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02-10-17 | Oakland -7 v. Detroit | 89-80 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Oakland -7 The Oakland Golden Grizzlies were stunned by their rivals from Detroit in their first meeting this year. Remember, both of these schools are in Detroit, and these two teams know each other really well. Oakland was favored by 18.5 in that first game, but they lost straight up. The Golden Grizzlies have been road warriors in recent years. They go on the road to get their revenge here, and the price is very fair. Oakland is certainly the better team here. The Golden Grizzlies are the second best team in the conference in defense this year. They should hold Detroit to a much lower shooting number than they did in the first game. Detroit used a full court press extensively for the first time in that meeting earlier this year, and Oakland wasn't ready for it. The Grizzlies will be ready this time around. We're getting the much better team at a discounted price. Revenge. A couple trends of note. Oakland is 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 road games. Oakland is 27-11-3 ATS in their last 41 as a road favorite. Take Oakland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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02-09-17 | Louisiana Tech v. UTEP UNDER 136.5 | 62-61 | Win | 100 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
LA Tech vs. UTEP Under 134.5 The LA Tech Bulldogs and the UTEP Miners meet in El Paso on Thursday night. UTEP has the best defense in the conference and LA Tech has the second best defense. UTEP has come alive in a big way of late, and the Miners have another tough test here. The Miners are going to look to make this a sloppy game, because they aren't built to win high scoring games against good defenses like LA Tech. I think UTEP will slow the tempo down throughout in this game. LA Tech has struggled to score on the road so far this year. The Bulldogs aren't nearly as balanced on offense as they have been in recent years, and that has hurt them a lot. They rely too much on Erik McCree. UTEP lost 64-44 at LA Tech earlier this year. This game will be a lot closer than that. It should be low scoring yet again as well. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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02-09-17 | The Citadel v. East Tennessee State OVER 180.5 | 69-90 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 50 m | Show | |
The Citadel vs. East Tennessee State Over 180.5 This is one of those under the radar type of games. Given the offenses here, the Over is extremely nice here. The Citadel is involved in some of the highest totals in college basketball and rightfully so. Looking at this team's numbers, the Bulldogs average 87.2 points per game as they get up and down the floor almost sprinting and jack up shots seconds into the shot clock. Defensively, things are horrific. They give up 101.2 points per game when playing on the road, easily the worst mark in the NCAA. Here against ETSU, they get an offense that is going to pick them apart. The Buccaneers are averaging 86 points per home game and given the matchup here against The Citadel, this could get ugly. Some trends to note. Over is 38-18-1 in Buccaneers last 57 home games. Over is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 Thursday games. This is going to be extremely high scoring. Don't expect much defense here, as both teams have a shot at huge numbers. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* NCAAB O/U Play |
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02-08-17 | VCU v. George Washington +5.5 | 54-53 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
George Washington +5.5 The George Washington Colonials were 28-10 last year. They won the NIT Tournament. There were really high hopes for this team heading into the season. Right before the season, their head coach Mike Lonergan was fired due to some questions about his treatment of players. Maurice Joseph was named the interim coach, and it hasn't worked out very well. George Washington hasn't been consistent. They have still played well in spots though. VCU is riding high coming into this game, and the Rams rolled to an 85-55 win at home against George Washington earlier this year. VCU lost on the road to both Davidson and Fordham in the conference, and I think the Rams are far from unbeatable. George Washington has some major revenge on their minds after that blowout loss from earlier this year. Playing on a team that has revenge after a blowout loss is definitely a long-term winner of an angle. In this one, I think it serves as the George Washington super bowl type game since they have had a disappointing year overall. Take the generous amount of points in this one. Back George Washington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-07-17 | Vanderbilt +4 v. Arkansas | 72-59 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
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02-07-17 | Bowling Green v. Kent State -8 | 84-83 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Kent State -8 MAC East rivals clash on Tuesday as Kent State and Bowling Green battle Tuesday. Here, the home team laying the points has value. Kent State gets real value here due to the fact that Bowling Green is a mess on the road. The Falcons have just one win in nine chances. Defense has been their biggest issue as they give up 80 points per road game. That doesn't bode well here when they go up against one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the nation. Kent State crashes the boards every possession and will have plenty of 2nd and even 3rd chances here on Tuesday. Some trends to note. Golden Flashes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Golden Flashes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Mid-American. The Golden Flashes are bigger, more physical, and quicker than Bowling Green. This is just not a good matchup for the Falcons and Kent should blow the doors off them here at home. Back Kent State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 7* NCAAB ATS Play |
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02-05-17 | Indiana v. Wisconsin -12 | 60-65 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 36 m | Show | |
Wisconsin -12 The Wisconsin Badgers go up against a short handed Indiana team here. Indiana lost by 7 at home to Wisconsin earlier this year, and that was with Anunoby and Blackmon in the lineup. They won't be in the lineup here. Madison is a really tough place to go win a game. Wisconsin has made a history of blowing out good teams in the Kohl Center. The Badgers are a veteran team that takes care of the ball, shoots it well, and plays tremendous defense. There isn't any real weakness for this team. Indiana is a flawed team that struggles on the defensive end. The Hoosiers have a big disadvantage as far as the coaching here too. Gard has proven himself as a good in-game coach, while Tom Crean's teams have disappointed for many years. The Badgers won't overlook a big name team like Indiana, and Wisconsin is just too good for the Hoosiers. A couple trends of note here. The Hoosiers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Wisconsin is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as a favorite. Back Wisconsin. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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02-04-17 | Middle Tennessee v. UTEP +10.5 | 54-57 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
UTEP +10.5 The UTEP Miners are much better than their record would indicate. This is a team that badly underachieved through the first half of the year. Tim Floyd's team has finally come together and turned things around in recent weeks. UTEP drilled Marshall on the road and then backed it up with an upset win over UAB in their last game. Will they win this one outright? Probably not. Still, at +10.5 there is a lot of value here. MTSU is a really good team, but they play slowly and that means a lower scoring game usually. Given that fact, laying a bunch of points with them isn't a great idea against a good defense. UTEP's defense has been the best of any team in Conference USA play. The Miners will fight hard here at home, and the oddsmakers still aren't showing them any respect. Way too many points here. Grab the home underdog. Back UTEP. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-04-17 | Tulane v. East Carolina OVER 133.5 | 65-74 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
Tulane vs. East Carolina Over 133.5 The East Carolina Pirates don't have a good offense. Still, it doesn't take a good offense to put up a good point total against a team like Tulane. Tulane has the worst defense in the conference by a mile. Tulane also fouls a lot and East Carolina is good at getting to the line, so we can expect a lot of freebies for the Pirates. The Green Wave play faster than any other team in the league. They'll get their shots up in this one. With a total set this low, and a team wanting to play this fast, you have to see some value with the over. East Carolina has shot the ball horribly in recent games which gives us some extra value. They can't keep shooting it this bad, and now up against the worst defense in the conference, they should improve quickly. It's a chance for them to get right offensively. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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02-03-17 | Rhode Island v. Davidson UNDER 141.5 | 70-59 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
Rhode Island vs Davidson Under 141.5 The Rhode Island Rams and Davidson Wildcats are both significantly better on the defensive end than they were a year ago. Last year, Rhode Island was 4th in the conference in defensive efficiency. They are third this year. Last year, Davidson was 13th in the conference in that measure. They are 5th this year. Both of them have been playing just slightly slower than average when it comes to tempo. I think this will be a tight game all the way and without either team getting much separation the tempo should stay slower. Rhode Island's weakness is their 3 point shooting. Davidson's defense has been good at everything except guarding beyond the arc. Rhode Island will struggle to take advantage of that. Davidson does a good job defending without fouling. They have committed the second least fouls in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Rhode Island's offense usually relies a lot on getting to the line, and that could be a problem here. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB O/U Play |
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02-02-17 | UAB v. UTEP +5 | 59-63 | Win | 100 | 14 h 2 m | Show | |
UTEP +5 The UTEP Miners have underperformed all year long. UTEP has way too much talent to have the record they do at this point in the season. I've been keeping a close eye on this UTEP team waiting for a time to buy. I think the time is now. UTEP won a few close games where they had to show a lot of fight. Then they went to Marshall as a double digit underdog and beat Marshall by more than 20 points. That's a really impressive win. UAB has been performing really well of late. The Blazers have been shooting the lights out though, and I don't expect that to continue forever. UAB has to cool off sometime, and I think against a quality defense like UTEP is a good time to expect it. UTEP was expected to be a good team before the season, and now they are playing to their potential. They are a dangerous home underdog here. A couple trends of note. UAB is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games. UTEP is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 as a home underdog. Take UTEP. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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02-02-17 | CS-Fullerton v. UC-Santa Barbara UNDER 139 | 79-53 | Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Cal State Fullerton vs. UCSB Under 139 The UCSB Gauchos have usually been one of the best teams in the Big West. That definitely isn't the case this year. The main problem for them is their offense. They don't have one. UCSB is dead last in the nation in effective field goal percentage. UCSB also slows the game down. The Gauchos consistently have sloppy low scoring games. In the conference, they have only had one game go over 139 points. Cal State Fullerton ranks in the middle of the pack in tempo, but they aren't very good on offense either. It would be a surprise if either team shot the ball well here. Fullerton ranks in the bottom 50 teams in the country in offensive efficiency. There are some trends that back this play also. The under is a perfect 6-0 in UCSB's last 6 home games. The under is 16-5 in UCSB's last 21 games as a home underdog. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-31-17 | Dayton v. Fordham UNDER 130 | 75-66 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
Dayton vs. Fordham Under 130 The Dayton Flyers have a great defense. This is a team that can go into prolonged slumps on the offensive end, but yet they still have a great record on the year. It is all about the defense. Dayton has scored 68 points or less in four of their last six games. The Flyers only scored 64 last year when they went to Fordham and won. Dayton is generally happy to slow the game down and win a low scoring contest. Fordham ranks near the bottom of the pack in the country in terms of tempo. The Rams have to slow this game down to have a chance. Fordham is great at forcing turnovers. In fact, they are second in the nation in forced turnover percentage behind only West Virginia. That can certainly make a game lower scoring, and I think it will here. The defenses have the upper hand throughout in this A 10 battle. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-30-17 | Duke v. Notre Dame | 84-74 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Notre Dame PK The Fighting Irish and Blue Devils clash on Monday night and the home team in Notre Dame here has value at this price. Winning on the road in conference is play is extremely tough. Duke hasn't played well this season and while they did come from behind last time out to beat Wake Forest, this team is still far from playing well. They are just 2-3 on the road this season and have struggled on the defensive end. Here, Notre Dame gets a huge edge as they have been one of the best teams at home. The Fighting Irish enter play 12-1 while outscoring their opponents 82.4- 62.9 when playing inside their own building. Some trends to note. Blue Devils are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Blue Devils are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Fighting Irish have taken 3 straight in this series and given the home play from them, this is a nice number on them. Back Notre Dame. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* NCAAB ATS Play |
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01-29-17 | South Florida +24.5 v. Cincinnati | 53-94 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
South Florida +24.5 The Bulls take on the Bearcats here on Sunday and grabbing this many points with USF is the way to go. On paper, things don't look pretty in this situation for South Florida. However, this is also a giant let down spot for the Bearcats. The Bearcats come in off an emotional come from behind win over Xavier on Thursday night and certainly don't have their minds set on USF here, a team that has struggled this season. Given the spread here, this is just way too many points. The Bearcats are a slow paced team and they really don't blow teams out by 20 plus points per game. USF is losing by an average of 14 points per conference game which obviously isn't good, but well more than enough here to cover the spread. Some trends to note. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. Bulls are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a double-digit loss at home. This is just a lot of points. Given this being a let down spot, expect Cincinnati to take this one too lightly and likely win by a smaller margin than expected. Back South Florida ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NCAAB ATS Play |
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01-28-17 | Belmont v. Tennessee State +1.5 | 93-76 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
Tennessee State +1.5 The Tennessee State Tigers looked like the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference in the non-conference schedule. They picked up a really impressive win over a very good MTSU squad on the road, and Tennessee State even played Duke tight at Cameroon Indoor for most of the game. Once Tennessee State hit OVC play, they hit the skids. The Tigers got away from their stifling defense and it cost them in a big way. Dana Ford has this team playing well again though, and I love what they showed in their last game against SIU Edwardsville. Belmont isn't the dominant team they have been in some years in the past. Belmont is good, but they are less athletic than Tennessee State. The Tigers will have a packed house here, and I think there's a good chance they upset the Bruins. It's a buy low time for a very good Tigers team. Take Tennessee State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-28-17 | UTEP v. Marshall -13.5 | 91-68 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
Marshall -13.5 The UTEP Miners put a lot of effort into their game on Thursday night against Western Kentucky. UTEP was down big early in that game, but the Miners came storming back and only lost by 3 points. You have to give them credit for fighting hard there, but I think that actually hurts them in this game. Marshall plays faster than any other team in Conference USA. The Thundering Herd have the highest scoring offense in the league. They are going to put up points here, and UTEP's problem all year has been scoring the basketball. UTEP is likely to have less in the tank here, and I don't see them putting up a number big enough to stay close in this contest. Marshall picks up yet another comfortable win on their home floor against an opponent who is overmatched. Take Marshall. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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01-28-17 | Texas +5.5 v. Georgia | 57-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Texas +5.5 The Texas Longhorns go into Georgia to take on the Bulldogs on Saturday. This is one of the Big 12/SEC showdown games, and the Big 12 is clearly the superior league. Texas has been playing some of the best teams in the country on a nightly basis, while Georgia plays a lot of cupcakes in the SEC. Georgia has had some major trouble finishing games this year. Multiple times this team has had big leads and let it slip away in the final minutes. I don't think they'll get a big lead in this one, but if they do there is always a real shot that they'll let it get away enough for Texas to cover. The Longhorns have a really athletic team, and Shaka Smart's group has started to play a lot more consistently over the course of the last couple weeks. They are a dangerous dog as they travel to Georgia to take on a team with very little confidence right now. Take Texas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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01-26-17 | San Francisco v. St. Mary's UNDER 132.5 | 46-66 | Win | 100 | 7 h 50 m | Show | |
San Francisco vs. St Mary's Under 132.5 There aren't many teams better than St. Mary's at taking the air out of the ball when they have the lead. In fact, I think they are the best in the country at it. St. Mary's is playing at the second slowest overall tempo in the nation behind only Virginia. The Gaels offense is very efficient, but if you are expecting them to grab a lead, and in this one I am, then they should be slowing the tempo down and keeping the scoring low later in the game. The first game between these two was played to a 63-52 final score. San Francisco only got to the line 10 times on their home floor. The Dons weren't able to push the pace on their home court, and I don't see any reason to believe they will be able to here either. A couple trends for this one. The under is a perfect 5-0 in San Fran's last 5 games. The under is 4-1 in St. Mary's last 5 games. The under is 26-10 in St. Mary's last 36 games against a team with a 60% or better win percentage. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-24-17 | Drake v. Missouri State OVER 147 | 72-71 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
Drake vs. Missouri State Over 147 The Drake Bulldogs are playing faster than anyone else in the Missouri Valley Conference. Drake is shooting the 3 ball better of late, and the Bulldogs can pile up the points in a hurry. On the defensive end, Drake is really weak. Missouri State has generally slowed the game down, but they have been willing to run with a few teams, and I think Drake can get them running. Missouri State should be capable of scoring a lot against this Drake defense that gives up way too many open looks near the hoop. Since high scoring games in the MVC are pretty rare, you can find value betting these high overs when they are justified. The oddsmakers don't want to set the lines very high because of the history of the conference. In this case though, the line should be higher based on Drake's tempo and poor defense. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-24-17 | Kansas +5 v. West Virginia | 69-85 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 31 m | Show | |
Kansas +5 The Jayhawks put their top ranking on the line when they head into West Virginia on Tuesday night. Grabbing points with Kansas has value to work with. Kansas boasts one of the best 3 point attacks in the nation, something the Mountaineers likely cannot keep up with here. The Jayhawks enter play on Tuesday shooting 41.6% from behind the arc, good enough for 5th in the nation. Where the edge comes is from how bad West Virginia is at defending the 3. The Mountaineers rank 113th in the nation when it comes to defending the arc, as they see the opposition shoot at a 42.1% rate. Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. Jayhawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Situationally and matchup wise, this is a nice spot for Kansas. They're a much deeper and quicker team that will give West Virginia a lot of fits here. Back Kansas ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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01-21-17 | Wyoming +7.5 v. New Mexico | 71-78 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
Wyoming +7.5 The New Mexico Lobos have played some really bad games at home this year. They beat UTEP by a single point at home, and UTEP is a miserable team this year. They lost that huge lead against Nevada and then lost at home to a bad UNLV team. New Mexico hasn't blown out hardly anyone on their home floor. Wyoming comes to town playing with confidence after dominating San Jose State last game on the road. The Cowboys are playing extremely fast, and this offense is dangerous in the open floor. New Mexico's defense has been much worse this year than in the past few seasons. I see New Mexico giving up a lot of points in this one. This projects as a game that goes down to the wire. I think New Mexico is getting a lot of love after pulling two upset wins on the road in the last week. We'll go against them as they are laying too big of a price in this one. Back Wyoming. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-21-17 | Illinois v. Michigan -8 | 57-66 | Win | 100 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Michigan -8 The Michigan Wolverines will want to exact some revenge on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday. Michigan's defense was torched in a big loss at Illinois just 10 days ago. Illinois shot an astonishing 64.2 percent from the floor in that game, and they made 9/14 from 3 point range. The Fighting Illini won't shoot that well again. Illinois has lost by at least 16 points in all 3 of their Big Ten road contests. Michigan nearly knocked off Wisconsin in their last game. No doubt this Michigan team is rounding into form now, and I expect them to be ready from the tip here. This Wolverines team is capable of playing much better than they have so far this year, and I think we see them at their best on Saturday. Illinois is fade material, especially when we'll get a highly motivated team looking for quick revenge. Lay the points with the Wolverines. Back Michigan. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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01-19-17 | Maryland v. Iowa -2 | 84-76 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Iowa -2 The Hawkeyes welcome in #25 Maryland on Thursday night and the home team laying the small spread is the move. Iowa's home play this year is not something that should be overlooked. The Hawkeyes enter play a solid 10-2 at home, as they put up 88.1 points per game. They seem to feed off the energy of this home crowd and enter Thursday winners of 7 straight at home. While Maryland has been good this season, they haven't really been tested on the road yet. They've played just 3 true road contests and are putting up only 71 points per road game, which is far less than the damage the Hawkeyes do at home. Some trends to note. Hawkeyes are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. This is an extremely nice spot for the Hawkeyes. They've won 4 of their last 5 against ranked opponents and have a huge advantage here on Thursday with being at home. Back Iowa ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-19-17 | James Madison v. William & Mary UNDER 140.5 | 72-73 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
James Madison vs. William & Mary Under 140.5 The James Madison Dukes are first in the Colonial Athletic Association in total defense. They have clamped down in a big way of late, and they are slowing the game down and using that defense and solid ball control to win games. William & Mary will want to run here, but I think William & Mary will shoot a lower than average percentage. The Tribe rely a lot on jump shots, and I don't think those will be falling as often as normal with many of them being contested. James Madison has struggled badly on offense so far this year. The Dukes have no real go to player, and they end up with a lot of bad shots at the end of the shot clock. Look for them to continue to slow the game down throughout this one. A couple trends for this play. The under is 5-0 in James Madison's last 5 games. The under is 19-7 in their last 26 vs. the CAA. The under is 6-0 in their last 6 games as an underdog. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-18-17 | Florida v. South Carolina UNDER 134.5 | 53-57 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Florida vs. South Carolina Under 134.5 The Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks are similar teams in that they are much better on the defensive end than the offensive end of the floor. These two played a low scoring game last year. It was 73-69 in overtime. Before OT the score was 64-64. South Carolina is drastically better on defense this year than they were a year ago. Florida is just a bit better on defense as well. The tempo might not be really slow, but it will certainly be surprising if these two teams shoot a good percentage against each other. It will be really hard to get good looks in this one. Both teams create a lot of turnovers in the halfcourt on defense. That means turnovers that just waste the time and don't lead to a quick score. These are obviously good for the under, and there should be a bunch of those plays in this contest. Expect a tight and low scoring game. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-17-17 | Vanderbilt v. Georgia -5 | 68-76 | Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show | |
Georgia -5. The Vanderbilt Commodores are coming off a tough scheduling period. Vanderbilt lost at home to Kentucky in a game where they played really well and pushed the Wildcats. Then last game they lost as a home favorite against rival Tennessee. I think this is a tough spot for them. How do they bounce back from that kind of deflating stretch? They go on the road to face a solid Georgia team, but Georgia is still a team that isn't a huge name, and Vanderbilt players are likely to be less excited about this game than their last couple. Georgia's balance impresses me. The Bulldogs have a great forward in Yante Moten. I believe he is one of the most underrated players in the country. J.J. Frazier gives them an excellent guy in the backcourt as well. Vanderbilt relies too heavily on the three pointer, and that can be a big problem on the road against a good defense. A couple trends of note. Georgia is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 SEC games. Vanderbilt is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 as a road underdog. Take Georgia. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-15-17 | Michigan State +2 v. Ohio State | 67-72 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Michigan State +2 The Michigan State Spartans are clearly improving. You can't say the same about the Ohio State Buckeyes. Thad Matta did great work early in his time at Ohio State, but the last few years have been really rough for him and the program. Ohio State has had several disheartening losses in a row. They were absolutely throttled by Wisconsin last game. I guess there is the theory that the Buckeyes are due for a bounce back here after that poor performance, but I think this Buckeyes team just isn't very good. Tom Izzo is the much better coach in this matchup, and the Spartans haven't had much trouble against Ohio State in recent years. This Michigan State team is really playing well on defense right now, and I don't see the Buckeyes being consistent enough on offense to win. Grab the points here, but Michigan State likely wins in Columbus. A couple trends of note here. Ohio State is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Big Ten games. Michigan State is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Big Ten games. Back Michigan State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday CBB 9* ATS Play |
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01-14-17 | Tennessee State +1 v. Morehead State | 85-87 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
Tennessee State +1 The Tennessee State Tigers may be the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference. They are certainly one of the best. Morehead State is having a rough year, and they lost their coach in the middle of the season after he got in trouble and was fired. Tennessee State has Dana Ford at the helm and I think he is the best coach in the OVC. He learned under Gregg Marshall at Wichita State, and he is doing a great job following in the footsteps. Tennessee State defends better than any other team in the conference, and that should be the difference in this game. Morehead State doesn't have an identity now, and the Eagles are coming off a hard fought loss against Belmont. I think that game took a lot of energy out of them, and I expect Tennessee State to come to Morehead and win this one. The better talent and the better coach. Back Tennessee State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-14-17 | South Florida v. Memphis OVER 142.5 | 56-62 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
USF vs. Memphis Over 142.5 The Memphis Tigers want to run this year, and they are certainly best when out in transition. The Lawson brothers can do some great work in the open floor, and they can also dominate the offensive glass. USF has an interim coach in Murray Bartow after Orlando Antigua was fired recently. USF played a fast paced game in their last contest, and I think they are going to want to run more often now with Bartow leading the way. Antigua was a guy who wanted to slow things down, but he is gone now. USF's defense has been awful the last few games. Look for Memphis to shoot a good percentage in this one. The pace should be quick enough for USF to put up a solid amount of points here also. Here is one where we can take advantage of a recent coaching change and find some extra value in this total. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-12-17 | St. Mary's v. Portland +13.5 | 74-33 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 53 m | Show | |
Portland +13.5 The St. Mary's Gaels are a very good team. Still, they aren't immune to bad spots. St. Mary's played at San Francisco last weekend against a quality team, and won what was a close game most of the way. St. Mary's plays on Saturday night at Gonzaga in a huge showdown of powerhouses. This is the sandwich spot that is the tough game to get up for. Portland isn't a special team this year, but they do have a nice homecourt advantage, and the Pilots are catching a big number here. Terry Porter is their head coach, and he has a bright future as a coach. Portland's strong outside shooting makes them dangerous as a home underdog. The Pilots have multiple guys who can light it up on any given night. St. Mary's should win this one, but in a game with a slow tempo, 13.5 is a bunch of points. The spot is the kicker. We'll fade the Gaels here. Back Portland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-12-17 | Louisiana Tech v. Charlotte OVER 155.5 | 79-73 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Louisiana Tech/Charlotte over 155.5 The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have played a bunch of slower paced teams in recent weeks, which has led to multiple very low scoring games for them. That fact has given us extra value on the over in this game. Why? Charlotte isn't going to let this be a slow paced game. Charlotte ranks 17th in the nation in pace. The 49ers have Mark Price (former Cleveland Cavs guard) as their head coach. Price continues to tell the team to play as fast as possible. They are much improved, and this team is shooting 39.4 percent from long range. Louisiana Tech has a huge advantage on the inside. The Bulldogs should make a living on the offensive glass here, and those second chance points will add. Charlotte's major weakness is on the glass, and Tech has a great big man in McCree. Both teams score a lot in a close one where fouling late helps us as well. Back the over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB O/U Play |
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01-11-17 | CS-Northridge v. Long Beach State -6.5 | 89-82 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 41 m | Show | |
Long Beach State -6.5 |
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01-08-17 | Stanford v. UCLA OVER 159 | 75-89 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show | |
Stanford vs. UCLA Over 159 The Stanford Cardinal want to run. Jerod Haase has said he wants to see his team rank near the top of the charts in pace in the Pac 12. UCLA will be happy to run and gun with them here. UCLA is a well-oiled machine on offense. The Bruins are scoring 1.22 points per possession on the season. They have put up 97 points or more in eight games already this year. There is no weakness in this UCLA offense. It's going to be hard for any Pac 12 defense to slow them down much, and Stanford doesn't have one of the better defenses in the league. Stanford will likely to be able to score a solid amount here too. I don't think UCLA is as good defensively as they need to be to win it all. They might improve throughout the season, but right now they aren't good enough on that end of the floor. A shootout in this one. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday CBB 8* O/U Play |
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01-07-17 | Hawaii v. UC-Irvine -11 | 56-84 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
UC Irvine -11.5 The UC Irvine Anteaters are a totally different team now that Luke Nelson is back. Nelson is easily the team's best player, and his presence will open up far more good looks for the guys around him as well, because the defenses are going to be watching Nelson closely. Hawaii is playing in only their second game of the year outside the state of Hawaii. The Rainbow Warriors are way down this year, and I think it will take the books a while to adjust to how much worse this team truly is. They lost so much talent from last year, and it will be evident in this one. UC Irvine is always one of the best teams on defense in the Big West, and I don't think this year will be any different. Irvine plays the better defense and they definitely have the better talent. A couple trends here. Irvine is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. Hawaii is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games. Take UC Irvine. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-07-17 | Bowling Green v. Ball State OVER 148 | 76-71 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 29 m | Show | |
Bowling Green vs. Ball State Over 148 The Bowling Green Falcons and Ball State Cardinals have both picked up the pace of late. Ball State played a game that had 80 possessions against Kent State last time out. That is blazing fast. Bowling Green's defense is weak, and I expect Ball State to be able to score at will in this one. Ball State has been much better offensively in the past couple years at home than they have been on the road, and this is a home game for them. Ball State is one of the more talented teams in the MAC this season. Bowling Green is improving on offense, and Ball State is inconsistent with their effort on the defensive end. Ball State is very capable of getting a nice lead here and then letting Bowling Green come back thanks to same poor effort on defense. Look for a quick pace and a high scoring contest here. Take the over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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01-06-17 | Kent State v. Ohio OVER 144.5 | 67-85 | Win | 100 | 19 h 55 m | Show | |
Kent State vs. Ohio Over 144.5 |
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01-05-17 | Murray State v. Jacksonville State -4 | 76-63 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
Jacksonville State -4 The Murray State Racers are way down this year as compared to recent years. This is typically a team to beat in the OVC, but that isn't the case this year. Murray State is just too young and inconsistent. Jacksonville State is a much better team this year than they have been in the recent past. The Gamecocks have a new good head coach in Ray Harper. He is getting the most out of this team. Additionally, this is a team that has been badly banged up in recent years ,and now they have all of their pieces in place. Murray State is coming off a really emotional home win over Tennessee State in a wild game this past Saturday. Jacksonville State has been building momentum and they will have a good home court advantage here. I think Murray State is in a bad spot situationally, and I believe they are still getting too much respect from what they have done in past years. Back Jacksonville State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-04-17 | Indiana State v. Southern Illinois UNDER 138.5 | 74-80 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 54 m | Show | |
Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois Under 138.5 |
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01-04-17 | Villanova -1.5 v. Butler | 58-66 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
Villanova -1.5 The #1 team in the nation heads into Butler on Wednesday and Villanova holds value laying the small number here. The Wildcats have dominated this head to head series. Villanova has won all 7 meetings with Butler and enter play here on Wednesday winners of 20 straight games dating back to last season. Senior Josh Hart has been nearly unstoppable this season. Hart is averaging 20.3 points per game, while adding 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists to his resume. He's not only a leader on the offensive end, but his defensive mindset is one of the best in the nation. Here against Butler, the environment will be hostile, but Villanova is much deeper and more threatening team when it comes to attacking. Some trends to note. Wildcats are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Wildcats are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. This is a nice matchup for Villanova. Given the low spread here, the Wildcats are worth a move. Back Villanova ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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01-03-17 | Bowling Green v. Akron -9.5 | 84-89 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 14 m | Show | |
Akron -9.5 |
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12-31-16 | Drexel +1.5 v. James Madison | 67-78 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
Drexel +1.5 The Drexel Dragons are a slight underdog at James Madison on Saturday. James Madison has been terrible at finishing out games this year. James Madison has won only one game so far this year against a Division One opponent. They won 71-59 against Longwood (yes they are bad) earlier this year. James Madison was beaten at home by UMBC recently, and they were dominated by Richmond as well. The Dukes have some major turnover problems, and those can be very hard to overcome. Drexel is a team on the rise under new coach Zach Spiker. I like his system, and it is clear that players get excited to play for him as well. Spiker has this Drexel team working hard on both sides of the floor. Drexel has already won four games on the road this year, and that is certainly a big benefit. The Dragons are showing solid value here against a lowly James Madison team. Back Drexel. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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12-31-16 | Hofstra v. Delaware UNDER 141 | 58-56 | Win | 100 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
Hofstra vs. Delaware Under 141 The Hofstra Pride have been a high scoring team all year, but this is the first team they have played that works hard to slow the pace down. Delaware can't score it efficiently this year, but they are working hard on the defensive end for new coach Martin Inglesby. Delaware knows the only chance they have of winning here is to slow the pace to a crawl. The Blue Hens are even better at controlling the tempo when they are on their home floor. This Hofstra team relies heavily on offensive rebounding to put up their points. That has worked against most teams they have played so far, but one of the biggest strengths of this Delaware team is their ability to rebound on the defensive end. By limiting Hofstra to one shot, you take away a big part of their offense. This total should be in the mid 130's. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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12-30-16 | UCLA v. Oregon State UNDER 149.5 | 76-63 | Win | 100 | 16 h 12 m | Show | |
UCLA vs. Oregon State Under 149.5 Pac-12 actions pins UCLA and Oregon State against each other Friday night and the Under here has some value. This Oregon State team is severely outmatched and rightfully so. However, with the pace they play at, expect this to be a very slow game. The Beavers know they can't get into a track meet with the Bruins or this will turn ugly. Chewing up a lot of shot clock and working the ball around is something Oregon State has to do. Oregon State has played to the Under in 5 of their 6 games this season at home, which is another huge plus coming into this one. If Oregon State can slow the tempo down and get UCLA to play their game, this one will be a very low scoring affair. Some trends to note. Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Oregon St.. Under is 6-2 in Beavers last 8 home games. Expect this to be a very slow game, as Oregon State should be able to get UCLA out of their rhythm with the style they play. Back Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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12-30-16 | West Virginia v. Oklahoma State +1.5 | 92-75 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Oklahoma State +1.5 The Cowboys welcome in West Virginia Friday and Oklahoma State is a solid move. This is one of those matchups where a lot of people will see the Mountaineers high ranking, but this Cowboys team is no pushover by any means. Oklahoma State is 10-2 entering play and a perfect 6-0 when playing at home. Through those 6 home games, this team is averaging a ridiculous 103 points per game. They're one of the best scoring teams in the nation, as overall they're putting up 93 points per contest. The Cowboys have three weapons to watch for here. Look for Jawun Evans, Jeffrey Carroll, and Phil Forte III to all be the go to guys for Oklahoma State. Some trends to note. Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Cowboys are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Expect the Cowboys to really come out firing in this one, as their offensive firepower is going to be too much for Oklahoma State to handle. Back Oklahoma State ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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12-29-16 | Weber State v. Montana State +4.5 | 87-75 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 51 m | Show | |
Montana State +3.5 |
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12-23-16 | Arkansas State v. Minnesota -13 | 75-82 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Minnesota -13 The Minnesota Golden Gophers host Arkansas State in a non-conference game on Friday night. Arkansas State certainly has some nice wins this year, but they also have losses to TCU by 23 points and Alabama by 15 points on the road. Minnesota has a really good home court advantage. The Golden Gophers are a totally different team on their home court. Minnesota has been throttling some decent teams at home so far this year. They beat Northern Illinois by 20. They beat Georgia Southern by 37 points. They also beat UT Arlington by 17 points, and UT Arlington is having a great season. Arkansas State had to play at Alabama on Wednesday and now turns around and plays only two days later all the way up in Minnesota. That's some tough travel. Minnesota will be the best defensive team Arkansas State has played this year, and I think the Golden Gophers win by a solid margin here. A couple trends of note. Minnesota is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Sun Belt Conference. Minnesota is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Take Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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12-21-16 | CS-Northridge v. Boise State OVER 160 | 62-79 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 10 m | Show | |
Cal State Northridge vs. Boise State Over 160.5 The Cal State Northridge Matadors love to run. They'll run against everyone they play including Boise State. Cal State Northridge doesn't have much trouble scoring points, but defending is a whole different issue. Cal State Northridge is allowing a whopping 88.1 points per game on the year. That's 349th out of 351 teams in the country. Wow! I guess it is called Matador defense for a reason. Opponents are scorching the nets for 41.3 percent from long distance against them as well. Boise State is an efficient offense with multiple scoring options. This is just the type of team they can run the score up against. Boise has some defensive trouble as well though, so we'll go with the over instead of Boise laying the points. A couple trends of note. The Over is 5-1 in Northridge's last 6 road games. The Over is 8-3 in Northridge's last 11 games overall. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB O/U Play |
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12-20-16 | East Carolina +14 v. NC-Wilmington | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 4 h 12 m | Show | |
East Carolina +14 |
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12-17-16 | Ohio State v. UCLA OVER 159 | 73-86 | Push | 0 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Ohio State vs. UCLA Over 159.5 The Ohio State Buckeyes haven't really played anyone who likes to run so far this year other than Marshall. Ohio State beat them 111-70. Of course Ohio State isn't going to score like that here, but it does show that they are willing to run when the opportunity comes up. Ohio State Coach Thad Matta said earlier in the week that the Buckeyes will aim to play faster than normal in this one, though he did say they won't play as fast as UCLA. The fact that they are looking to play quick is enough for me. The UCLA offense is the most efficient in the country. Lonzo Ball was the missing piece for this team. UCLA hasn't been very good the last few years because they had Bryce Alford playing out of position. Now, Ball is at point guard and Alford moves back to shooting guard. It has worked out brilliantly. Ball is a star at the point guard spot, and he sets up his teammates very well. This is on a neutral court, but UCLA should still shoot the ball well. The Bruins defense is mediocre at best. Both teams score a lot here. Some trends to consider. Over is 5-0 in Buckeyes last 5 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. Over is 3-0-1 in Bruins last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Bruins last 8 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. Take the over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U play |
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12-17-16 | Western Kentucky v. Detroit +4.5 | 79-85 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
Detroit +4.5 The Detroit Titans have been terrible this year, but this is an opportunity for them. Detroit has played the 33rd toughest schedule in the country. The Titans aren't a good team, but they aren't as bad as they have looked so far. Western Kentucky is playing in their sixth straight road game. They are coming back from a trip to the west coast to play St. Mary's. The Hilltoppers traveled to the west coast, then back east, then back west again, and now back to Detroit. It makes very little sense, and I think this is a flat spot for the team. Detroit should be the hungrier team from the start. Western Kentucky generally relies on getting to the line, but it gets easier to settle for jump shots when you have tired legs. Western Kentucky has to be worn out after this recent stretch of games. We'll side with Detroit in a game that should go right down to the buzzer. Grab the points. Take Detroit. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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12-16-16 | Florida Atlantic v. Miami (Fla) -19 | 56-76 | Win | 100 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
Miami FL -19 The Hurricanes welcome in the FAU Owls on Friday night and home team here laying the points has value. While FAU comes in off a high by beating Ohio State in overtime last time out, this is not a good matchup for the Owls. This Miami FL team is far more physical and quicker. Defensively, the Owls concede 73.0 points per game which doesn't bode well in this spot against Miami. The Hurricanes get up and down the floor quickly and have one of the best inside out games in the NCAA. They will control the paint here in this one as they out size this Owls team and should be able to crash the offensive glass and get multiple looks per possession. Defensively for Miami, they are one of the best in the nation. They rank 5th, as they allow just 57.3 points per game. Some trends to note. Owls are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. This is a nice spot for Miami. They have the advantage in every way here against Florida Atlantic and will pull away early in this one. Back Miami FL ATS. Good luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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12-15-16 | College of Charleston v. East Carolina UNDER 121.5 | 53-35 | Win | 100 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
College of Charleston vs. East Carolina Under 121.5 This game has a really low total, but I'm on the side that believes this total still isn't quite low enough. These are two defensive minded teams who look to play the game in the halfcourt rather than running. College of Charleston has twice scored 47 points or less in games already this year. They have also held two opponents to 47 points or fewer. East Carolina has held four opponents to 56 points or less this season. The Pirates have gotten much better on the defensive end this season as compared to last year. One big difference is having Wake Forest transfer Andre Washington (who is 7'1) patrolling the paint. He is a great shot blocker, and is helping the defense in a big way. Both defenses are good at defending without fouling, which is key when you have a total set this low. A couple trends of note. The under is a whopping 45-22 in College of Charleston's last 67 games. The under is 21-9 in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record at home. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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12-13-16 | Central Arkansas v. Michigan -24.5 | 53-97 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
Michigan -24.5 The Michigan Wolverines face an undermanned Central Arkansas team in this one. Michigan has jump shooters all over the floor, and Central Arkansas is looking to play zone most of the time this year. I don't think that is going to work out well against the Wolverines. The only reason we can get Michigan at this price instead of even higher is most are concerned about Michigan having a letdown after the UCLA game. I think Michigan will be alright here because they are playing a team that will dare them to take open jump shots, and that is exactly what the strength of the team truly is. Central Arkansas was beaten by 32 points at Wisconsin earlier this year and by 24 points against lowly Southeast Missouri State. Central Arkansas has played a tough schedule this year, and I think they come into this game out of gas. A couple trends. Central Arkansas is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record at home. C Arkansas is also 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 as a dog of 13 points or more. Take Michigan. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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12-10-16 | Connecticut +9 v. Ohio State | 60-64 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
UConn +9 The UConn Huskies are showing too much value to overlook at +8.5 here. Ohio State is coming off a terrible loss to Florida Atlantic at home. UConn is coming off an upset win over Syracuse. I think the combination of those two events has oddsmakers believing this is a letdown spot for UConn and a bounce back spot for Ohio State. While Ohio State might win here, I can't find any reasons to want to lay the points with them. Ohio State shoots the ball really poorly from the line, and in a game that should be close the whole way, the best way to extend the lead is shoot well from the line. UConn is a very good defensive team. The Huskies definitely started the year playing poorly, but they will continue to get better throughout the year. Kevin Ollie is a good coach, and this Huskies team has a lot of talent. This game has a low total, and should be low scoring. I think this is a game that goes right down to the wire. Back UConn. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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12-08-16 | Pacific v. Massachusetts -9 | 48-72 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
UMass -9 The Pacific Tigers will likely be without point guard TJ Wallace for their rare trip to the east coast on Thursday. That isn't going to be good against a UMass team that uses an aggressive defense to create a lot of steals. UMass has had some tough outcomes late in games this year, and I expect them to have the killer instinct in this game. They are the much more talented team, and they are catching a Pacific team playing in a terrible spot without one of their best players. What more can you ask for? UMass' coach has said in the media lately that this team has just been missing good shots. The Minutemen aren't as bad offensively as they have looked thus far. Look for improvement from them on this end. Some trends to consider. Tigers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games. Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. Pacific is coming off a heartbreaking loss where they blew a 19 point lead against CS Fullerton after Wallace was injured. They drop another as UMass covers here. Take UMass. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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12-07-16 | Georgia Tech v. VCU -14 | 76-73 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 38 m | Show | |
VCU -14 The VCU Rams haven't played up to par so far this year, but here is a great chance for them to get back on track. They host a Georgia Tech team that is going to be absolutely terrible this year. Georgia Tech struggled to beat Division II teams in the exhibition season, and they were absolutely crushed last game by a Tennessee team that I don't believe is as good as VCU. The Yellow Jackets have only one way to beat the opposition, and that is on the offensive glass. VCU is a really good defensive rebounding team, so that shouldn't be an issue here. Tennessee forced 19 turnovers against Georgia Tech, and VCU is likely to force at least that many. The Rams know that Georgia Tech doesn't have a true point guard. They'll take advantage of this throughout the game and get run out opportunities. A couple trends of note here. VCU is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 following an ATS loss. VCU is also 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Lay the points here with the home team. Take VCU. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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12-06-16 | Utah Valley +15.5 v. Utah | 80-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Utah Valley +15.5 The Utah Valley Wolverines are quietly putting together a really nice season. Utah Valley went on the road and won at BYU by a score of 114-101. BYU is a really tough place to play, and that win tells me a lot about this Utah Valley team. They'll be taking on the Utah Utes here. The Utes only beat a terrible UC Riverside team by 18. Utah only beat Montana State by 8 last game. Utah has played one of the weakest schedules in the country. The Utes have absolutely no depth, and they are an inexperienced team. This isn't the same Utah team we've seen the last two years. They are way down. I think Utah Valley is the type of team that shoots it well enough that they can hang around by knocking down multiple 3's. Even if they get behind bigger at some point, this could easily be a backdoor cover at a line this big. A betting trend to consider. Utah is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Take Utah Valley. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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12-03-16 | Oregon State v. Charlotte -8.5 | 66-69 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
Charlotte -8.5 The Charlotte 49ers host the slumping Oregon State Bobcats here. Oregon State is without star Tres Tinkle. He is out with a broken wrist. He led the team in scoring, rebounds, and assists. Oregon State was struggling badly even with him in the lineup, and now without him they are in serious trouble. Charlotte has a great outside shooting team. Mark Price is the coach of this team, and I think he is doing a really nice job with this program. Charlotte has four or five guys who can really shoot it from outside. Against an Oregon State team that isn't capable of putting up many points, I think Charlotte can outshoot them in this one. Oregon State has serious turnover problems. They don't have a true point guard now that Gary Payton Jr. graduated after last season. The Beavers lack a point guard and are without their best overall player. A really bad combination. Back Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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12-01-16 | Fairfield v. Rider -3 | 76-67 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rider -3 The Rider Broncs host the Fairfield Stags in this one. Rider is the much better defensive team, and I think that makes the difference here. Fairfield lost star scorer Marcus Gilbert from last year's team. The Stags are winning so far this year, but it has been against a weak schedule. Rider hasn't played a game at home all year until this one. They have been out testing themselves on the road. I like that they have done, and I think that makes this a good spot to back them. Rider is going to force a lot of turnovers from a shaky Fairfield backcourt in this one. Fairfield is expected to be without second best player Jerry Johnson in this one. Johnson is a scorer they really need against a good Rider defense. One other key area here is the boards, where I believe Rider has a really big advantage. Norville Carey is a dominant big man down low, and Fairfield isn't likely to have any answers for him. Back Rider. Good Luck, Razor Ray Thursday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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11-30-16 | Middle Tennessee +7 v. Ole Miss | 77-62 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
Middle Tennessee State +7 The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are best remembered for their historic upset over Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament last year. While that is definitely a good reason to remember this team, it is important to note that they have been good for several years now. This isn't a team that is just a flash in the pan. MTSU has a star in Giddy Potts, and the Blue Raiders actually have a better frontcourt this year than they had last season. The Blue Raiders always play good defense under Kermit Davis, and that should continue this year. Ole Miss is a quality team, but they aren't a team to lay many points with. Andy Kennedy's team has made a habit out of winning close games against inferior opponents. I'm not sure MTSU is all that much inferior, and I think Ole Miss has had a rough travel schedule over the past few weeks. The Rebels aren't likely to be at their best level here. A couple trends of note here. Ole Miss is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 as a home favorite. MTSU is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 non-conference games. Back MTSU. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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11-29-16 | Pacific v. Nevada -7.5 | 67-77 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show | |
Nevada -7.5 The Nevada Wolf Pack have a quality team this year. Marcus Marshall is a really important transfer from Missouri State. Marshall is a great scoring option and I think he fits this offense perfectly. Cameron Oliver showed what he can do in his freshman season last year, and I think he ends up being a star on the inside. Pacific made a good hire in Damon Stoudemire, but I think it will take time for him. The Tigers weren't even close to competitive against UCLA in the season opener, and Pacific lacks an impressive win on the year. The Tigers lack playmakers, and they are at a big talent disadvantage in this game. Eric Musselman is a really good coach for Nevada too, and he is in his second year at the program. I think that is a big advantage as his players know the system and have made the necessary adjustments. This is a fair price to lay on Nevada. There are a few nice trends on this game. Nevada is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 following a loss. Nevada is 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. Pacific is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. Back Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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11-26-16 | Charlotte v. Davidson OVER 163 | 57-79 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 37 m | Show | |
Charlotte vs. Davidson Over 163 The Charlotte 49ers are going to play really fast all year under Mark Price. Price has a team with a bunch of athleticism and some very good long range shooters. Currently, they are shooting 51.5% from 3 point range. That obviously isn't going to keep up, but they'll make a lot of long range jumpers this year. Davidson routed Charlotte 109-74 last year. The Wildcats put on a shooting clinic in that game, and it shouldn't be a big surprise if they put on another shooting clinic here. Charlotte's defense is non-existent for the most part, and Davidson consistently has one of the most efficient offenses in college basketball. Davidson's recent lower scoring games have given us a better price than I would have expected on the over in this one. There's too much recency bias in this total. Charlotte will push the tempo all game long. Davidson is typically a team that plays a relatively fast paced game as well. With both teams having a bunch of good long range shooters, this total is easily attainable. Some trends to consider. Over is 21-6 in Wildcats last 27 Saturday games. Over is 6-1 in 49ers last 7 Saturday games. Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Take the over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday CBB 9* O/U Play |
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11-24-16 | UC-Davis v. Weber State -4 | 58-86 | Win | 100 | 15 h 42 m | Show | |
Weber State -4 The Weber State Wildcats have been a solid team every year under Coach Randy Rahe. Weber State has lost back to back games against Pepperdine and Stanford, but I think those are two solid teams. Now, Weber State gets to play against a much weaker opponent. UC Davis has played against one of the weakest schedules in the country so far this year. They lost by 14 on a neutral floor against Tennessee State in the season opener. UC Davis relies heavily on knocking down shots from long range, and that can be tough when playing on a floor you aren't accustomed to playing at. This game is in Alaska, where they normally never play. Weber State is a good defensive team. Weber State is great at extending the defense out, and opponents are shooting less than 25% on three point attempts so far this year. Jeremy Senglin for Weber State will be the best player on the floor here. Weber State's leadership at guard and defense should get them a win and cover. A couple trends of note. Weber State is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. a Big West team. UC Davis is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Take Weber State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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11-23-16 | Coastal Carolina v. Wake Forest -15.5 | 74-86 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Wake Forest -15.5 The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are well coached by Cliff Ellis, but they are totally outclassed here. Wake Forest looks to be an improved team this year. It is taking some time, but Danny Manning is improving this Wake Forest program. Coastal Carolina lost by 7 points at home to a College of Charleston team that struggles on offense. They also lost on the road by 17 to Alabama. Now, they take on a Wake Forest team that shoots the 3 very well. Coastal's defense encourages the opposition to take shots from beyond the arc, and Wake Forest should be perfectly happy with that. Wake Forest beat that same College of Charleston team that Coastal lost to earlier in the year. In fact, Wake Forest beat them by 17 points on the road. Wake Forest also beat a Bucknell team that I believe is better than Coastal Carolina, by a solid 20 point margin. Wake Forest is undervalued by the oddsmakers in the early going this year. Lay the points. Take Wake Forest. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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11-22-16 | UC-Santa Barbara v. SMU -18.5 | 57-84 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
SMU -18.5 The SMU Mustangs take on the UCSB Gauchos on Tuesday night. UCSB has been a good team in the past few seasons, but they have dropped off in a big way this year. They lost Alan Williams (star big man) a couple years ago, and Michael Bryson (star guard/wing) was a senior last year. UCSB lost at home to both Nebraska Omaha and San Francisco already this year. In fact, they lost at home to both of these teams by double digits. That spells trouble on the horizon. SMU has a massive talent advantage here at every single position on the floor. Additionally, SMU has played a much tougher schedule in the early going this year, and that is a big benefit here also. I don't like laying this many points too often, but SMU shows value even at this level. A couple trends of note. SMU is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 following an ATS loss. SMU is also 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games against an opponent with a win percentage of 40% or lower. Back SMU. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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11-20-16 | East Tennessee State v. NC-Wilmington -3.5 | 59-68 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show | |
UNC Wilmington -3.5 The UNC Wilmington Seahawks host the East Tennessee State Bucs here. UNC Wilmington was a young team last year when they won the CAA and played in the NCAA Tournament. The Seahawks went 25-8, and they even gave Duke a scare in their NCAA Tournament contest. UNC Wilmington is coached by Kevin Keatts, who learned under Louisville coach Rick Pitino. That's a good guy to learn under. Wilmington wins with their tenacious defense, and early in the season I like teams who rely on defense rather than offense since offense takes more time to refine. East Tennessee State is a good team as well, but they don't play good competition in the Southern Conference. UNC Wilmington plays in the stronger conference, and I think E Tennessee State is stepping up in class quite a bit here. The Bucs rely heavily on three point shots, and in a game against a really good defense, I don't relying on the long range jumper. A couple trends of note here. UNC Wilmington is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. They are also 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. a team from the Southern Conference. Back UNC Wilmington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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11-17-16 | Michigan v. Marquette -1 | 79-61 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 26 m | Show | |
Marquette -1 Marquette and Michigan play in the semi finals of the 2K Classic on Thursday night and it's Marquette that has the value here. While the tests have been sub par, the Golden Eagles haven't had any issues thus far. Marquette is showing how much depth they have here in the early going, which is where they get the huge edge. Jajuan Johnson is one player to watch out for here. The senior is not only a leader for this Marquette team, but he's also averaging 17.5 points per game through the first 2 contests. Defensively, he's got 3.5 steals per game, as he has made the lives of opposing offenses miserable. Regular season tournaments are also a huge success for Marquette. The Golden Eagles have gone 32-9 since 2004-2005, as they simply don't have any issue on the big stage early in seasons. Some trends to note. Golden Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big Ten. Golden Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. Laying just a single point here, the Golden Eagles have value. They matchup extremely well here and should be able to use their depth to take down the Wolverines here. Back Marquette ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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11-15-16 | Dayton v. Alabama -1 | 77-72 | Loss | -106 | 13 h 37 m | Show | |
Alabama -1 The Crimson Tide welcome in the Dayton Flyers as part of the 24 hours of CBB. The home team laying the point here has the value. Alabama isn't going to overplay any sort of revenge spot here, but this is certainly something they've been waiting for. Last season in this same spot, the Dayton Flyers absolutely embarrassed and obliterated the Crimson Tide 80-48. Again, it's certainly not an overplayed revenge spot, but don't thing Alabama head coach Avery Johnson forgot. Alabama is much more improved this year, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Crimson Tide held Coastal Carolina to just 27.4 percent shooting from the field in the season opener, as they have much more length and quickness to the ball. The Crimson Tide will use that same strategy here as they simply swarm to the ball defensively and will use their quickness to get to the bucket offensively. Some trends to note. Flyers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Flyers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Flyers are going to struggle here with this Alabama team. Expect the Crimson Tide to really work the ball inside as they are extremely physical and will use that to their advantage. Back Alabama ATS. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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11-14-16 | Western Michigan +6.5 v. Oakland | 60-77 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 42 m | Show | |
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04-04-16 | Villanova v. North Carolina -2.5 | 77-74 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
North Carolina -2.5 The Tar Heels and Wildcats meet in the NCAA Championship on Monday night and it's North Carolina who has plenty of value here. Villanova does come in off a blowout win over Oklahoma in the Final Four, but this team shot over 70% from the field. A team shooting 70% is something that simply doesn't happen often. Don't erase the fact that nerves will be a factor as this is the biggest stage on the season obviously they'll be playing in. North Carolina has consistently been a dominant team this year. The Tar Heels have scored no less than 83 points in this tournament as they have been one of the best teams all around. They not only hit the 3 ball, but they also have made it a dominant presence inside, with them getting a lot of 2nd and 3rd chances thanks to their offensive rebounding. UNC also has history on their side. They have gone 11-5 against Villanova overall and 5-1 in NCAA Tournament games. While it doesn't mean all that much, it could give a small mental edge to the Tar Heels here. Some trends to consider. Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. North Carolina is a better team all around and with their ability to create more than one chance offensively, they get a major advantage here. Back North Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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04-02-16 | Villanova v. Oklahoma UNDER 145.5 | 95-51 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 6 m | Show | |
Villanova vs. Oklahoma Under 145.5 The Final Four is set and a pair of #2 seeds are set to face off as the Villanova Wildcats and Oklahoma Sooners get set to battle for a spot in the title game. With the situation and the way both defenses have played, the Under has solid value here. Look at what Villanova did to Kansas. The overall #1 seed was one of the hottest teams in the nation heading into that game and the Wildcats defense held them to 59 points. They absolutely suffocated shooters and didn't let the Jayhawks dictate anything inside. On the Oklahoma side of things, they did the same to Oregon. The Ducks loved to play a fast paced game and Oklahoma was having none of that. The Sooners did the same thing the Wildcats did to the Jayhawks and didn't let Oregon get any open looks, nor did they let them get to the rim. Both defenses have been really solid all year long as well. Oklahoma has allowed just 70 points per game while the Wildcats sit at just 63. They didn't put these numbers up against bad teams either. The Sooners were in one of the best conferences in the Big 12 and the Wildcats are in a heavily scoring league in the Big East. Some trends to consider. Under is 20-8 in Sooners last 28 neutral site games.Under is 8-1 in Wildcats last 9 vs. Big 12. Don't rule out nerves here either. The stage is big and both teams will certainly not want to make any mistakes. Look for a slow paced game with both teams really closing out defensively as this has the making of a lower scoring affair. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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04-02-16 | Villanova -2 v. Oklahoma | 95-51 | Win | 100 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
Villanova -2 The Villanova Wildcats lost 78-55 when they met up with Oklahoma in Hawaii on December 7. Why then would Villanova be the favorite in this game? Because a lot of things have changed since that early season meeting. Villanova went 4 for 32 from 3 point range in that game. The Wildcats struggled badly with their shot early in the season, but have both improved from long range later in the year and also realized that they need to get the ball inside more often. Oklahoma knocked down 14 of 26 from long range in that first game. The oddsmakers obviously respect Villanova a great deal at this point to make them a favorite in this rematch. Oklahoma is likely to be the public side in this game because of the attention surrounding Buddy Hield and his amazing performances throughout the NCAA Tournament. Villanova has more good players than does Oklahoma. Against a good defense, it can be tough for one player to carry a team to victory. Villanova is definitely a good defense. A few betting trends of note. Oklahoma is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games. Villanova is 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 non-conference games. Oklahoma is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Take Villanova. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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04-01-16 | Morehead State v. Nevada -4 | 82-85 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
Nevada -4 The Nevada Wolf Pack have a bright future in store. Eric Musselman is doing a really nice job with this program. Musselman is making waves on the recruiting trail, and this year's Nevada team is playing its best basketball at the right time of the year, so Musselman and his staff must be doing something right when it comes to player development. Nevada played a very sloppy game last time out and committed 20 turnovers. Despite that, they won at home against Morehead State by 9 points. While Morehead State has a good team, they don't have the overall athleticism that Nevada has on its roster. The Nevada Wolf Pack have a nice homecourt advantage, and this is both teams final game of the year. Nevada has more momentum coming into this game, and that is important in this spot. A couple betting trends of note. Nevada is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Nevada is also 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. Take Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-29-16 | George Washington +3 v. San Diego State | 65-46 | Win | 100 | 15 h 41 m | Show | |
George Washington +3 The George Washington Colonials have been an under rated team in the post season. George Washington has all the necessary pieces to have post season success. The Colonials take care of the basketball and have multiple scoring options on the floor at all times. San Diego State had to travel all the way across the country for this game. The Aztecs have been very good defensively this year, but their offense is extremely inconsistent. In a game that is expected to be extremely low scoring, I would not want to lay points with a poor shooting offense at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This projects as a game that is back and forth all the way. While many more fans know about the San Diego State program, George Washington has a good team and with the ability to grab a full possession on the underdog I will take this value. Some trends to consider. Aztecs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games, and are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win. Meanwhile the Colonials are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games. Take George Washington. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 8* CBB ATS play |
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03-29-16 | BYU v. Valparaiso OVER 146.5 | 70-72 | Loss | -103 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
BYU vs. Valparaiso Over 146.5 The NIT has reached the semi finals and two of the top seeds in the tourney get set for battle inside MSG. With the big stage, expect both teams to really bring their A game here, making this Over a very nice play. Both of these teams can really score. BYU has averaged 83.6 points per game while the Crusaders have averaged 75.2. Both teams really like to hoist the 3 ball and will get out in transition, rarely using the full shot clock. Defensively, the Cougars are horrible, which is another main reason for this Over being so nice. The Cougars concede 73.3 points per game, but lately the defense just hasn't been there. Lately, both teams have been having little trouble reaching the total. Both the Cougars and Crusaders are 3-1 in their last 4 to the Over and this is one of those games where both teams will use the pace to their advantage. Some trends to consider. Over is 10-1 in Cougars last 11 neutral site games. Over is 6-2 in Crusaders last 8 overall. With this one being inside Madison Square Garden, it helps the over that much more as both teams will certainly be on their games offensively, trying to impress the national stage. Combine that with how good both of these teams are to the Over and this total holds tremendous value. Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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03-28-16 | Towson v. Oakland -5 | 72-90 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
Oakland -5 The Oakland Grizzlies have a veteran backcourt that should be geared up for a postseason run. Oakland plays Towson tonight in their first game of the "Vegas 16" (there are only 8 teams in the tournament). Towson had a nice season in the CAA this year, but they are stepping up in class here. Oakland is a team that performed extremely well on road and neutral floors in non-conference play, and that's a good indicator when looking at a game like this one. Motivation is everything in these small postseason tournaments, and Oakland is a very motivated team. Reading from the beat writers for Oakland, you'll find that this team badly wants to keep playing. The Grizzlies tested themselves far more early in the season than did Towson, and that should pay dividends in this game. Great players have a way of taking over games in the postseason and Kay Felder is the best player in this tournament. A couple great trends for this one. Oakland is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Oakland is 36-15-3 ATS in their last 54 games overall. Take Oakland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-27-16 | Cal-Irvine -3 v. Coastal Carolina | 66-47 | Win | 100 | 33 h 31 m | Show | |
Cal-Irvine -3 The Anteaters get set to take on Coastal Carolina in the CIT semi finals and it's Irvine who has the value here laying the small number. Irvine has been impressive all season on both ends of the floor, but it's their defense that has really been the major key. This year, Irvine concedes just 66.7 points per game. They held ULL to just 66 points in the quarterfinals win that saw them hold Louisiana Lafayette to just 33% shooting. The Anteaters defense is not just swarming on perimeter shooters, but they also have the length and physical ability to really shut the paint down. Alex Young will be the difference maker offensively, as he has stepped it up and flourished in the CIT. Young turned in performances of 19 points and 21 points in the last two games and in his 21 point performance, Young added 8 rebounds. He's hit some clutch shots, especially down the stretch to really be a leader on this Irvine team. On the Coastal side of things, this team really hasn't done too much impressively this year. They shoot at just a 43.9% rate and from behind the arc things get ugly at just 33.9%. They have the ability to really go on cold streaks and those should be expected here against a solid defensive team in Irvine. Some trends to consider. Anteaters are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games. Anteaters are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. Expect Irvine to really shut this Coastal team down, en route to covering the small number and moving on. Back Cal-Irvine. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-27-16 | Notre Dame v. North Carolina UNDER 155 | 74-88 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 9 m | Show | |
Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Under 155 The Fighting Irish and Tar Heels get set for battle in the Elite 8 and it's the Under that has solid value. These teams met in the ACC tourney and the game was rather lower scoring, thanks to Notre Dame putting up just 47 points. While North Carolina is putting up a lot of points in this NCAA tourney, this is the kind of game where Notre Dame will look to take the air out of the ball. They certainly can't compete with UNC in a track meet style of game, as they'll get run out of the gym. Both of these teams have played solid defense on the neutral courts this year as well. The Fighting Irish concede just 70 points per game, while the Tar Heels sit at 67.6 per game. With nerves playing a role here in this Elite 8 game on the big stage too, both teams will certainly be shaky and nervous here. Some trends to consider. Under is 7-3 in Fighting Irish last 10 neutral site games. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Look for a very slow paced game here with both defenses not only stepping up, but a lot of clock being used, especially by the Fighting Irish. Back the Under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 9* CBB O/U Play |
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03-26-16 | Villanova v. Kansas -2.5 | 64-59 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 51 m | Show | |
Kansas -2.5 The Kansas Jayhawks look like the best team in the country right now. Kansas withstood a really strong first half effort from Maryland on Thursday night, and then they blew out the Terrapins in the second half. Kansas is arguably the most balanced team in the country. Perry Ellis leads a very good frontcourt. The backcourt is extremely deep and any one of the Jayhawks backcourt players can take over the game at any time. While Villanova has shot the ball extremely well in the NCAA Tournament thus far, this is by far their biggest test. Kansas ranks in the top five in the nation on defense, and the Jayhawks aren't going to make it easy on the Wildcats. Villanova's shooting percentages have been astronomical in the last couple games, and it's hard to have that kind of performance three games in a row. Kansas is slightly better in all aspects of the game, and I give them the coaching edge with Bill Self. A couple betting trends to consider. Kansas is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games. Kansas is 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Take Kansas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-26-16 | Oklahoma v. Oregon +1 | 80-68 | Loss | -112 | 27 h 21 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks +1 The #1 seed in the West meets with the #2 seed as the Oregon Ducks and Oklahoma Sooners get set for an Elite 8 battle. The #1 seed catches a point here, making this team very valuable. Oregon has looked exceptionally well in this tournament. This team really has used the run and gun style to really pick apart opponents. It was very productive against the Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 as they got plenty of wide open dunks and even turned them into And 1's. Just because this Ducks team runs and guns, doesn't mean they aren't focused on the defensive end. In fact, this team was a top tier team in the Pac-12 on the defensive end. The Ducks have given up an average of just 66.9 points on the neutral site games. They key here will be stopping Buddy Hield. Yes, the Sooners do have more weapons, but this Oklahoma team will only go as far as he takes them when it's all said and done. With that, the Ducks have the length and physicality to really slow Hield down. This isn't the most ideal matchup for the star Oklahoma product, which will really play to the advantage of the Ducks. Some trends to consider. Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Ducks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games. This Oregon team is far better than pinned. They aren't a number 1 seed by accident. Look for them to really use their pace and high pressured defense to cause a lot of problems for Oklahoma here. Back Oregon. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-25-16 | Gonzaga -4 v. Syracuse | 60-63 | Loss | -110 | 45 h 49 m | Show | |
Gonzaga -4 The Gonzaga Bulldogs underachieved during the regular season. They are peaking at the right time now though! Gonzaga stomped Seton Hall and then beat down Utah in their first two games in the NCAA Tournament. While there were a lot of questions about this team during the season, it is a sign of a well-coached team when they are playing their best basketball of the year in late March. Syracuse shouldn't have been in the NCAA Tournament, but now they got into the Sweet 16. How did they do it? A very easy draw. Dayton was badly banged up late in the year and not playing well at all. Then Syracuse got a gift when MTSU upset Michigan State. MTSU had nothing left after that epic upset and Syracuse waltzed into the Sweet 16. Domantas Sabonis and Kyle Wiltjer are a great pair to have to beat this Syracuse zone. Sabonis should do some great work on the glass here, and Wiltjer is one of the best outside shooters in college basketball. Gonzaga's defensive numbers are almost identical to Syracuse's numbers, but the Zags have the much better offense. A couple betting trends for this one. Gonzaga is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games. Gonzaga is also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games. Take Gonzaga. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-25-16 | Iowa State v. Virginia -5 | 71-84 | Win | 100 | 42 h 25 m | Show | |
Virginia Cavaliers -5 The 1 seed gets set to take on Iowa State on Friday in the Sweet 16 and the Cavaliers hold tremendous value here. Virginia remained poised and calm during their come from behind win against Butler in the Round of 32. Virginia trailed at the break and with the game going back and forth all throughout the 2nd half, the Cavaliers used their suffocating defense to pull away. Virginia has been absolutely dominant on the defensive end, actually one of the best in the NCAA as they allow just 59.5 points per game. The Cavaliers have one of the best G/F tandems as well with Malcolm Brogdon and Anthony Gill. Brogdon has averaged 18.6 points per game to go along with 4 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He was the main reasoning behind the 2nd half surge against Butler as he put in 22 points and added 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Gill on the other hand averages 13.6 points per game to go along with 6.2 rebounds. Gill has turned in a pair of 19 point performances and added a combined 15 rebounds. Some trends to consider. Cavaliers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Look for the Cavaliers to really step it up defensively here as they hold the Cyclones down and cover the number here. Back Virginia. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play |
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03-24-16 | Duke v. Oregon -3 | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 22 h 36 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks -3 The Ducks and Blue Devils meet in the Sweet 16 and the #1 seed in the West has a lot of value laying the low number here. This has been Oregon's season. The Ducks have matched a school record in wins and this is certainly the year for the Ducks to make a move. Oregon showed how poised they are as they trailed #8 seed St. Joes by 7 with just 5 minutes to go before hitting a pair of clutch threes down the stretch to come from behind. The win showed just how good Oregon has been this season as they have the most threatening inside out game that offers a lot of speed that the opposition simply cannot keep up with. Oregon's offensive efficiency comes from the production from many players like Casey Benson, Dillon Brooks, and Elgin Cook. The key for Oregon will be to grab the early lead. This season they have gone 25-0 when leading at the half. Some trends to consider. Ducks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 NCAA Tournament games. Ducks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Oregon has a major advantage here with their offensive run and gun play and with the way they can shoot the ball and score in bunches, this one belongs to them. Back Oregon. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 6* CBB ATS Play |
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03-24-16 | Texas A&M v. Oklahoma -2.5 | 63-77 | Win | 100 | 19 h 47 m | Show | |
Oklahoma -2.5 The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the best players in the country in Buddy Hield. Alex Caruso will likely try to guard him for Texas A&M here. Caruso has been needed on the offensive end lately, and putting in so much of an effort on the defensive end could hurt his offense here. Texas A&M is very fortunate to be where they are today. Northern Iowa couldn't throw an inbounds pass to save their lives late and that ended up beating them. Texas A&M isn't a bad team, but the schedule they played against in the SEC doesn't impress me very much. Oklahoma went through a brutal schedule in the Big 12. While the Sooners didn't finish the season with momentum, playing against the best teams in the country does a good job of getting you ready for the tournament. The Sooners have a lot of experienced players, and I think this is a spot where that helps them a lot. A good stat for this one: Oklahoma is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. the SEC. Lay the short number. Take Oklahoma. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-24-16 | Miami (Fla) +4 v. Villanova | 69-92 | Loss | -103 | 18 h 17 m | Show | |
Miami +4 The Miami Hurricanes were really impressive in knocking off Wichita State last game. The key for Miami was the play of Angel Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a streaky player, and with him coming into this game with momentum, it's a good sign for the Hurricanes. Villanova finally broke into the Sweet 16, and the Wildcats were pretty pumped about it after the game. The Wildcats played what Jay Wright called their best half of the season in the first half of their game against Iowa. While this is the NCAA Tournament, I do believe there is a slight letdown factor when you consider how badly Villanova wanted to reach the Sweet 16. Miami did less celebrating after their most recent win. I really like Jim Larranaga as the head coach for Miami, and I believe he gives the Hurricanes an edge over Jay Wright at Villanova. Miami plays at a slow tempo and that usually makes for some very close games. There's nothing to suggest that Villanova should be trusting laying this many points to a very good team. A couple trends of note. Miami is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 non-conference games. Also, Villanova is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. the ACC. Take Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Thursday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-23-16 | Morehead State v. Ohio -3.5 | 77-72 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 21 m | Show | |
Ohio Bobcats -3.5 The Bobcats welcome in Morehead State for some CBI action on Wednesday and the home team in OU has a lot of value to work with here. Home court advantage plays a big role here. The Bobcats have gone 16-2 SU this season in Ohio and have been a solid ATS team going 10-4 inside the Convocation Center. As for Morehead State, the Eagles have been a mediocre road team, going just 7-9 SU. Offense has been a major problem for them as they average under 70 points per road game. Ohio has been a very solid team this year as they finished 23-11 and 18-12 ATS as they average nearly 79 points per game. Antonio Campbell will be the difference maker here. The Ohio F has played exceptionally well through the first two rounds of this tournament, going for 11 and 8 in the opening game, and then following that up with 17 points, 19 rebound performance. Some trends to consider. Bobcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Bobcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games. Look for OU to use that home court advantage and behind Antonio Campbell, move on here by covering the number. Back Ohio. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-23-16 | Ball State +7.5 v. Columbia | 67-69 | Win | 100 | 16 h 57 m | Show | |
Ball State +7.5 The Ball State Cardinals have played two overtime games in their two postseason games. They have a double overtime road win over Tennessee State and then an overtime come from behind win over Tennessee Martin. For some teams back to back overtime games could be a problem, but Ball State has a deep bench, and a bunch of guys will get playing time here. Ball State is a member of the MAC. While the MAC isn't a great conference, it is usually underrated by many. Columbia thumped Norfolk State in their first postseason game, but I don't think that has any predictive value toward this game. Norfolk State plays in the MEAC, which is one of the weakest conferences in college basketball. Columbia should get a much tougher test here against a Ball State team that is very good on the defensive end of the court. A good stat backing this one: Ball State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Take Ball State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-22-16 | Creighton v. BYU -4.5 | 82-88 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show | |
BYU Cougars -4.5 The Cougars get set to take on Creighton in the NIT quarterfinals, and the home team laying the points has the value. First off, Creighton is extremely thin right now in terms of their players. They'll be missing guard Isaiah Zierden, who was putting up 10.2 points per game on the season, along with G Malik Albert, who underwent an MRI and isn't expect to play here. For BYU senior Kyle Collinsworth has really rallied this team. Not only has he dominated the first two games of the NIT tournament, but he is also pumping his teammates up. Collinsworth told his teammates, "either put your head down and quit, or create a new opportunity." The Cougars have certainly created a new opportunity, dominating right now. Home court has also been a huge advantage this season. The Cougars have gone 16-2 on the year and are averaging 85 points to just the 70 they allow. Some trends to consider. Cougars are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss. Cougars are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games. BYU is in a rhythm right now where they simply cannot be stopped. Look for them to really come out firing here and take care of business at home. Back BYU. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-22-16 | St. Mary's v. Valparaiso -4 | 44-60 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Valparaiso -4.5 |
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03-21-16 | Eastern Washington v. Nevada -5 | 70-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Nevada -5 The Eastern Washington Eagles were a great home team this year, but they haven't proven much on the road. Eastern Washington takes a bunch of long range jumpers, and those are often tougher to hit when not playing on a floor that you are familiar with. Nevada's Marqueze Coleman is expected to play in this one after missing time with an injury of late. The Wolf Pack are a deeper and more physical team than Eastern Washington. Eastern Washington has one good big man (Jois) and he is injured and is a game time decision for this contest. Some betting trends to consider. Nevada is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Mountain West. Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning record. Nevada plays great defense and this time of the year it is usually defense that carries you rather than jump shooting. Even though the Mountain West wasn't great this year, Nevada still played a much more difficult schedule than their foes from Eastern Washington did while in the Big Sky Conference. Take Nevada. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-21-16 | Georgia Tech v. South Carolina -4 | 83-66 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
South Carolina Gamecocks -4 The Gamecocks were snubbed of an NCAA Tournament spot, but that didn't stop them from having the motivation in the NIT opening round. South Carolina looked like a team with a purpose against as they routed High Point by 22 points in the first round. Here they lay a small number at home, making them a valuable bet. South Carolina meant all business in the opening round as they not only looked like they wanted to send a message, but they also took out some frustrations for not making the tournament. South Carolina also feels pretty comfortable playing in the NIT as they have gone 22-9 all time in their NIT career, with 2 titles and 1 runner up under their belt. The Gamecocks key to success has been the contributions of many players pitching in. They got 50 points combined from two players against High Point and then their backcourt also contributed 14 assists. This team is clicking on all cylinders right now and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. Some trends to consider. Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Gamecocks are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games. Look for South Carolina to get another whole team contribution as they use that combined with their home court advantage to cruise to a win, covering the number. Back South Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Monday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-20-16 | St. Joe's v. Oregon -6.5 | 64-69 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks -6.5 The Ducks get a Round of 32 date with St. Joe's and it's the 1 seed who has the value here. While St. Joe's has been impressive this year, the Ducks have been far more tested and have passed those tests many times. It started with an absolute route of the Utah Utes in the Pac-12 title game and they followed that up with a Round of 64 route against Holy Cross. Oregon also got the benefit of their players getting some rest. The Ducks saw nobody play more than 26 minutes, as their starters weren't needed for much of the 2nd half. That is a giant plus for them as with games being so close in time, getting that extra rest is extremely valuable. Look for Oregon to really use their tempo here to dominate Joe's. In their last two wins thats been their key to success as neither Utah nor Holy Cross could keep up with them. Some trends to consider. Ducks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Ducks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Oregon is far more talented and stronger than this St. Joe's team. Look for them to use every bit of their speed and height advantage as they run the Hawks right out of the gym. Back Oregon. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-20-16 | Wisconsin v. Xavier -4 | 66-63 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
Xavier -4.5 |
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03-19-16 | Gonzaga v. Utah +1 | 82-59 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Utah +1 Utah and Gonzaga meet in the Round of 32 and the Utes have a lot of value here. The Utes come into this one not only hot, but they've played much better this season. Utah has one of the best big men in the nation in Jacob Poeltl and he proved that in the win over Fresno State. Poeltl went for 16 points and 18 rebounds in the win as the Pac-12 Player of the Year was unstoppable. Utah also has a solid back court with Brandon Taylor and Lorenzo Bonam, who both dominated in the Fresno State matchup. As far as Gonzaga is concerned, this was a bubble team that would have missed out on the tourney had they not won their conference. The Bulldogs had zero quality wins this year and when put up against top teams in the nation they flopped. Some trends to consider. Utes are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Expect Utah to really impose their will in the paint as they match up very well Gonzaga. Back Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play |
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03-19-16 | Connecticut v. Kansas UNDER 140 | 61-73 | Win | 100 | 28 h 23 m | Show | |
UConn vs. Kansas Under 140 The Kansas Jayhawks are known for their high powered offense, but their defense has been tremendous this year. Kansas ranks 8th in the nation in offensive efficiency, but they are fifth in defensive efficiency. Kansas has a lot of length all over the floor and the Jayhawks contest everything. The only reason this year's UConn team is good is their defense. UConn struggles with getting stagnant on the offensive end way too often, but their defense is consistently very good. Kansas hasn't played against many teams that have shot blockers and athletic guards like UConn's. UConn is almost certainly going to try to slow the pace of this game down. The Huskies aren't built to win a high scoring affair with Kansas. UConn has been a great tournament team in the past few years, and I think they should be able to impose their style of play onto Kansas in this matchup. A couple betting trends here. The under is 24-7 in the Jayhawks last 31 NCAA Tournament games. The under is also 19-7-1 in the Jayhawks last 27 following an ATS win. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* CBB O/U Play |
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03-19-16 | Yale v. Duke UNDER 146 | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show | |
Yale vs. Duke Under 146 |
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03-18-16 | Northern Iowa v. Texas -4 | 75-72 | Loss | -111 | 44 h 29 m | Show | |
Texas Longhorns -4 The Longhorns get set to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers in the Round of 64 and the Longhorns hold tremendous value here. Texas was in one of the toughest conferences in the Big 12 and was right in the middle of everything. They competed with every team thrown their way and never got blown out, despite playing the top tier teams. Texas also played the entire season without senior center Cameron Ridley and since his return to the lineup. Ridley offers more depth to this and also a dominant inside presence. He helps the cause out defensively as Texas is 2nd in the Big 12 in blocked shots and 4th in defense as they allow just 68.1 points per game. Also giving them a solid advantage is their head coach, Shaka Smart. Smart continued to take a mid major team in VCU to the tournament year after and year and continued to cause havoc. Smart finished with 7 wins. Some trends to consider. Longhorns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Longhorns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. The Longhorns certainly have the advantage here as they are much better all around team. Look for them to really put the clamps down defensively on they Northern Iowa team. Back Texas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-18-16 | Weber State v. Xavier -13 | 53-71 | Win | 100 | 41 h 59 m | Show | |
Xavier -13 The Xavier Musketeers are flying under the radar. They lost a couple times to Seton Hall in the last two weeks, but Xavier has proven over the course of the season that they are one of the best teams in the country. One of my favorite things about this Xavier team is their overall balance. There really is no weakness on this team. Xavier is very good at just about everything. Most teams in the NCAA Tournament have some spots that are clear weaknesses. The Musketeers have great guard play and solid big men as well. They are efficient on both offense and defense. Weber State hasn't played anyone this year. Weber State didn't play a top 50 team all year. While Weber State has a future NBA player in Joel Bolomboy, they don't have the depth necessary to beat a team like Xavier. A couple betting trends to consider. Xavier is a whopping 20-5-2 ATS in their last 27 NCAA Tournament games. Xavier is 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning record. Xavier's 1-3-1 zone defense can really throw off opposing offenses. Xavier isn't getting enough respect here. Lay the points. Take Xavier. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* CBB ATS Play |
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03-18-16 | Middle Tennessee v. Michigan State -18 | 90-81 | Loss | -106 | 37 h 24 m | Show | |
Michigan State -18 The Spartans open up Round of 64 play against the MTSU Blue Raiders and this could not be a better matchup for this Spartans team. Michigan State is a heck of a lot more physical and tough than MTSU. The Spartans use Matt Costello (10.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG) and Deyonta Davis (7.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG) down low and they have a lot of height. On the Blue Raiders side of things, their tallest guy is 6'7. It's safe to say the Spartans will dominate the paint. The Spartans also have a major advantage in the aspect that they're really good in March. This team just knows when to turn it up. Michigan State has won 10 of 11 and 9 straight as they swept through the Big Ten tourney with rather ease. They also have one of the best coaches in Tom Izzo. in the month of March, Izzo has gone 100-42. Some trends to consider. Spartans are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. Michigan State is just so more physical and much more talented here. Look for them to run away with this Round of 64 game with rather ease. Back Michigan State. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* CBB ATS Play |