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03-20-14 | Pittsburgh -6 v. Colorado | 77-48 | Win | 100 | 20 h 14 m | Show | |
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03-20-14 | American v. Wisconsin UNDER 122 | 35-75 | Win | 100 | 19 h 11 m | Show | |
American vs. Wisconsin Under 122
The Wisconsin Badgers are well-known for their halfcourt style of basketball. Wisconsin doesn |
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03-19-14 | Utah Jazz v. Memphis Grizzlies -11.5 | 86-96 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Memphis -11.5
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Grizzlies sit just 1.5 games ahead of the Suns for the final playoff spot in the West, and they can ill afford to take the lowly Jazz lightly in this one. With the motivational factor working in their favor, the Grizz should be able to beat up on a putrid Jazz squad. Utah has lost five straight games and 10 of their last 11 overall. Seven of those 11 losses have come by double-digits, including back-to-back blowout losses in San Antonio and Houston. The Jazz have lost their last 10 games by an average margin of 16.3 points. Meanwhile, Memphis continues to play quality ball, winning five of their last six games. The Grizzlies have won their last three home games by double-digits, including an impressive 10-point victory over Portland. Memphis will love seeing Utah come to town as they've won seven of their last eight home games against the Jazz, allowing just 90.9 points per game in those eight contests. Don't expect a letdown from Memphis here either. The Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a win of more than 10 points. Take Memphis. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Memphis Grizzlies -11.5 |
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03-19-14 | Cal Poly SLO -3 v. Texas Southern | 81-69 | Win | 100 | 62 h 50 m | Show | |
Cal Poly
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03-18-14 | Utah -1.5 v. St Mary's CA | 58-70 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 21 m | Show | |
Utah -1.5
The Utah Utes are one of the most improved teams in the nation. Utah is a program quickly moving in the right direction. One or two more wins and this team would have been in the NCAA Tournament. St. Mary |
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03-18-14 | Mount Saint Mary's v. Albany NY -2 | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 38 h 53 m | Show | |
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03-17-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5 v. Chicago Bulls | 97-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City -2.5
The Chicago Bulls host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. We cashed a ticket playing against the Thunder on Sunday, but we're going to reverse our course of action on Monday. Oklahoma City was in a terrible spot against Dallas on Sunday evening, especially without the services of Russell Westbrook, who is expected to be back tonight. The Thunder will be ready to go after getting embarrassed at home. Chicago has been strong as of late, but we can't help but believe they're starting to become overvalued. The Bulls can play elite defense but they still can't be trusted to score consistently. Chicago averages just 93.4 points per game; a full seven points lower than the league average. The Bulls have been getting by with their defense but they haven't been able to slow the Thunder down in recent meeting. Oklahoma City put up 107 points on Chicago in December with both Kevin Durant and the aforementioned Westbrook putting up huge numbers. In fact, the Thunder have shot almost 48% in their past four meetings against Chicago. Some people may believe this is a tough spot for the Thunder, having played yesterday, but they're 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. The Thunder are also 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home. Take Oklahoma City. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5 |
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03-17-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Charlotte Bobcats -2.5 | 97-83 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Charlotte -2.5
The Charlotte Bobcats host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday evening. Atlanta's recent run of success has them extremely overvalued in this contest. The Hawks have won three straight games, defeating the Jazz, Bucks, and Nuggets; three teams with a combined winning percentage of .320. Prior to these three victories, the Hawks had lost 14 of their last 15 games overall. The Hawks have dominated the Bobcats in recent years, but none of those games actually matter. Atlanta was a different team with Al Horford in the lineup, but there's a huge void in the middle without him. The Hawks are 14-22 without Horford this season. Meanwhile, Charlotte continues to play solid ball. The Bobcats have won eight straight games at home, which is a huge advantage against a Hawks squad that's lost 10 of their last 11 away from home. The Bobcats are playing the second half of a back-to-back but with each game being so important in the Eastern Conference playoff race, we can count on them to show up tonight. The Hawks are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 road games. The Bobcats are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Take Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Charlotte Bobcats -2.5 |
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03-16-14 | Dallas Mavericks +8 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | 109-86 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
Dallas +8
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Oklahoma City is coming off a 131-102 win over the Lakers, while the Mavericks beat Utah their last time out, 108-101. The Mavericks are running out of time in their effort to clinch a playoff spot in the West, with Memphis and Phoenix breathing down their necks. The Mavericks know they need to win just about every game in front of them, and we'll surely get an A-effort from the team on this night. Dallas has won three of its last four games, including victories over Portland and Indiana. As for Oklahoma City, a big margin of victory in a win over the Lakers isn't going to solve any of their problems. The team is just 5-5 in its last 10 games, and isn't in the kind of form that they should be giving away this many points to anyone. With a trip to Chicago on deck, they'll surely look to rest their starters if given the opportunity, and get out of town as soon as possible. The Mavericks are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 trips to play the Thunder franchise. Take Dallas. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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03-16-14 | Michigan State -2.5 v. Michigan | 69-55 | Win | 100 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
Michigan State -3
The Michigan State Spartans lost two times this year to the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan edged them in overtime in East Lansing, and then beat the Spartans by 9 at Ann Arbor late in the season. Now, the Spartans are favored by three points on a neutral floor. What does this line tell us? It tells us that the oddsmakers are high on Michigan State, and they are high on this team for a very good reason. Tom Izzo |
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03-14-14 | Illinois v. Michigan UNDER 125 | 63-64 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Michigan vs. Illinois Under 125
The Michigan Wolverines and Illinois Fighting Illini square off early Friday afternoon in Indianapolis. Illinois |
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03-13-14 | Louisiana-Monroe v. UT-Arlington -2.5 | 65-68 | Win | 100 | 19 h 58 m | Show | |
UT Arlington -2.5
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03-13-14 | Houston Rockets v. Chicago Bulls UNDER 194 | 87-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Chicago & Houston under 194
The Chicago Bulls host the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Chicago is coming off a 104-96 loss to San Antonio, while Houston dropped its last game in Oklahoma City, 106-98. Expect a playoff-like atmosphere when these teams meet in prime time on Thursday. It isn't unusual to see a high total in a Rockets game, but the Bulls bring one of the top defenses in the Association to town in this one. The Bulls will need that defense to be at its best on Thursday as they simply don't have the horses offensively to keep up with a dynamic offensive squad like the Rockets. Chicago's physicality should really give Houston fits in this one, particularly coming off an emotional battle with Oklahoma City. Expect to see the Bulls try to slow the pace of the game which will only serve to frustrate the Bulls further in this one. The under is 8-2-1 in the Rockets last 11 games against opponents with a winning home record, and it is 17-7 in the Bulls last 24 home games. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Chicago & Houston under 194 |
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03-13-14 | Utah +7.5 v. Arizona | 39-71 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
Utah +7.5
The Utah Utes have been underrated all year long. Utah is one of the top five teams in the nation when it comes to covering the number so far this year. This is one of the most improved teams in the nation this season. The oddsmakers are really struggling to keep up with them. Utah lost by 9 at Arizona the first time they played, and then lost in OT at home to Arizona. Utah was tied with ten minutes left in the game at Arizona, and they led and had great chances to win in their home game vs. Utah. Clearly, the Utes can compete with a very good Arizona team. Utah is on the outside of the bubble right now, but if they can win this game, they might have a chance to get into the NCAA Tournament. I think they have quite a bit more to play for than Arizona does in this Pac-12 Tournament. Motivation is key in these tournaments. This should be a grind it out defensive game where both teams have to work very hard on the offensive end. In a game like that, getting this many points is a great way to go. Take Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 9* Play On Utah +7.5 |
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03-12-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Clippers -6.5 | 98-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
LA Clippers -6.5
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Clippers are coming off a 112-105 win over the Suns, while the Warriors beat the Mavericks their last time out, 108-85. The Clippers have been in fine form of late, and power forward Blake Griffin deserves a lot of the credit for that, scoring 20 or more points in 23 straight games. The Clippers haven't just been winning of late - they've been dominating. The team has won eight in a row, with those wins coming by an average margin of 15.6 points. Griffin will be looking to take some frustration out on the Warriors after fouling out of the team's last game. The Warriors will surely have trouble keeping up with him as they play on the second night of a back-to-back, particularly playing on the road. The home side has won six in a row in this series, covering the spread in five of those games. The Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against Western Conference opponents. Take Los Angeles. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Los Angeles Clippers -6.5 |
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03-12-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. New Orleans Pelicans OVER 190.5 | 90-88 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
New Orleans & Memphis over 190.5
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. New Orleans is coming off a 111-107 win over Denver, while Memphis beat Portland their last time out, 109-99. We're used to seeing the Grizzlies play some pretty low scoring games, but the team has gone with a pretty dramatic shift in philosophy, which has seen the team score over 100 points seven times in their last 10 games, and helping the over to cash in 10 of their last 11 outings. New Orleans has been no slouch at the offensive end either. The team has played over the total in three consecutive games, scoring an average of 118.3 in those contests. That extra offense has come at the expense of their defense, as they have allowed 112.0 points per game in those games. A big part of that is the improved play of center Anthony Davis, who is averaging 20.6 points per game to really boost the team's offense. The oddsmakers have been slow to react to these shifts, helping us to get in at a reasonable number. The over is 8-0 in Memphis's last eight games following a win. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on New Orleans & Memphis over 190.5 |
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03-12-14 | Butler v. Seton Hall OVER 127 | 50-51 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Seton Hall & Butler over 127
The Seton Hall Pirates and Butler Bulldogs will face off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. These teams will be playing for a chance to face off with Villanova on Thursday afternoon which likely means an end to their tournament, but both sides would like to get there anyway, and they |
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03-12-14 | South Florida v. Rutgers OVER 136 | 68-72 | Win | 100 | 5 h 32 m | Show | |
USF vs. Rutgers Over 136
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are a team that plays a bunch of high scoring games for several reasons. Rutgers likes to play uptempo basketball, and they also don |
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03-11-14 | Marshall v. Florida Atlantic | 63-59 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
Florida Atlantic PK
The Florida Atlantic Owls beat Marshall in their only meeting of the season thus far. That meeting was at Marshall. Marshall was a team with much higher expectations this year, but the Thundering Herd have been a mess all year. Away from home, Marshall has been terrible. Florida Atlantic hasn |
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03-11-14 | Sacramento Kings v. Detroit Pistons OVER 211 | 89-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Detroit & Sacramento over 211
The Detroit Pistons host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Pistons have played 44 overs to just 19 unders this season, but oddsmakers haven't inflated their totals nearly enough. Detroit has the perfect recipe for overs---a team that can score, and a team that just doesn't care at the defensive end of the floor. Despite having an opportunity to make a push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons have given up an average of 110 points per game over their last 12 contests. They've allowed opponents to shoot 48.1% from the field in their last 10, which is downright atrocious. Will Bynum recently acknowledge that the Pistons' effort level is nowhere near where it should be, and subsequently, we'd expect the high-scoring affairs to continue. The Kings have struggled to score in back-to-back games, but those games came against Toronto and Brooklyn, both of whom are in the top 10 in the league in scoring defense. Prior to those two games, the Kings had averaged 106.9 points per game over their last seven contests. The over is 8-2 in the Kings last 10 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The over is 20-6 in the Pistons last 26 home games and 23-5 in their last 28 games against Western Conference opponents. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Detroit & Sacramento over 211 |
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03-10-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Utah Jazz OVER 201 | 112-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Utah & Atlanta over 201
The Utah Jazz host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Utah is coming off a 104-92 win over Philadelphia, while Atlanta dropped its last game against the Clippers, 109-108. Defense hasn |
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03-10-14 | Denver Nuggets v. Charlotte Bobcats -5 | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Charlotte -5
The Charlotte Bobcats host the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Charlotte is coming off a 111-89 loss to Memphis, while Denver dropped its last game in New Orleans in overtime, 111-107. We cashed a ticket in Charlotte |
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03-09-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Houston Rockets OVER 214 | 113-118 | Win | 100 | 4 h 16 m | Show | |
Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets over
The Houston Rockets host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Houston is coming off a 112-86 win over Indiana, while Portland dropped their last game to Dallas, 103-98. The Rockets have really gotten into a groove now that Dwight Howard has been worked into the lineup. The Rockets have been scoring in bunches, particularly when on their home court, scoring an average of 110.0 points per game in their last five home games. In their last 10 games overall, the Rockets have scored an average of 112.0 points per game in those contests. On the other side, the Trail Blazers have been no strangers to overs this season, playing at a very fast pace on offense and playing very little, if any, defense most nights. We've already seen these teams explode offensively when facing off this season and last, with the over cashing in each of the last six times these teams have faced off, including a total of 239 points in the last meeting, which was played in Houston. The over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these teams played in Houston. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 7* Play |
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03-08-14 | Pepperdine +7 v. St. Mary's | 69-80 | Loss | -106 | 22 h 40 m | Show | |
Pepperdine +7
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03-08-14 | Washington Wizards v. Milwaukee Bucks OVER 205 | 114-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Milwaukee & Washington over 205
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Oddsmakers have been slow to adjust to the Wizards recent offensive tear. Washington has averaged 115.8 points per game over the last five contest, shooting 50.3% from the field over that stretch. The Wizards have done a great job of running in transition, and subsequently, they've had a lot more buckets in the paint in recent weeks. The Wizards take on a Bucks squad that's been absolutely brutal at the defensive end of the floor. With not much to play for at this point in the season, Milwaukee has mailed it in on the defensive side of things. The Bucks have given up at last 100 points in 12 of their last 13 contests. A quick look at the Bucks offensive numbers would show an offensively-challenged team, but that hasn't been the case in recent weeks. Milwaukee averages just 94 points per game on the season, but they've averaged 106.3 points per game over their last 7 contests, with two of those games coming against a tough Pacers defense. The over is 10-2 in the Wizards last 12 games following a win of more than 10 points. The over is 7-0 in the Bucks last 7 games and 21-7 in the Bucks last 28 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on Milwaukee & Washington over 205 |
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03-08-14 | Providence +11.5 v. Creighton | 73-88 | Loss | -106 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
Providence +11.5
The Providence Friars have a ton to play for right now. Providence is squarely on the bubble when it comes to making the NCAA Tournament. This Friars program hasn |
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03-08-14 | New York Knicks v. Cleveland Cavaliers OVER 200 | 107-97 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Cleveland & New York over 200
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the New York KNicks on Saturday. Cleveland is coming off a 101-92 loss to Charlotte, while New York beat Utah their last time out, 108-81. The Knicks appear poised to go on a bit of a run right now with the playoffs just around the corner. The team has shown an ability to score the basketball at will in recent games, and any time they have Carmelo Anthony in the lineup, that |
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03-07-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Houston Rockets -4 | 86-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Houston -4
The Houston Rockets battle the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. On paper, this looks like a riveting matchup, but the truth is that these teams are headed in opposite directions right now. The Pacers have lost back-to-back games, and are just 13-8 in their last 21 games. What's even less impressive is that the Pacers last five victories have come against the Jazz, Celtics, Lakers, and Bucks (twice), with three of those games being decided late in the fourth quarter. The Pacers allowed 88.3 points per game in their first 40 games this season, but have allowed 97.9 points per game since then. That doesn't bode well for them against a Rockets team that averages a whopping 106.3 points per game, 5.6 points per game more than the league average. Houston has been dominating Eastern Conference opponents all season long. The Rockets are a perfect 13-0 at home against the East, including a victory over the Heat on Tuesday. James Harden and Dwight Howard are playing very good ball, and the Rockets continue to get a significant contribution from Terrence Jones. The Pacers are just 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall, and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. Take Houston. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Houston Rockets -4 |
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03-07-14 | Brooklyn Nets -4 v. Boston Celtics | 84-91 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Brooklyn -4
The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Boston is coming off a 108-88 loss to Golden State, while Brooklyn beat Memphis their last time out, 103-94. The Nets come to town having won four games in a row, including great wins over a streaking Bulls team and a hard charging Grizzlies squad. Meanwhile, the Celtics have dropped seven of their last eight games overall, including four of their last five at home. The Nets aren't giving away nearly as many points as they should given the current form of the teams. Additionally, the Nets have won each of the last three meetings between the teams, and are 5-1 in the last six meetings. The Nets climbed over .500 in their last game, needing 59 games to get there, and after working as hard as they did to get there, they won't want to give it away against the lowly Celtics. The Nets are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games played on regular rest, and they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 trips to Boston. Take Brooklyn. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on Brooklyn Nets -4 |
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03-07-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Charlotte Bobcats -4.5 | 92-101 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
Charlotte -4.5
The Charlotte Bobcats host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Charlotte is coming off a 109-87 win over Indiana, while Cleveland dropped their last game against San Antonio, 122-101. The Bobcats may have looked to have hit a bit of a rough patch prior to their last win, but a closer look shows those losses came more as a result of circumstance, which is what allows us to get in at a favorable number in this one. The Bobcats may have lost three games in a row, but those games were all on the road, in San Antonio, in Oklahoma City, and in Miami. With a win over Indiana in their last game, no one could really argue that coming out with one win in four games against the four best teams in basketball isn't a success. Prior to those four games, the Bobcats had won four in a row, and we expect them to get another winning streak going on Friday against a Cavaliers team that has lost five of its last seven games, and hasn't been able to put up much of a fight on the road this season. The Bobcats are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take Charlotte. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Charlotte Bobcats -4.5 |
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03-06-14 | UC-Davis v. UC Riverside OVER 143 | 65-78 | Push | 0 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
UC Davis vs. UC Riverside Over 143
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03-06-14 | George Mason +5 v. La Salle | 59-57 | Win | 100 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
George Mason +5
The George Mason Patriots went through a really rough stretch in the middle of the season, but they are playing much better of late. George Mason has plenty of talent, but team chemistry has been an issue for much of the season. They have gotten it together in the last couple weeks. George Mason is a very good offensive team, and they have been shooting it at 40% from long range in the past two weeks. George Mason will put up plenty of points against a LaSalle team that has struggled on the defensive end all season. LaSalle made a run to the Sweet 16 last year, but this year |
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03-05-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Boston Celtics +5.5 | 108-88 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 13 m | Show | |
Boston +5.5
The Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Boston is coming off a 102-97 loss to Indiana, while Golden State beat Indiana their last time out, 98-96. This game could find Golden State in a real flat spot. They |
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03-05-14 | Houston Rockets v. Orlando Magic +7 | 101-89 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 56 m | Show | |
Orlando +7
The Orlando Magic host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Orlando is coming off a 92-81 win over Philadelphia, while Houston beat Miami in their last contest, 106-103. The Rockets are in for a major letdown in this one, playing the very next night after beating Miami on their home court. The Rockets really zeroed in on slowing down LeBron James, and were successful in doing so, though that could lead to some tired legs on Wednesday night. They also don |
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03-05-14 | Duke -12 v. Wake Forest | 72-82 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 55 m | Show | |
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03-04-14 | Golden State Warriors +5.5 v. Indiana Pacers | 98-96 | Win | 100 | 5 h 45 m | Show | |
Golden State +5.5
The Indiana Pacers play host to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Golden State has lost two of their last three games and that allows for us to grab a good line with the Warriors here. Golden State is one of the league's best teams in terms of rebounding after a loss. The Warriors have won their last six games following a loss, covering the spread in each of those games. They haven't lost back-to-back games since late January. Indiana has won five straight games, but we haven't been impressed with their recent performances. The Pacers have beaten the Bucks, Celtics, and Jazz by a combined 13 points in their last three contests. Their last six games have come against non-playoff teams, and to make matters worse, Paul George and George Hill are both banged up entering Tuesday's contest. The Pacers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall and just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference opponents. Take Golden State Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Golden State Warriors +5.5 |
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03-03-14 | Charlotte Bobcats +12.5 v. Miami Heat | 107-124 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Charlotte +12.5
The Miami Heat host the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Miami is coming off a 112-98 win over Orlando, while Charlotte dropped its last game in Oklahoma City, 116-99. The Heat have been red hot of late, but they |
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03-03-14 | Notre Dame v. North Carolina -11 | 61-63 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
North Carolina -11
The North Carolina Tar Heels host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night. North Carolina is coming off a 60-56 win over Virginia Tech, while Notre Dame fell to Pittsburgh in its last game, 85-81. The Irish get this game just two days removed from a disappointing overtime loss against rival Pitt on its home floor. The Irish are one of the more popular public plays, which usually affords us an opportunity to fade them at a reasonable number, as is the case here. The Irish could get run out of the gym against the Tar Heels in this one, arriving in bad form with wins in just three of their last eight games. The Tar Heels aren |
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03-02-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Toronto Raptors +2 | 98-104 | Win | 100 | 15 h 11 m | Show | |
Toronto +2
The Toronto Raptors host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon. This is a terrible scheduling spot for Golden State. The Warriors began a six-game East Coast road trip on Monday and will be playing their fourth game of the week against Toronto. To make matters worse, the schedule makers haven't done the Warriors and favors with a 4 PM ET start time, which is essentially a 1:00 start for a West Coast team. Meanwhile, the Raptors haven't taken the court since Thursday and will be well rested for this contest. Toronto suffered a couple of scares on Thursday when Terrence Ross and Kyle Lowry both went down with ankle injuries, but both are expected to play on Sunday. The Raptors have allowed 119.3 points per game against the Warriors with Stephen Curry in the lineup, but this Raptors squad is different from that of years past. This is a team that prides itself on playing strong defense. Toronto, under the guidance of defensive head coach Dwayne Casey, allows just 97.1 point per game; well below the league average of 100.5 The Warriors are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a win of more than 10 points. The Raptors are 22-9-1 ATS in their last 32 games overall and 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a loss. Take Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Toronto Raptors +2 |
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03-01-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 v. Sacramento Kings | 108-97 | Win | 100 | 24 h 55 m | Show | |
Minnesota -3.5
The Sacramento Kings host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. The Kings had been playing some solid basketball, but they've fallen off since. Center DeMarcus Cousins showed in the team's game against Houston that his mind is elsewhere now, and with the team travelling on the second night of a back-to-back to get to this one, it's going to be hard to expect an A-effort from the Kings. As for the Timberwolves. They've really found their game of late, winning four of their last five, including victories over Indiana and Phoenix, with their lone loss coming at Portland. Star forward Kevin Love in particular has stepped up his game. He's been on fired in the month of February, averaging 34.0 points with 14.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. The team can also be expected to continue their winning ways on the road as they've won two of three there, and the road team has won two of the last three in the series between these teams. The Timberwolves are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games against teams with a losing home record. Take Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 |
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03-01-14 | Boston College v. Wake Forest -2 | 80-72 | Loss | -113 | 14 h 50 m | Show | |
Wake Forest -2
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have been very good at home this year. Boston College has one signature win all season, and that was their amazing win at Syracuse. Other than that, Boston College has accomplished very little against any team with a pulse. Wake Forest and Boston College are fairly even teams in terms of talent, but I like the fact that Wake Forest works hard on the defensive end. This Boston College team gives the opposition an easy bucket just about every time down the floor. Their defensive numbers are just terrible this year. Wake Forest went through an ugly stretch recently where they looked bad, but that was against quality competition. They bounced back with a nice win at home against a pretty good Clemson team this week. Boston College has gone right back to playing bad basketball after beating Syracuse. A lot of people saw the Boston College win over Syracuse, and that has the perception of this team too high in my opinion. Wake Forest is a team on the rise and they are still a bit undervalued by the oddsmakers. Wake Forest should be favored by several points more than this. Take Wake Forest. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play On Wake Forest -2 |
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03-01-14 | BYU v. San Diego +5 | 78-70 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 45 m | Show | |
San Diego +5
The BYU Cougars have struggled on the road all year long. BYU has losses on the road against teams like Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, and Pacific. These are not top WCC schools, and they really are teams that BYU has no business losing to. The Cougars are clearly more talented than San Diego, but talent alone doesn |
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03-01-14 | LSU +11.5 v. Florida | 61-79 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 37 m | Show | |
LSU +11.5
The Florida Gators have been winning games of late, but they haven |
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03-01-14 | Louisville -4.5 v. Memphis | 66-72 | Loss | -106 | 16 h 48 m | Show | |
Louisville -4.5
The 21st-ranked Memphis Tigers host the seventh-ranked Louisville Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. Memphis is coming off a 77-68 loss to Houston, while Louisville beat Temple their last time out, 88-66. The Cardinals have found another gear in the month of February, posting a 7-0 record, giving the team wins in 11 of its last 12 games. Louisville picked up its game right around this time last year, and history seems to be repeating itself once again this season. The Cardinals have been throttling opponents over the course of this streak, even when taking to the road, and that means big trouble for Memphis. Louisville has won its last seven games by an average of 21.9 points. Louisville will also be extra motivated to win this contest after falling to Memphis in the first meeting between the programs this season. The Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games, and the road team is 6-0-1 ATS in the last seven meetings between these teams. The Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. Take Louisville. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on Louisville Cardinals -4.5 |
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02-27-14 | Tulsa +3 v. UTEP | 65-60 | Win | 100 | 20 h 49 m | Show | |
Tulsa +3
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have improved a great deal over the course of the season. Tulsa is led by coach Danny Manning, and I |
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02-27-14 | Portland State +7.5 v. North Dakota | 73-83 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 51 m | Show | |
Portland State +7.5
The Portland State Vikings are certainly capable of beating North Dakota. In fact, Portland State did beat North Dakota 70-68 in their first meeting this year. North Dakota will be the home team here, but North Dakota has already lost several times on their home floor this season. North Dakota lost at home to Montana State, South Dakota State, and Weber State in the last couple months. This North Dakota State team has had a bunch of trouble staying consistent, even inside a game. North Dakota plays exceptional basketball for short stretches, but then goes through a long drought in the same game. Portland State comes into this game having won two games in a row on the road, including a big upset win at Eastern Washington earlier this week. Portland State |
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02-27-14 | UNC-Charlotte v. East Carolina -2 | 68-75 | Win | 100 | 18 h 47 m | Show | |
East Carolina
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02-26-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Utah Jazz +2 | 86-109 | Win | 100 | 25 h 41 m | Show | |
Utah +2
The Utah Jazz host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Utah is coming off a 110-98 win over Boston, while Phoenix is coming off a 110-101 loss to Minnesota. The Phoenix Suns have been very impressive this season, picking up wins against some of the top teams in the Association, but the team has had some trouble with some of the lesser teams, especially when playing on the road where they are barely over .500. The Suns have already struggled with Utah this season, losing the most recent matchup between the teams in Phoenix, and winning the other meeting between the teams in Phoenix by just three points. As for the Jazz, they'll be in the lottery come June, but the team has some players looking to establish themselves going forward, and it's seen the team play a fair bit better in recent weeks, even picking up a win over Miami earlier in the month. The Jazz have won four of their last seven games and three of their last five home contests, with the trip out to Utah always posing a problem for visitors, and with Phoenix making the trip after a game in Minnesota on Tuesday, it should get to them as well. The Jazz are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these teams. Take Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Utah Jazz +2 |
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02-26-14 | Michigan v. Purdue +5 | 77-76 | Win | 100 | 23 h 34 m | Show | |
Purdue +5
The Purdue Boilermakers host the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday night. Purdue is coming off a 76-57 loss to Nebraska, while Michigan beat Michigan State their last time out, 79-70. Michigan has alternated wins and losses over its last seven games, and the team faces a series letdown spot in this one, having played each of their last four games against ranked opponents, and coming off a game against instate rival Michigan State. The Wolverines also haven't fared all that well on the road this season, going 5-4 in true road contests this year, with three of those wins coming by five points or fewer. As for Purdue, they'll look to build on some solid numbers in the first meeting between these clubs this season, in which they kept to within single-digits in Ann Arbor, and were able to outrebound the Wolverines while forcing 16 turnovers. The Boilermakers may not have a shot at climbing to the top of the Big Ten standings, but they'd love to play spoiler against a conference rival in front of their home crowd, so expect an A-effort. The Boilermakers are 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings between these teams, and the underdog is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings. Take Purdue. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on Purdue Boilermakers +5 |
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02-26-14 | Western Michigan -6.5 v. Ball State | 88-81 | Win | 100 | 16 h 32 m | Show | |
Western Michigan -6.5
The Western Michigan Broncos are the hottest team in the MAC of late. Western Michigan has won 9 of their last 10 games, including two wins over Ohio and a win over Eastern Michigan. The Broncos were up and down early in the year, but they have really come together of late. Ball State has nothing to play for here. The Cardinals are just playing out the string at this point and waiting for the MAC tournament to start to have one more chance to keep fighting. This is a team that has been dreadful all year long, and I don |
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02-25-14 | Houston Rockets v. Sacramento Kings +4.5 | 129-103 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 38 m | Show | |
Sacramento +4.5
The Sacramento Kings host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Sacramento is coming off a 109-95 win over Denver, while Houston beat Phoenix their last time out, 115-112. The standings tell us one story of what we can expect from this matchup on Tuesday, but a closer look tells an entirely different story. The Kings have been a very formidable opponent in recent outings, thanks to the emergence of stars Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins. Gay had also had Houston's number this season, scoring 26 points in a 106-91 win the last time the Rockets came to town, then scoring 25 points in the next meeting in Houston, a 110-106 win for the Kings. In addition to the great play the team has gotten from Gay and Cousins, Isaiah Thomas has stepped up for the Kings, scoring an average of 26.7 points and adding 8.3 assists over his last three games. As for Houston, this is a clear trap game for them with the Clippers on deck. That game will have a major bearing on the West standings, and better teams than the Rockets have fallen into that trap. The Kings are 4-1 in their last five games overall. Take Sacramento. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Sacramento Kings +4.5 |
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02-24-14 | Boston Celtics +3.5 v. Utah Jazz | 98-110 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 12 m | Show | |
Boston +3.5
The Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics on Monday. Utah is coming off a 121-104 loss to Minnesota, while Boston dropped its last game to Sacramento, 105-98. The Celtics come to Utah mired in a difficult road stretch, having lost the first three games of a four-game road trip, but the team's prospects look bright on Monday. Boston's last road win over a Western Conference opponent came in Utah. In fact, the Celtics have won the last six games in the series overall. The Celtics have scored an average of 102.7 points per game in those contests, and their prospects of keeping that up look good against a Jazz team that's surrendered a whopping 109.3 points per game over their last three. The Celtics will look to Jeff Green early and often - he scored 29 points in their last game, giving him an average of 26.4 points per game over his last seven road games. The Celtics should come out extra motivated after the way their last game ended, with Brad Stevens and Gerald Wallace ejected late in the fourth quarter. The club also gets Ramon Rondo back after he sat out the team's last game. Meanwhile, Utah still awaits the return of top big man Derrick Favors, who has been replaced by Enes Kanter in the team's starting lineup. The Jazz are 1-24 SU when Kanter draws a start. Take Boston. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Boston Celtics +3.5 |
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02-24-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. New York Knicks +4 | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 24 h 56 m | Show | |
New York +4
The New York Knicks play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. On the surface, this is a matchup between two teams headed in different directions right now, and that allows us to grab an extremely favorable line. Dallas has won nine of their last 12 games, including the first two contests on their three-game road swing. Aside from one impressive win over the Pacers (Indiana was on a back-to-back), the Mavericks have been disposing of the league's bottom feeders, with wins over the 76ers, Celtics, Jazz, Cavs, and Kings in that span. New York can be lumped into that same category, but with hopes of still making the playoffs, we can count on the Knicks to play hard. And for some reason or another, this Knicks squad has given the Mavericks trouble recently. New York won 92-80 in Dallas on January 5th, limiting Dirk Nowitzki to just 18 points. The Knicks have also won the last two matchups at MSG, holding the Mavericks to an average of 95.5 points in this contests. The Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest opponents. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between these two teams. Take New York. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on New York Knicks +4 |
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02-24-14 | Milwaukee Bucks v. Philadelphia 76ers | 130-110 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
Milwaukee pk
The Philadelphia 76ers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Philadelphia is coming off a 124-112 loss to Dallas, while Milwaukee dropped its last game to Indiana, 110-100. On the surface, this matchup looks like a toss up between two of the Association's worst teams, but a closer look shows that the oddsmakers got this line wrong in a matchup they surely overlooked. The 76ers bring just about the only marquee name to the table in Michael Carter-Williams, and have the better base record, but it's actually the Bucks who are in better form entering Monday's matchup. The 76ers sold off just about all of their useful parts at the trade deadline, and the team is now just a hot mess. Philadelphia's losing streak reached double-digits with their loss in Dallas, so they have no business giving away points to anyone. Meanwhile, Milwaukee's core remains intact, with players like Brandon Knight and Ersan Ilyasova heating up. The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 116.1-95.8 over their last 10 games. Take Milwaukee. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Milwaukee Bucks pk |
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02-24-14 | Samford -3 v. The Citadel | 71-81 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 40 m | Show | |
Samford -3
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02-22-14 | Jacksonville State v. Tennessee Tech -5 | 57-69 | Win | 100 | 17 h 3 m | Show | |
Tennessee Tech -5
The Tennessee Tech have shown the ability to score the basketball consistently, and that |
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02-22-14 | Texas v. Kansas -9.5 | 54-85 | Win | 100 | 17 h 40 m | Show | |
Kansas-10
The Texas Longhorns beat Kansas in Austin earlier this year. This is the Jayhawks chance for some revenge, and I expect them to get it in a big way. Texas isn |
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02-22-14 | Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 v. Charlotte Bobcats | 89-92 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 52 m | Show | |
Memphis Grizzlies -1.5
The Charlotte Bobcats host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Charlotte has the advantage of getting this game at home, but Memphis has been one of the Association's best road teams, posting a 15-9 mark on the road this season. The Grizzlies get this game on the second night of a back-to-back, but for the Bobcats, this game will be their fourth in five nights, with a six-day layoff in front of them, so looking beyond this game would be understandable. The Bobcats are in position to make the playoffs in the lowly Eastern Conference thanks to a stretch of late in which they've played some pretty hot basketball against inferior opponents. A big reason for that has been the stellar play of power forward Al Jefferson, who has averaged better than 24 points in 2014, but Jefferson has had a tough time scoring against Memphis, understandable with Zach Randolph and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol leaning on him. Randolph showed his ability to take away a dominant big man in the postseason when he shut down Blake Griffin. Jefferson averaged 17.0 points on .452 shooting against the Grizzlies in four meetings last season. The Grizzlies are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Take Memphis. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 8* Play on Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 |
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02-20-14 | Gonzaga v. BYU -1.5 | 65-73 | Win | 100 | 19 h 10 m | Show | |
BYU
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02-20-14 | Tennessee Tech v. Tennessee-Martin -1.5 | 91-83 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 7 m | Show | |
Tennessee Martin -1.5
When Tennessee Tech and Tennessee Martin meet on Thursday night, there probably won |
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02-19-14 | Arizona State v. Colorado -4.5 | 52-61 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
Colorado -4.5
The Colorado Buffaloes are a totally different team when playing on their home court. This Colorado team would have been a contender in the Pac-12, but they have struggled a lot without star point guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Colorado has been bad on the road without him, but they have risen up with some good performances at home. Colorado will be up against an Arizona State team that is coming off their biggest win in a very long time. The Sun Devils picked up a massive win over Arizona on Friday night, and this is one of those spots where it wouldn |
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02-19-14 | Detroit Pistons +3 v. Charlotte Bobcats | 98-116 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Detroit +3
The Charlotte Bobcats host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Charlotte if coming off a 108-96 win in Detroit in the front-end of this home-and-home series. Detroit badly outplayed Charlotte on Wednesday night, attempting a whopping 23 more field goals thanks to a nine-rebound advantage on the boards. The difference was that Charlotte hit at a ridiculous 52 percent clip on their shots from the field, well above their season average, and well above any team's season average for that matter, while Detroit shot just 39.8 percent from the field. That win on Tuesday helps us to get a favorable number in this matchup on a Charlotte string that hasn't been able to string wins together against a Detroit team that simply has their number. Expect this story to end very differently on Wednesday as the shooting percentage for both sides works back towards the norm. The Pistons are 7-0 in their last seven trips to Charlotte, and the road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings between these teams. Take Detroit. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Detroit Pistons +3 |
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02-19-14 | Orlando Magic +6.5 v. Cleveland Cavaliers | 93-101 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Orlando +6.5
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Cleveland is coming off a 114-85 win over Philadelphia, while Orlando dropped its last game to Milwaukee, 104-100. With Kyrie Irving winning the All-Star Game MVP award and the Cavaliers winning five games in a row, bettors have been quick to get behind Cleveland in this one, and that's led to plenty of value on the other side in this one. The only playoff team among those five wins was Washington, and they rank in the bottom half of the lowly Eastern Conference, so let's not get ahead of ourselves. The team had lost five in a row prior to that streak. Now they have to deal with an injury to Dion Waiters after he landed awkwardly on Tuesday and injured his left knee. As for Orlando, they've been very competitive of late, keeping within seven points in seven of their last eight games, winning four, and keeping within at least five points in winning three of their last five games. The Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games played on a Wednesday. Take Orlando. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Orlando Magic +6.5 |
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02-18-14 | Toronto Raptors +3 v. Washington Wizards | 103-93 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
Toronto +3
The Washington Wizards host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Prior to the All-Star break, Washington fell to Houston, 113-112, while Toronto beat Atlanta, 104-83. The Raptors continue to be a hot play for us because they simply aren |
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02-16-14 | Colorado v. USC +3.5 | 83-74 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 28 m | Show | |
USC +3.5
The Colorado Buffaloes are very tough to beat on their home floor, but they aren |
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02-15-14 | California v. Washington +1.5 | 72-59 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
Washington +1
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02-15-14 | Pittsburgh v. North Carolina -3.5 | 71-75 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
North Carolina -3.5
The Pittsburgh Panthers are coming off the toughest heartbreaking loss of the year thus far. Pittsburgh is a good team, and Jamie Dixon does a nice job with the team, but it |
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02-13-14 | Loyola Marymount v. Portland -7 | 64-71 | Push | 0 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
Portland -7
The Portland Pilots dominated Loyola Marymount already on the road this year. They should beat them handily tonight at home as well. Loyola Marymount is a team that has some talent, but they play individual basketball instead of team ball, and a good disciplined team like Portland is a bad matchup for Marymount. Anthony Ireland burst onto the scene as a very good guard for Marymount in his freshman year. He is ultra talented, but he puts up too many bad shots at this point in his career. The Lions shoot less than 30 percent from beyond the three point line. Portland plays well at home (they did beat Gonzaga at home already this year). The Pilots are a well-coached team that does a nice job not beating themselves. Portland is a solid defensive team, and they take care of the ball very well. Portland won by double digits on the road at Marymount earlier this year, and they won comfortably at home against the Lions last season. Expect Eric Reveno |
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02-12-14 | Denver Nuggets v. Minnesota Timberwolves OVER 210 | Top | 90-117 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 15 m | Show |
Minnesota & Denver over 210
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Minnesota is coming off a 107-89 loss to Houston, while Denver fell to Indiana their last time out, 119-80. Minnesota is coming off a disappointing 89-point effort against Houston, but don't let that be indicative of the way they play at home. In their other two home games in the month of February, the team put up 109, and 110 points, while surrendering an average of 108.0. They've been able to put up points after lesser performances as well, as the over is 4-0 in the team's last four contests following a double-digit home loss. As for Denver, they've been able to generate points in away games, as the over is 8-2 in their last 10 road games. The team simply hasn't played any defense on the road in recent outings, surrendering no fewer than 117 points in any of their last four road games, allowing an average of 119.8 points per contest in those games. They've also proven an ability to score the basketball against the Timberwolves, scoring 117 points in each of the first two meetings between the teams this season. The over is 5-0 in the last five meetings between these teams in Minnesota, and 7-2 in the last nine meetings overall. With oddsmakers simply having gotten this number wrong as both sides continue to score at a torrid pace with an utter disregard for playing competently at the defensive end, we'll pump this play up to our top rating. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 10* TOP PLAY on Minnesota & Denver over 210 |
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02-12-14 | George Washington +7 v. VCU | 75-92 | Loss | -107 | 16 h 29 m | Show | |
George Washington +7
The George Washington Colonials have been a big surprise this year. Mike Lonergan has done an amazing job with this team. George Washington is 19-4 on the year, and they already have a win over VCU this season. VCU is a big favorite here, but the first game really showed that George Washington |
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02-11-14 | Miami Heat v. Phoenix Suns +4 | 103-97 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Phoenix +4
The Phoenix Suns host the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. One of these teams enters this game riding a hot streak, while the other has struggled of late, yet the name value the Heat bring to the table has them installed as favorties by a pretty fair margin. As good as the team is, they have a 21-28 ATS record on the season, meaning they fail to come through more often than not. Many have pointed to the team |
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02-11-14 | Washington Wizards v. Memphis Grizzlies OVER 183 | 89-92 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 0 m | Show | |
Memphis & Washington over 183
The Memphis Grizzlies host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Memphis is coming off a 91-83 loss to Cleveland, while Washington beat Sacramento in their last outing, 93-84. Few teams can play defense the way that the Grizzlies can, but even fewer teams show the utter lack of concern for how they play at the defensive end the way the Wizards do, particularly when they take to the road. The over is 10-4 in Washington |
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02-11-14 | Florida v. Tennessee +2.5 | 67-58 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 14 m | Show | |
Tennessee +2.5
The Florida Gators are a terrific team, but they are in a difficult spot here. Florida has lost the last two times they have played at Tennessee. The Volunteers actually beat them both times they met in 2012. Tennessee knows how to play Florida tough. Florida blasted Tennessee 67-41 at home earlier this year, but I think that makes this spot even better for the Volunteers. Tennessee has proven time and time again that they are up to the challenge of beating top teams at home. The best team they have played at home this year was Virginia. They won that game 87-52 in a massive blowout. Tennessee can dominate the glass against Florida, and the Volunteers offense is very efficient on their home court. Florida hasn |
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02-10-14 | Boston Celtics v. Milwaukee Bucks | 102-86 | Win | 100 | 7 h 60 m | Show | |
Boston pk
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Milwaukee is coming off a 101-95 loss to Houston, while Boston fell to Dallas in their last outing, 102-91. The Bucks may be getting this game at home, but they have no business being in the pick'em range against any opponent. The Bucks have a league worst nine wins on the season, and are just 5-19 at home. The team, whose roster is short on talent as it is, is poised to take a hit on Monday with Larry Sanders, Ersan Ilyasova, Ekpe Udoh, and Luke Ridnour all dealing with injuries. Those first three in particular mean big trouble in the boards for the Bucks as guys like Kris Humphries and Jared Sullinger, fresh off a double-double, will be licking their chops. As for Boston, the franchise may be in tank mode, but they have far more talent, and more pride. Rajon Rondo is expected to miss this contest but that will force the rest of the Celtics to pick up the slack. Boston takes on a woeful Bucks defense, and the team had won three in a row prior to their last loss. The Bucks are 2-17 in their last 19 outings. Take Boston. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Boston Celtics pk |
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02-08-14 | UCLA v. USC +9 | 83-73 | Loss | -121 | 21 h 56 m | Show | |
USC +8.5
The UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans are bitter rivals. These two teams don |
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02-08-14 | Wofford -8.5 v. The Citadel | 77-56 | Win | 100 | 18 h 41 m | Show | |
Wofford -8.5
The Wofford Terriers were disappointing in the first few games of the season, but they have turned it on of late. It certainly doesn |
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02-08-14 | St Mary's CA v. Pepperdine +3.5 | 69-67 | Win | 100 | 14 h 23 m | Show | |
Pepperdine +3.5
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02-07-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Indiana Pacers -5.5 | 113-118 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 28 m | Show | |
Indiana -5.5
The Indiana Pacers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Indiana is coming off an 89-85 win over Atlanta, while Portland beat New York their last time out, 94-90. While Portland may be coming off a win, the team has taken a major step backwards in recent weeks. The Trail Blazers have lost three of their last five and five of their last nine games, including three of their last four on the road. The team simply hasn't been able to keep up the torrid scoring pace that they were able to accumulate earlier in the season. Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have averaged just 91.8 points per game. Now they get a Pacers team that is streaking in the right direction, and of course, plays terrific defense. The Pacers have won three in a row, allowing just 86.7 points per game along the way. The Pacers have also done a terrific job of defending their home court, posting a 23-2 home record on the season, and should be able to add to that mark as the home team has won each of the last seven meetings between these clubs. The Pacers are 25-9 ATS in their last 34 home games. Take Indiana. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play on Indiana Pacers -5.5 |
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02-07-14 | Brown +16 v. Harvard | 45-52 | Win | 100 | 21 h 32 m | Show | |
Brown +16
The Harvard Crimson host the Brown Bears on Friday night. Harvard is coming off an 80-50 win over Pennsylvania, while Brown beat Columbia their last time out, 64-56. Harvard has been kicking ass and taking names in Ivy League play, but Brown has been a lot better of late, and could give them a run for their money. The Bears have quietly won five of their last six games. A big part of the team's turnaround has been the play of Sean McGonagill. McGonagill is averaging a team-high 18.5 points per game on the season, and has continued to pour in points in Ivy League play, scoring 17.8 points per game on 44.7 percent shooting, also hitting on 52.0 percent of three-pointers in those four games. Brown also isn't afraid to go on the road to face Harvard. In last year's trip to Cambridge, the Bears forced overtime in a game they eventually lost 89-82 as 11.5-point favorites. With the Bears ranking 14th in the nation in rebounding and Harvard ranking 163rd, the Bears could be in position to make some noise once again. The Bears are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine Ivy League games. Take Brown. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Brown Bears +16 |
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02-06-14 | Chicago Bulls +8 v. Golden State Warriors | 87-102 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 57 m | Show | |
Chicago +8
The Golden State Warriors host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. The Bulls had won seven of their previous eight road games, and 11 of 15 games overall to get themselves back above .500 for the first time since Nov. 24. prior to losing back-to-back games to begin their current six-game road trip. The second of those back-to-back losses saw the team shoot a season-low 28.2 percent from the field, their worst shooting performance since 2003. The team bounced back in their last outing, a crucial road win over Phoenix to get back to the .500 mark. Now it will be Golden State looking to rebound from a poor shooting effort, though they'll be in tough against a strong Bulls defense, rather than the offensive minded Suns. The Warriors were playing their first game in four days on Tuesday when they took on Golden State and they just could not find their shooting stroke against a solid Charlotte defense. The Warriors shot just 31.2 percent from the field, their worst performance since 2004. The team |
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02-06-14 | Oregon +11.5 v. Arizona | 65-67 | Win | 100 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
Oregon +11
The Oregon Ducks will be in Arizona to take on the Wildcats tonight. Arizona is coming off their first loss of the season. Normally, this isn |
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02-06-14 | IUPU Ft Wayne +5 v. South Dakota State | 51-79 | Loss | -121 | 17 h 15 m | Show | |
IP Fort Wayne +5
The IP Fort Wayne Mastodons have been underrated all season long. Fort Wayne is 13-5-2 ATS in their 19 lined games this year. This is a team that has improved a ton from a year ago, and the oddsmakers are having a hard time getting a handle on that. On the other side, South Dakota State isn |
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02-06-14 | Bradley v. Loyola-Chicago UNDER 123 | 63-54 | Win | 100 | 4 h 60 m | Show | |
Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago Under 123
The Bradley Braves have been an under machine all year. The under is a stunning 16-2 in their 18 lined games this season. Have the oddsmakers caught up? By the line on this game, it looks like the answer is no. A total of 123 is certainly low, but you have to look at Bradley |
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02-05-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Sacramento Kings | Top | 101-109 | Loss | -110 | 30 h 13 m | Show |
Toronto pk
The Sacramento Kings host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Sacramento is coming off a 99-70 win over Chicago, while Toronto beat Utah their last time out, 94-79. Don't let the Kings fool you, the team may be coming off a win over the Bulls, buy they've been downright lousy of late. The team had dropped seven in a row before the Bulls came to town. The only reason they were able to sneak was Chicago was that the Bulls didn't ever really show up. The team shot just 28.2 percent from the floor, their worst effort in nearly a decade. On the other side, the Raptors are streaking in the right direction. Toronto has won four of its last five games and six of its last eight, with the only two losses coming by a combined 11 points to two of the top teams in the Western Conference - the Clippers and Trail Blazers. The Raptors have been a strong team on the road this season, putting together a 14-12 road record, putting them in pretty elite company with the Pacers and Heat as the only Eastern Conference teams with a road record above .500. These teams were involved in a blockbuster trade early this season, with the Raptors sending Rudy Gay to Sacramento. Gay's unwillingness to spread the ball made him expendable in Toronto, and the Raptors are going to love showing up to Sacramento with a full scouting report on how to stop him. Gay's departure has meant increased roles for other Raptors, like DeMar DeRozan who earned his first All Star nod, Kyle Lowry who is averaging career-highs across the board, and Jonas Valanciunas, who has imposed his will in recent games, averaging 16.7 points and 10.2 rebounds over the last six games. The Raptors have quietly been one of the best bets in basketball, posting a 22-6 ATS mark over their last 28 games, and a 21-7 ATS mark in their last 28 road games. With the oddsmakers simply getting this line wrong, we'll gladly bump this play up to our top rating. Take Toronto. Good Luck, Razor Ray 10* TOP PLAY on Toronto Raptors pk |
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02-05-14 | San Antonio Spurs -1 v. Washington Wizards | 125-118 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
San Antonio -1
The Washington Wizards play host to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday evening. Washington finally move above the .500 mark after beating the Blazers on Monday, but we see this as a good time to sell high on the Wiz. Washington is capable of playing a good brand of basketball, but they're also one of the most inconsistent squads in the league. The Wizards have defeated the Thunder and Blazers in back-to-back games, but let's not forget that they've lost to the Celtics, Bucks, 76ers, and Jazz this season; four of the league's worst teams. Now they battle a Spurs team that has put together back-to-back wins following a season-worst three games losing streak. The Spurs will undoubtedly miss the services of Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobli, but they have a very deep squad that is capable of winning games in their absence. San Antonio has also been downright dominant against the Wizards in recent years. The Spurs have won 15 straight matchups against Washington, including six straight on the road, with an average margin of victory of 21.1 points. The Spurts already beat up the Wizards earlier this season, limiting John Wall to just 14 points on 5-of-19 shooting. Wall's 11.8 ppg in five career games against San Antonio is his lowest against any team in the league. The Spurs are 43-19-1 ATS in their last 63 games against Eastern Conference opponents. The Wizards are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Take San Antonio. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on San Antonio Spurs -1 |
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02-04-14 | Wisconsin v. Illinois UNDER 130 | 75-63 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 30 m | Show | |
Illinois & Wisconsin under 130
The Illinois Fighting Illini host the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday evening. Wisconsin was ranked third in the nation not too long ago, but they've been on a horrible slide, losing five of their last six games. We expect the Badgers to attempt to get back on track by doing what they do best... play solid defense. The Badgers are allowing just 63.3 ppg and 42.5 percent shooting this season. That doesn't bode well for an Illinois squad that's surpassed 70 total point in just one of their last seven contests. The Illini boast a terribly inefficient offense. Illinois shoots just 41.3 percent from the field, and they too, are forced to make up for their offensive inefficiencies by playing good defense. The Illini give up just 64.1 ppg and limit opponents to a very minimal 41.5 percent from the field. This is an extremely important game for both teams. As mentioned above, Wisconsin is struggling, but Illinois is also reeling, having dropped seven straight games. Both coaches will stress the importance of playing a strong defensive game, which will lead to a lot of contested shots and a lot of drained shot clocks. The under is 8-3 in the Fighting Illini's last 11 games following a S.U. loss and 17-6 in the Fighting Illini's last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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02-04-14 | Los Angeles Lakers +11 v. Minnesota Timberwolves | 99-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
LA Lakers +11
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. We don't believe there's been enough of a market correction to Minnesota without Nikola Pekovic in the lineup. Pekovic has missed four straight games and his absence has been felt in back-to-back losses to Atlanta and Memphis. As Kevin Love said after Saturday's loss in Atlanta, "you're having to make up for 20 points and 10 rebounds", which is a lot of production that is missing. Meanwhile, the Lakers are struggling, but they get some good news with the likely return of Steve Nash to the lineup. Nash has been suffering from a nerve root irritation in his back but is expected to be back in the lineup against the T'Wolves. Fellow guard Steve Blake could also be making his return to the lineup tonight. Despite the numerous injuries that the Lakers have suffered, they've only lost one of their last 12 games by a margin of 12 points or greater. That loss came against the Indiana Pacers, one of the league's strongest teams. Los Angeles has been producing in the win column, but they also haven't been getting blown out. The Lakers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota. Take Los Angeles. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on Los Angeles Lakers +11 |
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02-03-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers +9.5 v. Dallas Mavericks | 107-124 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 52 m | Show | |
Cleveland +9.5
The Dallas Mavericks host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Dallas is coming off a 107-103 win over Sacramento, while Cleveland fell to Houston in their last game, 106-92. The Mavericks have been solid at home this season, but their defensive play has let them down in a big way of late. Over their last four games, the Mavericks have surrendered 108.3 points per game. In their last four home games, that number jumps up to 113.3 points per game. Given their current form, it will be a tough task for them to build up this kind of margin against a Cavaliers team that can score the basketball. The Mavericks have also been bailed out by some strong performances of late by Dirk Nowitzki, but his 42.8 percent shooting mark against the Cavaliers is his lowest against any franchise. A big part of that has been the play of Anderson Varejao in the middle. He has helped Cleveland to the 15th-best rebounding margin in the association, compared with Dallas |
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02-03-14 | Orlando Magic v. Indiana Pacers UNDER 191 | 79-98 | Win | 100 | 19 h 25 m | Show | |
Indiana & Orlando under 191
The Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Indiana is coming off a 97-96 win over Brooklyn, while Orlando fell to Boston their last time out, 96-89. The Pacers have been widely regarded as one of the top defensive teams in the association for years now, and they |
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02-02-14 | William & Mary v. James Madison | 81-79 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
William & Mary PK
The William & Mary Tribe have a ton of guys who can beat you on any given day. This is a team that has struggled for the past few years, but they are a much better squad this season. William & Mary shoots it from long range at an impressive 42 percent clip. The Tribe have multiple guys who can fill it up from long range. James Madison is a team that struggles at guarding beyond the three-point arc, and the Dukes were beaten by 22 points by William & Mary in their last meeting a couple weeks ago. William & Mary broke through with a nice road win at Drexel a couple games ago, and I think that helps them a ton here. The Tribe have far more offensive firepower than James Madison. James Madison struggles to get to 50 or 55 points on a consistent basis, and I don |
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02-01-14 | Cal-Irvine v. Cal Poly SLO | 64-50 | Win | 100 | 21 h 2 m | Show | |
UC Irvine PK
The UC Irvine Anteaters are a tough team for Big West Opponents to matchup with. Irvine has a 7 |
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02-01-14 | Arkansas v. LSU -4.5 | 74-88 | Win | 100 | 15 h 11 m | Show | |
LSU -4.5
The LSU Tigers are coming off one of the biggest wins in the recent history of their basketball program. LSU outplayed a very talented Kentucky team all the way and won with their physicality on the inside. LSU |
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01-31-14 | Youngstown State +2.5 v. Oakland | 85-86 | Win | 100 | 17 h 3 m | Show | |
Youngstown State +2.5
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are having a tough time transitioning to the Horizon League. It |
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01-30-14 | North Dakota State v. South Dakota +9 | 66-63 | Win | 101 | 18 h 49 m | Show | |
South Dakota +9
The Summit League is a league where home underdogs often have value. We have a home underdog with value here for Thursday night. The South Dakota Coyotes have a new coach this year, and observers close to the team are seeing a big difference in the way this team plays. In the past, the Coyotes played virtually no defense. In fact, they gave up 92 points on their home floor against North Dakota State last year. This year |
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01-29-14 | Charlotte Bobcats v. Denver Nuggets UNDER 204 | 101-98 | Win | 100 | 23 h 23 m | Show | |
Denver & Charlotte under 204
The Denver Nuggets host the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Denver is coming off a 125-117 win over Sacramento, while Charlotte fell to Chicago their last time out, 89-87. We were very active in backing the over in Denver games last season, and had a ton of success in doing so, but this isn't about fading the Nuggets' offense, rather it's about backing a Charlotte team that has been content to slow the pace of their games down all season, and is quietly playing some solid defensive basketball. While Denver may look to push the pace in this one, Charlotte will be looking to slow things down, and that's going to help our cause. Charlotte ranks in the bottom 10 in the league in pace of play, and in the bottom five in offensive efficiency. Conversely, the Bobcats rank in the top 10 in defensive efficiency, and are surrendering just 97.2 points per game, the sixth-best mark in the association. Both teams have also been off for an extended period which could lead to some sluggish play in the early going. The under is 4-1 in Charlotte's last five games when playing on three or more days of rest. The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these teams. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Denver & Charlotte under 204 |
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01-29-14 | Miami (Fla) +5 v. Maryland | 71-74 | Win | 100 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
Miami +5
The Miami Hurricanes can play some very good defense, and that keeps them in almost every game. Miami is also stalling on offense and keeping games very low scoring. That obviously leads to a bunch of very close games. Maryland likes to run the floor, but the Terrapins offense hasn |
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01-28-14 | Kentucky -3 v. LSU | 82-87 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Kentucky -3
The Kentucky Wildcats are slowly rounding into form. This is a young team that had some ridiculously high expectations before the season. There was some talk of them going unbeaten, which just put extra pressure on the team. This is a very young team, and it always takes time for them to get quality team chemistry. Kentucky is still a work in progress, but I feel comfortable saying this team is much better than they were just a few weeks ago. The Wildcats crash the offensive boards better than any other team in the country. They are starting to guard very well over the last few weeks. This team |
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01-28-14 | Boston Celtics +5.5 v. New York Knicks | 88-114 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 54 m | Show | |
Boston +5.5
The New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. New York is coming off a 110-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, while Boston fell to Brooklyn in their last contest, 85-79. The Knicks have drawn plenty of national attention due to terrific performances by Carmelo Anthony of late, but the team has now business being a favorite against anyone given their current form. Prior to their last two wins, against a bad Charlotte team and a Lakers squad that is effectively a minor league team at the moment, the Knicks had lost five games in a row, including losses against that same Charlotte team, and a brutal home loss to a rebuilding Philadelphia team. As for Boston, they've stayed competitive in recent outing thanks to solid coaching and a roster that doesn't want to lose. Over their last seven games (Rajon Rondo has played in five of them) the Celtics have lost by more than six points only twice, and those games came against the elite of the NBA in Miami and Oklahoma City. The Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these teams, and are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these teams in New York. Take Boston. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play on Boston Celtics +5.5 |
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01-27-14 | Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma +4.5 | 76-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Oklahoma +4.5
The Oklahoma Sooners have played far better than anyone expected them to so far this year. This young Sooners team is full of athletes who can score the basketball. Oklahoma State is certainly an elite team, but they haven |
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01-26-14 | Cincinnati -6.5 v. Temple | 80-76 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 11 m | Show | |
Cincinnati -6.5
The Temple Owls host the 15th-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats on Sunday. Temple is coming off a 90-66 loss to UConn, while Cincinnati beat Central Florida their last time out, 69-51. The Bearcats dug themselves a hole with back to-to-back losses in early December. The team has been great outside of those contests and would certainly be in the national top 10 if they hadn't given away those games. The team has since won 11 in a row, including a huge road win at a Memphis team that was then ranked no. 18 in the country. The Cincinnati defense has been one of the better units in the country, limiting opponents to just 54.9 points per game in their seven conference games. The Bearcats are simply red hot and are going to be trouble for any team in their path. The Bearcats are 7-3 in their last 10 games overall. As for Temple, they have lost seven in a row and nine of their last 10, and they simply haven't done much to limit what their opponents can do at the offensive end, allowing their last two opponents to shoot a combined 53 percent from the field. The Owls are 7-19 in their last 26 home games. Take Cincinnati. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play on Cincinnati Bearcats -6.5 |