Denver +4.5 

The Nuggets are worthy of a move here on Sunday night when they welcome in the Houston Rockets.  

Denver has been a tough team to figure out at home for the opposition. 

The Nuggets enter Sunday a solid 24-7 SU inside the Pepsi Center and are 17-13-1 ATS in that span. 

Offensively, the Nuggets are putting up 110.8 points per game in home situations, as their tempo really picks up, pushing the ball and attacking the rim in transition. 

They'll see Houston without a key piece here, as Eric Gordon is doubtful for Sunday. That will give them a huge boost as Gordon is a key guy who helps the Rockets create a lot of open shots.  

Some trends to note. Rockets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Denver is going to push the issue here on Sunday. This is one team that can keep up with the Rockets pace, as they'll really be able to get out in transition and put the Rockets defense on their heels.

Back Denver. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Sacramento Kings -1

The Kings at this kind of number on Saturday are worthy of a move.

This is certainly a fade Los Angeles spot. The Lakers are just 9-20 on the road this season, averaging a ridiculous 114 points against. 

That certainly doesn't bode well here, especially given the way the Kings shoot the ball. Sacramento is one of the most underrated teams when it comes to shooting the 3. They sit 2nd in the NBA, shooting at 38.3% clip from the field.

Look for the Lakers to really struggle here because of that, as they simply do not close out on shooters well. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

This is just too nice of a situational spot on Sacramento.

Back Sacramento.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -5.5 

Bounce back is the name of the game for the Cavaliers on Friday night in Memphis.  

Cleveland showcased their brand new team for the first time at home on Thursday night and it was quite the underwhelming performance. Washington pulled away in the 4th quarter, as Cleveland went ice cold. Cleveland endured their first real tough stretch as a new team, but against the Grizzlies, things should pan out a little differently.

 Memphis just doesn't have enough firepower to keep up.They are averaging under 100 points per game, which puts them at one of the worst marks offensively in the entire NBA. They lack playmakers and struggle to get anything easy on the offensive end.  

Some trends to note. Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Lay the points with Cleveland as they are just simply the better side here. 

Back Cleveland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls +6.5

The Chicago Bulls grabbing this many points is valuable in this spot on Thursday night. 

Chicago has actually been a sneaky competitive team, one that gets overlooked at times. The Bulls are 30-26-1 ATS on the season and they have been able to keep up with almost every team this season in their various matchups. It has stemmed from a few areas, but their ability to slow the game down and force teams into their pace has been the biggest key. 

Chicago is built with a roster of young guys, who really have gelled together this year. Offensively, they're putting up 103.3 points per game, which shows they have some scorers on their team that can attack the rim and make plays. 

Against a 76ers team here that struggles defensively, the Bulls should be able to get some open looks and keep pace. 

This is just too many points. 

The Bulls are a competitive team and with home court, look for them to have a chance to steal this outright. 

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -7.5

The 76ers are worth a nice move here on Wednesday night, at home.

They catch this Miami team in a back to back, which is extremely valuable for starters. Miami went into Toronto last night, forcing them to jump on a plane immediately and head back down to Phili. The travel will certainly hurt this team, especially late in the game where fatigue will play a huge factor.

This 76ers team is also really has also been extremely dominant at home. They have gone 17-9 SU and more impressively 18-8 ATS in such cases.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.

This is quite the run the 76ers are on. This young team is gelling right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Toronto -7.5

The Raptors have value here in this matchup with Miami. 

Toronto is playing with extreme confidence right now and they have showed no signs of slowing down. The Raptors are averaging 111 points per game this season and when playing at home they have seen that number even jump up a point on the average. They have lost just 4 times in Canada as they typically come right out of the gates firing. 

Miami meanwhile just doesn't have enough firepower. They are averaging only 100 points per game and the style they play just won't matchup here with Toronto.

Some trends to note. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Toronto's pace is going to really put the Heat on their heels here in this one. 

Back Toronto. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Houston -13.5

The Rockets have a lot of value here laying the points on Sunday night. 

The Rockets are on a tear right now and they're clicking on all cylinders.

Houston has won 7 straight games and come in off dropping a 130 spot on the Nuggets last time out. 

What has been oddly special about this team has been their defensive abilities. The Rockets limited the Nuggets to just 3 of 28 shooting from behind the arc, as this defense continues to prove they can close out on shooters and cause a lot of havoc on the defensive end.

They matchup well here given the Mavericks slow pace and inability to have a huge offensive spark.

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

Lay the points here.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia -5.5

The 76ers have been one of the worst teams in the past seasons, resulting in many first round picks. 

Fast forward to present day and the 76ers a legit contender heading into Friday night.

Philadelphia has proven to have one of the best offensive teams in the NBA as they put up 110 points per game and have one of the most exciting cores in the NBA. They provide such a threat with their inside out game and their ability to push the ball has proven to really open a lot of things up. 

Meanwhile, they see a New Orleans team that has just struggled. They continue to be one of the worst in the NBA, giving up 111 points per game.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. 76ers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Friday games.

The 76ers are hot in this situational spot. 

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta +3.5

The Hawks are in a prime spot to pick the Magic off here on Thursday night.

Orlando comes in on a huge high here, as they erased a 21 point deficit to the Cavaliers last time out as they ended up blowing them away. This is a prime let down spot here though, as they take on a much lower team that actually hasn't played all that bad lately.

The Hawks have won back to back games they've looked rather impressive on both ends of the floor in their wins over New York and Memphis. Atlanta is searching for their first 3 game winning streak of the season, as they're playing with the most confidence they've maybe had all season.

Some trends to note. Magic are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southeast. Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Look for Atlanta to really try to frustrate these Magic shooters, something they've done well in both their recent wins.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +4

The Cavaliers were embarrassed on Tuesday night and this is a prime spot to bounce back.

It's no secret things are bad in Cleveland right now. The team is in shambles, rumors continue fly, things are just stressful. However, this team is built with veterans and players who have been through plenty of adversity.

Cleveland grabbing points, at home, is a rare sight as well. 

The Cavaliers matchup well here too. Minnesota is a younger team that really lacks defensive efforts at times. They struggle to close out on shooters and allow a lot of easy transition buckets. Look for Cleveland to attack early and often here, really pushing the Timberwolves back on their heels. 

Some trends to note. Minnesota is 1-6 straight up in its last 7 games when playing the Cavs, and are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games.

Grab the points here. Cleveland is not this bad of a team by any means and eventually the frustrations are going to turn into anger, where we see a fire light underneath them.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -8.5

The Timberwolves are a nice move for us here on Saturday night. 

Minnesota is just red hot at home right now. They extended their winning streak to 11 games inside the Target Center with their win over Milwaukee last time out. 

This team is playing with extreme confidence and it stems from their pace of play. Minnesota is averaging 110 points per game this season at home as they attack early and often on possessions. That is something New Orleans will certainly struggle with here on Saturday, as they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Timberwolves are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 home games.

This team is just too hot to pass up on.

Lay the points.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers -7

The 76ers laying the points here has value against Brooklyn on Wednesday night. 

For starters, the Nets limp into this one on Wednesday night. Brooklyn has dropped 4 straight games and come into this one on the back half of their back to back. 

The Nets were knocked around inside MSG on Tuesday night and they have really struggled situationally here. The Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

The 76ers have also been pretty solid on the road overall this season.They are averaging 106.4 points per game and should really be able to get some open looks against this defense.

Some trends to note. Nets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.

The Nets are a mess right now. This is a good chance for the 76ers to get out early and run.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Dallas +2

The Mavericks catch points at home here and have some value in this spot. 

Dallas has been a team that has given the opposition fits and despite the record they're at, they are still playing with a lot of confidence. 

Dirk Nowitzki said it after the teams loss last time out that they are are just one big play away typically from turning games around. His veteran leadership is a huge piece to this team that has been able feed off his positivity and energy. 

The Mavs defensive efforts are really what given them value here. Dallas has averaged just 101 points against this season at home, as the pace they play is really key. They slow things down and tend to take the opposition out of their elements.

Some trends to note. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Heat are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Miami has struggled with lower tier teams. Look for them to struggle offensively here, giving Dallas the edge.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -7.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Pistons here on Sunday night and they have value laying the points in this spot.

Cleveland finally righted the ship last time out as they found their offensive groove against the Pacers on Friday night. 

The Cavaliers got contributions all around for really the first time this month as JR Smith and Lebron James led the way. It's those kinds of efforts that really sum up this Cavaliers team and truly who they are. 

They take on a Pistons team that is just 9-15 on the road this year, as they are averaging just 100 points per game when playing away from Detroit. On top of that, Cleveland has already knocked off the Pistons once this season, as they put up a 116 spot on them back in November.

Some trends to note. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.

Lay the points.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -5

The Cavaliers have been in quite a rut lately and it's become a national thing now. 

With all the supposed finger pointing going on, Cleveland is still one of the best teams in the NBA and a nice few days of rest, this will give them a chance to come out refreshed and with a lot of fire behind them. 

Along with that, head coach Tyrone Lue hinted at some changes coming to the lineup here in this one. Look for the shuffles to give Cleveland a little more of an edge here and it's apparent to these players that they need to take it upon themselves and step up. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Indiana is walking into a bad case here. Cleveland will come out with a purpose here. 

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston -5.5

The Rockets are just too quick here for the Mavs and should be able to pick them apart on Wednesday night. 

Houston averages 114 points per game, which is far and above the 102 the Mavs put up. The Rockets like to really push the tempo and issue, something the Mavericks won't be able to keep up with. 

Along with that, Houston has dominated in every which way head to head. The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Dallas.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Houston has played well situationally on 1 days rest. They are just too powerful for the Mavericks in this case.

Lay the points.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Chicago Bulls +5.5

The Bulls grabbing points here in this spot is a nice move for us on Wednesday night.

Chicago has played teams extremely tough this season and it has actually gone unnoticed a lot. Chicago enters play on Wednesday 29-17-1 ATS this season, one of the top tier marks in the NBA. 

They have also dominated this series, which helps the cause tremendously here. The Bulls took the first meeting this season at home as they put up 117 points in the victory.

Overall, they have taken 7 straight in Philadelphia. 

Some trends to note. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Grab the points here in this one. The Bulls will keep this close with a shot at stealing it.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Philadelphia 76ers -3

The 76ers are catching some fire once again. 

Winners of 3 in a row, Philadelphia is causing a lot of havoc on both sides of the ball. 

Offensively, they are proving to be a very dangerous team. They have averaged over 108 points per game this season as this mix of a young core and savvy veterans has really blended well together for them. 

They also catch a Memphis team that has struggled against the East. Memphis has gone just 2-12 against Eastern Conference foes here in the 2017-2018 season. 

Some trends to note. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

This number is too low here. Laying the points with a team playing with a ton of confidence has value.

Back Philadelphia.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5

The Cavaliers welcome in the Thunder for a marquee afternoon matchup here.

Cleveland has struggled and it is becoming well known even in the locker room. Playing a team like the Thunder in this kind of spot may just be what this team needs to find a spark.

It's not a secret that this Cavaliers team is by far one of the most talented in the NBA. They nearly showed that when they led by 20 against the Magic on Thursday night.

Cleveland has also dominated this series lately, which gives them a huge edge. The Cavs have gone 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings against OKC and 5-0 ATS in the last 5 matchups in Cleveland.

Some trends to note.  Thunder are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Lay the points here. Look for Cleveland to really come out with passion here.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +1

The Pistons are in a nice spot here at home against a struggling Wizards team.

Washington comes into play really struggling in the defensive end. They have conceded 114.3 points per game over their last 6, really struggling to shut down shooters and close out anything in the paint.

Look for Andre Drummond to be a huge key here, as he comes in off another big game and will provide a huge mismatch in the paint against the Wizards. Drummond should be able to have his way on both ends of the floor in this one.

Some trends to note. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central.Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Grab the home side here.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -10

The Cavaliers laying the points here have value on Thursday. 

It's been made publicly known that the Cavaliers are not shying away from their struggles right now. However, they have also made it known that everything is all right and this team is still the one to beat in the East. 

Here on Thursday, they matchup well with the Magic, especially given the fire they'll come out with. 

The Magic are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, conceding over 110 points per game. This is the perfect defense for the Cavaliers to see right now as they should be able to pick them apart. 

Along with that, Orlando is just 5-19 on the road this season.

Some trends to note. Magic are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.

This spot makes a lot of sense on the home side.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland Cavaliers +5

Revenge is on the mind of the Cavaliers here on Monday night. 

Thanks to some questionable calls, the Warriors pulled away from the Cavaliers late on Christmas Day and getting the Warriors at home here is just what this team needs right now. 

Cleveland has dropped 3 in a row and are enduring some tough times. However, Lebron James and company have showed a lot of fire and not much worry during this recent stretch. This is the perfect spot to come out and really make a statement against Golden State.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cavaliers are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Cleveland has played very well at home, going 15-4 SU this year. Look for them to come out with a purpose on Monday.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play

Milwaukee Bucks +5

This is just too many points in this situation on Milwaukee Monday afternoon. 

The Bucks are primed for a bounce back after getting knocked around in Miami on Sunday afternoon. Playing in back to backs has been no issue whatsoever for this team either.

Milwaukee is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 0 days rest. They have been one of those teams that have came out with a lot of fire and aggression when playing on the back ends. 

The Bucks offense will be able to go toe to toe with the Wizards in this case. Washington has given up 105.2 points per game at home this season, one of the bottom tier marks in the conference.

Some trends to note. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bucks are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Take the points here.

Back Milwaukee.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Minnesota -6

The Timberwolves laying the points here is a nice move on Sunday night. 

Minnesota has a clear cut advantage as they come into this one red hot. They have given themselves the chance to sweep the homestand, entering play winners of 4 straight games. 

Overall, they've gone 17-6 SU at home, averaging 110 points per game as they've really played with confidence inside the Target Center. 

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers bring in back to back losses as the bench has been the biggest concern for them. They simply cannot get any production from anyone not named Damien Lillard, as that really has been the story of this team all season.

Some trends to note. Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Lay the point here.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -4

This one screams to take the Raptors. The Warriors on a back to back and 5th game in 8 nights, has had the public all over Toronto. 

Not so fast though. The Warriors laying this kind of number is extremely valuable here on Saturday.

Golden State comes into this one after taking down the Bucks on Friday night, pushing their road record to 18-3 SU this season. In that span, the Warriors have averaged 117 points per game, as this offense can score so quickly and in spurts. 

Golden State has also had their way in this matchup. The Warriors have gone Warriors are 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Warriors are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The Warriors are just simply the better team and laying the small number is a nice move.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Houston Rockets -7

The Rockets offense is just too much to handle here for the Suns on Friday night. 

Houston comes into play here on Friday night just rolling on the road. 

They have gone 14-5 SU and are putting up 112 points per game in such situations. They are one of the quickest teams and aren't shy about shooting from anywhere on the court. 

They have had a lot of different players step too. G Eric Gordon has been one name in particular, averaging 24.8 points per game over his last 4. That just adds to a team that is already deep and getting contributions both inside and out. 

Some trends to note. Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Rockets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Houston should be able to use their pace and run the Suns out of here.

Back Houston. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -6

The Warriors laying the points here on Thursday are a nice move for us.

Golden State is in a prime bounce back spot here. After the Clippers went into Golden State and ripped them apart on Wednesday, the Warriors will certainly come out here firing. 

The Warriors remain one of the top teams in the NBA as well when it comes to playing on the road. They enter Friday a solid 17-3 SU away from Oracle Arena, while averaging a ridiculous 118 points per game. 

The road team has also dominated this series. The road team has gone 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Warriors are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Expect a fired up side here in Golden State.

Back the Warriors.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +3.5

The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on an Atlanta team that is coming off a five game road trip to the left coast. They just played in Denver at elevation on Wednesday night and put in a big effort. This is a difficult spot to lay points with a bad team.

The Brooklyn Nets aren't  a good team, but they have fought hard all year. They aren't going to lay down. Brooklyn is 25-16 ATS this season. The Nets are off an embarrassing loss at home to Detroit in their last game. I think they'll show up ready to play in this one.

Atlanta's offense relies too much on Schroeder, and the Nets defense has actually been pretty good in recent weeks. Who else is going to step up for Atlanta? I don't trust anyone to do it.

A couple trends here. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between these two. The Nets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games.

Take Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder +4

Grabbing the points on the Thunder here is a move for us. 

This is a very experienced Thunder team that should be able to pick apart the young, Timberwolves roster. 

It's a prime bounce back spot for starters as well. The Thunder were dropped to Portland on Tuesday and are poised to really come out firing here. That doesn't sit well for Minnesota, a team that is giving up 105 points per game. 

Oklahoma City has been a mid week team as well this year. They are a solid 13-3 ATS over the last 16 games when playing on a Wednesday.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Grab the points with the better side.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play

Miami +4.5

The Heat grabbing 4.5 points is a nice move for us on Wednesday.

Miami has been overlooked at times this season. The Heat are proving they can give teams plenty of fits with their depth and they have plenty of steam right now. 

Miami has won 4 in a row and they have played very well on the road. The Heat have gone 5-1 ATS over their past 6 home games and they continue to be very good when it comes to playing top tier opponents.

Miami is 16-6 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. This is one of those teams that certainly plays up to their competition and never plays down to the weaker ones, which is perfect for us here.

Some trends to note. Heat are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 Wednesday games.

The points are the way to go.

Back Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Portland -2.5

Portland is worthy of a move laying the small number here on Sunday night. 

The Spurs offense on the road has been very lackluster this year, which gives a huge edge to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. 

San Antonio comes into this one averaging just 95.8 points per game and their struggles have come from their inability to pick up the pace. They have struggled against younger teams that like to play fast and this is going to be the case here against Portland. 

The Trail Blazers have gone 10-4 ATS over their last 14 and have strung together some nice play on both sides of the floor. 

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Trail Blazers are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Let's roll with the better offensive team here in this situation.

Back Portland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat -5

The Heat laying this number here Friday is worthy of a move for us. 

The Knicks have been one of the sketchiest road teams in the NBA this season. New York has gone just 3-13 SU away from MSG and 5-11 ATS. Along with that, the Knicks have scored well under 100 points per game in this situation. 

Miami C Kelly Olynyk has really picked up his game as of late as well, which really gives them some value here. The Heat C has two double-doubles in four games and comes in off a 25 point, 13 rebound performance. Look for him to be a huge part of this one on Friday, as he can not only shut down the Knicks defensively, but also provide a huge offensive spark. 

Some trends to note. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 28-11 ATS in their last 39 Friday games.

Lay the points here.

Back Miami. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NBA ATS Play

Boston Celtics -4

The Celtics laying the small number here is a nice move. 

Boston comes in off a huge win in their prior contest, as they welcomed in Kyrie Irving's former team from Cleveland and absolutely took it to them. 

Boston has been playing with extreme confidence all season long and has won 4 straight heading into play on Friday. 

Minnesota has really struggled against the Celtics as of late too. The Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings and are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston. They are just such a young team and have struggled to find any consistency on either end of the floor. 

Some other trends to note. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Celtics are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Boston has too much of an edge here.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -8.5

The Wizards laying the number here has value to work with. 

Washington takes on a New York team that comes in on a back to back after suffering a loss to the Spurs on Tuesday night. 

The Knicks have been an absolute mess on the road, which puts the Wizards in a nice spot here. New York is just 3-12 SU away from MSG and 5-10 ATS in that span. 

While it has been a compliment of issues for them, it really stems from their inconsistencies on the offensive end. New York is averaging well under 100 points per game on the road and with such a young team, the struggles become almost a mind game at times for them.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.

This one is worthy of laying the points given the situational aspects.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

San Antonio -12.5

The Spurs hold a huge advantage here on Thursday night against the Knicks. 

San Antonio comes into this one a solid 16-2 at home and holds a 12-5-1 ATS mark in that span. The Spurs have given up just 98 points per home game as well, as this team has played with extreme confidence over the past few seasons here. 

On the flip side of things, the Knicks come into this one losers of 3 in a row and are just 2-11 SU on the road this year. 

They are in for a world of trouble here as this offense has not only struggled away from home, but they've also really hit a wall on the defensive end. 

Some trends to note. Spurs are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

This is a nice spot on the home side.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play

Indiana +2

The Pacers grabbing points here is the move on Tuesday night in the NBA.

This is such a favorable matchup for the Pacers. 

Indiana has had the edge head to head wise for starters. The Pacers have gone 7-2 ATS over the last 9 meetings. 

The Pacers have also been a solid team to back this year ATS as a whole. They come into action on Tuesday 20-13 ATS and 10-5 ATS on the road this year. They've been able to find a lot of success on the offensive end, as they've seen a lot of different players contribute. Indiana has put up 109.2 points per game on the road as they boast one of the best inside out games in the NBA. 

Some trends to note. Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

This is a nice spot situationally for Indiana.

Back Indiana.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Warriors, at home, are a nice play here on Friday night. 

The Lakers gave the Warriors all they could handle earlier this week, but that won't be the case here as this one shifts to Oracle Arena.

Golden State has averaged a ridiculous 115.1 points per game there and could receive and even bigger boost should Draymond Green decide to give it a go tonight.

Even if he doesn't, the Warriors are in good hands with Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant, who combined for 51 points last time out and 53 against the Lakers. This Warriors team is deep and has a lot of options even when players are out, which is a huge advantage not many teams have.

Some trends to note. Warriors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Warriors are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win.

This is a nice spot Friday.

Back Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Miami Heat +8 

The Boston Celtics aren't the type of team I like to lay a lot of points with often. Boston wins with defense more than anything else, and in a game where the pace will be slow, this is a lot of points to lay.

Miami catches Boston off a really grueling fourth quarter win at Indiana. The Celtics won 112-111 in a game that was really tight and had to take a lot out of them.

Miami is far from a top team, but the Heat have enough nice pieces that they don't get blown out very often. I expect the Heat to fight all the way to the end here as well. This is a team that respects their coach and doesn't mail in games. In the NBA, when you get this many points on a team that plays hard the whole way through the contest, you have to consider them strongly.

Boston is in a tough spot, and I'll grab the points.

Take Miami.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -1

The Cavaliers are on fire right now and laying just 1 point here is extremely valuable on them. 

Cleveland has won 5 in a row and Lebron James is on absolute tear right now. 

James recorded his 5th triple-double over his last games as he took it to Washington on Sunday night. Lebron James has averaged 25.8 points, 13.4 assists and 11 rebounds over the 5 game winning streak and he's been the biggest part of Cleveland winning 18 of their last 19 overall. 

Head to head wise, Cleveland has dominated this series as of late. The Cavaliers have won 5 in a row and are 3-1-1 ATS in that span.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.

Cleveland is by far the better team here. They are playing on just a different level right now.

Back Cleveland. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 10* NBA ATS TOP PLAY

Atlanta +3

The Hawks catch a nice number at home on Monday and have value here.

Atlanta has struggled this year, but despite a poor record, this offense always gives them a chance. The Hawks are averaging 103.1 points per game this season and sharing the ball has been the biggest key to success for them.

The Hawks rank 6th in the NBA, averaging 23.6 assists per game on the season. Atlanta has recorded 25 or more assists in 5 of their last 6 games as they've really been able to keep opposing defenses constantly moving around. 

They matchup well here with Miami, a team that isn't as dangerous as them on the offensive end. Miami averages only 99.9 points per road game and will certainly struggle to keep up here if the Hawks find a groove early.

Some trends to note. Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

This is a nice spot here on Atlanta.

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Washington Wizards -1

The Wizards have value here, at home, on Sunday night against the Cavs. 

Washington catches Cleveland in a nice spot here. Washington comes into play a solid 8-5 SU at home this year as they average 107 points per home game. 

Washington got even better with the return of John Wall, who has a had a couple games to shake the rust off and should be at 100% now entering Sunday. 

Situationally, the Cavs certainly have a tough road ahead. Cleveland will play 10 of their next 12 on the road, as trips to Golden State, Boston, and Toronto loom. This is no easy task and they are in a look ahead spot here against the Wiz.

Some trends to note. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.

This is a situational play here on Sunday as the Cavs have not played well in spots like these.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City +2

The Thunder catching points against the 76ers was not something you would have expected earlier this season. 

However, they once again showed some signs of life as they went into Indiana last time out an came away with a huge win. The Thunder clamped down on the defensive end, especially late in the game which has been one of the most consistent things for them so far here in 2017. 

Oklahoma City is giving up just 99.4 points per game as they remain one of the best defensively in the NBA. 

This is a matchup Westbrook loves too. He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assist in a pair of wins over Phili last year.

Some trends to note. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Thunder, grabbing points, has plenty of value here. 

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -10

The Golden State Warriors are only favored by 10 now at home against a bad Dallas Mavericks team. Yes, Golden State is expected to be without Curry and Green for this one. Let's not forget that Golden State has multiple superstars, and this team would be one of the top two or three teams in the league even without those two.

Golden State blasted Charlotte on the road without these two playing. The Warriors now host a Mavericks team that is without their star rookie Dennis Smith Jr. The Mavericks don't have the offensive firepower to stay with Golden State.

Look for the other stars for Golden State to pick it up as the Warriors control this game throughout. Golden State ranks second in the NBA in total defensive efficiency in the past ten games.

The marketplace has overreacted here, so we'll lay the points.

Take Golden State.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles Lakers +3.5

The Lakers have some value catching points here on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles has been a streaky team to say the least this season.

On important thing to note on them though is that this offense has the ability to throw up a lot of points. They're a much younger team, but when they catch fire, it seems like the entire group can catch fire.

Los Angeles is on a nice little stretch here as well. They come in with back to back wins and this current road trip has seen a lot of bright spots on both sides of the ball.

Lonzo Ball in particular has been exceptionally well, as he's put in 17 assists to just 2 turnovers.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

With how well the Lakers are playing, this is a nice number here.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Houston -12

The Rockets are in a nice spot here on Monday night and worth a move at this number.

Houston comes into this one red hot, winners of 9 straight games and they're really clicking on all cylinders. 

While the offense does grab all the attention, as it probably should, the Rockets defense has been really what has made the defense. Houston is allowing just 103.2 points per game, which for how fast this team plays is quite the nice number. 

They have shown the ability to close out on shooters and really have focused on not allowing much in the transition game. Getting the Pelicans here on a back to back is extremely nice as well.

Some trends to note. Rockets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

This spot is too nice to pass up on.

Back Houston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Detroit Pistons +4

The Pistons are at a nice number here and worthy of a move on Wednesday night. 

Detroit has come out of the gate surprising this season, sitting 5 games over the .500 mark and really playing well as a whole this season.

They've shown the ability to have a very good inside out game. It obviously starts inside with C Andre Drummond, who has recorded three straight double-doubles and has continued to play at a top level. With a lot of the attention on him, it really does open the outside for shooters like Reggie Jackson. 

Some trends to note here. Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The Pistons have continued to turn in solid performances and have really played up to their competition, as they've done well against teams with winning records at home. Look for them to really have a chance to steal this one outright. 

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City Thunder -5

The Thunder have to right the ship here as they are far better than their record indicates.

This is a nice spot for them against the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Oklahoma City has had their hands full this season with Minnesota already, but this Timberwolves defense is where the advantage comes in for OKC. Minnesota is giving up 110 points per game this year and their defense has a lot of gaps in it.

You're going to see a very fired up Oklahoma City team as well. The Thunder know they are far better than what they've shown and after 3 straight defeats, look for a lot of motivation here when they come out Friday.

Some trends to note.  Timberwolves are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Look for the Thunder to come out and really push the issue here as they'll pick apart this Minnesota team.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NBA ATS Play

New York Knicks +1.5

The Knicks welcome in the Heat on Wednesday have value here in this position.

Miami comes in off a back to back, where they were knocked around by the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Heat struggled on the defensive end in the first half, allowing 75 points as they built a hole they simply couldn't get out of.

Offensively too, this Heat team has struggled. Miami is averaging just 99.7 points per game on the road this season and they really don't have much speed or pace, which sometimes comes back to really burn them.

New York meanwhile, is averaging 108 points per game this season when playing inside MSG. This young group has really gelled together and they will receive a nice boost with Enes Kanter coming back.

Some trends to note. Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.Knicks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.

This spot is nice on the Knicks as they catch Miami with some fatigue issues and at home, where they have played well.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Cleveland -4

You're seeing a little more effort out of these Cavaliers and it's going a long way here. 

Cleveland looks to capture their their 9th straight win and they matchup well with this Heat team.

After what was horrific start for the Cavs that even had some people worrying, Cleveland is now just running teams over. It was Philadelphia yesterday that marked their 8th straight win as the defensive end is where things are much different. Cleveland is not allowing anything easy and really putting the pressure on ball handlers. 

They now welcome in a Miami Heat team that really doesn't have much of an offensive threat compared to Cleveland. The Cavs are putting up 110.9 points per game this season, while Miami counters with just 100. Given the level of play the Cavs are at right now too, they should really control this game from start to finish with the Heat.

Some trends to note. Heat are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.

This is a nice spot on Cleveland.

Back Cleveland.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NBA ATS Play

Dallas +5.5 

The Mavericks grab points and are in a nice situational spot here on Saturday. 

Dallas certainly isn't a team that can overpower anyone. However, the style and way they play is something that really can frustrate the opposition. 

On top of that case, they get the Thunder here in a very emotional spot. Oklahoma City comes into this one on Saturday after a very emotional and hard fought win over the Warriors on Wednesday night, but they blew a huge lead to the Pistons on Friday night, as the focus of this team isn't high against these weaker opponents. 

After going from the best to one of the bottom tier teams, it's never an easy spot to shift gears against teams like the Pistons and Mavericks. Emotions will be very low and we certainly won't see motivation levels that high, like they were on Wednesday. Dallas likes to take the air out of the ball and really slow things down. It's a style that can really throw teams out of their rhythm and force a lot of issues.

Some trends to note. Thunder are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.

This is a nice spot for Dallas given the lack of focus here for OKC against these weaker opponents. 

Back Dallas. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Golden State -18.5

This is unfortunately not going to be a fun spot for the Bulls.

Chicago comes into this one seeing a very angry Warriors team after Wednesday night. Golden State was knocked around by Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they certainly let their frustrations get the best of them. 

Here, they take on one of the worst teams in the NBA in Chicago. Chicago is averaging just 94 points per game, which doesn't really bode well for them considering the Warriors are putting up 116.5 themselves. 

On top of that, Chicago is just 1-9 on the road. This is a rebuilding team for sure, that has a lot of young guys who are experiencing a lot of downs early on. They're not going to get any sort of light treatment here either, as Golden State is certainly going to want to take some anger out on them.

Some trends to note. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

Every which way you look at this one, it's not going to be a pretty sight for the Bulls.

Back Golden State. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn +11

The Nets catch double digit points on Wednesday and this is a move for us here. 

The Cavaliers have been up and down all season long. They are just 4-4 SU at home and come in an abysmal 0-7-1 ATS inside Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland's struggles come on the defensive floor, a place where Brooklyn torched them earlier this season. 

The Cavs are allowing 114 points per home game this season, as they simply haven't slowed anyone down on the drive to the basket. 

This is not a Brooklyn team to look over either. The Cavs learned that earlier this season, but the Nets are averaging 110.6 points per game this season and DeMarre Carroll has been a huge vocal part of this team. He's shown no backing down from anyone and a lot of these Nets players have jumped on his back with that mentality.

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

Expect Brooklyn to keep this close.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Boston -6.5

The Celtics are making the rest of the NBA take notice on them.

They enter play on Monday winners of 15 in a row and they simply haven't slowed down. Boston has done just about everything right so far this season.

Boston has slammed the door on the defensive end for starters. They come into play allowing just 94.4 points per game. They have a nice combo of a physical presence inside and the guard play outside to shut shooters down.

The road has also been extremely successful for them. After dropping their season opener in Cleveland, the Celtics have won 8 in a row and are 8-1 ATS.

Some trends to note. Celtics are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

Dallas just simply plays too slow. Boston is far more physical and much quicker which should lead to a lot of frustrations for the Mavs.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn Nets +12.5

The Nets are in a situational spot here on Sunday.

Brooklyn welcomes the Warriors in, who come in off a win, but things weren’t as easy as expected in the first leg of their back to back. Golden State had to overcome a 23 point deficit against the 76ers in a very grind it out.

Fatigue will certainly play a factor here for them.

On top of that, Brooklyn is ready to go here. DeMarre Carroll said the Nets are up for the challenge and they come in with some momentum. The Nets dropped 118 points against the Jazz, as this offense really can put up points pushing the tempo.

Brooklyn is up for It here. They can keep up offensively and given the Warriors situational spot, they certainly will overlook this one some.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NBA ATS Play

Oklahoma City -1

The Thunder open at too nice of a price here on Friday. Oklahoma City has yet to get much respect from oddsmakers this year and not they’ve necessarily deserved I️t, but this team is still extremely talented on all fronts.

The Thunder have also really caught fire, adding value to them. Oklahoma City has won 3 straight games and they’re doing everything right on both ends of the floor for the first time all season.

Their defense actually gets overlooked too. They’re giving up just 96.3 points per game on the road this season, one of the best marks in the NBA.

Some trends to note. OKC are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings and are 4-2 SU in last 6 games when playing San Antonio.

Oklahoma City just plays too different of a style and plays to fast for the Spurs to keep up.

Back Oklahoma City.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NBA ATS Play

Atlanta Hawks -4.5

The Hawks and Kings are in quite the downward spiral to start the season right now. Atlanta here though, should be able to find a lot of success against this Kings team on Wednesday. The Kings are just 1-7 on the road this season and are giving up 106.4 points per game. What stands out most about their road struggles has been their offensive issues. Sacramento is scoring just 92.2 points per game away from home, one of the worst numbers in the league. 

Atlanta has at least been able to score, as it's defense has been the big issue. The Hawks are putting up 104.2 points per home game this season and have found the groove from time to time with their young core.  Head to head wise, the Kings have been horrible in this series. Sacramento has gone  Kings are 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings and 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Atlanta.

Some other trends to note.  Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. This situation makes a lot of sense to back the home side. 

Back Atlanta.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NBA ATS Play

Los Angeles +1

The Lakers come into this one looking to get back in the win column and this is certainly a nice matchup for them to do so.

The Lakers will catch the Suns in the midst of a 1-5 ATS streak right now, as Phoenix really has struggled on the defensive end.

This will be a case where Los Angeles can really dictate what they want as the Suns are giving up a ridiculous 116.2 points per game this season. Phoenix likes to play fast and that tends to burn them on the defensive end a lot. They are one of the worst teams when it comes to transition defense and they continue to give opponents open looks from the floor.

This is a young Lakers team that will have a lot of growing pains with them. While they are in the midst of one right now, games like this are where they can really use their energy to boost out of it.

Some trends to note. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Lakers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. Western Conference.

This is just a nice spot for the Lakers here, given the Suns struggles on defense.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NBA ATS Play