Portland +7

This is just too many points in this spot on Monday. 

Portland has done extremely well in this head to head series with Orlando. they come into Monday winners of 6 in a row against the Magic and in that span the have gone 4-1-1 ATS. 

Orlando meanwhile is just 3-7-2 ATS against Western Conference opponents at home this season. 

This is a case where it is simply too many points. Orlando doesn't have as much firepower as a lot of teams and rarely will blow teams away. Look for this one to be close throughout, with the Blazers having a shot at stealing it outright.

A trend to note here. Magic are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -2.5

The Lakers have value laying the small number here.

These two teams met last week in a game where Los Angeles pulled away late in the 4th quarter. The Lakers are just a more complete team and have showcased that in 3 wins this season versus New Orleans.

The Lakers have the weapons defensively to stop the attack of New Orleans and that’ll be the case here in this one. 

Look for them to frustrate the Pelicans all night long and really make things difficult for them on both ends of the floor.

Some trends to note. LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games, 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against New Orleans, 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road, 9-2 SU in their last 11 games this season. New Orleans are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division and are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games played in March.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston +1.5

The Rockets are a valuable play on Saturday night.. 

Houston has won 5 straight and once again the offense is on just an absolute tear. When Houston gets on these runs with the offense, they're just so tough to slow down. 

They come in off a 140 point performance and are in a nice situational spot. 

The Rockets are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 when playing on 2 days of rest. Look for them to continue to push the tempo and get this offense rolling once again early.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

New York -3

The Knicks have value at home here on Saturday.

Chicago has been in a bit of turmoil this season as there has been plenty of drama on and off the court. 

This is a team the Knicks have had success against and can really frustrate. New York has covered in 7 of the last 9 head to head meetings and Chicago overall is just 8-20 on the road this season. Look for the Knicks to pick up the pressure on the defensive end and take advantage of a Chicago team that really struggles when they fall behind early.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland vs. New Orleans Over 237

Both of these teams love to run and the Over here has tremendous value to work with. 

New Orleans is one of the top offenses in the NBA, as they can not only shoot the 3 ball with the best of them, but also can attack the rim in transition.

Look for them to pick apart this Cavs defense, that ranks near the bottom in almost every defensive category. 

Combine that with this new look Cavs team that has found their groove with the mixture of young guns and veterans and we should be in for a shoot out between these two offenses.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in New Orleans.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 10* NBA O/U TOP PLAY

Miami -9

The Heat have the value in this matchup. 

Miami is just a different team at home and this is the perfect bounce back game. Miami comes into play 23-3 in South Beach and are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.

Combine that with them bouncing back from losses in a big way and they have tremendous value in this spot. Miami has gone 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 games following a straight up loss.

Look for them to come out as the aggressor in this one and really have this Minnesota team on their heels.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 15-35-1 ATS in their last 51 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 17-43-2 ATS in their last 62 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play 

Miami -6

Saturday night saw the Heat demolish the Cavaliers and now they return to Cleveland for their home portion of this home and home.

Miami is just too much for Cleveland to handle. 

The Heat have so many weapons offensively and we saw that Saturday night. They can shoot the 3 and control the paint and that will be the case here once again. Expect Miami to do just that and be the aggressor in this one early on.

Some trends to note. Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. Cavaliers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 Monday games.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Portland -5.5

The Trail Blazers have value laying the number here. 

Portland looks to keep things steady as they await the return of Lillard to the lineup. Portland continues their playoff push as they know every loss hurts them now at this point.

This is a great matchup for them given the direction Detroit is heading. They have dropped 5 in a row and continue to have issues on both sides of the ball.

Not too mention they’ve gone even younger with their roster as they continue to move veteran pieces off the roster. This team has a lot inexperience and Portland’s offense should be able to dictate as they please. 

Some trends to note.Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Trail Blazers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah -125

Utah on the moneyline is a nice move Saturday night for us.

The Jazz have been a very tough team to crack at home. They come in a solid 20-5 SU as they've played some of their best basketball in this building. Combine that with the Rockets just 16-12 away from home and the edge sits with Utah.

Expect the Jazz to lean heavily on their 6th ranked defense that has the ability to shut down any team. This will be a tall task for Houston to do what they normally do with their speed, as Utah can match that. 

Look for Utah to frustrate these shooters all night long, giving them the value.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington -6

The Cavaliers dramatic filled season continued with John Beilein stepping down as head coach at the All Star Break.

Cleveland has been a mess all season and things aren't going to get any better for this team as the season progresses. 

Washington comes in with some solid momentum as well. They cashed in 3 of their last 4 prior to the break and they're doing it with stellar offensive play. They rank 6th in the NBA in total offense, putting up 115.6 points per game. Look for them to continue this run here against a Cavs defense that ranks near the bottom in almost every category.

Some trends to note. Wizards are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. Wizards are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +10.5

The Warriors have value grabbing points here. 

With the NBA 2nd half in full swing, this a game the Rockets might overlook here.

They've struggled as road favorites, going just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 away from home as a favorite and this Warriors team is young and scrappy. 

Look for them to match the intensity and physical play as they should be able to keep this one close throughout.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City vs. New Orleans Over 231.5

The Over here has value to work with as we enter the NBA All Star Break.

New Orleans is one of the quickest teams in the entire NBA. They love to get up and down the floor, shooting it from anywhere almost as quickly as possible. 

They put up 116 per game, but give up one of the worst marks in the league at nearly 120 points against.

This is a game where both teams will play up tempo. Expect it to be back and forth here, as OKC and New Orleans will attack in transition.

Some trends to note. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in New Orleans. Over is 13-3 in Thunder last 16 games following a ATS loss.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play

Washington +2.5

The Wizards 19-33 (26-25-1 ATS) are the value play here on the road.

Truthfully, any time the Knicks are laying points it’s tough not to find value in the other side.

New York 17-37 (29-24-1 ATS) has been nothing but a mess this season. This team has issues on both sides of the ball, they turn it over way too much, and they just don’t have the weapons to beat teams.

Washington’s defense does have a lot of gaps, but they make up for it offensively.

Look for the Wizards to turn it up in transition and attack this New York defense early on. If they can dictate the pace in this one, the Knicks will be on their heels all night.

Some trends to note. Washington are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games against New York, and 16-4 SU in their last 20 games against New York. New York are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Washington.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia +1.5

The 76ers (33-21) are the move at home here.

Coming into Tuesday, the 76ers have been nearly unbeatable at home this season. They have won in 24 of 26 home situations thus far into the season as they feed off the crowd energy. 

They have also done very well in this series. Philadelphia has covered in 7 straight games in this head to head matchup. 

Combine that with LA being just 7-12 ATS on the road when coming off a victory this year and they are in store for a long night in this one.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. 76ers are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games as a home underdog.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Indiana -7

The Pacers have value laying the number here. 

Indiana has just simply dominated this series and has a huge situational edge over the Nets. 

Coming into Monday's matchup, the Nets are just 1-11 SU in the last 12 meetings. In those 12 meetings, the Pacers have covered in 10 of those. 

Combine that with Indiana being 8-3 ATS in their last 11 off a home loss as a favorite and they should come out with a lot of aggression in this contest.

Some trends to note. Pacers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Clippers -6

The Clippers 36-16 (28-24 ATS) have value laying the low number here in Cleveland.

Cleveland 13-39 (22-28-2 ATS) decided to not only stand pat at the deadline for their key stars, but also decided to acquire a big piece in Andre Drummond. He’ll be in uniform Sunday night, but this Cleveland team is still far off.

The chemistry wasn’t there before Drummond arrived and it’ll be harder to crack here with a new face in the lineup. 

Expect the Clippers to get out and run on Cleveland as they will have their issues with a Los Angeles team that can utilize many shooters.

Some trends to note. LA Clippers are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games, are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Cleveland, are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Cleveland, and are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games on the road. Cleveland are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games, and are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento Kings +2.5

The Kings 19-31 (24-25-1 ATS) have value grabbing the points here. 

Sacramento welcomes in a Spurs 22-29 (22-28-1 ATS) team that has failed to cover the number the last 5 head to head meetings. 

The King have been a tough team for some to handle, as they've been playing well on the defensive end. Normally, they sit near the bottom of the league when it comes to total defense, but right now they are a respectable 15th, giving up 110 points per game. 

Look for them to come up with some key stops here as they have played much better at home this season.

Some trends to note. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Kings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto PK

The Raptors 37-14 (29-22 ATS) have value at a PK price on the road Friday night.

Toronto comes in after taking down these Pacers 119-118 as the two teams will play a home and home. The Raptors have dominated the Pacers 31-20 (27-22-2 ATS) as of late in this head to head series. 

Coming into Friday, Toronto 5-2 is ATS in their last 7 meetings with Indiana. When playing in Indiana, the Raptors have covered in 12 of the last 17. 

The Pacers also come in reeling here. They've dropped 3 in a row and they've struggled on both sides of the ball during this run. Look for Toronto control the tempo in this one as Indiana has struggled to gain any sort of rhythm as of late.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Raptors are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans -5.5

The Pelicans 20-31 (26-24-1 ATS) are the move in the NBA on Thursday night. 

New Orleans has played back to back tough games and they've shown they can compete with the top teams in the NBA. They took a lead into the half against Milwaukee on Tuesday night, but ultimately came out flat in the third quarter. 

This is a Bulls 19-33 (23-28-1 ATS) defense they can really pick apart here. Look for New Orleans to push the tempo on Chicago and get out in transition as Chicago struggles mightily with fast paced teams.

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Pelicans are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -6.5

The Clippers (34-15 (27-20-2 ATS) have value laying the number here.

The Miami Heat 35-15 (27-23 ATS) have been one of the most dominant teams in the NBA at home thus far. The struggle for them has been finding any sort of consistency on the road. 

They come in just 12-12 away from home on Wednesday and Staples Center is always a tough place to crack. The Clippers are 21-5 this season in front of the home crowd and are in a nice situational spot. They are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss.

Look for the Clippers to be the aggressor in this one and come out with a lot of energy early on.

Some trends to note.  Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Dallas -4.5

The Mavericks 31-19 (27-20-3 ATS) are at a low number here to lay on Wednesday.

Dallas continues to be one of the best offensively as they are putting up 116.3 points per contest thus far into the season. 

They just have so many weapons that can cause issues for opposing defenses and Memphis 25-25 (27-22-1 ATS) has had a very hard time dealing with those in this series. Over the last 10 head to head meetings, the Grizzlies are just a mere 3-7 ATS. 

Some trends to note here. Mavericks are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Mavericks are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +1

The Cavaliers (13-37) have an edge here Monday night.

The Cavs were embarrassed by the Warriors on Saturday night and this is a case where pride is on the line.

There is no reason for them to have played as bad as they did and now it's about rallying around each other. Cleveland is a young group with a few vets who can come out with some fire power. Look for them to bounce back in a big way against a Knicks team that is one of the worst in the league offensively.

A trend to note here. Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State vs. Washington Over 235.5 

The Over here has value to work with when the Warriors (11-39) meet the Wizards (17-31) Monday night. 

Both of these teams have a lot of flaws and a good amount of those come on the defensive end. The Warriors are among the worst in the NBA when it comes to allowing opponents to get open shots. They really struggle in transition and this will lead to a lot of easy buckets for the Wizards. 

Washington is even more vulnerable. They rank 30th in the NBA in points against and given how the young Warriors team likes to push the issue, we should see a lot of back and forth action.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Washington. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 10* NBA O/U TOP PLAY

Utah -5

The Jazz 32-16 (24-22-2 ATS) have value laying the number here. 

Portland 21-27 (18-28-2 ATS) is not in a good spot situational here on Saturday night despite even being at home. They come in after a hard fought matchup with the Rockets earlier this week and now have to endure a back to back with the Lakers and Jazz. 

They issue they'll run into is the different styles both teams play. While the Lakers will run on them, Utah is going to put an emphasis on buckling down defensively. 

Expect the Jazz to be too much on the defensive side of the ball and really close down on these Trail Blazers shooters.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Trail Blazers are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog.

This number is too small.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn +1

The Nets 20-26 (20-26 ATS) are a nice move as slight underdogs Saturday. 

Brooklyn will be able to really pick apart this Wizards 16-31 (23-23-1 ATS) defense. Washington comes into play ranked 30th in total defense, giving up 121.0 points per game. They also rank 30th in the NBA in field goal percentage against, allowing teams to shoot nearly 50% against them. 

Brooklyn has some shooters that can cause a lot of issues for this Wizards defense. Given that, the edge sits with the visitors here.

Some trends to note. Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite. Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -12

The Lakers (36-10) are a nice move on Friday night.

This is a game where Los Angeles will come out with a lot of fire as they take on a Portland team that is fresh off an upset over Houston. 

Portland has it's defensive issues though, which the Lakers will certainly pick apart. 

The Trail Blazers give up 115 points per contest which sits at 25th in the league. Given the weapons the Lakers have, they can run on this Portland defense all night long and really have their way.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Friday games. Trail Blazers are 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans -4.5

The Pelicans (19-29) are starting to open a lot of eyes in the NBA.

They have value laying the number here at home on Friday night.

New Orleans comes in on a nice surge as the return of Zion Williamson has really bolstered this lineup. He joined at the right time as they hit a nice stride right before his actual return as they now have a lot of depth and playmakers that can shoot from inside and out.

Look for them to control the tempo here against Memphis, who ranks 26th in total defense. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Pelicans are 13-2-1 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland +10

The Cavaliers (13-35) are worth the move with this many points. 

Cleveland dominated from start to finish on Monday in Detroit, only to follow that up with a loss at home to the Pelicans on Tuesday. 

Cleveland showed some spurts against the Pelicans where they looked very solid, but couldn't overcome the bad runs. Now, they almost get a bit of a reality check after that two game stretch and should come out prepared in this one.

Expect them to play much more aggressive and to keep this one close throughout.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah -5

The Jazz (32-14) are a nice move on Wednesday night.

Utah is in full bounce back mode as they dropped a home decision to the Rockets, who played without their top 3 players last time out.

The loss was one of the worst of the season in the entire league and now you should see them really come out with some fire here. This is a perfect matchup for them given the Spurs issues on the defensive end. Expect Utah to find a lot of easy looks on Wednesday, especially at the rim.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans -7.5

The Pelicans 18-29 (24-22-1 ATS) are the move on the NBA hardwood Tuesday night.

Cleveland 13-34 (20-25-2 ATS) has had little success against teams not named the Detroit Pistons. Cleveland won their 2nd straight game against the Pistons in Detroit on Monday night, but returning home to take on a much different style opponent is not going to bode well for them. 

New Orleans and Zion Williamson have taken the NBA over as of late. New Orleans added a huge piece with his return to a lineup that has really shot well over the last few months. 

Expect New Orleans to run on the Cavaliers, especially given the back to back scenario here for Cleveland. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Pelicans are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Dallas -1

The Mavs 28-17 (23-19-3 ATS) have value laying the small number vs. the Thunder on Monday night 28-19 (32-15 ATS).

Dallas has been a force on the road this season. They come in with one of the best road records in the NBA, boasting a 15-6 mark. 

Not only have they been playing well, but they've also been covering in road situations too. Dallas has gone 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 as road favorites. Combine that with their 6-2 ATS mark in the last 8 meetings with the Thunder and the visitors here have a tremendous edge.

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 18-5-3 ATS in their last 26 road games. Mavericks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -4.5

Los Angeles 32-14 (25-21 ATS) has value laying the number. 

The Clippers put aside all their drama and antics last time out and dropped a 122 spot on a Heat team that had lost just 1 home game at the time.

Now, they can shift their focus on moving forward here with Orlando, who simply doesn’t have enough to keep up. The Magic offensively don’t have enough weapons to keep up with this attack.

Expect LA to get out and run on this Orlando 21-25 (21-23-2 ATS) team, knowing they struggle to slow teams down in transition. 

Some trends to note. Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games, are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Orlando, are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games against Orlando, and are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road. Orlando are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.

The Clippers are just too much for Orlando in this spot.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland PK

The Cavaliers (12-33) are the move on Saturday night inside Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. 

They open up as a PK against a Bulls team that will be on their 2nd leg of a back to back. Chicago will have to deal with Sacramento on Friday, a team that can wear you down with their speed.

Chicago's offense simply isn't built for a back to back scenario. They come into the weekend ranking 25th overall, putting up just 105 points per contest. While Cleveland has been a roller coaster ride with their young core, this team does have the ability to put up some big numbers if they get hot early. Look for them to try and take advantage of Chicago's fatigue and run early in this one.

The edge sits with Cleveland here, with the situational factors combined with Chicago's issues on the road.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn -1

The Nets (18-25) have value here on the road. 

Brooklyn ran into a very hot Los Angeles Lakers team on Thursday and gave them all they could handle in a game they eventually fell short in. 

Now, they see a Pistons team that will almost be a breath of fresh air after having to deal with the high powered LA attack. Detroit ranks near the bottom defensively, especially when it comes to giving up the 3 ball. They have one of the worst 3 point field goal percentages against, allowing teams to shoot 37%. 

Look for the Nets to expose that and really push the attack on a Detroit defense that struggles at times to slow down the transition game.

Brooklyn just has too much of an edge here on both sides of the ball.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Utah -4

The Jazz (31-13) have value laying the points here.

Dallas continues their trip out west after beating up on Portland Thursday night. This, however is not a good matchup for them.

Utah ranks 4th in the NBA in total defense, conceding just 104 points per game. They are one of the best defensively at almost everything as they close out on shooters tremendously. Look for that to be the difference maker here as Utah's constant pressure will be too much for this Mavericks team.

Some trends to note. Dallas are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah. Utah are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games played in January.

Dallas doesn't fare very well in Utah. Lay the points.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee vs. Charlotte Over 219

Milwaukee (39-6) and Charlotte (15-30) battle in France on Friday afternoon with the Over having a lot of value.

Typically when we see teams head overseas they love to put on a show. That is what we should be in store for here with both of these teams being up tempo. 

Milwaukee comes in one of the more dominant teams in the NBA as they have playmakers all around that an shoot. They lead the league with 120 points per game and get a shot at one of the poorer defenses in the NBA. 

Charlotte knows they'll need a lot of points to keep up with this Bucks team. With that in mind, expect that to turn things up even a little bit more and look to get out and run in transition.

Some trends to note. Over is 17-7 in Hornets last 24 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA O/U Play

Washington +1.5

The Wizards (14-28) catching points here is a nice move on Thursday night.

Washington heads into Cleveland, who is fresh off a blowout loss to the Knicks. The Cavaliers continue to have their issues on both ends of the floor and this simply is not an ideal matchup for them. 

Washington loves to get out and run and they have the ability to score in bunches. Cleveland is going to have it's hands full with the tempo Washington plays at and will be on their heels all night long in transition.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Cavaliers are 19-39-1 ATS in their last 59 games as a home favorite.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans -3.5

This is a low number on the Pelicans (17-27) here. 

They are in a beautiful situational spot to be laying this low of a number. The home side has gone 9-3 ATS in this series over the last 12 games. 

New Orleans will also welcome back Zion Williamson which will certainly have this crowd and team energized. Look for them to feed off that energy here, against a Spurs defense that really ranks near the bottom in a lot of categories.

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Pelicans are 11-1-1 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Phoenix -4

The Suns (18-24) go for their third win in a row here on Monday.

Phoenix has been a scrappy team to deal with, especially at home. 

The Suns come in with a lot of confidence and momentum after knocking off the Knicks and Celtics in which they averaged 122 points offensively in those wins. This team is young, but their speed is where they are able to pick apart opponents.

Expect this Spurs defense to struggle in this one, as the Suns will try to run on them all night.

Some trends to note. Suns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

Back Phoenix.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah -7

Laying the points with the Jazz (29-13) is a nice move here.

Utah comes into this one with a huge boost to their lineup as they saw Mike Conley return this weekend. What was already one of the deepest teams in the NBA has just turned into one of the best benches in the NBA. 

Now, they see a Pacers team on the 2nd leg of a back to back which is always tough for road teams. Look for Indiana to deal with some fatigue and struggle here in a game where the Jazz can really wear them down.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Utah -9.5

The Jazz (28 - 13) are the move on Saturday night at home. 

Utah is in full bounce back mode after an over time defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans last time out. The Pelicans continue to give teams issues and Utah simply couldn't slow them down. 

Expect them to put a major emphasis on the defensive end, as they were torched Thursday. 

The Jazz are typically known for their physical style on the defensive end and it should be the difference maker here. Expect them to slow this Kings offense down and not allow anything easy in the paint.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. Jazz are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Dallas -7.5

This is a let down spot for the Blazers here.

Portland comes in off what was their most impressive win of the year as they took down the Rockets on the road last time out. It was a complete performance wire to wire, but now they are in for an even tougher time against this Mavericks offense.

Dallas has the ability to score from just about anywhere on the floor. They have so many weapons that can cause issues for opponents and this is a case where Portland will their hands full. Expect Dallas to get out and run, really pushing the Trail Blazers back on their heels.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Trail Blazers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Orlando +11.5

The Magic 20-21 (20-19-2 ATS) catching this many points is a nice move on Thursday. 

Orlando comes in off a shocking win over the Lakers last night, a game in which they blew a big lead only to cash in late. 

They are playing with a lot of confidence and this team tends to play up to their competition. Expect them to really slow things down here against the Clippers 28-13 (22-19 ATS), as they are at their best when they can frustrate the opposite and force them out of their comfort zone when it comes to the pace of the game.

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Miami -5

The Heat (27-12) have value laying the points. 

Miami is off back to back losses and this team has responded well to losses on the road. They come into play on Wednesday 7-2-1 ATS and 9-1 SU in 10 instances. 

The Heat have also been absolutely dominant at home. They are a solid 17-1 inside this building, playing at such a high level. The Spurs have struggled this season on both sides of the ball and will have their work cut out for them against a hungry Miami team. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Heat are 14-4-1 ATS in their last 19 home games.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -15

The Clippers 27-13 (21-19 ATS) have value laying the big number here.

Teams playing back to backs in LA never seem to fare well. That goes double here for the Cavaliers 12-28 (17-21-2 ATS), who come in off a blowout loss to the Lakers last night.

Not only did they get worn out in that 2nd half, now they have to go up against one of the other best in the West. Expect the Clippers to come out fast here, knowing fatigue may be an issue with Cleveland. There are simply too many weapons here for the Cavs to slow down.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games. Clippers are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Dallas -2

The Mavericks 23-14 (19-17-1 ATS) are the move on Saturday night versus Philadelphia 25-14 (17-21-1 ATS).

Dallas has been one of the toughest teams to slow down on the offensive end. They rank 3rd in the NBA overall, putting up over 116 points per game. 

The weapons this team has is just too much to handle for opposing defenses. This is a case where the 76ers just heard news of Embiid and are going to endure some issues on both sides of the floor. 

Offensively, they are also just so inconsistent. Putting up just 109 points per game, they are going to struggle in a game that could turn into a track meet here. 

I've been betting against Dallas of late I know...now I'm on them.

Back Dallas. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit -7

The Pistons have value laying the number. 

Detroit has taken both meetings with Cleveland thus far and now will get a chance to carry that momentum into the home portion of this head to head. 

Cleveland has been a wreck this season as they have just been filled with drama both on and off the court. 

This is a case where Detroit comes in with plenty of confidence and should be able to control this game against a Cleveland team that is dealing with yet another off the court issue during their film session.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.. Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver vs. Dallas Over 218.5

The Nuggets 25-11 (15-18-3 ATS) and Mavs 23-13 (19-16-1 ATS) battle on Wednesday and the Over here has value to work with. 

Both of these teams have playmakers that can not only attack the rim, but can also shoot from anywhere on the floor. 

Dallas comes in ranking 3rd in the NBA, putting up 117 points per game. This offense loves to get out and run, but it has resulted in some struggles for them on the defensive end. With Denver putting up 111 themselves, this has the makings of a track meet kind of game with both teams giving up plenty of easy looks.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-0 in Nuggets last 6 overall. Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 home games.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA O/U Play

Lakers -13.5

The big number is worth laying here Tuesday. 

Los Angeles 29-7 (18-17-1 ATS) just has too much for the Knicks 10-26 (19-17 ATS) to handle. 

Offensively, New York cannot keep up with all the weapons. The Lakers can come at teams with so many different styles and players.

The Knicks youth will be too much to overcome, especially given how well the Lakers have played on the defensive end. 

Anthony Davis leads the way as he simply doesn’t allow teams to get any easy looks at the rim. His length, combined with James and company are simply to overwhelming.

Some trends to note. New York are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games, and are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Western conference. LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games, are  0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern conference, and are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in January.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee -7

The Bucks and Spurs finish a back to back against each other Monday night. 

Milwaukee won the first leg at home and they have a huge edge over this Spurs team. 

San Antonio simply doesn’t have the offensive firepower to keep up. Everything went right for them in the first meeting and yet they still fell by 9 and gave up 127 points.

Flip the script here to San Antonio and the Spurs aren’t built for a back to back.

Some trends to note. Milwaukee are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games, and are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games, plus they're 17-1 SU in their last 18 games at home. San Antonio are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Milwaukee, and finally are 4-13 SU in their last 17 games on the road.

Milwaukee is just too much in this spot.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -2.5

The Timberwolves have value laying the small number.

We backed OKC last night in Cleveland and they demolished the Cavs from start to finish.

Now, we have an opportunity to do it again here and fade the struggling Cavs.

They’ve had their issues on and off the court and it’s shown with this young group. When you have veterans like Kevin Love lashing out at the GM, it’s never good for the morale.

Some trends to note. Minnesota are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games, and Minnesota are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern conference. Cleveland are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games, and are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Northwest division..

Fade Cleveland here.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -6.5

The Thunder have value laying the number here.

For what they dished away this past offseason, the Thunder have been quite a pleasant surprise.

They come into this one winners of 4 in a row and they're doing it with stellar defense. They have held opponents to just 100.8 points per game during this streak they're on as they continue to get stops and get out in transition.

Look for that to be the difference here as they pick apart a young Cavs team that is starting to see more and more rumors fly around about them trading pieces away at the deadline.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.Thunder are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -4.5

The Rockets are in a nice spot on Friday at home.

The 76ers have been a bit of a struggle on the road this season and playing this fast paced offense in Houston is not an easy task.

Philadelphia comes into this one just 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games. Combine that with the Rockets being 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest and this is a very lopsided matchup.

Look for Houston to use their pace and really get out and run on on the 76ers. They'll have them on their heels all night and be able to attack the rim with ease.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State Warriors +4

The Warriors have value grabbing points here.

Minnesota comes in off a tough game in Milwaukee in which they went in as 18 point underdogs and nearly stole the game outright. 

This is a let down spot with this being the 2nd leg of a back to back. 

Golden State has been a sneaky team this year as they still have a few players that can provide a spark. Look for them to catch Minnesota with their lack of focus in this spot, going from a top tier opponent to a lower tier.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota +18

The Timberwolves are catching just too many points here.

Obviously the Bucks are one of the best in the NBA. However, 18 points in an NBA game just seems like too much.

The Timberwolves have won 2 of 3 and are a young group that can cause teams some issues with their speed.

Expect them to get out and run in this one, knowing points will have to be high for them to have any chance here.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600

Look for Minnesota to keep this respectable and within range of the number.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -6.5

This is a low number on the Clippers here.

They head into Sacramento, where they have absolutely dominated the Kings.

The Clippers have won 13 straight meetings here and are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games in this building. Overall, they have covered in 7 straight head to head matchups. 

The Kings have not been a good home team as a whole either this season. They have failed to cover in their last 6 in front of the home crowd and they simply do not have the physicality to keep up with LA here.

Some trends to note. Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Clippers -8.5

The Clippers have value on Saturday night laying the points.

LA comes in off a huge Christmas Day comeback against their inner city rivals. They have a ton of confidence and momentum right now that this Jazz team simply can't compare too.

Los Angeles is going to be too much on the defensive end for Utah. We saw what this team did to the Lakers in the 2nd half, flustering them and not allowing anything easy. The Jazz lack that firepower and will have their hands full trying to solve this defense.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Suns -3

The Suns are favored by 3 tonight on the road vs. the Warriors, and the Suns catch the Warriors on a little bit of a hot streak, winners of 3 in a row and last game out a nice win over the Rockets on Christmas Day.  For Phoenix they come into this one losers of seven in a row, however they looked really good last game out vs. the Nuggets losing 113-111. Progress.

Deandre Ayton will be OUT for this game for Phoenix and Kelly Oubre will be a GTD. For the Warriors Kevon Looney, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson are out, and Eric Paschall will be a GTD.

Four of the Suns' 7 losses have come by 7 or less points, and three were by 2 or less. The Suns are playing hard, they're just not getting results, and the last time these two teams met the Suns grabbed a 121-11 win behind 31 points from Booker. (Booker was not himself last game out, and I don't see the Warriors keeping him down 2 games in a row)

Some trends to consider. Phoenix are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Pacific division. Golden State are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games, and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Pacific division.

Play the Suns -3.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

TGIF 6* NBA ATS Play

New York Knicks +7

The Knicks have value grabbing the points here.

The battle in New York has always been a closely played series. These games are typically back and forth throughout, coming down to the final possession. 

The Knicks matchup very well with the Nets and they've proven that over the last few years. New York comes in 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and they've covered in 4 of the last 5 in Brooklyn. 

Look for this to have a similar feel as the recent meetings, where both teams go at it all night long in a game that comes down to the wire.

A trend to note here. Nets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. Brooklyn are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Eastern conference, and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic division.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers +1.5 

The Battle for LA should be a great one this year when the Clippers and Lakers meet.

The Lakers have value grabbing the small number. 

The Lakers have hit their first speed bump of the year, but it isn't one you should be alarmed with. Whether or not Lebron James plays here, this team still has plenty of weapons to work with. Despite even that, reports have shown James will likely play, adding so much more value given what he has shown on Christmas Day in the past.

This will be quite the grind both ways, but when you have closers like James and Davis, it's just too much to overcome.

Some trends to note here. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog.

Back the Lakers.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -10

The Rockets have a lot of value on Wednesday when they head into Golden State.

Normally, Golden State on Christmas Day is always a treat. However, things are far from normal this year for the once powerhouse. 

With Durant leaving and both Steph Curry and Klay Thompson injured, they simply do not have the same power they once held. Now, they have to deal with a red hot Rockets team that is one of the best on the offensive side of the ball.

Houston puts up 120.2 points per game and they simply cannot keep up here with them. The Rockets move so quickly and Golden State just doesn't have the tools or weapons to keep up. Expect them to really struggle here to slow Harden and company down in a game that should be come very lopsided.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Boston vs. Toronto Under 213.5

The Christmas Day NBA slate tips off with Boston and Toronto. The Under has nice value here.

Both of these teams sit in the top 10 on the defensive end, which leads us to believe that this should be a very tightly played game.

Boston sits 2nd overall in the NBA, giving up just 103 points per game. They've held the opposition to just 43% shooting as they never allow anything easy around the basket. 

Toronto plays a very similar style, giving up just 106.4 points against. 

With this one being the first contest as well, we should expect some sloppiness on the offensive end and the intensity to really be at a high as the game goes on, making shots very difficult both ways.

Some trends to note. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto. Under is 8-3 in Celtics last 11 Wednesday games.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

Houston -5.5

The Rockets have value laying the number.

Houston always seems to go when James Harden is lighting things up. Harden is in the midst of another run and because of that, the Rockets are going for their 4th straight win on Monday.

They matchup very well with the Kings, who are simply not a good defensive team.

The Rockets love to get up and down the floor and really run. That doesn’t bode well for Sacramento, who struggles with teams in the transition.

Expect Houston to turn it up a notch, as Russell Westbrook has found his groove and fits in perfectly along side Harden.

Some trends to note. Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Sacramento, 17-3 SU in their last 20 games against Sacramento, and 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road. Sacramento are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.

Lay the points. Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -1.5

It’s so tough to back Cleveland this year, but here the value sits with them. 

Atlanta is at the same level as Cleveland and these two teams come in heading in different directions. 

The Cavs have put together back to back games where they’ve done a lot of good things with this young team and because of that, they come in winners of two straight.

Atlanta is heading in the opposite direction, losers in 7 straight and 8 of their last 9.

Cleveland’s finally got some confidence and this is an opponent they can control the tempo and paint against.

Some trends to note. Atlanta are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games, and 0-7 SU in their last 7 games. Plus they're 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern conference.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Memphis -2

The Grizzlies have value laying a small number.

Cleveland comes in off a rare win as they took down Charlotte last time out. Still, in Cavs fashion they nearly blew a 20 point lead and held on in the last possession.

There’s so many issues with this Cavs team and Memphis is going to cause them troubles Friday.

The Grizzlies have won 4 of their last 6 games and they’ve given some really good teams problems in this recent run.

Look for them to overpower the Cavs here and control the tempo from the outset.

Some trends to note. Memphis are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. Cleveland are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games, and are 3-16 SU in their last 19 games.

Memphis gets out early and puts Cleveland in a hole they can’t get out of.

Back Memphis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston +5.5

The Rockets have value grabbing the points here.

Houston comes into play with a lot of momentum here. They set a franchise record against the Spurs with a 25 point comeback last time out.

Now, they look to set the tone in the West against a foe they could see down the line in the playoffs. 

The Rockets have been a great underdog bet as of late. They are a solid 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when grabbing points and are 9-1 ATS when playing on two days of rest. 

Some other trends to note here. Clippers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -1.5

The Celtics have value laying the small number.

Dallas comes in off their biggest win of the season as they took down the Bucks and ended their lengthy winning streak.

Now, this could be a pit of a letdown spot. 

Boston is a very physical team that will put an emphasis on the defensive end. Look for Boston to control the paint and allow nothing easy at the rim for the Mavs. 

Combine that with them having the ability to close out on shooters so well and this has the recipe to be a frustrating night for Dallas.

Some trends to note. Boston are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games, are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games, and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Dallas. Dallas are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Atlantic division.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn vs. New Orleans Over 229.5

This Over here on Tuesday has value to work with.

Both of these teams love to play nice and quick, which should result in a back and forth game. 

Looking at the Nets first, they are one of the quickest paced teams in the NBA. The Nets are averaging 112 points per game and they aren't shy about hoisting up shots. New Orleans is right there with them, at 112.8 on the season.

Given the way these two clubs play, defensively they struggle which is where the value comes in it. We should see plenty of easy buckets both ways as they rank near the bottom on the defensive side. 

Some trends to note. Over is 22-4 in the last 26 meetings. Over is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings in New Orleans.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 10* NBA O/U TOP PLAY

Toronto -12.5

No number has been too big when taking on this Cavaliers team.

Toronto has value Monday when they lay the points at home against Cleveland. 

The Cavaliers fell in another lopsided loss last time out, as they were blown away by the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, they have to shift their focus to a Toronto team that is very tough to crack at home.

The Raptors took out the Nets Saturday at home and come in a solid 10-3 inside Scotiabank Arena. Cleveland has been getting just dominated by top tier teams and this Raptors offense is going to be too much for Cleveland to slow down here.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a home favorite.Raptors are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 home games.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -8.5 

The Rockets have value laying the points here on Saturday night. 

They return home to take on a Pistons team that will really struggle to keep up on the offensive end. 

Detroit ranks just 20th in points scored and they're near the bottom in points against on the defensive end. That is not the recipe to beat this Rockets team that will just run on teams non stop. 

Houston ranks 2nd in the NBA, putting up 120 points per game. They're in a stretch right now where James Harden is taking off as well. He dropped over 50 points against Cleveland in a win on Wednesday and this team rolls when he is going. 

Look for that to be the difference as the Rockets can take off early in this one.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, and are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Saturday games. Pistons are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah -12

The Jazz have value laying the points Friday night. 

Times have certainly shifted as the Warriors come in off an overtime home loss to the Chicago Bulls. 

They've hit rock bottom and have remained at rock bottom this season. Things won't get any easier for them against the Jazz come Friday. 

Utah comes in off a dominant performance against the Timberwolves as they boast one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. Ranking 6th in points against, Golden State won't have much of an answer here.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Indiana -6

We're on the Pacers here Friday night in Atlanta.

The situational aspect here makes a lot of sense on the visitors.

For starters, the Pacers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 when playing on 1 day of rest. They love to get themselves into a rhythm on short rest and this is a perfect defense for them to see. 

Along with that, Indiana has done very well in this head to head series. Over the last 5 meetings in Atlanta, Indiana has covered in 4 of them.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 Friday games. Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Orlando +7.5

The public has pounded the Lakers and fading them here is a nice move.

Orlando is a nice dog team, especially when playing at home. They come in with 11 wins thus far and 8 of those victories have come on their home floor. 

Along with that, situationally this is not a good matchup for LA.

They are just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 as a road favorite. To go along with that, they have not covered in 5 of their last 6 trips here to Orlando.

Some other trends to note. Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -4

This is a low number on the 76ers to lay here.

Denver is always a tough team to crack at home, but on the road they are very vulnerable. 

Philadelphia has done well recently in this head to head series, taking control over the last couple years. The Nuggets are just 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings between these two teams. 

On top of that, the 76ers have been perfect at home this season. They come into play Tuesday 12-0 and have won 10 of their last 12 overall.

Some trends to note here. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Nuggets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland vs. Boston Over 216

The Cavs and Celtics have value on the Over here. 

Cleveland's run has been abysmal as of late as they have been the absolute worst in the NBA over this recent run. 

The Cavaliers defensive efforts have been the main reason for the issue and they come in after 47 point loss to the 76ers last on Saturday. To make matters worse, Boston has already put up a 119 spot on them this season and things don't expect to get much better here.

Look for this game to feature a lot of pace and quick shots in transition, benefitting this Over tremendously. 

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 22-10 in Cavaliers last 32 games playing on 1 days rest.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA O/U Play

Memphis vs. Utah Under 215.5

The Grizzlies and Jazz battle on Saturday night with this Under having some nice value.

Neither of these teams really have the offensive firepower to put up some numbers.

We've seen that this season as the Grizzlies are averaging just 108.5 points per game while the Jazz are at 105.7. 

They both love to slow things down and work the clock down, which benefits this Under greatly. Look for both sides to really get into the half court offense and not try to run, especially given the lack of success they've had with transition offense. 

Some trends to note here. Under is 18-8 in the last 26 meetings. Under is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 road games.

This will be a very slow paced game with both sides having their issues. While they both put an emphasis on the defensive end, this will be very low scoring in a grind it out kind of game.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA O/U Play

Los Angeles -4

The Lakers are making quite the name for themselves as they look to continue this dominant road trip. 

Los Angeles comes in after another blow out win, this time in the hard confines of Utah. They are in quite the rhythm right now and they matchup well here with Portland who has struggled mightily thus far into the 2019 campaign. 

Defensively, Portland just doesn't have the tools to stop Los Angeles. The Lakers love to get out and run and with the weapons they have both inside and out, it's just too much for them to overcome. Expect Los Angeles to put their foot on the gas early as Lebron James and Anthony Davis lead the way once again.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston vs. Toronto Over 230

The Rockets and Raptors battle on Thursday night and this over has nice value. 

James Harden has scored a ridiculous 110 points over the past two games and when he is rolling along, the Rockets offense really feeds off of him. 

Houston dropped 133 points in what was a loss to the Spurs last time out, as the pace certainly picks up for them when Harden is firing away. 

Toronto plays a very similar style which plays right into the hands of this Over. The Raptors fell 121-110 last time out to the Heat and we should see them play a very similar style, pushing the ball in transition and struggling to slow the opposition down on the fly.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 overall.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA O/U Play

Boston -6

This is a great situational bet on the Celtics. 

Miami gave it all they had last night as they were forced to go into OT with Toronto. In what was eventually a win, took a lot of energy and will now have fatigue become a huge factor with that and the travel. 

Boston has owned good teams as well. They are 9-0 ATS and 7-2 SU against teams with winning records and have some extra rest heading into play. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Celtics are 9-2-2 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver -2

The Nuggets have value laying the small number here.

Denver has always been a tough team for opponents to crack at home. 

Denver comes into play on Tuesday 8-2 inside the Pepsi Center as they have put the absolute clamps down defensively on teams here. 

The head to head series with the Lakers has been no different either, as they have won 8 of the last 10 between the two teams inside this building. While it's tough to go against Lebron James and Anthony Davis, Denver always seems to step up at home and this is a case where the low number is a valuable spot.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta -6

The Hawks have value laying the points here. 

Atlanta has a huge situational edge here.

Golden State comes in off a loss in Orlando on Sunday night which now puts them at 0-2 on this 5 game road trip. To make matters worse, they now have to deal with a very motivated Hawks team that loves to play quick.

Atlanta was knocked around last time out against Houston and they are a solid 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Monday games. 

Some trends to note. Warriors are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games playing on 0 days rest. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -5.5

This is a relatively low number for this matchup.

These are two teams who are really heading in different directions.

The Clippers come in on fire, winners of 7 straight and they're really putting up some impressive numbers on both sides of the ball. The biggest thing we've seen from this Clippers team has been the defense coming up with big stops down the stretch of games to put opponents way. They only give up 107 points against and this Spurs offense is just far too inconsistent to trust. 

Some trends to note here. Spurs are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.Spurs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Look for the Clippers to put their foot on the gas early.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles vs. New Orleans Over 230.5

The Lakers and Pelicans clash on Wednesday night and this one should turn into a track meet. 

The Pelicans are one of the absolute worst defensive teams in the NBA, which should allow the Lakers to really be able to get out and run here.

The Pelicans are giving up 120 plus points per game, which is one of the worst in the NBA. Look for Lebron James and company to really push the issue in transition, where New Orlean struggles to slow anyone down.

The flip side of that will be New Orleans picking up the tempo themselves. With their defensive issues, this team knows they have to score and score a lot. Expect a lot of pace offensively from them, certainly helping this Over out.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New Orleans.Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

Houston -6

The Rockets have value laying the points here on Wednesday. 

Houston comes into play on a bit of a shocking note after dropping 3 straight games. This comes on the heels of a lengthy winning streak as they are looking to reverse their fortunes here. 

This is a huge payback spot for the Rockets and we should see them come out firing. Houston was embarrassed on November 3rd earlier this year as they dropped by 29 to Miami. Don't think it's slipped the mind of Russell Westbrook and James Harden either. 

Look for both of them to set the tone early in this one and and the rest of this Rockets team to feed off their energy.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn vs. Cleveland Over 217.5

Here, we should see a back and forth kind of game as the Nets and Cavs battle on Monday night. 

Brooklyn has been one of the fastest paced teams in the NBA thus far as they love to get up and down the floor. This team has a lot of weapons that can beat opponents from behind the arc and in the paint. 

Given the struggles this young Cavs team has defensively, Brooklyn will have a ton of success in transition.

As for Cleveland offensively, they come in off one of their best performances of the year on Saturday. Expect them to build off that momentum themselves and take advantage of this shaky Nets defense.

Some trends to note. Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland. Over is 7-0 in Cavaliers last 7 Monday games.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA O/U Play

San Antonio -120

The Spurs on the ML Saturday evening inside MSG is a nice move for us.

Both teams have been disappointments thus far, but its the Knicks that aren't going to able to keep up here.

New York has been a mess all season long both on the court and with the dramatics off the court. The talent gap between them and some of these other teams in the NBA is just far too much. 

The Knicks are only putting up 101 points per game as they really lack a playmaker. That will ultimately be the difference here as they simply do not have enough to match the Spurs firepower.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games.

Back San Antonio ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ML Play

Dallas -10

The Mavs have value laying the number here.

Cleveland has been an ultimate fade as of late as they simply have fallen off the tracks. They have dropped 5 in a row and a majority have been in blowout fashion. 

As for the Mavs, they have been trending in the other direction. Dallas has won 3 straight games and they've already dominated Cleveland once this season back on November 5th. Dallas put up 131 points in the win and this offense is just so threatening. With the weapons they have, they're going to overwhelm this Cleveland defense on Friday. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Phoenix -4

The Suns have value laying the small number here. 

Phoenix has actually been surprising this season as this team has remained competitive through the early portion. 

They are a young team mixed in with a few veterans, but they're finding ways to score and are buckling down on the defensive end. The Suns are putting up 115 points per game thanks in large part to shooting guard Devin Booker. This team has fed off his energy and as he continues to shoot the 3 ball well and hit from inside the arc. 

Look for them to have a lot of success offensively here, given the Pelicans struggles as they are getting torched for over 120 points per game.

Some trends to note. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.Suns are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Phoenix.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston +2

The Rockets have value on Wednesday night. 

Houston looks to continue their hot streak as they are clicking on all cylinders. 

The Rockets have won 8 in a row as Russell Westbrook and James Harden are meshing right now. The duo hasn't had any issues spreading the ball around as they've shown a lot of unselfishness during this run. Because of that, the rest of the Rockets roster is feeding off their energy and excitement. 

They come in slight underdogs as the Nuggets are always a tough team to crack. However, the Rockets have really dominated this series as of late. Houston is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 in Denver.

Some other trends to note here. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Portland vs. New Orleans Over 231.5

All eyes will be on this one as Carmelo Anthony makes his return to the NBA.

Portland's offense expects a huge boost here and rightfully so. Anthony will give this Trail Blazers team another weapon to take some of the pressure off their top tier players. 

Portland allows over 115 points per game, which is the main reason why they need to find more offense from somewhere. That bodes well for us and this Over, especially since the Pelicans love to run. New Orleans gives up 120 and averages 115 per contest themselves, which leads us to believe that this will be a track meet. 

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 7-3 in Trail Blazers last 10 road games.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play

New York -1.5

The Knicks have value here against Cleveland on Monday night.

The Cavs actually came into MSG just a few weeks ago and knocked around this Knicks team. However, since then, New York has actually showed a lot of fight and has been much more competitive than Cleveland.

The Cavs have dropped 3 in a row and are coming in on the 2nd leg of a back to back. Cleveland was ran over by the 76ers at home on Sunday and have dropped 3 in a row overall.

New York actually had a shot to win back to back games, but blew a 4 point lead late against Charlotte. They look to be playing with a lot more confidence and here will really have a chance to run on a tired Cavs team.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play 

Dallas -3.5

The Mavs are worth the move here. 

Dallas is in a full bounce back spot after they dropped to the Knicks on Thursday night. 

Returning home is exactly what this team needs as they welcome in the Raptors, who are very shorthanded right now. 

Dallas offensively should be able to really pick apart this Raptors defense in transition. Dallas likes to run and their huge kicker is the ability to shoot the 3 in transition. This team is built with a lot of shooters and their inside out game is going to be the difference maker here in this one.

Some trends to note. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Mavericks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston -7.5

Unfortunately for Boston, they are used to playing without Gordon Hayward. It showed last time out as they didn't skip a beat and they come into this one with solid momentum and value. 

Boston saw  Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker all step in Hayward's absence as they rolled to their 9th straight win. 

Now, they take on a Warriors team that is simply struggling to compete with some of these top tier teams. The Warriors have lost 5 in a row and continue to struggle to find any sort of production with Curry out. They are just 1-5 at home this season, giving up 121 points per game as well.

Some trends to note here. Celtics are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 games overall.Celtics are 6-0-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Dallas -7

Dallas has value here on Thursday night.

The Mavericks take on a Knicks team that is just a mess right now. After their loss on Sunday, their owner called for the front office to hold a press conference. 

Following that, they went into Chicago and got knocked around by a Bulls team that doesn't have much this season.

This is a nice fade, especially taking a Dallas team that is 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS on the road. They are particularly deep to go along with their ability to play one of the best inside out games. 

Some trends to note here. Mavericks are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -4.5

The Heat have value laying the points on the road here. 

Cleveland has actually surprised a few people as they've been very competitive early on this season. However, they do not match up with the Heat at all. 

Miami comes in a solid 7-3 on the season and this team has been a pain for opponents on both sides of the ball. The Heat are averaging 112 points per game and have a lot of weapons that cause issues. They have shown the ability to control the paint, as well as shoot the 3 ball. They're a handful and will give Cleveland a lot of issues on Thursday.

Look for the Cavs to struggle finding open lanes and shots, given how well Miami has been at closing out on shooters.

Some trends to note. Heat are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

New York +6

The Knicks are a tough team to back, but this is going to be a very big test for them on Tuesday.

New York was trounced by Cleveland so bad at home on Sunday, that owner James Dolan made the front office address the media after the game. Whenever that happens, it has to be a wake up call for everyone involved.

New York takes on a Bulls team that comes in just 3-7 on the season. Chicago has had it's issues on both ends of the floor getting outscored on average 110-105. Look for them to catch a Knicks team that should have some anger and frustrations behind them. If they do, they'll come out firing and will have a chance to steal one here on the road.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Fade the Bulls.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles -10.5

The Clippers have value laying the big number on Monday night.

Toronto comes in on the 2nd leg of a back to back where they dominated the Lakers surprisingly. Toronto is completely shorthanded right now and it looks as if the Lakers severely overlooked them as they couldn't handle the 4th quarter pressure put on.

However, here the Clippers get the fatigue factor, as well as the back to back factor of being in LA. We've seen teams struggle for whatever reason when spending more than a night in LA and this is not ideal for the Raptors who are dealing with a lot of injuries. Look for the Clippers to run on them from the outset as they know they'll be tired and on their heels all night long.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston vs. Chicago Over 233

The Rockets and Bulls battle Saturday night and the Over is a nice move. 

Houston is one of the quickest teams in the NBA as they love to jack up shots early in the shot clock. Houston comes into Saturday ranking third in the NBA putting up 120.5 points per game. Their pace has hurt them a lot though on the defensive end. They rank 29th allowing 121 points against and the Bulls offense is actually one that has some weapons. 

They've come out firing this season themselves and have given every opponent issues. Look for them to match the intensity and pace here, as we should find this one into a shootout. 

Some trends to note. Over is 15-5 in Bulls last 20 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 11-4 in Rockets last 15 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA O/U Play

Brooklyn vs. Portland Over 233

The Nets head into Portland on Friday night with the Over having value to work with. 

Both of these teams love to run and this is going to be a matchup where we see a lot of shots up in transition. 

The Nets come into play having the 2nd best offense in the entire NBA. They are averaging 121 points per game as they just have so many weapons to deal with. That in turn has led them to giving up 120.3 points per game on the defensive end as they really have struggled to slow teams down. 

Portland plays a very similar style. They love to get out and run, while they have issues slowing opponents down in transition. 

This has the makings of a back and forth game all night long, giving a lot of value to this Over.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Over is 21-6-1 in Trail Blazers last 28 home games.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 10* NBA O/U TOP PLAY

Oklahoma Thunder +4.5

The Thunder have value grabbing points here. 

Oklahoma City dished away a pair of super stars this past offseason, but the young format of the team has been fighting early on in the season. 

The Thunder have one of the best defenses in the NBA, allowing just 100 points per game. They are a scrappy bunch that suffocates shooters and controls the paint on both ends of the floor. 

They catch a Spurs team here that is still trying to find their identity. They rank 16th in offense and 15th in defense, as they continue to experience some ups and downs. This is not a good matchup for them, having to deal with this kind of defense when they simply cannot get into any sort of rhythm yet.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play