Cleveland vs Boston Under

The Cavs and Celtics battle in Game 7 and this Under here has tremendous value. Game 7 brings out the best in everyone, which is why we should see a very grind it out kind of game. Both teams are going to throw everything at it here, especially on the defensive end. Expect both teams to close out on shooters, and just really suffocate the paint, not allowing anything easy.

Along with that, expect this to be close throughout. With that in mind, both teams are going to run a lot of clock late, forcing up shots and chewing up a lot of time for this Under.

Some trends to note. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston. Under is 15-6 in Cavaliers last 21 games following a ATS win.

Expect a very tightly played game here.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS PLAY

Boston +7

The Celtics grabbed back some control in the series, as they took it to Cleveland in Game 5. Now, the series shifts back to Cleveland here, where Boston has a chance to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals. 

Boston has struggled on the road this postseason as a whole, but they may have found some gaps in the Cleveland defense here after Game 5.

Boston was able to control the pace from start to finish, while really attacking the bucket. They looked quite tentative in Games 3 and 4 while in Cleveland, which is not what they have done in Boston. If Boston can change their mentality here and turn into full attack mode, things could be significantly different here. 

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

Grab the points here.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1

The Warriors and Rockets shift the series back to Houston, with things tied at 2 games a piece.  This is when you’re going to see a ton of value in Golden State. The Warriors are now in the midst of a 3 game series, where they no longer have home court. Look for Kevin Durant and Steph Curry to then things you a couple notches here in this one. The Warriors struggled offensively in Game 4 because of the pace. 

Houston got them completely out of rhythm, causing a lot of ill advised shots.  Look for Golden State to pick things up here, as they’ll try to run all night on the Rockets.

This is a prime spot here. Golden State at this kind of number has a lot of value.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 9* NBA ATS PLAY

Houston +9

The NBA Conference Finals have featured nothing but blowouts here.

On Tuesday, this one should be closer than the line tells. 

Houston split their first 2 games of the series, responding to a blowout loss in Game 1 with a blowout win in Game 2. After dropping Game 3, this is a chance to steal a game and grab home court back.

Houston stumbled out of the gates in the 2nd half, ultimately allowing the Warriors to pull away for a big win. That likely won't be the case here as they simply have to adjust the pace. While they do like to play fast, you just cannot get in a track meet with this team. Expect the Rockets to slow things down a little bit and try to force the Warriors out of rhythm.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

This is too many points still. Grab the visitors here in this one as they should be able to keep this close, with a chance to steal it late.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston +7

The Celtics were knocked around in Game 3, giving the Cavaliers plenty of hope here in this series.

However, look for Boston to come out much more aggressive here in Game 4 as they still look to steal complete control of this series. 

The Celtics have to get back to what made them so successful in Games 1 and 2. Boston was able to close out on shooters, control the paint, and really find themselves some open transition looks. They strayed away from all that in Game 3 as Cleveland routed them from the outset. 

Boston should come out with a much more aggressive style here, really putting some emphasis on the defensive end. Overall, this team is much deeper and has many more playmakers in their supporting cast. Look for that to be the difference here, as this one should stay close throughout. 

Some trends to note. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Central.

Grab the points.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -7.5

The Warriors lay a nice number here on Sunday, as they took care of business on the road here in the WCF. Golden State grabbed a split from the 1 seed in Houston, winning Game 1 before getting knocked around in Game 2. The thing with Golden State though, is this team can beat anyone, anywhere.

The Warriors just have so many weapons to deal with and when playing at home they’re one of the best in the NBA. Here on Sunday, they hold value, as the Warriors have won 15 straight playoff games inside their own arena. Golden State also got a split, despite star PG Steph Curry contributing much. 

Look for him to be a difference maker in this spot on Sunday. Lay the points here.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavs +1 

The Cleveland Cavs were thumped in game one of this Eastern Conference Finals series. LeBron James played the worst game he has played in a long time. I don't expect a repeat of that kind of performance.

LeBron James is the best player in the NBA. James knows what it takes to win in the playoffs. He gets his team to the NBA Finals every single year. Whether Cleveland will get there this year or not remains to be seen, but the Cavs are a proud team led by a great player. This is the type of team you would expect to bounce back in a big way from an epic blowout in game one.

Boston still has plenty of flaws. The Celtics don't have a go to player, and they can go through some scoring droughts. Their high end talent is injured right now.

Cleveland shows up in game two.

Back the Cavs.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State +1.5 +102

The Warriors catching points is extremely rare. 

Here on Monday, they hold a lot of value against Houston in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. 

The Warriors have returned to full strength and look like they haven't broke any stride whatsoever. Steph Curry returned to the lineup and now the Warriors have more weapons than any other team can really deal with at this point.

While Houston is the one team said to be able to give Golden State fits, they still have to find a way to slow down 4 serious weapons. 

This is a spot in Game 1 where Golden State is going to come out extremely aggressive, especially given how they don't have home court. Look for them to attack early and really try to get Houston off balanced and out of rhythm in this one from the opening tip.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Finals games. Warriors are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Monday games.

Grab the points with the better side.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia vs. Boston Over 204

The 76ers and Celtics battle on Wednesday night and the Over here has value.

This series has been a battle and grind all the way to the finish here through the first 4 games. 

The pace is the biggest key and these two teams have played extremely fast. Both teams like to get up and down the floor, while pushing the issue with shots early in the shot clock. 

Philadelphia in particular likes to play with a lot of aggression. With their season on the line, this team is going to look to get out in transition and force the Celtics to play their style of game on Wednesday.

Some trends to note. Over is 14-3 in Celtics last 17 home games. Over is 14-3 in Celtics last 17 home games.

Expect plenty of back and forth action, as both these teams have shot the ball very well. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 10* NBA O/U TOP PLAY

Houston -12 

The Rockets took it to the Jazz on the road and will now return home with a chance to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals. 

Houston was upset in Game 2 and came out with some fire in both Games 3 and 4, as they took care of business on both occasions. 

After having a chance, the Jazz have to feel demorialized at this point, which should lead them to a very sloppy and sluggish performance here. 

Houston is simply too tough to deal with on both sides of the ball. They come at you so fast and can cause a lot of issues on both ends of the floor. Transition play has been the biggest thing as Houston likes to get out and run, really putting the Jazz on their heels.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the spread here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

76ers vs. Celtics Under 206

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are two excellent defensive teams. It has been the offenses that have taken over in the first couple games. I don't think that continues here. Philadelphia's 3 point field goal defense was great all year, and Boston isn't likely to keep shooting the 3 ball at the rate they have so far in the series.

Brett Brown talked about the need for Philly to control the game with their defense recently. When Philadelphia made a great run at the end of the season- they were holding opponents to very low shooting percentages.

Boston had the best defense in the NBA for the year as a whole, and their defense has performed very well on the road. The Celtics are likely to try to slow this game down.

The sharp money has pushed this number down despite the first two games going over the total.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday NBA 9* O/U Play

Houston -4.5

The Rockets laying the points here in Game 3 have value on Friday night.

It was a crazy Game 2 that saw Houston go down by a lot, only to see their comeback fall just short in a shocking defeat.

You best believe this team is going to come out with some fire here in Game 3. 

The Rockets believe to be by some the top contender in this seasons playoffs. Winners of 70 games, the Rockets have one of the deepest and fastest teams in the NBA. 

Bouncing back has been a norm for them as well. The Rockets have gone 4-0 in their last 4 games after allowing over 100 points in the previous contest. 

Some other trends to note. Rockets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rockets are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Northwest.

Lay this small number here with the much better team.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Utah Jazz +11

The Jazz were knocked around in Game 1, but don't count this team out just yet.

This is a lot of points here in a game where Houston may get caught looking ahead.

The Rockets have the Jazz outmatched, but Utah can certainly force some pressure on them here. The key for the Jazz is getting the Rockets to play their style.

Slowing things down and really utilizing the entire shot clock is a must here for Utah. Forcing the Rockets to have to slow things down will be a huge factor in getting them out of rhythm here in this one.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Jazz are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.

Grab the points here. Situationally this one makes sense with the rest and Utah will really look to adjust their style of play here in Game 2.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans vs. Golden State Over 226.5 

The Pelicans and Warriors meet in Game 2 and the Over here has value.

We saw in Game 1 that this is going to be a series with the tempo is going to be extremely fast. Both of these teams like to get up and down the floor and attack early in the shot clock. 

With the rust off in Game 1, this is a case where both the Warriors and Pelicans look to turn things up even more. 

In particular, New Orleans knows they have to find a way to score a lot if you want to beat this Golden State team. They just have too many weapons to contain. With that in mind, New Orleans has to attack early in the shot clock helping this Over tremendously. 

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Golden State. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Expect plenty of action in this one.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play 

Houston Rockets -11

The Utah Jazz are just removed from a big series win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Thunder had top end talent, they aren't even close to the team that the Houston Rockets are. Oklahoma City didn't work well together as a team, and Houston is a tremendous team.

Utah is coming off a couple really emotional games, while Houston has been sitting on the sidelines resting and getting ready for this one. Now, Utah has to go into this series without star point guard Ricky Rubio. That puts a ton of pressure on Donovann Mitchell. Mitchell is a great player, but he's still a rookie and he'll be working against a great backcourt here.

Laying the points has worked brilliantly in this NBA playoffs thus far. Taking the better rested team in a spot like this has historically been the right play as well. Houston should be ready to go and Utah doesn't matchup very well with them.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans +8.5

Round 1 of the NBA Conference Semi Finals pins the Pelicans and Warriors against each other. 

Here, the value lies with the road dog. Golden State severely outmatched San Antonio in every facet, which led them to an easy series win in Round 1.

Things won't be as easy here, given the Pelicans strengths. New Orleans is red hot, winners of 9 straight heading into this one as they swept away Portland in Round 1. New Orleans has proven not only are they one of the deepest teams in the NBA, but they have talent top to bottom. 

Game 1 will certainly give them a chance to hang around. This will be a complete shift for the Warriors, who will go from playing a very slow team to a fast-paced transition club. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pelicans are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

Grab the points here as this one should be close.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -2 

This has been a home team type of series, and I don't see that changing here. Toronto is a slightly better team than Washington, but the Raptors are far from reliable in the playoffs. Washington plays with tons of confidence at home.

Washington also matches up well with Toronto. The Wizards speed in the backcourt neutralizes some of Toronto's ability to get into the paint. John Wall's ability to push the tempo and get run out easy looks has bothered the Toronto defense a lot in this series. It should continue in this one.

The Raptors are likely to win this series in the end, but I think it goes to a game seven. Washington was underseeded thanks to John Wall's injury, and the oddsmakers have undervalued them a bit in this series.

Remember, Washington led midway through the fourth quarter in game five in Toronto despite shooting the ball terribly. The Wizards get it done at home.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors -7

Washington bounced back to even the series at home, but this Wizards team can't be trusted. Washington has some major team chemistry problems and that generally catches up to you in a big way in the playoffs.

Toronto played extremely well at home during the season, and while I don't think the Raptors are a team that can win the NBA Championship, they are much better than they have been in past seasons. This is a great bounce back spot for them to prove they aren't the same team from the past few years.

Washington's Brad Beal has been checked out for most of this series. The Wizards defense has been terrible. The Raptors simply need to take better care of the basketball and they should win with ease here. Expect them to do it. The oddsmakers are now a little too low on the most consistent team in the Eastern Conference.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Heat vs. 76ers Under 211.5

The Miami Heat haven't found any success playing at the Philadelphia 76ers tempo in the last few games. I expect them to do their best to try to slow the game down here. Miami isn't built to be playing in 111-109 type games. They are designed to win with defense and winning the turnover battle.

The 76ers defense is one of the best in the NBA. Even though they play very fast, the 76ers have been good at holding opponents to low numbers throughout the year because of their intensity on the defensive end. Their defensive numbers are especially good at home.

Miami should slow down a bit more and get a lot better on defense with Hassan Whiteside playing more minutes. Whiteside was one of the bright spots for the team this past weekend, and he is likely to get quite a few minutes in Game 5 as well.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play

Thunder vs. Jazz Under 209

The Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City have both performed better than their regular season averages on offense and worse on defense than their regular season averages in this series.

Oklahoma City is looking to speed up the game when they can, but Utah is great at controlling the pace and making everyone play a halfcourt type game. Utah is good in general at slowing the pace down, but they are great when it comes to slowing things down when playing at home.

There have been a ton of offensive rebounds for both teams in this series. That has led to a lot of the higher scoring games. Both coaches talked about making defensive rebounding a point of emphasis after the last game between these two. The defensive rebounding should improve.

We have a number that is a little too high because of the high scoring games in this series so far.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA O/U Play

Cleveland +1

Give the Indiana Pacers credit for how they have played in the series thus far. Indiana has played quality team basketball and they deserve to have the 2-1 series lead. I think they'll get a tougher game out of the Cleveland Cavs in this one though.

LeBron James is still the best player on the planet, and it isn't very close. James knows his team really needs to win this game to avoid being an ugly 3-1 deficit against a team with much less talent. James is very likely to put up one of his massive efforts in this game.

The supporting cast of the Cavs team isn't very good, but they are unlikely to keep missing shots at the rate they have missed them at so far in this series. Expect someone like a Jordan Clarkson, JR Smith, or Rodney Hood to start knocking some shots down here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics +6

The Boston Celtics have a massive coaching advantage in this series. Brad Stevens is a top five coach in the NBA (and that is probably understating it). Milwaukee's Joe Prunty is overmatched in a big way.

In the NBA playoffs, coaching advantages are magnified. Teams need to make adjustments since they are playing the same opponent so many times in a short period. Poor coaches are usually unable to make the necessary changes. Prunty seems to fit that mold.

The Celtics defense finished first in the NBA in defensive efficiency. They are short handed when it comes to scoring help now, but the Celtics can still play some very good defense. Catching this many points with a team with a great defense and a great coach is very rare in the NBA. Milwaukee has more talent, but talent isn't everything and this is too many points.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio Spurs +4.5

The Spurs have dropped the first two games in this series by big margins, but Game 2 showed they can at least keep up with the Warriors. 

San Antonio took a lead into halftime and had their chances, but coming out flat in the 3rd quarter never works against this Warriors team.

With the series shifting to San Antonio, the Spurs can utilize their solid play at home to boost the energy a little bit. They're essentially playing with house money at this point, down 2-0 to the best team in the NBA. This is a spot where they can be extremely aggressive and try to catch the Warriors off their game here.

Some trends to note. Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Spurs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.

Covering 9 of their last 10 home games, this is a nice spot on the Spurs.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -4.5

The Thunder handled the Jazz in Game 1 and will look to hold onto homecourt here Wednesday night. 

This team was built for this year and really this year only this past offseason. 

The time is now for them and after just sneaking into the playoffs, the veterans seem to be stepping up in a huge way. It was Paul George who carried the load in Game 1, as he did just about everything. 

With the scorers this Thunder team has, it's going to be near impossible for the Jazz to slow them down and even keep up for that matter. Utah is one of the slowest offenses in the NBA when it comes to scoring. They like to work the ball around and really utilize the shot clock. Getting into track meets with teams is a recipe for disaster for them and this is one matchup that will tend to happen in. 

Lay the points here. Oklahoma City is just the overall deeper team and will once again utilize their pace to get Utah off balanced.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Wizards vs. Raptors Under 215

The Toronto Raptors made more than half of their three point jumpers in game one. That isn't likely to happen again. Toronto has been very inconsistent on offense in the playoffs in recent years, and I still don't trust this backcourt to deliver routinely this time of the year.

Washington will likely look to slow the game down a bit here. Toronto's defense finished the year fifth in defensive efficiency in the NBA. The Raptors are going to key in on Beal and make John Wall make some jumpers. He isn't a good jump shooter, and there is a ton of pressure on Wall in this spot.

This is a spot where the way the first game was played leads to an inflated total. People remember what they just saw and we can get some extra value by being contrarian and going against that.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play

Utah +4.5

The Jazz catching points in this spot is valuable on Sunday. 

This series figures to be close every which way you look at it. 

Utah comes in as one of the hottest teams, going 29-6 down the stretch of the season to clinch the 5th spot in the West.

They have found success with numerous factors, but the main one has been Rudy Gobert. Since his return, this team has played with confidence and almost had a spark lit. Gobert averaged 16.6 points per game to go along with 12 rebounds in the Jazz's big run. Look for him to be huge difference maker in this series.

Some trends to note. Jazz are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jazz are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Expect this one to go down to the wire here, as the points are valuable.

Back Utah.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +6.5

The Heat grabbing points in Game 1 is worthy of a nice move here.

Philadelphia had quite the season as the "Trust the Process" finally came to life with a playoff berth. 

However, the experience factor is what we fade here. 

The 76ers have not had the playoff experience and all of these young guys are going to have nerves coming out here. It will take them some time to get their feet underneath them here and Miami has the team that can make you pay for that.

The Heat have the experience level, along with Goran Dragic healthy and ready for Game 1. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Heat are 26-9-2 ATS in their last 37 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

With Embid still out, this is a nice spot on the points.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Denver Nuggets +3.5

The Denver Nuggets have a high upside with their balanced offensive attack. I believe they are a team that is playing its basketball at the right time of the year. Jokic is a great centerpiece for this team, and the Nuggets are an offensive juggernaut.

The Timberwolves are a quality team with a lot of talent, but their team chemistry has lacked for much of the year. Not having good team chemistry isn't a good sign at all as you head into a one game showdown to decide who gets into the playoffs.

This is a game that should be tight throughout. There isn't much separating these two teams, and catching this many points is a nice bonus. Look for this one to go down to the wire, and Denver's ability to have multiple guys beat you should be key.

We'll grab the dog in this one.

Back Denver.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

New Orleans Pelicans -7.5

This game means a lot to the Pelicans who are fighting to get into the playoffs. A few games ago it looked like the Clippers might make a playoff push, but they have now fallen out of contention and have nothing to play for here.

The Clippers have been on the outside looking in and trying to find a way to fight into the playoffs for weeks now. Without that same incentive in this game, and after battling so hard for many weeks, you have to wonder what kind of effort you'll get from the Clippers here.

The Pelicans have gotten much better on defense in recent weeks, and Anthony Davis will be the best player on the floor here by a large margin. This will be a fast paced game and New Orleans is more suited to roll to a big win.

Back New Orleans.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets -5

The Brooklyn Nets don't have any reason to tank based on their draft setup. The Chicago Bulls have a lot of reasons to tank. I see Brooklyn being the team that cares about this game a lot more than the Bulls. Brooklyn has a lot of young players who are playing with a great amount of confidence right now. The Nets are coming off a nice win in Milwaukee, and they have been well rested for this one too.

Bulls are without Dunn and Lavine, and without those guys this is an offense that you cannot trust. The Bulls have actually stumbled on some success of late, but this is a chance for them to tank and fall to the same level as the Nets. There is no positive incentive for the Bulls here, and there may be some negative.

We'll lay the points with the team playing hard on a consistent basis.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Pelicans vs. Suns Over 220

The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns have pushed the pace as consistently as anyone in the NBA this year. New Orleans hasn't shot the ball very well of late, but that should change when they go up against this awful Suns defense.

Phoenix has plenty of offensive weapons, and they can score in bunches. The Suns are having fun and running the floor as much as ever of late.

New Orleans is able to defend teams who go inside a lot, but the Pelicans perimeter defenders aren't very good at all. The Suns will be looking to shoot from the outside very often, and that should help them have success here.

The Pelicans have to win as the playoff standings in the Western Conference stay tight. They should put on quite the offensive display here.

Both teams score a large number here.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA O/U Play

Philadelphia -3.5

The 76ers laying the points here, at home, have a lot of value to work with.

Cleveland comes in after erasing a huge 4th quarter deficit last night, a game where they trailed by as many as 10 with just 4 minutes to go.

This is not only a bit of a let down spot, but a look over spot as well. Cleveland comes in off an emotional win and will have some fatigue to battle with here. 

On top of that, the 76ers are just so tough. They are a young group that can really cause a lot of issues for teams with their speed and pace of play. While Cleveland does typically play fast, the 76ers have proven they can really get the Cavs on their heels defensively. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

This is a nice spot on the home side. Lay the points.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -8

The Miami Heat were sloppy last night against the Hawks. They nearly paid for it. Miami has a lot to play for here, and the Hawks are playing for a better chance at a high draft pick. This is one of those "tanking" spots where the price is reasonable enough to pull the trigger.

The Heat have been very good at closing the season playing good basketball under Spoelstra. He is an underrated head coach in the NBA. Miami's offense has improved down the stretch, and I look for them to continue to be good on the defensive end.

Atlanta is playing a B2B spot against a team with a lot to play for, and the Hawks simply want this season to be over. This is one of those games where they could mail it in and get run off the floor and it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +1.5

A revenge spot is in play here when the Raptors and Cavaliers meet. 

Toronto led Cleveland by double digits for a majority of 3 quarters in Cleveland recently, a game where mayhem ensued in the 4th. Cleveland eventually came back to grab a win, sending quite the message to the Raptors that they are still the team to beat in the East.

While the season has been up and down for Cleveland, the Raptors have consistently sat atop the East. Toronto comes in with 55 wins on the year and are putting up an impressive 111 points in road situations. 

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 Tuesday games. Cavaliers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Cleveland will be without George Hill once again, which has proven to be a big piece missing when he's not in the lineup. 

With all the factors in play, the Raptors will come out with plenty of fire in this spot.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee vs. Denver Over 224

The Bucks and Nuggets are in a nice spot on the Over here Sunday afternoon. 

These are two offenses that like to get up and down the floor quickly, while both attacking early in the shot clock.

That bodes well for this Over given that aggressive style from both sides.

Along with that, you're going to get two defenses that are amongst the worst in the league. Neither team has shown the ability to get back in transition, as well as close out on opposing shooters. Expect both teams to get plenty of open looks here from almost everywhere on the floor.

Some trends to note. Over is 7-1 in Bucks last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Denver.

Given the situational aspect as well, expect plenty of easy buckets here.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA O/U Play

Cleveland -3.5

The Cavaliers are certainly making things look better for themselves with the season winding down.

Cleveland has put together a nice run here and they matchup well here at home against the Pelicans on Friday night. 

Cleveland will face one of the worst defenses in the NBA. New Orleans concedes over 111 points per game and they constantly are giving up open looks both inside and out. 

With Cleveland's pace and number of playmakers, this is a spot where the Cavs can really pick up the tempo and put a lot of pressure on early. New Orleans will be on their heels all night long on the defensive end. 

Some trends to note. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Lay the small number here. Cleveland is going to be too much and cause too may issues for this Pelicans team.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Lakers -7.5

The Lakers laying the points here is a nice move on Wednesday night. 

Los Angeles is certainly in a down year, but for the expectations they had, they are certainly performing at a nice level.

Offensively, this team is very difficult to contain. With the youth they have, they have really pushed the tempo and been able to keep some opposing defenses off balanced. 

LA has averaged nearly 110 points per game as they have a complement of shooters to go along with their interior game. Dallas meanwhile, will simply struggle to keep up here. This Mavericks offense has been on a down for a few seasons in a row now, as they simply do not have many weapons. 

Some trends to note. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Lakers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Dallas is just 9-27 on the road this season. Lay the points with the home side.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +3

The Bucks grabbing points here in this post have value on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee takes on a Clippers team that knows time is running out them, which is certainly never a good thing in terms of playing under pressure. Los Angeles still sits 2 games back of a playoff spot and will stop home for a quick minute here, before heading right back on the road. Situationally, this will not be an easy mental game for the Clippers.

Milwaukee is also just a tough team to handle. Offensively they have just so many weapons and have put up 106 points per game this season. They'll have a chance a lot of easy looks here, as Los Angeles boasts one of the worst defenses in the NBA.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.

Grab the points in this one as the visitors are the better team and are playing much better as a whole. 

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons -4.5

The Detroit Pistons are fighting hard to the end. I like the way this team is playing defense of late. They aren't giving up despite having virtually no shot at getting to the playoffs. Detroit ranks in the top five in the NBA in defense in their last 8 games.

The Lakers enter this game badly beaten up. Brandon Ingram is unlikely to play here and Julius Randle might miss this one as well. Both of those guys have been huge for this team this season. Isaiah Thomas is expected to miss this game as well. Thomas has been a pretty good option on offense for the Lakers since joining the team.

Lonzo Ball is a very good player, but he isn't a scorer first, and he has to try to be that when all the rest of these guys are banged up. The Pistons defense should win them this one and get the cover.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Hornets vs. Mavericks over 214.5

The Charlotte Hornets showed they are capable of some huge things on the offensive end with their amazing 140-79 shellacking of the Grizzlies in their last contest. They aren't going to score 140 here, but I do think their offense should get going pretty well here against a Mavericks defense that doesn't care right now.

The Mavericks are typically known for solid defense, but this is a team that is looking to tank right now, and that is a recipe for some bad defense. They'll continue to try on offense, but the defensive intensity drops down in a big way.

Charlotte has pushed the tempo much more of late. The Hornets rank in the top five in the league in pace of play in their last 10 contests.

An up and down game where both teams get a lot of easy looks.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA O/U Play

Boston Celtics +6.5

The Boston Celtics are still a solid defensive team, and for them to be catching seven points in Portland is just too many.

Portland is coming off a big game against Houston where they came up just short in a big game. With the Celtics missing so many stars, I think this is less of a game that Portland will have circled. Portland definitely wants to get out with a win, but the margin is the question mark here.

The Celtics still have the best defensive efficiency rating in the NBA for the season. Boston isn't a team that is going to lose by large margins very often. Brad Stevens is unquestionably one of the best coaches in the NBA. He's also led his teams to be great against the number on the road.

Portland is the better team in their current standing, but this line is too high.

Back the Celtics.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Denver vs. Chicago Over 222

Anytime the Nuggets are involved, you can expect a game with crazy pace.

Here, they take on the Bulls, a game where both teams are going to be extremely aggressive with their offensive styles. 

Looking at Denver first, the Nuggets offense is one of the fastest in the NBA. They average 110 points per game and really like to attack early in the shot clock. However, that certainly doesn't always bode well for them on the defensive side of things.

Their pace offensively actually hurts them defensively, as they give up a lot of easy transition buckets the other way. With that in mind, this Bulls offense has the chance to really turn things up themselves here and attack quickly. That will sit well for this Over, as Chicago knows turning up the pace will really help them get some easy looks at the rim.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago. Over is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.

This has been an Over series. Look for that trend to continue.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA O/U Play

Los Angeles +3

The Clippers are in a nice spot here on Tuesday night. 

The Clippers have been a very underrated team in spots like this. They come into play on Tuesday 21-12-1 ATS on the road this year, playing extremely well on the offensive end. They have been able to keep up with almost any team, averaging 108.2 points per road contest.

Minnesota is certainly vulnerable on the defensive end. The Timberwolves are giving up 107.6 points per game, as this young team has plenty of defensive breakdowns both with shooters and in the paint. 

This is a game where Los Angeles can certainly take advantage of that struggle on the defensive end as they like to push the issue and play with a lot of pace.

Some trends to note. Clippers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Grab the points in this spot.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Under 219.5

The Dallas Mavericks offense has taken some big hits of late. Wesley Matthews and Dennis Smith Jr. are both down with injuries right now. The Mavericks aren't a team with a bunch of scoring options, and losing Matthews and Smith is too much for them to overcome offensively.

New Orleans has gotten much better on defense with Okafor getting more time in the frontcourt. He's not a big factor on offense, but he's a great shot blocker and defensive rebounder. The Pelicans still play fast, but they aren't as good offensively and they are much better on defense than they were earlier in the season.

This is a game that matters to the Pelicans. The Western Conference standings are a log jam, and they need this one. Dallas doesn't care here, but they just don't have the offensive firepower to justify this kind of a high total.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA O/U Play

San Antonio Spurs -6.5

The Spurs are in a nice spot here laying points against the Warriors on Monday.

Golden State is really looking towards the future of this season here and not pushing anything when it comes to their stars.

With Thompson, Curry, and Durant all down, the Warriors will look to just remain healthy almost in spots like these. They did just that against the Kings, as they dropped a home decision before heading into Phoenix and grabbing a victory.

Still, this Spurs team is going to matchup very well against this thin Warriors team. San Antonio can really put the clamps down defensively and slow the pace here. That will certainly cause plenty of issues for what is now a younger looking Warriors team. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Pacific.

Lay the points here.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento Kings +12

This is the perfect spot for the Kings to pick off the Warriors on Friday night.

Golden State has their share of injury issues and this is certainly a game where Golden State may overlook the Kings. 

The Warriors will for sure be without the presence of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, while Draymond Green will be reevaluated. Green has been battling a shoulder injury and should he even play, he won't be near 100%. 

The Kings were already able to take the Warriors in a similar situation as well this season. Back in November, Both Curry and Durant sat out in a game where the Kings played with so much aggression and confidence. Look for that mentality to play a huge factor on Friday.

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Grab the points here.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Orlando +11.5

The Magic are in a valuable spot here Saturday night.

The Clippers come in on a back to back after a dominant performance on Friday night against Cleveland.

Going from a high like that in a win over a top team to playing a team like Orlando here, this is a nice spot for the Magic to really pick off the Clippers. Look for Los Angeles to lose a little focus here and play with some fatigue, which will all benefit the Magic in this spot.

Orlando also has the 3 point weapons to really give the Clippers issues. They have a lot of depth on the shooting side of things, which is a huge edge in this kind of spot.

Some trends to note. Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Magic are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.

Grab the points here.

Back Orlando.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto Raptors +1.5

The Raptors are in a prime spot here on Friday night. 

They welcome in the Rockets, who continue to make quite the surge. Everyone has taken notice of the Rockets and this is a prime spot to fade them here.

The public will be pounding the red hot Rockets at this number, but Toronto is not a team to go against when playing at home. The Raptors are a solid 27-5 SU this season in Canada, playing with extreme confidence in this building. 

They also matchup well with the Rockets, able to match the pace and physical play. 

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is a nice spot to fade the public and grab the home side here. 

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -10

The Thunder are worth a nice move here on Thursday night.

Oklahoma City has a real chance to make some nice moves here in the standings, as they approach a favorable spot in the schedule.

They matchup very well here with the Suns, who simply put it are horrendous on the defensive end. The Suns are giving up an average of 113.3 points per game this season, which is one of the worst marks in the NBA.

Oklahoma City dropped a 124 spot on them earlier this month and should have zero issues here with them at home. This will be a game where they can attack early and often and really put their foot on the gas. 

Some trends to note. Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Lay the points here.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play