games against NBA Central Division opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

The first time these teams met this season, they played with a posted total of 192.5 points, and while they only played to 193 points, they see a bump of 14.5 points in the total for this one.

The total is the lowest installed for a Suns game in a while, and while they've been scoring points in bunches, they've been playing teams that play at much faster paces than the Grizzlies. In nine meetings with the Grizzlies over the last three seasons, the Suns haven't reached the century mark in scoring a single time, averaging 91.1 points in those contests.

The Grizzlies have played only two home games since Dec. 29, buy they've exhibited the kind of stout defense that makes them so difficult to beat there, limiting their opponents to just 85 points in those games.

The under is 4-0-1 in the Grizzlies' last five games played on a Sunday.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Detroit Pistons host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.

The Nets brought in Deron Williams to be the team’s star a couple years back, and that move has not paid off for the team, particularly this season with Williams finding another head coach to clash with in Lionel Hollins.

Instead, the team is forced to run Hollins’s system, which essentially consists of slowing the game down to a crawl. Over its past four games, Brooklyn has scored an average of 85.3 points while surrendering 90.8 points per game.

After cashing a ticket on the under in the team’s game on Friday night, we’ll gladly go back to the well in this one with the team facing a Pistons squad that has been rejuvenated on the defensive end since letting Josh Smith leave.

The under is 11-3 in the Nets’ last 14 games, and it is 5-2 in the Pistons’ last seven games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

The Bucks have been riding an incredible under streak, failing to reach the number in eight consecutive contests. The reason has been a major discrepancy between the public's perception of the team and reality.

Milwaukee plays at a fast pace, leading to some higher scoring games early in the season when the team was still figuring out new head coach Jason Kidd's defensive system. Now that they have, they're failing to reach the lofty totals oddsmakers are installing for their games. The Bucks have held 10 consecutive opponents under 50 percent shooting.

Now they get a Timberwolves team playing without some of its best offensive weapons, and is now dealing with an ailing Mo Williams. Minnesota was limited to 86 points in the first matchup between these teams this season, and that was in Minnesota. Their prospects for scoring in Milwaukee aren't great.

The under is 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday 9* NBA O/U Play

The Brooklyn Nets host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

The Nets have had a ton of trouble scoring the basketball of late, shooting below 40 percent from the field in each of their last three games. In those contests, the team averaged only 84.3 points, despite even getting to overtime in one of those contests.

As for the 76ers, they've been having trouble scoring the basketball all season, particularly when playing on the road. Philadelphia has played over the total just six times in 18 road contests this season, averaging 85.6 points in those contests, which is nearly 10 points below their season average.

The team's had even more trouble scoring the basketball in divisional matchups, where they average 84.8 points per game on 37.6 percent shooting.

The under is 5-0 in the 76ers' last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday NBA 8* O/U Play

The Denver Nuggets host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

While Orlando is going through another disappointing season, offense certainly hasn't been the problem for the team. Tobias Harris is averaging 18.3 points, and Nikola Vucevic is adding 17.9 points. Victor Oladipo has also stepped up his play at the offensive end to the tune of 19 points per game over the last four games.

Meanwhile, Denver is getting All-Star numbers from point guard Ty Lawson, who is averaging double-digit assists while also scoring 16.3 points per game. Teammate Arron Afflalo is shooting 61.4 percent from the field over his last three games.

Put these games together an points follow. In the last three meetings, the teams have played over the total by a combined 40.5 points. In two meetings last season, Denver averaged 120 points to Orlando's 103.

The over is 4-1 in the Magic's last five games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 7* NBA O/U Play

The Charlotte Hornets host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

These teams met in early November and played just a hair over the number in a game in which both squads shot well from the field. The teams combined to play to 191 points in a game in which the total closed at 190.

Now we see a number installed as high as 195 in some spots, which is hardly justified given the current state of both squads, and the change in venue. New Orleans averages more than nine additional points when playing at home, while the Hornets have been playing to lower numbers at home, with the under going 4-1 in their last five in North Carolina.

Charlotte's been forced to play a more defensive style with second leading scorer Al Jefferson sidelined, leading to more minutes for defensive-minded Bismack Biyombo. The Hornets are averaging 90.7 points over their last seven games.

The last four meetings between these teams in Charlotte have yielded a combined average of 170.3 points.

The under is 8-2 in the Pelicans' last 10 games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

The Lakers get this game on the second night of a back-to-back, a spot that hasn’t been terribly great for their offense. In their last five games played on the second night of a back-to-back, the team is averaging 95.5 points per game, well below their season average of 102.2 points per game.

As for the Trail Blazers, they’ve really taken a step forward from last year’s group, which played as fast as it could with little regard for defensive responsibilities. On the season, Portland is limiting opponents to 93.5 points per game on 42.4 percent shooting when playing at home.

Even so, oddsmakers priced this game as if an ol’ Wild West shootout were expected, allowing us to get in at a favorable number.

The under is 13-6 in the Trail Blazer’s last 19 home games, and it is 7-3 in the Lakers’ last 10 road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Monday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

The 76ers have had plenty of trouble scoring the basketball when taking to the road this season, and doing so when playing on the second night of a back-to-back has been ever more difficult. When playing on the road on the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers are averaging 85.5 points per game.

When both games of the back-to-back are played on the road, as is the case Saturday night, the team is averaging 79.0 points per game.

As for the Clippers, they've lacked the offensive explosiveness they've come to be known for in recent years. The under has come through in each of their last four games, and the over hasn't hit in their last seven home contests.

The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 9* NBA O/U Play

The Houston Rockets host the Miami Heat on Saturday night.

The Rockets have really picked up their play of late, coinciding with the return of Dwight Howard to the team's lineup, allowing them to play at a faster pace without overcompensating at the defensive end. It's paid big dividends a the offensive end of the court. After playing to the under in 13 of 14 home games, the Rockets have played over the number in three of their last four home contests.

Looking back at their last six contests, Houston is averaging 105.8 points per game, with the over cashing in five times in those six games.

As for Miami, they've stepped up their game at the offensive end of late as well. The Heat have eclipsed the 100-point mark four times in their last seven games. With a finally healthy Dwyane Wade, an offensive uptick can be expected in Miami.

The over is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these teams in Houston.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 7* NBA O/U Play

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Both teams have taken some serious hits to their core defensive players in recent days, and that's going to lead to some points in this one. The Bucks will again be without their top rim-protector in Larry Sanders, who continues to battle an illness.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers were without the likes of LeBron James, Shawn Marion, and of course, Anderson Varejao on Tuesday night. Factor in the tired legs that come with playing on the second night of a back-to-back, and increased roles for defensive black holes like Dion Waiters, Kyrie Irving, and Tristan Thompson, and both sides figures to fill the basket with regularity in this one.

The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these teams.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Golden State Warriors host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Points haven't been easy to come by for the 76ers when they've taken to the road this season. In their last road game, the team played well under the number, scoring only 71 points in a road game at Utah.

Now they continue their grueling road trip with the California leg, set to take on the Warriors on Tuesday. The young 76ers get this game with two days off prior to the contest, and two days off afterwards.

It's difficult to find motivation over the course of a long season. With a young group getting a stretch like this around New Year's, it's difficult to imagine they'll put forth their best effort against a Warriors team that's really stepped up its play at the defensive end.

The under is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these teams.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play.

The Houston Rockets host the Washington Wizards on Monday night. 

The Rockets have begun to pick up the pace in their recent outings, and it's showed up in their box scores. The Rockets are averaging 105.8 points per game over their last five contests, which is 5.1 points above their season average. Defensively, they've surrendered 104.0 points per game over their last five - 7.2 points above their season average.

As for the Wizards, they're perfectly fine picking up the pace themselves. They also don't have any trouble scoring against the Rockets. In two meetings last season, the Wizards averaged 109.5 points.

Houston averaged 113.5 points in those games. Another shootout can be expected on Monday.

The over is 4-1 in the Rockets' last five games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Monday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Atlanta Hawks host the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

While there may not be much brand name appeal to this matchup, these are two of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Hawks may not have a player with a name that draws headlines, but all five of the team's starters are averaging double digits in scoring.

As for the Bucks, they lost their big-name player in rookie Jabari Parker, but they've kept up their frenetic scoring pace. The team's pace of play ranks inside the top 10 in the NBA, and they get an NBA-best 44.4 points from their bench.

Both teams know how to score the basketball, and both figure to break the century mark in a game that should soar comfortably over the number.

The over is 21-7-1 in the last 29 meetings between these teams.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

These teams certainly have the reputation for scoring points, but both have stepped it up at the defensive end this season. The Warriors in particular have done a great job of stifling opponents at the defensive end. They rank inside the top 5 in the NBA in defensive efficiency.

However, the public sees the names on the jerseys and expect a high-flying affair, and as such, they've bet up the number, making the play even more attractive. This game will have a playoff-like feel, with both squads competing for the Pacific Division crown. Nothing will come easy.

The under is 4-0 in the Warriors' last four games against opponents with a winning percentage above .600.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Chicago Bulls host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

A dysfunctional Lakers group will arrive in Chicago on Christmas Day. The team played arguably its best game of the season on Tuesday night without Kobe Bryant in the lineup, and now they have him coming back.

Kobe is hitting on just 37.7 percent of his shots from the field, and is an albatross for the team's offense right now. Going against a stout Bulls defense, the Lakers figure to struggle to find points.

As for the Bulls, scoring points on Christmas Day isn't their thing. Chicago has failed to hit the 100-point mark in four tries on Dec. 25.

The under is 6-1 in the Bulls' last seven games against opponents with a losing record.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday evening.

The Heat have been absolutely decimated by injuries and have been having trouble scoring points as a result. Over the last five games, they're scoring 92.0 points per game, while also playing better at the defensive end, limiting opponents to 2.4 fewer points and 2.1 percent fewer made field goal attempts.

As for the 76ers, scoring has been a problem for them all season. The 76ers have been held under 100 points in 11 of 12 road games, and are averaging a woeful 84.5 points per game on the road.

With second-rate players trying to fill the basket in this one, a low-scoring affair figures to be in order for the fans in South Beach.

The under is 8-1 in the 76ers' last nine road games.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA O/U Play.

The Houston Rockets host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Both teams have been playing to lower totals this season thanks to increased defensive efforts and slower paces, but both have picked up their pace of late. For Portland, they enter this one scoring over 100 points in four straight games, averaging 113.8 points along the way.

As for Houston, they've picked up the pace with Dwight Howard back in the lineup. In four games since Howard returned, the Rockets are averaging 102.5 points, while allowing an equal number of points.

In their meetings last year, the teams never saw a total lower than 212. While they've stepped up their play at the defensive end, there are still a lot of offensive weapons on both sides, so plenty of points can be expected.

The over is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings between these teams.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play.

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

The Bucks have played a strong defensive game under new head coach Jason Kidd, but they've been a friend to over bettors because of their torrid pace. As for the Clippers, they sit fourth in the NBA in scoring, and after cashing a ticket on the over in their game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, we'll gladly go back to the well in this one.

Milwaukee's pace will be welcome by the Clippers, who rank first in the Association in points per shot. They'll also be out for revenge after falling to Milwaukee by a score of 111-106 in the first meeting between these teams this season.

With Milwaukee ranking ninth in pace and Los Angeles ranking 12, this figures to look more like an All-Star game than a regular-season matchup.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 9* NBA O/U Play.

Nets vs. Cavaliers Under 197.5

The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet on Friday night. Cleveland was thoroughly embarrassed on Wednesday night by Atlanta. The Hawks shot 65% from the floor and put up 128 points against Cleveland.

Cleveland is a proud team, and LeBron James is their unquestioned leader. James is a very good defensive player, and he's trying to get the rest of the team around him to commit as much on the defensive end as he does. After a game like they had on Wednesday, I think the rest of the team works far harder on the defensive end here.

Brooklyn is a team that is really in trouble right now. The Nets have no real direction as a franchise, and nearly everyone on the roster is being rumored in a trade.

The Cavs are hungry after that ugly showing, and I think that shows up in a strong defensive effort.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA Totals Play

The Orlando Magic host the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

These teams met once already this season - two weeks ago tonight, to be specific. Orlando won that game in Utah by a score of 98-93. That result came on a night in which both teams shot well from the field, combining to hit on 48 percent of their field goal attempts.

That's a good indicator of the kind of pace we can expect tonight. With both teams having already shot well in the first meeting, we won't have to worry about a fluky result doing us in.

Neither side has been playing with much pace, and that's a trend we can expect to continue on this night. The under has cashed in each of three meetings between these clubs over the last two seasons.

The under is 8-3 in the Magic's last 11 games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Friday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

The Clippers have been scoring points in bunches of late, to the tune of 111.4 points per game over their last 10 contests. That number only jumps up when they're playing at home. In their last five home games, the Clippers have averaged 118.5 points per contest.

That's going to be trouble for a Pacers defense that has its opponent to sore at least 100 points in six of its last seven road games. The team's offense has been better of late, though. They're averaging 95.4 points per game over their last 10 contests.

Still looking to rebound from back-to-back upset losses, with only one win since then, the Clippers will be happy to run up the score in this one, and that's going to mean a lot of points.

The over is 14-3 in the Pacers' last 17 road games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

The Hornets have prided themselves on team defense, and they play the kind of strong interior defense that will give a team like the Cavaliers trouble. The Cavaliers will have their sights set elsewhere, though.

Cleveland has relied on its defense to end losing streaks, and coming off back-to-back losses they'll want to right the ship at that end of the court, and doing so against a Hornets team that struggles to score the basketball - particularly on the road - is right up their alley. 

The Hornets are also coming off a game in which their defense was shredded by the Brooklyn Nets to the tune of 114 points, so they'll look to fix things at that end as well.

The under is 5-1-1 in the Cavaliers' last seven games following a loss.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday NBA 7* O/U Play

The Denver Nuggets host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

The Nuggets certainly know how to score the basketball, and they're even better at it when playing at home. For the season, Denver is scoring 107.3 points per game at home.

For the Spurs' part, they've really stepped up in that department too, of late, scoring 109 points per game themselves.

San Antonio began the season getting some strong production from its defense, but injuries have caused the team to take a step back in that area. They're allowing 101.8 points per game over their last five, 6.7 more points per game than they allow on the season.

This one figures to feature a whole lot of points, but that hasn't been factored into this number - the Spurs won 133-102 the last time they went to Denver.

The over is 5-0 in the Spurs' last five games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday NBA 9* O/U Play

The Indiana Pacers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

These teams burned bettors a week ago when they met in Portland and played well under the total on a night on which both teams shot under 40 percent of the field. Without that long trip to Oregon weighing each team down, and uptick in offensive production can be expected this time around.

Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is coming off one of his best shooting performances of the season, scoring 35 points in a 115-106 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday. The Pacers were in action against the Toronto Raptors on Friday, and fell by a score of 106-94.

Neither side is inspiring much confidence on the defensive side of late, so the over is definitely the play on Saturday night.

The over is 20-5-1 in the Trail Blazers' last 26 games played on a Saturday.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

8* Saturday NBA O/U Play.

The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Texans on Wednesday night.

The Warriors bring a franchise-record 13-game winning streak in this matchup. Despite all the talent the team has at the offensive end, the Warriors have been winning games on the back of a strong defense, limiting opponents to an NBA-best 40.9 percent shooting from the field. In their last game, the team limited the Timberwolves to 36 percent shooting.

The Rockets have also picked up their game at the defensive end of the court this season. The team got a big boost in that area with the return of point guard Patrick Beverley, who came back from a six-game absence Saturday and helped limit the Phoenix Suns to a 36.6 percent shooting clip in their last outing.

These teams have already met once this season - a game the Warriors won 98-87. Both teams should put forth similarly strong defensive efforts in this one.

The under is 15-5 in the Rockets' games this season.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA O/U Play.

The Dallas Mavericks host the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.

These teams met on Wednesday in a game that saw Dallas claim a 107-105 victory. Former Buck Monta Ellis loves to play his former team, and score 23 points in that one.

The teams played over the total in that one despite the absence of Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, who has since return to the lineup. Nowitzki knows how to score, but he doesn't offer much help on the defensive end. In his return, the Mavericks surrendered 40 first quarter points to the Phoenix Suns in a 118-106 loss.

That's music to the ears of the Bucks, who are shooting the lights out of late, hitting on 52.1 percent of their shots from the field on Wednesday before shooting 56.5 percent from the field in Friday's win over the Miami Heat.

The over is 5-0 in the Mavericks' last five home games, and it is 4-1 in the Bucks' last five road games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Sunday 9* NBA O/U Play

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

Portland has won 11 of its last 12 and will look to continue its winning ways on Thursday night. The Trail Blazers haven't played at the torrid pace they did a year ago, but they're still scoring plenty of points.

They've also been very successful by scoring as many points as they have, going 12-1 when scoring 100 or more points. For that reason, there's no reason to expect the team to change its approach.

As for the Pacers, their offense has stepped it up in recent games - the team got a season-high 57 points from its bench in its last outing against the Phoenix Suns. Offense hasn't exactly been hard to come by when these teams meet, either - both teams eclipsed the 100-point mark in each of their two meetings last season.

The over is 11-1 in the Pacers' last 12 road games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play

The Sacramento Kings host the Toronto Raptors at Sleep Train Arena in California on Tuesday night.

For Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins, it's on the defensive end where he’s made his greatest improvements, helping the team improve from 23rd in defensive rating to 18th. That number doesn’t do him justice. Sacramento is allowing 98.3 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor, compared with 113.0 when he’s on the bench.

Unfortunately for the Kings, Cousins has been dealing with an illness that's kept him out of the lineup in back-to-back games. That's music to the ears of the high-scoring Toronto Raptors.

Toronto has produced 113 points per game on the road, allowing 107 in going over the total in five of eight road games this season.

Even without DeMar DeRozan in the lineup the Toronto offense rolled against the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 109 points in regulation.

Not surprisingly, the Kings’ defense took a hit without the presence of Cousins on the court. The Grizzlies shot 48.1 percent from the floor, and things could have been worse if they had connected on better than 64.3 percent of their 28 free throw attempts. Power forward Zach Randolph was a particular thorn in the Kings’ collective side in that one, scoring a game-high 22 points and adding 12 boards.

The over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams, and it is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Sacramento.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 8* NBA O/U Play

The San Antonio Spurs host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

The Spurs are allowing a league-low 91.3 points per game. Over their last six games, the Spurs have really picked things up at the defensive end, limiting opponents to 86.3 points per game on 39.4 shooting from the field and 24.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

The Pacers rank near the bottom of the league in scoring, racking up only 92.4 points per game, and are knocking down only 42.6 percent of their shots from the field. Meanwhile, they’ve continued their strong defensive play, allowing only 94.4 points per game.

The under is 6-1 in the Spurs’ last seven home games, and it is 19-7 in their last 26 games overall.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA O/U Play

Houston & Philadelphia under 205

Thursday night was a night to forget for the 76ers as they suffered their worst loss in over 21 years. It's no secret that Philadelphia is a bad team. but after being humiliated on Thursday, we expect them to put their best foot forward on Friday.

The 76ers' defensive efficiency numbers are ugly, but the last three games have seen those numbers skyrocket to unsustainably bad levels. Playing the second game of a back-to-back, Philadelphia will do their best to slow the pace and limit the Rockets' field goal attempts. These teams met on November 3, with the 76ers holding Houston to 104 points in a 104-93 loss. If Philadelphia can keep Houston in the low 100s again tonight, we believe this has a great shot of staying under the total.

As bad as Philadelphia has been on defense, they've been just as bad on offense. The 76ers' offensive efficiency numbers are also embarrassing, but what's going unnoticed is just how good the Rockets have played on defense. The Rockets have limited opponents to just 92.1 points per game, second in the league behind only Memphis.

The under is 12-2 in the 76ers' last 14 games playing on no days rest. The under is 6-0 in the Rockets' last 6 games following a win of 10+ points.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

8* Play

Bulls vs. Bucks Under 190.5

The Chicago Bulls have played the last two games without Derrick Rose. After being listed as probable earlier today, he is now listed as questionable. There is a decent possibility he will miss tonight’s game.

As long as Tom Thibodeau is their head coach, the Chicago Bulls are going to be a defensive-minded team. Chicago finishes in the top five in the NBA in total defense every single year. I don’t see any reason to believe this year would be any different. Jimmy Butler missed games early on this year, but he’s back and he’s a defensive stopper.

The Milwaukee Bucks might be a little better than most think right now. Jason Kidd has this team playing much better defense than they have in recent years. The Bucks have length on the inside to keep opponents out of the paint.

Neither of these teams push the tempo very much at all. This game should be played in the halfcourt almost exclusively. With Rose either out or hobbled, the Bulls offense isn’t nearly as dangerous. Milwaukee’s offense isn’t unselfish enough to get many open shots against a good defense like Chicago. The winner of this game will likely be in the mid 90’s.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

Miami Heat & San Antonio Under

The Miami Heat host the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs are coming off a big win in Game 3 of the series in which they enjoyed a historic shooting night en route to a 111-92 victory.

The Spurs came out guns a blazin’ in Game 3, knocking down 19 of their first 21 shots from the field, including each of their first six three-point attempts. When the dust settled, the Spurs had set the Finals record for field goal percentage in a half by connecting on 75.8 percent of their shots from the field.

This series is really playing out very similarly to last year’s edition. The under was the play in Miami a year ago, and even with an historic shooting performance in Game 3, the teams only played over the total by 5.5 points. With the Heat spending hours in the film room on Wednesday, it’s safe to say a repeat shooting night from the Spurs shouldn’t be expected, and we can safely cash our under tickets in this one.

The under is 12-5 in the Spurs’ last 17 games following a win of more than 10 points, and it is 7-3 in the Heat’s last 10 games following a loss of more than 10 points.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

9* Play

Washington & Indiana over 184

The Indiana Pacers host the Washington Wizards on Friday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Indiana is coming off an 86-82 victory in Game 2 of the series on Wednesday.

We’ve been very active in backing the over in Washington’s postseason games, even cashing a ticket on the opener in this series. Despite the success the over has been having in the Wizards’ games, the oddsmakers continue to pump out similar totals for their games. We’ll gladly continue to ride this money train for as long as they allow us.

The over cashed in each of the two postseason games at the Verizon Center this season, with the Wizards averaging 97.5 points against a stout Bulls team. The two games went over by a combined 20 points. After Game2 in the series went under, we’ll gladly go back to the well in a bounce back situation for both offenses. Paul George scored only 11 points in Game 2.

The over is 7-2 in the Wizards’ last nine games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

8* Play on Washington & Indiana over 184

Clippers vs. Thunder Under 215 

The Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive clinic in Game One of this Western Conference semifinals. While the Clippers are an amazing offensive team, it’s important to remember that Oklahoma City is one of the top five defenses in the NBA.

The Thunder have lots of pride, and after being blown out I expect them to bounce back in this one. The biggest spot that bounce back will likely occur is on the defensive end. Expect the Thunder to bring much better effort here.

In the regular season, these teams met four times. Three of those meetings stayed under this posted total. In general, playoff games are usually lower scoring because of the increased importance of the game and some better defense.

The fact that the first game was so high scoring has created a nice opportunity to get the under at a very high number here. There should be a solid amount of points scored in this game, but this is just too high of a number. Look for some pride on the defensive end here. 

Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

7* NBA O/U Play

San Antonio & Portland over 205

The San Antonio Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second round playoff series. The Spurs are coming off a seven-game series win over the Mavericks, while the Trail Blazers dispatched of the Rockets in six games.

There’s no secret that the Trail Blazers play outstanding offense with little regard for their own end. Meanwhile, the Spurs have really transitioned into more of an offensive team in recent years, and that’s led to a healthy number of overs. The Spurs have hit 100 more points in seven of the last eight meetings between these teams.

In four regular season meetings between these sides, the over at this number would have cashed in three times, with San Antonio averaging 104.8 points in those meetings, and the Trail Blazers racking up 105.8. The Spurs struggled to score in their first couple of playoff games, but have scored 109, 111, and 119 points in their last three games respectively.

The over is 5-1 in the Spurs’ last six games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

7* Play on San Antonio & Portland over 205

Indiana & Washington over 183

The Indiana Pacers host the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of their second round playoff series on Monday night. The Pacers came back to beat the Hawks in seven games, while the Wizards needed only five games to dispatch of the Bulls.

The over was a very favorable bet in the Wizards-Bulls series, and we went a perfect 3-0 backing the over in that series, and will go right back to that well again. The Wizards play a fast-paced, aggressive style on offense, and that's going to pose major problems for a Pacers defense that is in shambles at the moment.

The Pacers allowed the Hawks to score 93.3 points per game on their home floor, while scoring 95.8 of their own, and now a more-skilled Wizards team comes to town, one that doesn't pay as much attention to their play at the defensive end as the Hawks do, letting the defensive-minded Bulls average 94.5 points per game in the first four contests in that series.

The over is 6-1 in the Wizards' last seven games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

9* Play on Indiana & Washington over 183

Houston & Portland over 213

The Houston Rockets host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their opening round playoff series. Portland is coming off a 123-120 win in Game 4 of the series on Sunday.

This shouldn't come as a surprise given the way the teams played during the regular season, but points have hardly been at a premium in this series. The clubs have played over the total in each of the first four contests, yet the total has trended downward, allowing us to get in at a favorable number in this one.

The Rockets have had a ton of trouble slowing LaMarcus Aldridge, as he's been allowed to pretty much score at will, and there's little reason to believe the Rockets will have things figured out on Wednesday after failing to slow him down in the first four games of the series. Expect another high-scoring affair between teams that have played to an average total of 226.5 points in their last 11 meetings.

The over is 11-0 in the last 11 meetings between these teams.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

8* Play on Houston & Portland over 213

Chicago & Washington over 182.5

The Washington Wizards host the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon in Game 4 of their opening round series. Chicago claimed Game 3 in the series on Friday by a score of 100-97, cutting Washington’s series lead to 2-1.

This series is one we are having trouble figuring out. We cashed a ticket on the over in Game 1, then cashed a ticket on the over in Game 3. In total, over bettors have gone 3-0 in this series, yet the total has remained relatively unchanged throughout the series. It was even bet down in the lead up to Game 1.

Clearly bettors are reading too much into Chicago’s strong defensive ways, as that just hasn’t translated to the opening round of the playoffs, as the over has cashed in in each of their last seven conference quarterfinal games. The Wizards are a prime opponent for high-scoring games, giving their fast pace on offense, and their utter disregard for sound defensive play.

The over is 5-0 in the Wizards’ last five games overall, and it is 6-1 in the Bulls’ last seven games overall.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

7* Play on Chicago & Washington over 182.5

Memphis & Oklahoma City under 189

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Memphis is coming off a 98-95 win in Game 3 of this series on Thursday night, giving the team a 2-1 series lead.

A pair of overtime contests have many thinking this series has been more offensive than it has been, with each of those two overtime games playing over the total, while the game that ended in regulation stayed under the number. The Grizzlies really pride themselves on their ability to play defense, with the crowd really getting behind them when they are at that end of the court.

Their support really helped the team to shut down the Thunder in Game 3, with the game set to play well under the number prior to a late collapse by the Grizzlies. Another overtime session shouldn't be counted on this time around, while the Grizzlies can be expected to stifle the Thunder once again.

The under is 4-0 in the Thunder's last four games played on a Saturday.

Take the UNDER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

9* Play on Memphis & Oklahoma City under 189

Washington & Chicago over 181.5

The Washington Wizards host the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in Game 3 of their opening round playoff series. The Wizards won Game 2 in the series on Tuesday night, 101-99 in overtime.

We cashed a ticket on the over in Game 1 of this series, and it cruised easily over the total by 15 points, with some bettors’ tickets cashing by 16.5 points after the total was bet DOWN! Yet, even following another over in Game 2, the total remains relatively unchanged, offering us a prime opportunity to go right back to that well.

The series shifting back to Washington is only reason for more confidence in the over, as the Wizards will surely get their points on their homecourt, with the Bulls forced to pick up their play as well just to keep up. The Wizards averaged 105.3 points per game in their final three regular season home games.

The over is 4-0 in the Wizards’ last four games overall, and 5-1 in the Bulls’ last six games overall. The over is also 6-0 in the Bulls’ last six conference quarterfinals games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

8* Play on Washington & Chicago over 181.5

Miami & Charlotte over 186

Toronto & Brooklyn over 188.5

Chicago & Washington over 180.5

The Chicago Bulls host the Washington Wizards on Sunday night in game one of their opening round playoff series.

The oddsmakers simply got this number wrong. The public perception of the Bulls is a team that plays smothering defense and can’t score the basketball, but the team made significant strides at the offensive end of the court in the latter part of this season, thanks largely to the development of Joakim Noah, and the emergence of D.J. Augustin as a viable scoring option off the bench – he could very well win the Sixth Man of the Year award. A year ago, a more offensively challenged Bulls team played over the total in five of its seven opening round series games against the Nets.

This year, they draw a Wizards team that sure knows how to score the basketball, averaging 97.0 points in two trips to Chicago this season, with both contests playing over the total. The Wizards like to push the pace of their games, while largely ignoring their end of the court, which is going to lead to points in this one. They come in hot as well, averaging 112.0 points per game over their final three contests, including a 114-point effort against the Heat.

The over is 4-0 in the Bulls’ last four conference quarterfinal games.

Take the OVER.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

7* Play on Chicago & Washington over 180.5