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11-22-14 | Marshall v. UAB +20 | 23-18 | Win | 100 | 20 h 16 m | Show | |
UAB +20 The UAB Blazers host the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday afternoon. UAB is coming off a 40-24 loss to Louisiana Tech, while Marshall beat Rice 41-14 their last time out. Marshall is beginning to feel the pressure as the season winds down and they look to close out an undefeated season. Having to take to the road for this one, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Thundering Herd hit a bit of a stumbling block in Birmingham. The line in this one is heavily inflated as bettors have been cashing tickets on Marshall with regularity, so oddsmakers have been bumping up the lines, and now it's gone to far. UAB didn't put forth a great effort in their last game, but they were surely guilty of looking ahead in that one. This time around, they'll be throwing everything they've got at the Thundering Herd in hopes of putting on a good show for the home crowd in their final home game of the season. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between these teams. Take UAB. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* CFB ATS Play |
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11-21-14 | Southern Illinois +4.5 v. Kent State | 51-74 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 55 m | Show | |
Southern Illinois +4.5 The Southern Illinois Salukis were a terrific team in the Missouri Valley Conference a few years ago. They have slipped back in recent years, but they are on the rise once again. Southern Illinois is a team I expect to surprise a lot of people this season. The Salukis have a good coach in Barry Hinson, and he has more talent to work with this season. Kent State is a team that is headed south in the Mid American Conference. The Golden Flashes were once the cream of the crop in the conference, but that’s no longer the case. Kent State skidded into the finish at the end of last year, while Southern Illinois finished with momentum. Look for the Salukis to come out of here with a straight up win. Grab the generous amount of points. Take Southern Illinois. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 9* NCAAB ATS Play |
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11-18-14 | St Louis Blues -112 v. Boston Bruins | 0-2 | Loss | -112 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
St. Louis Blues -112 The Boston Bruins host the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday evening at TD Garden in Massachusetts. The Blues have been picking up wins in bunches of late, while the Bruins have been winning games with regularity on home ice. The Blues will be looking for their fourth consecutive win and their 11th win in 12 games in this one, while the Bruins will be looking to pick up their sixth consecutive victory on home ice. The Blues can thank their top line for a lot of that success. Jaden Schwartz, Jori Lehtera, and Vladimir Tarasenko have been terrific of late, with the team’s “STL” line combining for 33 points over the team’s last eight games. Schwartz has picked up 10 points over the course of his six-game point streak, and Lehtera has 11 points in a seven-game point streak. Tarasenko’s point streak was snapped in the team’s last game, a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Blues goaltender Brian Elliott stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced in the game to pick up his seventh win in eight starts. Elliott has a 1.87 GAA for the season. Meanwhile, the Bruins' recent upswing coincided with a soft part in their schedule. When taking the step back up in class, the team faltered. The Bruins endured an 0-2 road trip that saw the team get outscored 11-2 in losses to division rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. Now they get an elite Blues team that is 10-1 in its last 11 games and comes in well-rested. The Blues have the added luxury of getting a couple days off in advance of this one. They have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games when playing on two days of rest. The Blues are 15-4-1 in the last 20 meetings between these teams and they are 6-0 in the last six meetings in Boston. Take St. Louis. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-18-14 | Michigan State v. Duke -7.5 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
Duke -7.5 The Michigan State Spartans are normally one of the best teams in the nation, but they lost a bunch of talent at the end of last year. Michigan State lost their top three scorers in Payne, Appling, and Harris. It’s going to be hard to replace those guys immediately. |
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11-16-14 | Detroit Lions v. Arizona Cardinals UNDER 41.5 | 6-14 | Win | 100 | 48 h 31 m | Show | |
Arizona & Detroit under 41.5 With the Cardinals losing Carson Palmer for the season a week ago, the spotlight has been on the offenses in this matchup, but the real headlines will be made by a pair of underrated defenses which will be facing off for the first time this season. The Lions have the best defensive front in football. The team’s front four has been living in opposing backfields, as Jim Schwartz-coached units have been known to do. The team has been brilliant against the run, and that’s going to cause a litany of problems for a Cardinals squad that will trot out Drew Stanton in this one. Stanton’s accurate throw percentage is just a shade above 60 percent, and by far the lowest in the league among passers with at least 50 attempts on the season. On the other side, the Lions will meet their match on Sunday against a Cardinals’ secondary that has been terrific against the pass this season, thanks to the stellar play of the team’s top two cornerbacks – Patrick Peterson and Antonio Cromartie. Neither side figures to accomplish much offensively in this one, which makes the under the play in what figures to be a low-scoring battle in a playoff-like atmosphere. The under is 5-0 in the Lions’ last five road games. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 9* Play |
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11-16-14 | Atlanta Falcons v. Carolina Panthers +1 | 19-17 | Loss | -102 | 58 h 54 m | Show | |
Carolina Panthers +1 |
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11-16-14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. Washington Redskins OVER 45.5 | 27-7 | Loss | -105 | 44 h 7 m | Show | |
Washington & Tampa Bay over 45.5 Both of these teams had been expected to compete for the lead in their respective divisions before the season began, but neither has enjoyed much success this year. A big reason for that has been the play of both defenses. Neither side has had much success at stopping opponents from moving the ball and racking up yards and points. Conversely, both offenses are trending in the right direction. Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown returned to the Tampa Bay lineup last weekend and had his best game of the year, throwing for 301 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons, though he does continue to be plagued by turnovers, throwing two interceptions – he’s thrown at least one interception in every game with the Bucs. Rookie wide receiver Mike Evans is emerging as a viable pass-catcher, bringing in seven balls for 125 yards and a score against the Falcons. Robert Griffin III returned to the Redskins’ lineup a week ago as well, throwing for 251 yards and a score with an interception, adding 24 rushing yards. Both offenses are functioning efficiently, and neither defense can do much to stop them. With a middling total put in place, we’re happy to get in on the over. The over is 4-1 in the Buccaneers’ last five road games. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-15-14 | North Texas v. UTEP -6.5 | 17-35 | Win | 100 | 68 h 1 m | Show | |
UTEP -6.5 The UTEP Miners are one of the most improved teams in the country. You have to be impressed with the job that Sean Kugler has done here. He has turned around a program that looked destined to be a cellar dweller for many years. How has UTEP turned things around? Kugler installed a power running attack and emphasized strength in the trenches. It is definitely working. UTEP has a star sophomore running back in Aaron Jones. While Jones is listed as questionable on the injury report, based on reports from writers in the area it sounds like he will play. With him healthy, UTEP is a totally different team. North Texas isn’t the same team they were last season. North Texas is struggling in the trenches, and they don’t have a reliable quarterback or running back. The Mean Green are quite frankly just very undermanned right now. They have a good coach, but until they get some more talent here, they aren’t good enough. UTEP is still seen by many as a bottom of the barrel type team. When you play out west in a small conference you aren’t going to attract attention very fast. In this case, that’s a good thing, because we get a good number on the much improved home team. Take UTEP. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* ATS Play on UTEP -6.5 |
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11-15-14 | Texas -2.5 v. Oklahoma State | 28-7 | Win | 100 | 65 h 21 m | Show | |
Texas -2.5 The Texas Longhorns are starting to believe in Charlie Strong’s system. Strong has proven in the past he is a good coach, and now with the Longhorns starting to buy into his system it is an intriguing time for the Longhorns. Texas has had talent for a very long time, but they haven’t been able to maximize that talent in recent years. We’re just starting to see signs of the Longhorns changing that, and I think we are plenty early enough here that we can still get value on the Longhorns. The defense has been the most encouraging. Texas has a terrific defensive front, and they are starting to dominate in recent games. Oklahoma State lost a ton of talent from last year. While they looked good in a close game against Florida State, it’s been all downhill from there for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State just isn’t very good this year. The Cowboys are mediocre on defense, and they no longer have the offense that can outscore opponents. Daax Garman isn’t good enough at the quarterback spot. Texas is far more talented than Oklahoma State. The Longhorns have built up some impressive momentum in the last couple weeks. It shouldn’t stop against an overrated Oklahoma State team. Take Texas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play |
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11-15-14 | Missouri +4 v. Texas A&M | 34-27 | Win | 100 | 29 h 57 m | Show | |
Missouri +4 The Texas A&M Aggies host the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. Texas A&M is coming off a 41-38 win over Auburn, while Missouri beat Kentucky its last time out, 20-10. Missouri has been the forgotten team in the SEC this season. Many college football fans would likely be surprised to learn that the Tigers control their own destiny and only need to win out to qualify for the SEC title game. The Aggies have not looked impressive after what was a hot start, but a closer look at their schedule shows that the team was simply overrated after a win over what we now know is not a good South Carolina team, and the Aggies’ schedule only got softer after that before getting their butts handed to them by the SEC’s elite schools. A fluky win over Auburn against a Tigers team that lost that game more than the Aggies won it helps to get the public back on the Aggies side and allows us to get in on this one at an inflated number. So that’s what we’ll do, backing the favourite at an underdog price. The Tigers are 16-6-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall, while the Aggies are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Take Missouri. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-15-14 | Utah +7.5 v. Stanford | 20-17 | Win | 100 | 64 h 55 m | Show | |
Utah +7.5 The Utah Utes played better than the final score would indicate last week against the mighty Oregon Ducks. Utah led 7-0 and was about to go up 14-0 when Kaelin Clay decided to drop the football while running in for a touchdown in the first quarter. Instead, Oregon returned it 100 yards for a touchdown and there was an immediate 14 point swing. Utah continued to fight despite falling behind 24-7 in the second quarter of that game. In fact, the Utes trailed only 30-27 with 11 minutes left in the game. Utah eventually ran out of gas in that game, but they showed me a lot in that contest. Stanford has been a disappointment this year. The Cardinal are a totally different team without a running game. They have had Taylor and Gaffney the last few years to be a consistent running power, but this year it is up to Kevin Hogan and the passing attack to lead the way. Hogan hasn’t been able to do that. Utah leads the nation in sacks, and the Utes are going to get pressure on Hogan all game long. While Stanford definitely has a good defense, they aren’t the type of team that can put up a lot of points. Even if Stanford does win, the Cardinal are unlikely to be able to cover more than a touchdown. Take Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play |
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11-15-14 | Clemson -2.5 v. Georgia Tech | 6-28 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 25 m | Show | |
Clemson -2.5 The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Clemson Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Georgia Tech is coming off a 56-23 win over NC State, while Clemson beat Wake Forest 34-20 in its last outing. Clemson has been one of the more underrated teams in the nation this season, winning six straight games since a loss to Florida State. Georgia Tech has feasted on a softer, Coastal Division schedule, but they’ve fallen to Duke and North Carolina the two times the made the step up in class. Now they’ll face their toughest test yet against a Clemson squad that’s beaten them by 16 and 24 points respectively over the last two seasons. The Tigers have the kind of defensive front that gives the Yellow Jackets nightmares. The Clemson defense won’t need to be perfect though, as the Tigers get back freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson to give the team’s offense a boost against a Georgia Tech defense that hasn’t enjoyed much success this season. Clemson is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games at Georgia Tech. Take Clemson. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-14-14 | Weber State v. Utah State -1.5 | 61-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show | |
Utah State -1.5 Many people are down on the Aggies this season because they only return one senior to the squad, but don't mix up lack of experience with lack of talent. Utah State is a talented squad and this is a very favorable price with them at home. Utah State always gets up for these opening tips, winning 15 of their 16 season openers under head coach Stew Morrill, including a perfect 8-0 mark at home. As mentioned above, the Aggies are youtful, but they definitely aren't void of talent. Freshman forward David Collette will be a big presence on the inside, while reports out of Utah suggest that sophomore forward Jalen Moore is ready to take a big step forward this season. Weber State enjoyed a run into the second round of the NCAA Tournament a year ago, where they were upended by Arizona, 68-59. This is a solid Wildcats team, but it's important to note that they did most of their damage at home a season ago. Weber State was 14-2 at home, but just 5-10 on the road last season. The Aggies are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 non-conference games and 15-6-2 ATS in their last 23 home games. Take Utah State. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-14-14 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Houston Rockets UNDER 205 | 87-88 | Win | 100 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
Houston & Philadelphia under 205 Thursday night was a night to forget for the 76ers as they suffered their worst loss in over 21 years. It's no secret that Philadelphia is a bad team. but after being humiliated on Thursday, we expect them to put their best foot forward on Friday. The 76ers' defensive efficiency numbers are ugly, but the last three games have seen those numbers skyrocket to unsustainably bad levels. Playing the second game of a back-to-back, Philadelphia will do their best to slow the pace and limit the Rockets' field goal attempts. These teams met on November 3, with the 76ers holding Houston to 104 points in a 104-93 loss. If Philadelphia can keep Houston in the low 100s again tonight, we believe this has a great shot of staying under the total. As bad as Philadelphia has been on defense, they've been just as bad on offense. The 76ers' offensive efficiency numbers are also embarrassing, but what's going unnoticed is just how good the Rockets have played on defense. The Rockets have limited opponents to just 92.1 points per game, second in the league behind only Memphis. The under is 12-2 in the 76ers' last 14 games playing on no days rest. The under is 6-0 in the Rockets' last 6 games following a win of 10+ points. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-14-14 | Tulsa +21 v. Central Florida | 7-31 | Loss | -115 | 50 h 32 m | Show | |
Tulsa +21 The UCF Knights aren’t the same team they were last year. Blake Bortles was obviously a major loss as he went on to the NFL, but he isn’t the only guy gone from UCF. They also lost their leading rusher and several key components in the trenches. UCF has been up and down all year. In their last game they were beaten on the road by a very bad UConn Huskies team. UCF needed overtime at home to beat a banged up BYU team on a weeknight earlier this year. While I don’t see Tulsa winning this game, Tulsa is a team that has been competitive this year. They have actually outgained their foes in AAC play this season. Dane Evans leads a pretty solid passing attack. Tulsa hasn’t been blown out very often this year, and this UCF team isn’t the type of team that should be laying this many points against anyone. UCF has a decent defense, and that will likely lead them to a win, but in order to cover more than three touchdowns you have to have an explosive offense. UCF lacks those offensive weapons, and this is likely to be a sloppy game that stays within the number. Take Tulsa. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NCAA ATS Play |
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11-14-14 | Columbus Blue Jackets v. Philadelphia Flyers OVER 5.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 6 m | Show | |
Philadelphia & Columbus over 5.5 Philadelphia home games are typically a run and gun style with offenses trading chances at both ends, and oddsmakers have failed to adjust to this. The Flyers should see totals of 6 when they're at home against most teams in the league. The Flyers have scored four or more goals in four of their last five home contests. Their defense appears to have tightened up, but that's just a fallacy as they've relied on insanely good goaltending in recent weeks. In those same five home games, the Flyers have given up 39, 35, 36, 40, and 37 shots on goal. Columbus enters this one having played back-to-back overs and have nowe surrendered at least three goals in 11 straight contests. The Jackets are still rolling with Curtis McElhinney between the pipes, which gives them arguably the worst starting goaltending in the league. Add in injuries on the back end to Ryan Murray and Cody Goloubef and this is a Jackets squad that gives up a ton of scoring chances. We know there will be plenty of opportunities to score in this game so we'll gladly get on board with the over here. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-11-14 | Sacramento Kings v. Dallas Mavericks -7 | 98-106 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
Dallas Mavericks -6.5 (If you get it 8* Play) The Dallas Mavericks were beaten at home two days ago by the Miami Heat. That loss couldn’t have sat well with Dallas, and now that they’ve been able to sit back and think about that one, this looks like a good spot for them to bounce back. Sacramento is clearly an improved team, but they aren’t as improved as the oddsmakers believe right now. The Kings started to show that in their last game by losing on the road to an extremely short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder team. Sacramento is a team that has to outscore the opponent to win, and Dallas is a tough team outscore. The Mavericks will likely have one of the best offenses in the league again this year. They have so many scoring options that it is tough to shut everyone down. Parsons was a really nice addition to this team that was already very good. Remember, Dallas nearly knocked out the Spurs in the playoffs last year. Sacramento scores a lot of points because they put up a bunch of shots. They won’t get clean looks at the hoop nearly as often as Dallas does. The Mavericks have plenty of reason to be motivated here. Lay the number. Take Dallas. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Tuesday 7* NBA ATS Play |
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11-10-14 | New Orleans Pelicans +6 v. Cleveland Cavaliers | 111-118 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 50 m | Show | |
New Orleans +6 The Cavs are just 2-3 to begin the season and this new-look version of the team is facing the same issues that the Heat faced when the "Big Three" signed on in Miami. Talent alone isn't enough to win basketball games. The Cavaliers are stacked from top to bottom but there are clearly some major chemistry issues with this squad right now. Sure, the Cavs beat Denver last time out, but we can't simply ignore their losses to Utah and New York. The first month of the season will be a tough stretch for Cleveland, especially since they will be getting the very best effort out of every opponent that they face. New Orleans has taken a major step up from last season to this season. The Pelicans come in to this one off of back-to-back victories over the Bobcats and the Spurs, both of which saw them shoot roughly 47% from the field. New Orleans struggled to get things going early in the season, but their offense has found its form as of late. That's particularly troubling for a Cavs team that's allowed the lowly Knicks and Jazz to shoot above 50% from the field this season. This number is simply too big for our liking, in a game that we view as a tossup. The Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Take New Orleans. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-10-14 | Calgary Flames v. Carolina Hurricanes -110 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 34 m | Show | |
Carolina ML Calgary is a squad that we've been looking to fade for quite some time, and tonight presents the perfect opportunity. The Flames have some of the worst puck possession numbers in the game, which is a clear indicator that they're getting dominated at even strength. Calgary's hot start is due to some timely powerplays and some stellar goaltending, neither of which is likely to continue going forwards. The Flames have a cluster injury problem at forward, where they're expected to be without six regulars on Monday night. Calgary heads out on the road to battle a Hurricanes squad that is still being valued as if they're one of the league's worst teams. The Canes have been solid since the returns of Eric Staal and Jeff Skinner to the lineup, and they catch a great price tag at home where they've produced an amazing 57.9 5v5 Close Corsi For percentage this season. Carolina should be able to dominate the trenches in this one and we'll gladly back a side at this price tag when we know that they'll outplay the opposition. Take Carolina. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-09-14 | Denver Broncos v. Oakland Raiders +11.5 | 41-17 | Loss | -115 | 50 h 18 m | Show | |
Oakland +11.5 The Oakland Raiders host the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon in Week 10 of the NFL season. Oakland is coming off a 30-24 loss to the Seahawks, while the Broncos dropped their last game to the Patriots, 43-21. It's easy to expect the Broncos to come out and flex their muscles coming off a loss to the Patriots and facing a winless Raiders squad, but the oddsmakers know what's up and that's why this line isn't any higher. Denver has been guilty of letting teams back into games late and no team has been better at pulling off the back door cover than Oakland. In their four games since the bye, the Raiders have lost by three, 11, 10 and six points. The Raiders get this game and one would have to figure they’re going to put everything they have into this game and treat it like their Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the Broncos just want to pick up a victory to get back into the win column and get out of town with another road contest on deck. They won’t be overly concerned with building up a margin in this one. The Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a loss of more than 14 points. Take Oakland. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-09-14 | Pittsburgh Steelers v. NY Jets +6 | 13-20 | Win | 100 | 47 h 12 m | Show | |
NY Jets +6 It's obviously difficult to get behind the Jets given that they've covered the spread just once this season, but we're happy to take advantage of a line that is simply blown way out of proportion. Pittsburgh has looked great in recent weeks, posting three straight victories over good competition in the Texans, Colts, and Ravens. It's important to note that all three of those wins came at home though. The Steelers have a penchant for stinking it up on the road, and we've already seen evidence of that this season when Pittsburgh was stomped by the Browns in Cleveland. Pittsburgh has some major issues on their offensive line, and the Jets' defensive front seven can make things miserable for Ben Roethlisberger. New York has recorded 25 sacks this season, and they should also be able to keep Le'Veon Bell in check, setting up many third-and-longs for the Pittsburgh offense. The Jets offense is also bound to improve under Michael Vick. Last week, New York only mustered 10 points in Kansas City but that was a good Chiefs defense, and this is far from a good Steelers defense. Pittsburgh will be without Ryan Shazier and Troy Polamalu this week, which is a big blow to a defense that was already lacking weapons to begin with. The Jets are fully capable of keeping this game close and possibly even pulling the upset. Take New York. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-09-14 | San Francisco 49ers v. New Orleans Saints -5.5 | 27-24 | Loss | -106 | 47 h 6 m | Show | |
New Orleans -5.5 Make no bones about it, this is a far cry from the 49ers' teams from years past. There are so many issues with San Francisco that it's almost impossible to outline them all right now. San Fran had two weeks to prepare for a home game against a woeful Rams squad last week, and managed to fall 13-10 on their home turf. Things will only get more difficult this week inside the Superdome, against a Saints team that's found their form in recent weeks. New Orleans had finally found a running game with Mark Ingram, and that has allowed for Drew Brees to work the effective play action game. San Francisco's linebacking core is depleted and the Saints should be able to continue right where they left off against the Panthers last week, especially with extra time to prepare. The 49ers' defense isn't the only unit struggling right now. San Fran has averaged just 21 points per game this season and it's become evident that Colin Kaepernick is nothing more than an average quarterback. Opposing defense are keeping contain and forcing Kaep to beat them with his arm, a feat that is a major struggle for the former Nevada product. There are also rumblings that head coach Jim Harbaugh has lost the locker room, and that's a big problem going into one of the most hostile environments in football. Take the Saints. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-09-14 | Pittsburgh Steelers v. NY Jets OVER 47 | 13-20 | Loss | -106 | 26 h 51 m | Show | |
Steelers vs. Jets Over 47 The Pittsburgh Steelers offense has been prolific in the last two weeks. Big Ben has tossed 12 touchdowns in the past two games alone. The New York Jets have a strong defensive front, but their secondary has struggled all season. With the Steelers passing game rolling right along, I don’t see the Jets being able to slow them down in this game. Roethlisberger is so good at keeping the play alive, and the Steelers have so many weapons on the outside. Given extra time, I think the chances are high that they will get some separation. The Jets offense actually outgained Kansas City last week. Mike Vick looked very good in his first start of the year. I think the move to Vick is a significant upgrade for this Jets team. Pittsburgh has been known for their strong defenses in the past, but this Steelers defense isn’t up to par. Pittsburgh has allowed a lot of big plays this year, and Vick still has the ability to make big plays (with his arm or his legs). The weather report looks very favorable in this one with sun and very little winds. Expect some big plays out of both sides. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 6* NFL O/U Play |
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11-09-14 | Tennessee Titans +10.5 v. Baltimore Ravens | 7-21 | Loss | -130 | 26 h 48 m | Show | |
Titans +10.5 The Baltimore Ravens are coming off an ugly loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, the Ravens are now dead last in the AFC North. That’s representative of how good the division is more than it is a knock on Baltimore though. While most would see this as a great spot for Baltimore to prove a point, I don’t think that’s the case. The Ravens are a banged up team right now. They have their bye week next weekend. At this point, this Baltimore team is likely just looking forward to their bye week. This is one of those games they just want to get out of with a win. The Titans are coming off a bye week. Zach Mettenberger was inserted as the starter two weeks ago, and he showed promise under center in his first game. Mettenberger has had two weeks to prepare fgor this game, and that should make a big difference for the talented youngster. The Ravens defense has shown that they are far from dominant this season. Tennessee’s defense isn’t all that bad. They have been put in a lot of bad positions so far this season. Baltimore likely wins this game, but I think they’ll be happy to get out with a win rather than running the score up. Grab the double digit points on the dog here. Take Tennessee. |
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11-08-14 | Colorado v. Arizona -17 | 20-38 | Win | 100 | 43 h 43 m | Show | |
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11-08-14 | Alabama v. LSU UNDER 45 | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 30 h 15 m | Show | |
LSU & Alabama under 45 The LSU Tigers host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday evening in Week 11 of the college football season. LSU is coming off a 10-7 win over Ole Miss, while Alabama beat Tennessee its last time out, 34-20. LSU’s last game was just what we’ve come to expect from this Tigers team when they face an elite SEC program. Les Miles is completely content to bang his big running backs into the opposing defense for four quarters, hoping that the dam will eventually burst. That’s not going to lead to many points on Saturday. LSU is coming off a low-scoring affair against Ole Miss and the Rebels’ top-ranked scoring defense. Now the nation’s second-best scoring defense comes to town in Alabama. In the last four meetings between these programs, the Tigers are averaging 10.8 points per game. As for the Tide, the Lane Kiffin experiment isn’t working out all that well, as the Alabama offense has struggled this season. Going into Death Valley is a daunting task, particularly at night, and the Tide haven’t shown enough to lead us to believe they have the key to unlock this Tigers defense. The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these programs. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-08-14 | Air Force -4.5 v. UNLV | 48-21 | Win | 100 | 39 h 38 m | Show | |
Air Force -4.5 The Air Force Falcons are a much better team than they were last year. Air Force runs the football even more effectively now, and they have a much stronger defense in 2014. UNLV is much different than they were last year, but the Rebels have changed for the worse. UNLV surprised everyone by going to a bowl last year, but the Rebels are ineligible this year, and they aren’t any good anyways. UNLV’s rushing defense is one of the five worst in the nation this year. They aren’t getting consistent quarterback play like they did last year either. Blake Decker is promising, but he is still a raw talent. Air Force’s tremendous option attack will test the UNLV rushing defense Saturday. UNLV hasn’t been able to stop the run against hardly anyone this year, so I don’t see them slowing down Air Force. Kale Pearson has played extremely well under center for the Falcons this year. While some may see this as a letdown spot for Air Force after a big win at Army last weekend, I see it as a chance for them to build on the momentum from that road win. Coach Troy Calhoun said before the year that this Air Force team would be much improved from last year, and the team is proving him to be exactly right. Lay the number with Air Force. Take Air Force. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday NCAAF 7* ATS Play |
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11-08-14 | Tulane v. Houston -17 | 31-24 | Loss | -115 | 38 h 17 m | Show | |
Houston -17 The Houston Cougars have quietly been taking care of business in the AAC this year. Houston started the season a bit slowly, but there have been a covering machine in conference play. There are a couple key differences for Houston this year as compared to the past. Houston was getting poor quarterback play at the start of the year, so they made a change from John O’Korn to Greg Ward. Ward has played tremendously for the Cougars. Since Ward took over as the starter, the Cougars have covered all three games. They have covered each of those games by at least ten points. The second thing that is different about this Houston team is their defense. The Cougars defense has been a liability in the past, but that definitely isn’t the case this season. In fact, the Cougars defense is the strength of this team. Houston is 14th in the nation in total defense. They are 5th in the nation in points allowed per game at just 16 points per contest. Tulane has a really difficult time getting anything going on offense, and now they are going up against the best defense they have played all year long. The Green Wave are in a lot of trouble here. With no running game at all to keep Houston on their heels, the Cougars pass rush should get to Tanner Lee often. Take Houston. Good Luck, Razor Ray. |
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11-08-14 | West Virginia v. Texas +3.5 | 16-33 | Win | 100 | 26 h 52 m | Show | |
Texas +3.5 The Texas Longhorns host the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday in Week 11 of the college football season. Texas is coming off a 34-13 win over Texas Tech, while West Virginia dropped its last game to TCU, 31-30. The Mountaineers’ last loss is a bad omen for the team as it looks to close out its season. The team suffered a similarly devastating loss a year ago and completely mailed it in the rest of the way. We expect to see that again this year, as this latest loss was particularly messy. With a chance to run out the clock and beat TCU, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen elected to run the ball on seven of the team’s final nine plays in the game, with the team going three-and-out on each of its final three possessions. After the game, Holgorsen went on the offensive regarding quarterback Clint Trickett, which surely didn’t make for a fun week in Morgantown. Now the Mountaineers get an improving Texas squad that’s won two of its last three games, with the lone loss in that time coming to Kansas State. West Virginia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 conference games. Take Texas. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play. |
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11-08-14 | Baylor v. Oklahoma -5 | 48-14 | Loss | -106 | 35 h 41 m | Show | |
Oklahoma -5 The Baylor Bears aren’t the same team they were last year. Bryce Petty isn’t the same quarterback he was last year. He completed well over 60% of his passes last year, and this season he is sitting just below 55% completions. Petty is definitely dinged up, and that makes this offense less dangerous. While Baylor’s offensive numbers still look very impressive, I suggest looking at how they have fared against top defenses this year. Texas is probably the best defense they have played this year, and the Bears scored only 28 points and Petty completed only 7 passes all day long. West Virginia held the Bears to 27 points in their lone loss this season. Oklahoma has a defense that can put pressure on Petty early, and the Sooners are going to have the advantage in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Baylor is really beat up in the trenches, and that spells trouble for the Bears. Oklahoma was embarrassed last year by Baylor in Waco, and this is a great spot for some quick revenge for the Sooners. Oklahoma has played well in both of their losses this year, and I think they come into this game underrated. Oklahoma is also seeing a lot of sharp money during the week this week. The public is backing Baylor, which makes me feel even more strongly about this play. Take Oklahoma. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday NCAAF 7* ATS Play |
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11-08-14 | Penn State -6 v. Indiana | 13-7 | Push | 0 | 35 h 35 m | Show | |
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11-08-14 | Iowa v. Minnesota | 14-51 | Win | 100 | 22 h 23 m | Show | |
Minnesota pk The Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday afternoon in Week 11 of the college football season. The Gophers are coming off a 28-24 loss to Illinois, while the Hawkeyes beat up on Northwestern their last time out, 48-7. The Gophers have enjoyed a fine season this year, and that’s in large part thanks to the play of standout running back David Cobb. Cobb ranks sixth in the nation in rushing yards per game at 141.4, churning out at least 180 yards in four of eight games on the season. As for Iowa, the Hawkeyes lean heavily on their passing game, which is of course led by quarterback Jake Rudock. That unit will be in tough against a Golden Gophers secondary that is second in the Big Ten in interceptions. The Golden Gophers look ready to bounce back in this one on their home turf where they are 5-0 this season. Minnesota is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 conference games. Take Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-07-14 | Memphis -7 v. Temple | 16-13 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 55 m | Show | |
Memphis -7 The Temple Owls host the Memphis Tigers on Friday night. Temple is coming off a 20-10 upset of East Carolina, while Memphis beat Tulsa a week ago, 40-20. Temple made a lot of noise last weekend when they turned the AAC on its head with a win over East Carolina. That win is all the public is choosing to look at, which allows us to get in at a very favorable line in this one. The Owls may have come up with a victory last weekend, but the rain and sloppy play by the Pirates had more to do with the outcome of that game than anything Temple did. East Carolina fumbled the ball away five times in a game they otherwise dominated, outgaining Temple 428 to 135. Meanwhile, Memphis has been dominating opponents themselves. Outside of a dud against Houston an understandable loss at Ole Miss, and a competitive game at UCLA, Memphis has beaten up on its opponents, winning its other five games by an average margin of 33.4 points. With Temple in a terrible letdown spot, they’re in for trouble on Friday night. The Tigers are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games in the month of November. Take Memphis. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-05-14 | Northern Illinois v. Ball State +3.5 | 35-21 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Ball State +3.5 Ball State enters this contest with a 3-5 record, which doesn't look so hot compared to NIU's 6-2 mark, but there's much less of a discrepancy between these two teams than you would be led to believe. The Cardinals are playing good football, but continue to be valued at the team that struggled to start the season. Ball State's offense has played significantly better in back-to-back victories over Central Mich and Akron, and this team is still motivated to play with an outside chance of catching Toledo in the standings. The Cardinals also rank fourth in the nation in turnover margin, which is a very important factor to us when backing the underdog. As for the Huskies, this is not the same NIU team from years past that was steamrolling MAC foes. Northern Illinois also has a huge game on deck with Toledo next week, and we wouldn't be surprised if they're caught look past what they believe is an inferior opponent. We feel as though an upset is looming on Wednesday night. Take Ball State. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-05-14 | Chicago Bulls v. Milwaukee Bucks UNDER 190.5 | 95-86 | Win | 100 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
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11-04-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins v. Minnesota Wild -118 | 4-1 | Loss | -118 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Minnesota Wild ML We've been riding the Wild bandwagon early on this season, and we firmly believe that they're the best team in the league at this point. We will advocate them at this price on their home ice against any opponent in the NHL right now. Pittsburgh has looked great up until this point but their wins have been very deceiving. The Pens have been heavily reliant on their powerplay (41.9% this season), whereas the Wild have actually put together a solid start despite having struggled on the powerplay. Marc-Andre Fleury is coming off of back-to-back shutouts for the Penguins, but he won't get the start tonight, as the Pens turn to Thomas Greiss. That's good news for the Wild as they dodge the hottest goalie in the league. Minnesota boasts the strongest home ice edge in the league. They have flat out dominated every home game thus far, posting a perfect 5-0 record while outscoring opponents 21-6. Darcy Kuemper gets the start for the Wild tonight, and he's been stellar on home ice, posting a 1.18 GAA and two shutouts this season. The oddsmakers believe that there isn't much separating these two teams, but we couldn't disagree more. Take Minnesota. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-04-14 | Washington Wizards +1 v. New York Knicks | 98-83 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
New York Knicks +1 The New York Knicks host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The Knicks are coming off a 96-93 win over Charlotte, while the Wizards beat Milwaukee their last time out, 108-97. Washington is simply the more balanced team here, even with Bradley Beal recovering from a broken wrist. The Wizards have gotten great contributions from their bench, and their big guns, Nene, Marcin Gortat, and John Wall have played like big guns in the early going. Washington's starters have outscored the Bucks and Magic 171-117 in two games. We're buying into the Wizards this season and we'll gladly grab them as an underdog, in a role where they should likely be favored. Take Washington. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-03-14 | Indianapolis Colts v. NY Giants OVER 50.5 | 40-24 | Win | 100 | 104 h 57 m | Show | |
NY Giants & Indianapolis over 50.5 The New York Giants host the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night to close out Week 9 of the NFL season. The Giants’ issue for the better part of the season has been getting acquainted with new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo’s offensive system after years of working under Kevin Gilbride. Just as it appeared the team was turning a corner, they were dealt a major blow with the loss of top wideout Victor Cruz, and the loss of running back Rashad Jennings. Now coming off their bye, the team had an opportunity to work in their new pieces, including Rueben Randle, and emerging rookies Andre Williams and Odell Beckham Jr. Set to face a Colts defense that figures to again be without top cornerback Vontae Davis after looking completely lost without in allowing Ben Roethlisberger to pile up over 500 yards through the air in a 50-plus point performance, the Giants’ offense looks ready to get back on track. On top of that, the Colts look poised to get their fair share of points as well, as quarterback Andrew Luck has been a world-beater, putting together an MVP-caliber campaign, and now getting to face a Giants secondary that has been exploited by even middling quarterbacks this season. The over is 8-2 in the Colts’ last 10 games overall. Take the OVER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-03-14 | St Louis Blues -120 v. NY Rangers | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 18 m | Show | |
St. Louis Blues ML The Blues have owned the Blueshirts in their own barn. They get a chance to continue that domination with the national spotlight on them in the only game on the Monday slate. Bettors will have a chane to cash in if they’re willing to grab the Blues as -120 moneyline favorites. The Rangers will trot out backup goaltender Cam Talbot in that one, as Henrik Lundqvist gets the night off for health reasons. In his last start, Talbot allowed four goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Rangers also took some hits on their back line in their last game with Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein going down. That’s in addition to already being without Dan Boyle, who broke his hand in the team’s opener, and John Moore, who is serving a five-game suspension for an illegal hit in a game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. That will put the team in a hole before hitting the ice against a Blues team seeking its fifth consecutive win. The Blues figure to send out top goaltender Brian Elliott, who is 4-2-1 on the season with a 1.96 GAA. The St. Louis Blues are 7-1 in their last eight games at Madison Square Garden. Take St. Louis Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-02-14 | Detroit Red Wings -1.5 v. Buffalo Sabres | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Detroit Red Wings PL The Buffalo Sabres may go down as the worst team in the past two decades, which always makes it an intriguing proposition to play against them on the puck line at plus money. The Red Wings enter this game off of a 5-2 victory over the Kings, in which they scored four first period goals. To say that there is a downgrade from the Kings to the Sabres is a massive understatement. Detroit is better than Buffalo in every which way and they'll get some reinforcement back as Johan Franzen is set to return from a six-game absence due to a groin injury. Franzen will be reunited with Pavel Datsyuk on a line that will give the Sabres fits from start to finish. Datsyuk has nine points in his past seven games against Buffalo. The Sabres have been outscored 24-5 over their past eight games, and 12-2 in three straight losses. This team simply can't find the back of the net, and to make matters worse, they enter this contest having played in Pittsburgh last night. The less than 24-hour turnaround will be a daunting task against one of the hardest working teams in the league. The Red Wings have won four straight meetings in Buffalo and seven of the last eight. We fully expect Detroit to end up on the right side of a lopsided scoreline tonight. Take Detroit on the puck line. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-02-14 | St. Louis Rams v. San Francisco 49ers UNDER 44 | 13-10 | Win | 100 | 76 h 21 m | Show | |
San Francisco & St. Louis under 44 The San Francisco 49ers host the St. Louis Rams on Sunday afternoon in Week 9 of the NFL season. While many will be quick to write-off the Rams all together after last weekend’s embarrassing performance in Kansas City, it’s important to remember that after Seattle’s CenturyLink Field, Arrowhead is the toughest place to play in football at the moment. The Rams have been far more competitive than that this season, and look ready to get right back to it on Sunday when they face the division rival 49ers. Earlier this season, the Rams were having some serious trouble getting to the quarterback, but they appear to finally be past that, and are causing trouble for opposing offenses with their defensive front once again. On the other side of the ball, the Rams have been content to pound a trio of runners into opposing defenses and let quarterback Austin Davis fill the role of caretaker, leading to many long, clock-killing drives which will only help our cause. As for the 49ers, they haven’t taken the step backward on defense that many had expected, and are playing at a high level on that side of the ball. As for the offense, that unit really struggled in the first half of the last meeting between these teams, and figures to meet some trouble again in this one, which will help keep this one comfortably under the number. The under is 5-2 in the Rams’ last seven road games. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-02-14 | Denver Broncos -3 v. New England Patriots | 21-43 | Loss | -115 | 76 h 54 m | Show | |
Denver -3 The New England Patriots host the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon in Week 9 of the NFL season. The Patriots are coming off a 51-23 win over the Bears, while the Broncos beat up on the Chargers in their last game, 35-21. It wasn’t long ago that there was a crisis in Foxborough, after the Patriots got off to a rough stretch of performances to open the season. While the team has since quieted its critics with four consecutive wins, there is still plenty of reason to be concerned about the team when taking a closer look at the quality of opponent they’ve faced in that time. Now set to take a major step up in class against a Broncos team that is the best in football at the moment, New England’s flaws appear ready to go right back on display. The Patriots have again endured some injuries on the defensive side of the ball, starting with middle linebacker Jerod Mayo and defensive end Chandler Jones. Those are a pair of assets the team will desperately miss when they take on a Broncos offense with no shortage of weapons. On the other side of the ball, the Broncos’ defense has finally come together, display the type of strong play that warrants the money that has been committed to the unit. The Patriots’ offense runs through tight end Rob Gronkowski, and it’s important to remember that former Patriots cornerback and current Bronco Aqib Talib shut out Jimmy Graham when assigned to cover him a year ago when New England took on the New Orleans Saints. Talib possesses a level of physicality that is unmatched by others at his position, and he is in a position to take away the Patriots’ top offensive weapon, which figures to leave Tom Brady frustrated once again. The Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last four games. Take Denver. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-02-14 | NY Jets +10 v. Kansas City Chiefs | 10-24 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 41 m | Show | |
New York Jets +10 The New York Jets have actually played really well in most of their games against good teams this year. Remember the Jets playing well against Denver and losing the cover thanks to a pick six as the time ran out? What about the Jets playing New England extremely tough on the road and covering the spread easily. These Jets needed a boost of some kind, and I believe the move to Mike Vick gives them that boost. That’s not to say that I think Vick is a good quarterback now. I do think he’s slightly better than Geno Smith though, and he gives the team a reason to get excited about something. Kansas City can’t be too excited about this game. The Chiefs have been playing extremely well, and have done a nice job getting up for some high quality competition. This is the perfect flat spot game for the Chiefs. Kansas City plays at Buffalo next week in what should be a good game and then they host the defending Super Bowl Champs in two weeks. The Chiefs can probably pick up a win without being all that focused on the Jets here, and I expect them to do just that. The Jets keep it closer as they limit turnovers and play solid defense. Take New York. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NFL ATS Play |
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11-01-14 | Utah v. Arizona State -6 | 16-19 | Loss | -115 | 35 h 41 m | Show | |
Arizona State -6 Arizona State & Utah is being billed as one of the marquee matchups of Week 10, but we don't think this will live up to the hype at all. The Utes have benefited from some extreme luck this season. Utah has won four of their last five games despite being outgained in every single one of those contests. The Utes now enter this contest off of an upset over USC, and we see them falling flat big time here. Utah has a bad habit of falling behind early and that's simply not a recipe for success on the road against a complete football team. The Sun Devils get better every week. Quarterback Taylor Kelly now has a game under his belt and should get better on a week-to-week basis. Arizona State has more firepower on offense, and their defense has been smothering in recent weeks. The Sun Devils have surrendered just 20 points in their last two contests, and they catch a big break as the Utes have lost WR Dres Anderson for the season with a knee injury. We see the Devils building up an early margin and riding their stout defense to a double-digit victory. Take Arizona State. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-01-14 | Chicago Bulls v. Minnesota Timberwolves +2.5 | 106-105 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Timberwolves +2.5 At first glance, this would appear to be a short price with the Bulls, but there are so many factors working against them on Saturday that we're happy to get any underdog tag with the Timberwolves. Chicago played an extremely tough game last night, falling to the Cavs 114-108 in overtime. They now have to head out on the road to play a game on tired legs, and it wouldn't be surprising to see them fall flat after last night's emotional effort. To make matters worse, the Bulls are banged up. Derrick Rose left last night's game after spraining his ankle, and his status for tonight is still unclear. Even if Rose does play, he certainly won't be anywhere close to 100%. Taj Gibson also suffered an ankle sprain yesterday, and expressed concerns about it "blowing up overnight". Minnesota is coming off of a 97-91 victory over the Pistons on Thursday, but that score doesn't truly indicate how that game played out. The T'Wolves took their foot off the gas after building up a 19-point margin over Detroit. Minnesota only turned the ball over 12 times in that contest after Flip Saunders emphasized protection of the ball, following their 23 turnover performance in Game 1. The Bulls were outrebounded badly last night, which spells trouble on the inside against Nikola Pekovic. Take the T'Wolves. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-01-14 | Notre Dame v. Navy +14 | 49-39 | Win | 100 | 55 h 32 m | Show | |
Navy +14 The Navy Midshipmen host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday in Week 10 of the college football season. For Notre Dame, they've had trouble building up margins of late, getting involved in some tight affairs. The Irish's last three games have been decided by a total of 14 points. That's right in line with the matchup these two teams had a year ago, when Notre Dame eked out a 38-34 win over the Midshipmen. Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds accounted for four touchdowns in that game, one through the air and three on the ground. Reynolds missed some time due to injury, but he came back with a vengeance last weekend against San Jose State, rushing for a career-high 251 yards and adding three rushing touchdowns in a 41-31 win. The nation's second-ranked rushing attack churned out 423 yards on the ground against the Spartans. Navy figures to get its yards on the ground again in this one. Navy is 5-0 ATS in its last five games after scoring more than 40 points in its previous game. Take Navy. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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11-01-14 | Arkansas +10.5 v. Mississippi State | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 31 h 44 m | Show | |
Arkansas +10.5 The Razorbacks have lost 16 straight games to SEC opponents, but to say they've been competitive would be an understatement. Even though Mississippi State is the #1 team in the nation in the polls, there's actually not much separating these two teams. It's no secret that the Razorbacks have a strong ground game, but they should be also be able to throw the ball on a Bulldogs defense that has been less than stellar in pass defense. Kentucky's Patrick Towles three for over 400 yards against Mississippi State a week ago, making him the fourth quarterback to surpass 300+ yards against the Bulldogs this season. Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen is playing well, having thrown six touchdowns over the past two games, and maintaining a solid completion rate of over 60% in that span. Mississippi State will try to run the ball on Arkansas, but that's easier said than done. The Razorbacks nearly upset the Crimson Tide a few weeks ago because of the success that they had shutting down the Alabama running game. The Bulldogs have been bullying opposing teams, but that's not going to happen against Arkansas. At the end of the day, this is a winnable game for the Razorbacks, a team that is very hungry for a win in SEC play. We'll gladly take the points. The Razorbacks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 17-8 in their last 25 games following a win of 20+ points. Take Arkansas. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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11-01-14 | Columbus Blue Jackets v. New Jersey Devils UNDER 5.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
New Jersey & Columbus under 5.5 We're usually hesitant to lay big juice on an NHL total, but we believe the oddsmakers have significantly missed the mark on this one. Our numbers suggest that this total should be 5 juiced to the under, so we'll gladly jump on board here. Columbus has some major cluster injury issues at forward right now. Artem Anisimov, Corey Tropp, Mark Letestu, Brandon Dubinsky, and Nathan Horton are all out of the lineup. The Jackets are essentially playing with an AHL roster of forwards, and that's simply not a recipe for success against the Devils, who employ a trap on their home ice. The Jackets start Anton Forsberg between the pipes, which means there will by an emphasis on strong defense in front of a goaltender making his first career start. As for the Devils, they should control the pace of this game, and that means they'll work the forecheck and keep the Jackets frustrated. Corey Schneider has had a tough start to the season but we still believe that he's a quality goaltender, and this looks to be a great bounce back spot for him. We simply don't see many goals coming in this one. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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11-01-14 | Kentucky +8.5 v. Missouri | 10-20 | Loss | -114 | 14 h 26 m | Show | |
Kentucky +8.5 The Kentucky Wildcats have been humbled a bit in the last couple weeks. After an amazing start, the Wildcats have been beaten by LSU in Baton Rouge and then beaten by a couple touchdowns last week by the top ranked team in the nation. Kentucky is still a much improved team over what they have been in the past. The Wildcats defense is no longer a laughing stock, rather they have actually been very good against most opponents. Offensively, Kentucky is starting to recruit much more talented guys who can create some big plays. Overall, Mark Stoops is doing a tremendous job with this program. Missouri has been a major disappointment this year. The Tigers struggled to put away Vanderbilt at home last week. Missouri’s offense has been just awful all year. Maty Mauk looked good last season, but with far less weapons this year he has been wildly inconsistent. The Tigers have virtually no passing game now. Kentucky should force Mauk to beat them with his arm, and I don’t think he can do it. Kentucky nearly won in the Swamp earlier this year, and they covered the spread easily there. The Wildcats should cover the spread, and an outright win shouldn’t come as a big surprise either. Take Kentucky. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 9* NCAAF ATS Play |
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11-01-14 | Boston College +3.5 v. Virginia Tech | 33-31 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
Boston College +3.5 The Boston College Eagles have played far better than expectations thus far this season. Virginia Tech beat Ohio State in Columbus in week two, and then they haven’t done anything positive ever since. Boston College is playing extremely hard for Coach Steve Addazio. Addazio is a defensive-minded coach, and despite not having a terribly talented roster, Boston College is playing well on defense this year. They do a nice job of staying in their lanes and not making mistakes. Virginia Tech is one of the most injured teams in the nation. The Hokies injury list has nearly 20 players on it this week. That list includes Luther Maddy, who was the team’s best defensive player. He is now out for the season, and the team missed him badly last week against Miami. The Hurricanes rushing attack was dominant in that game. In fact, Virginia Tech allowed more rushing yards in that game than any other game in the history of the program. Virginia Tech’s defense is injured badly, and the offense has been a massive disappointment. Michael Brewer was supposed to be the answer at quarterback, and instead he has just been a turnover machine. The Hokies have no passing game, and the running game is nothing better than mediocre. Boston College should create some problems for the Hokies injury-riddled defense with their running game. Tyler Murphy has been a terrific pickup for the Eagles offense. Grab the points on the underdog. Take Boston College. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play |
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10-31-14 | Tulsa +24.5 v. Memphis | 20-40 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Tulsa +24.5 The Tulsa Golden Hurricane aren’t a particularly good team, but they shouldn’t be this big of an underdog in this game. Memphis was a 23 point favorite last week on the road against a hapless SMU team. Memphis is now favored by more than that against Tulsa. Memphis is a quality team, but they aren’t really the type of team I would want to trust too often laying a big number. The Tigers don’t have a good home field advantage, and they aren’t used to being this kind of a large favorite. Tulsa has the fast-paced offense that can move it through the air that you want for the possibility of a backdoor cover. That’s certainly a possibility in a game like this one. Memphis isn’t one to stomp down the gas and win huge, so they are more likely to slow down and just run the clock late. All the while, Tulsa will continue fighting. Memphis has much bigger games on the horizon in Conference USA, and there’s no need for them to win this game big. Tulsa isn’t a good team, but they aren’t a total doormat either. It’s not a pretty pick, but I do think the underdog is the way to go. Take Tulsa. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 7* NCAAF ATS Play |
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10-30-14 | Arizona Coyotes v. Florida Panthers -115 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Florida Panthers ML It's rare to see the Panthers as chalk against anyone, but we believe they're actually being undervalued at this price. Arizona is simply not a good hockey team. The have no depth at forward whatsoever, and they have one of the weakest starting goalies in the league in Mike Smith, who has suffered a major fall from grace in the past couple of seasons. The Coyotes defense isn't much better as they've surrendered 31 goals in eight games this season (3.875 goals allowed per game). Arizona has dominated the Panthers in recent years (6-0-1 L7), but most of those matchups came when the Coyotes were actually a legitimate playoff team, so we don't put much stock into that at all. Meanwhile, Florida returns home from a road trip where they picked up six of a possible eight points. This is a competitive squad that will be very well rested, following four days off. That's a big edge against an Arizona team that will be playing their fifth game in nine nights. The Panthers have been one of the league's better defensive squads, giving up a league-low five even strength goals this season. We think Florida's defensive game will frustrate a Coyotes squad that simply isn't built to score. Take Florida. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-30-14 | Florida State v. Louisville +4.5 | 42-31 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
Louisville +4.5 The Louisville Cardinals host the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday evening in Week 10 of the college football season. Florida State simply isn't the team we saw dominate its schedule en route to a national championship a year ago. This year, the team's flaws have been on full display, though they've yet to run into an opponent capable of exploiting those issues. That figures to change Thursday night. The Seminoles have been ultra-reliant on the play of quarterback Jameis Winston this season, and he's come through for them with flying colors time and time again. For his career, Winston is 20-0 as a starter, and has been the catalyst in helping the team to a 23-game winning streak - the longest active streak in the nation. On Thursday, Winston will meet his toughest test yet. A year ago, each of Florida State's opponents finished the season outside the top 25 in defensive efficiency on passing plays. This season, every opponent Winston has faced currently ranks outside the top 40. Louisville will be a different animal entirely for Winston and the Seminoles, as the Cardinals lead the nation in defensive efficiency on passing plays. Additionally, from a pure betting perspective, Florida State has been a team to avoid all season. Since 2000, national champions have gone 115-62-5 ATS in the year in which they won their national championship. The following year, defending national champions have gone 76-90-2 ATS. Florida State is 1-6 ATS this season. Take Louisville. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-29-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Portland Trail Blazers -8 | 89-106 | Win | 100 | 20 h 58 m | Show | |
Portland Trailblazers -8 The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely only have nine players available on Wednesday night. Everyone knows about the Kevin Durant injury, but he’s not the only key injury. Oklahoma City will be without Reggie Jackson, Mitch McGary, Anthony Morrow, and probably Jeremy Lamb as well. That means the Thunder will be really thin in the backcourt. While Russell Westbrook is obviously a good player, he sometimes forces things too much and it almost always hurts the team when he does this. Westbrook will basically be forced to push the issue without Durant and the rest of the cast around him, and that shouldn’t bring positive results. The Trailblazers had a great run last year. Portland started the season red hot last year, and I won’t be a bit surprised if they do the same thing again this season. Portland has a nice combination of young talent and veteran leadership on their squad. The Rose Garden is arguably the biggest home court advantage in the NBA. Oklahoma City is walking into a tough spot with a wounded and short-handed team. Portland is going to be pumped up for the opener too. They won’t look past Oklahoma City. Lay the points. Take Portland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 7* NBA ATS Play |
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10-29-14 | Detroit Red Wings +111 v. Washington Capitals | 4-2 | Win | 111 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Detroit Red Wings ML The Red Wings continue to be one of the most undervalued teams in the league. Despite having played six of their first eight games against postseason teams from a year ago, the Wings have started the season with a solid 4-2-2 record. What's even more impressive is that they also held their own without their star center Pavel Datsyuk for the first five games of the year. Datsyuk is back now and the Red Wings are stacked from top to bottom. People often dismiss Detroit because they are an aging team, but their quality has not taken a hit whatsoever. The Wings catch Washington in a poor spot here as the Caps are returning home from a Western Canada road trip, and could be flat following all of that travel. Washington is heavily reliant on their powerplay right now, but the Red Wings have the best penalty kill in the league, having killed off 25 consecutive penalties at one point this season. There was reason to be optimistic about the Capitals with Barry Trotz behind the bench this season, but it doesn't look like much has changed. Washington is still too reliant on production from Alexander Ovechkin, but the frustrating winger constantly takes nights off. Ovechkin has been held without a point in four straight games now. We feel we're getting the better team, in the better role, at an underdog price tonight. Take Detroit. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-26-14 | Green Bay Packers v. New Orleans Saints -1 | 23-44 | Win | 100 | 53 h 18 m | Show | |
New Orleans -1.5 The New Orleans Saints have struggled to begin the season and that's created a very reasonable price to back them at on Sunday night. There's no question that the Packers have looked to be the better of these two teams, but there are a lot of factors favoring New Orleans. For starters, they have won 19 consecutive games at home under Sean Payton. At a pick'em price, we'll gladly jump on the back of that stellar trend. New Orleans blew a lead in Detroit last week but that game was promising as people have been slow to catch on to just how good the Lions are this season. The Saints held the lead for the majority of the contest and moved the ball fairly consistently against arguably the league's best defense. That game was on the road, where they historically perform poorly. Now New Orleans gets a Green Bay squad that's being extremely overvalued. The Packers should have lost to the Dolphins in Miami two weeks ago, and as we know, the Dolphins don't have much of a home field advantage. The Packers' two trips out on the road against quality competition this season saw them get ripped apart by the Seahawks and Lions. We think they're in for a major letdown on Sunday night. The Packers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a losing record. The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between these two teams. Take New Orleans. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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10-26-14 | St. Louis Rams v. Kansas City Chiefs -7 | 7-34 | Win | 100 | 74 h 11 m | Show | |
Kansas City -7 The Kansas City Chiefs host the St. Louis Rams on Sunday afternoon in Week 8 of the NFL season. Kansas City is coming off a 23-20 win over San Diego, while St. Louis Beat Seattle in its last outing, 28-26. The Rams may be coming off a win, but they will be in for a major letdown when they take to the road to go to one of the toughest places to play in Arrowhead Stadium. The Rams pulled out all the stops last week in a game that was effectively their Super Bowl, even going so far as to call two trick plays on special teams. It's hard to imagine a team in what is effectively a throwaway season has the guts to get up the very next week after doing that. As for the Chiefs, they were written off after a season-opening loss to the Titans, but they've handled their business nicely since then, keeping within one score in road trips to Denver and San Francisco and winning their other three games. They have what it takes on defense to limit a poor Rams attack, while the offense will be able to put up points behind another big day from Jamaal Charles. The Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. Take Kansas City. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-26-14 | Chicago Bears +7 v. New England Patriots | 23-51 | Loss | -130 | 74 h 10 m | Show | |
Chicago +7 The New England Patriots host the Chicago bears on Sunday. The Patriots are coming off a 27-25 in over the Jets, while the Bears fell to Miami, 27-14. The Bears have been a major disappointment thus far in the season, but there’s reason to expect a turnaround after the team’s big blowout in their locker room following their loss to Miami. That the team is still very much emotionally involved in their season is great news for us. Now that they’re going out on the road, where they’ve actually been better over the last couple of seasons, a return to the win column appears to be in order. As for the Patriots, they’ve been dealt some blows on the defensive side of the ball in recent weeks, so they will have their hands full with a potent Bears offensive attack that can beat you in so many different ways. The Patriots are without run-stuffing ace Jerod Mayo, or top pass-rusher Chandler Jones, which will help the Bears in both facets when trying to move the football. The Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a win. Take Chicago. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-26-14 | Miami Dolphins v. Jacksonville Jaguars OVER 42 | 27-13 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 25 m | Show | |
Dolphins vs. Jaguars Over 42 The Miami Dolphins offense is starting to come together. Ryan Tannehill has been inconsistent this year, but when playing against poor secondaries he has been able to take advantage of them. The Jaguars secondary isn’t good, and the Dolphins should have a lot of open receivers in this game. Jacksonville’s defense has been good against the run most of the year, but I have a feeling that may change soon. Paul Posluszny is out with an injury and he is the leader of this defense. He has more tackles than anyone else in the NFL since 2008, so that’s a huge hit. Miami should be able to run it. The Jaguars offense is definitely getting better with Blake Bortles under center. Bortles looks like a guy who could be a franchise quarterback for Jacksonville (and they have needed one for a long time). The Jaguars can move it through the air, and this Miami secondary is only average. Both of these teams should have opportunities to score throughout the game, and this posted total is set quite low. The Jaguars defense isn’t as good as they have looked the last couple weeks, but their strong play in those games has given us a nice value on this selection. Take the over. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Sunday 8* NFL O/U Play |
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10-26-14 | Seattle Seahawks v. Carolina Panthers +6 | 13-9 | Win | 100 | 34 h 21 m | Show | |
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10-25-14 | Kansas City Royals v. San Francisco Giants UNDER 7 | 4-11 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
San Francisco & Kansas City under 7 Ryan Vogelsong & Jason Vargas aren't what you'd consider to be great pitchers, but their season splits would lead us to believe that Game 4 will be a low scoring affair. Let's begin with Jason Vargas. Vargas posted a stellar 3.04 ERA away from home this season with 8 of his 13 starts on the road staying under the total. In his lone start this postseason, nerves weren't a factor as all as he pitched into the sixth inning against Baltimore, yielding just one run. The Giants lineup hit just .248 against lefties this season, five points lower than their season average as a whole. In fact, the under was 36-21 in the Giants 57 games against left-handed starters this season. As for the Giants, they send Ryan Vogelsong to the hill, who has been spectacular at home this season. Vogey posted a 3.06 ERA at AT&T Park this year, with only 5 of his 18 starts going over the total. Vogelsong would love nothing more than to rebound after putting in a poor start against the Cardinals in the NLCS. This is a huge game for both squads and subsequently, both managers will be looking to get the best pitchers into the game for every tough situation. Look for a low scoring affair. Take the UNDER. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-25-14 | Ohio State -13.5 v. Penn State | Top | 31-24 | Loss | -106 | 39 h 57 m | Show |
Ohio State -13.5 The Ohio State Buckeyes aren’t the same team they were several weeks ago. It truly is amazing what Urban Meyer is doing with this young talented team. J.T. Barrett looked bad against Virginia Tech several weeks ago, but he looks amazing of late. The Buckeyes have scored 50 points in four straight contests. Ohio State’s uptempo offense is loaded with talented players at the skill positions and the offensive line is coming together very well. The Buckeyes can beat you by running it or throwing it. Penn State’s defense has some pretty decent numbers, but I think it’s been because of the lack of quality offenses they have faced. The Nittany Lions defensive statistics are going to look a whole lot worse on Sunday morning than they do right now. Look for the Buckeyes balanced attack to do a lot of damage here. What about the Penn State offense? Christian Hackenburg isn’t going to have time to throw in this game. The Nittany Lions primary weakness is their offensive line. Ohio State’s strength is their defensive line. Guys like Joey Bosa and Michael Bennett are going to be all over Hackenburg in this one. Penn State wants a big win here, but they are badly outclassed. The Buckeyes need style points. They’ll run it up. Take Ohio State. |
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10-25-14 | Dallas Stars v. NY Islanders -125 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
New York Islanders ML The Islanders are one of the most improved teams in the NHL season, despite injuries having already taken their toll. New York is still without Michael Grabner after his offseason hernia surgery and recently lost Josh Bailey to injury as well, but they welcome Mikhail Grabovski back to the lineup on Saturday which should be a shot in the arm for their offense. The Isles catch the Stars in a terrible spot, having just played into a shootout in New Jersey on Friday night. Dallas has been notoriously terrible in the second half of back-to-back spots, having won just 16 of their last 59 games on no days rest. To make matters worse for the Stars, head coach Lindy Ruff has decided to go with Anders Lindback between the pipes tonight. The downgrade from Kari Lehtonen to Lindback is one of the most significant downgrades in the entire league. Dating back to last year, the Islanders are 8-2 in their last 10 games overall. This is a squad that is no longer one of the bottom feeders in the league and we believe they're very deserving of this price tag tonight. Take New York. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-25-14 | Mississippi State v. Kentucky +15.5 | 45-31 | Win | 100 | 45 h 20 m | Show | |
Kentucky +15.5 The Kentucky Wildcats host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. Kentucky is coming off a 41-3 loss to LSU, while Mississippi State took down Auburn prior to its bye week, winning 38-23. The Bulldogs are surely flying high after taking down some of the toughest teams in not only the SEC, but the country prior to their bye week. They’ve had a week off now to enjoy their accomplishments and it would be shocking if they didn’t come out flat in this one. Head coach Dan Mullen did a great job of getting his team up for that tough stretch of SEC West opponents, but now he has the difficult task of getting his boys up for a game in Lexington. Kentucky may be coming off a blowout loss, but they have taken countless strides in the right directions this season, and head coach Mark Stoops deserves a ton of credit for that. The team may have been guilty of looking ahead last week, knowing that the top-ranked team in the country was coming to town next, and now it’s time for them to make good on that. Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in its last five home games. Take Kentucky. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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10-25-14 | Oregon State v. Stanford UNDER 42.5 | 14-38 | Loss | -110 | 35 h 33 m | Show | |
Oregon State vs. Stanford under 42.5 The Oregon State Beavers and Stanford Cardinal have similar problems this season. These are two teams that are lacking play makers on the offensive end. Stanford has lost three games this year. They scored ten points in a loss to USC at home. They put up 14 points in a loss at Notre Dame. They managed only ten points last week against a bad Arizona State. Oregon State has lost only two games, but they put up 23 points in an overtime loss to Utah last week and only 10 points in a loss to USC. It should be noted that they failed to score an offensive touchdown in that USC loss as well. Kevin Hogan is fine at managing an offense, but he isn’t the type of guy you want to rely on to win a bunch of games for you. Without a top notch running back in the backfield, Hogan is struggling this year. Sean Mannion misses Brandin Cooks in a big way. Now he’s also without Storm Woods, who was having a good year at the running back spot for the Beavers. Oregon State and Stanford have two of the better defenses in the Pac-12, and I don’t think either offense will be able to string together long drives. Take the under. |
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10-25-14 | Florida Atlantic v. Marshall -28 | 16-35 | Loss | -104 | 34 h 28 m | Show | |
Marshall -28 The Marshall Thundering Herd are 9-0-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Marshall is so much better than the rest of Conference USA that they will have a very hard time losing a game. They aren’t going to lose at home, and this game isn’t going to be close. Rakeem Cato is the leader of a tremendous Marshall offense that will move the ball at will against a Florida Atlantic defense that is one of the worst in the nation statistically. Cato is the perfect quarterback for the type of offense that Marshall runs. He gets rid of the ball quickly and distributes it evenly to his wideouts. He is also backed by an underrated running game. Speaking of underrated things about this Marshall team, the defense is very good too. While the offense gets most of the credit (and they deserve it), this defense is solid. Marshall’s defense was a real problem a couple years ago, and they had to win shootouts then, but that’s no longer the case. Florida Atlantic hasn’t covered a spread away from home this year, and they shouldn’t cover this one either. Marshall will jump out to a big lead right away in this one and coast to victory. Take Marshall. |
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10-25-14 | Kent State v. Miami (OH) -6.5 | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 44 h 18 m | Show | |
Miami Ohio -6.5 The Miami University Redhawks host the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday afternoon. It’s not often that we see a spread this large in favor of a team that sits at 1-7, but consider that an indicator of how awful Kent State has been this season. The Golden Flashes have had to play without star running back Trayion Durham, and the results have been atrocious. The team is averaging only 15.7 points per game on just 301.9 yards of offense. That’s going to be a problem as the Redhawks figure to score in this one against a Golden Flashes defense that doesn’t offer a lot skill wise. Miami quarterback Andrew Hendrix, a former Notre Dame recruit, has stepped up his game in a big way of late as he continues to get more and more comfortable within the team’s offense. He threw for 346 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the team with 72 rushing yards and an additional three rushing scores last weekend. It’s that kind of production that will help the team build a margin in this one. Kent State is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games. Take Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-25-14 | Texas +10 v. Kansas State | 0-23 | Loss | -105 | 42 h 46 m | Show | |
Texas +10 The Kansas State Wildcats host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday afternoon. Despite a rough outing in their last game in which the unit allowed 524 yards to Iowa State, the Texas defense still ranks 10th in the nation in yards allowed per play at 4.5, and are tied for the Big 12 lead in sacks and interceptions. Now they get a Kansas State team that comes to town after a big win over Oklahoma in Norman and figures to be in for a letdown. While the Texas offense continues to struggle when it comes to moving the ball through the air, that unit has been helped out by the team’s rushing attack, which has really stepped up in recent weeks. The Longhorns are averaging 176.3 rushing yards per game over their last three games. Texas has established new season highs in total offense in back-to-back weeks. The Longhorns have scored 74 points over the last two games after scoring 64 in their previous four contests. The underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings between these programs. Take Texas. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-25-14 | Rutgers v. Nebraska -20 | 24-42 | Loss | -100 | 31 h 6 m | Show | |
Nebraska -20 The Rutgers Scarlet Knights were exposed as pretenders last week by the Ohio State Buckeyes. While Nebraska doesn’t have quite the level of talent that Ohio State does, the Cornhuskers do have an even better rushing attack. Rutgers couldn’t slow down Ohio State on the ground, and I don’t see them slowing down Nebraska. Ameer Abdullah is an absolute monster in the backfield for the Cornhuskers. He might be the best active running back in the nation now with Todd Gurley suspended for the current time. Abdullah is the ultimate bruiser who just gets better as the game goes along. Rutgers doesn’t have the front seven to stop him over the course of four quarters. Rutgers’ quarterback Gary Nova has been a turnover machine in the past. While he has done better so far this year, I’m not sure he has totally fixed those problems. Nebraska’s secondary is good, and these are guys who are aggressive in going after the football. Look for Nova to make some key mistakes in this game. Rutgers is getting a rude awakening now that they are playing the top teams in their new conference. After getting run down by Ohio State last week, the Scarlet Knights are in no shape to compete against Nebraska. The Cornhuskers roll. Take Nebraska. Good Luck, Razor Ray |
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10-24-14 | Oregon v. California +18 | 59-41 | Push | 0 | 28 h 41 m | Show | |
California +18 The California Golden Bears host the Oregon Ducks in a Pac-12 clash on Friday night. Oregon had a chance to make a run at the top spot in the country after beating Michigan State, but they’ve instead fallen off some since then. The Ducks have had a hard time pulling away from opponents this season, yet even still they’re asked to beat a sneaky good Bears team by three scores. Considering the trouble they’ve had with Pac-12 opponents this season, particularly on the road, it’s tough to understand what the oddsmakers see here. The Ducks’ defense hasn’t travelled well, surrendering 30.5 points per game, and the Bears are certainly no pushover on offense. They have scored at least 50 points three times this season. Cal quarterback Jared Goff owns the second-best passer rating in the Pac-12, throwing 24 touchdowns versus only four interceptions for the season, and has eclipsed the 300-yard passing mark in five straight games. If nothing else, that will keep the possibility of a backdoor cover alive all night. Oregon is 2-6 ATS in its last eight games against Pac-12 opponents. Take California. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-24-14 | Troy v. South Alabama -13.5 | 13-27 | Win | 100 | 30 h 46 m | Show | |
South Alabama -13.5 The South Alabama Jaguars are one of the best teams in the Sun Belt Conference. At times this year they have looked like the very best team in the conference. What makes them unique from the average Sun Belt team? They play some solid defense. The Sun Belt is loaded with bad teams that can’t play any defense. Most games in this conference are high scoring and the team that has the ball last wins. South Alabama does things differently. The Jaguars run the football and win with their defense. Troy used to be the best program in the Sun Belt, but the Trojans have fallen on hard times. Troy was obliterated 53-14 last week on their home field by a poor Appalachian State team. Larry Blakeney is resigning as of the end of this season, and it appears this team has given up on him. Troy’s defense is one of the worst in the nation, and the Trojans offense turns it over far too much. South Alabama is a disciplined team, and they are coming off a bad showing where they needed a late comeback to beat lowly Georgia State. The Jaguars come out focused in this rare national television appearance for them. Take South Alabama. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Friday 8* NCAAF ATS Selection |
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10-23-14 | San Diego Chargers +8 v. Denver Broncos | Top | 21-35 | Loss | -110 | 35 h 3 m | Show |
San Diego Chargers +8 The Denver Broncos host the San Diego Chargers on Thursday evening. Denver is coming off a 42-17 win over the 49ers, while San Diego dropped its last game to the Chiefs. Chargers head coach Mike McCoy knows the Broncos offense nearly as well as Peyton Manning does, and while his squad has been able to give Manning and the Broncos trouble in recent meetings, the team just hasn't had the horses in the secondary to really make the most of a solid game plan. With one or both of Brandon Flowers and Jason Verrett in the lineup, the Chargers will go a long way in disrupting the Broncos' offensive attack. With the oddsmakers giving the Broncos far too much credit in this one, we'll gladly bump this play up to our top rating, and run, not walk, to the ticket window to get in on this inflated line. The Chargers are 7-0-4 ATS in their last 11 games in Denver. Take San Diego. Good Luck, Razor Ray 10* Play |
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10-23-14 | Arizona Coyotes v. Minnesota Wild -1.5 | 0-2 | Win | 166 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Minnesota Wild -1.5 There's a massive discrepancy between these two teams; way more than most people believe. Minnesota is a legit contender in the Western Conference this season. They've played just four games on the year which makes them very well rested heading into this contest. In Minnesota's only other home game this season, they outshot Colorado 48-16 and won the game 5-0. That game looked like men against boys, and that will be a common theme for the Wild on home ice. We'll give Minnesota a pass for back-to-back losses in Anaheim and Los Angeles, both games that they could have easily won. As for the Coyotes, they may boast the worst group of forwards in the entire league. With Antoine Vermette centering Arizona's first line, you can bet that they'll have difficulty scoring goals against a stout Wild defense and solid goaltender in Darcy Kuemper. That's going to be a major problem since Arizona's defense is deplorable. Mike Smith is one of the league's worst starting goalies and Arizona just can't keep pucks out of the net, surrendering four goals or more in four of their first five contests. This game has all the makings of a blowout. Take Minnesota on the puck line. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-21-14 | San Jose Sharks v. Boston Bruins -135 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 41 m | Show | |
Boston Bruins ML The Boston Bruins host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening. Boston is coming off a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres, while the Sharks fell to the New York Rangers in their last outing, 4-0. 9* Play |
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10-20-14 | Houston Texans +3.5 v. Pittsburgh Steelers | 23-30 | Loss | -120 | 119 h 44 m | Show | |
Houston +3.5 The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texanson Monday night to close out Week 7 of the NFL season. The Steelers have been caught in a downward spiral this season, and it doesn’t appear they have the horses to get themselves out of it. The Steelers have some strong pieces on the offensive side of the ball, but they just haven’t been able to put up numbers for the team on a consistent basis. The team has gotten into the habit of showing up every other week, and while this would figure to be a week in which they’re on, the Texans are a bad drawon Monday night. The Steelers’ biggest problem has been on the defensive side of the ball. That unit has been abysmal this season, and is dealing with a litany of injuries at the moment. That’s going to pose a problem going up against a Texans offense that has the patience to methodically pick them apart with Arian Foster on the ground and Andre Johnson through the air. Even if the Steelers’ offense shows up for this one, they’ll spend too much time on the sidelines to make a difference. The Texans are 5-2 in their last seven games overall. Take Houston. Good Luck, Razor Ray 6* Play |
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10-19-14 | NY Giants +7 v. Dallas Cowboys | 21-31 | Loss | -125 | 91 h 43 m | Show | |
NY Giants +7 The Dallas Cowboys host the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon in Week 7 of the NFL schedule. The Cowboys are flying high off an impressive win, but expect to see them come out flat in this spot. The Giants are a team that has always had the Cowboys’ number, particularly in Arlington. The Cowboys have also been terrible as favorites in recent years, going 7-24-1 ATS as favorites of three or more points over the last five seasons. As for the Giants, they were embarrassed in front of a national audience in their last game and will surely bring everything they’ve got in this one. The Giants appeared to figure things out in winning three in a row prior to falling flat on their faces a week ago, and there’s no reason to think they won’t have things figured out again by Sunday. They catch a big break as the Cowboys aren’t in great shape this week. Right tackle Doug Free is out, and left tackle Tyron Smith, quarterback Tony Romo, and running back DeMarco Murray each missed practice Wednesday. The Cowboys’ offensive line has been the true key to their success this season, and things should begin to unravel on Sunday with that unit taking a hit. The Giants are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these teams in Dallas. Take New York. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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10-19-14 | New Orleans Saints v. Detroit Lions -2.5 | 23-24 | Loss | -110 | 87 h 15 m | Show | |
Detroit -2.5 The Detroit Lions host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Week 7 of the NFL season. The line in this game is in the pick’em range, but there’s a big gap between these teams at the moment. The Saints have struggled mightily this season, and take to Detroit without their top receiving option as tight end Jimmy Graham is down with an injury. The team has looked dreadful on the road this year, going 0-3 in three road contests. As for the Lions, they’ve turned things around in a big way this season, and it surprisingly starts with their play on defense. The Saints have been dominant against the run, while also performing admirably against the pass, thanks to the pressure the team’s front four has been able to get on opposing quarterback. The team underachieved for years under Jim Schwartz, and we’re now seeing what this roster can do when coached properly. The team’s win over the Vikings could have been by a wider margin if Matt Prater hadn’t missed a pair of field goals. A career 80.8 percent kicker, that shouldn’t be a problem on Sunday. The Saints are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take Detroit. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play. |
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10-19-14 | Cincinnati Bengals v. Indianapolis Colts OVER 49.5 | 0-27 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 37 m | Show | |
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10-18-14 | Tampa Bay Lightning +100 v. Vancouver Canucks | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay ML The Canucks enter this contest having won their first three games of the year, but we're not all that impressed with victories of Edmonton (twice) and Calgary. Despite playing the league's bottom feeders, Vancouver has still played three close games and that's a warning sign heading into tonight's contest. The Lightning enter this game having not played since Wednesday, which provides them with a big edge against a Canucks team that was in action last night. Tampa Bay has outshot every opponent that they've played this season and they've yet to allow more than two regulation goals in any game this season. This is a quality Lightning squad that is a legitimate dark horse to capture the Stanley Cup this year. Another big edge working in our favor tonight is the goaltending matchup. Ben Bishop is one of the league's more underrated goalies, while the Canucks have to turn to Eddie Lack in their second game of a back-to-back. The Canucks are just 1-7 in their last 8 games when playing on no rest, and are a horrible 2-12 in their last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Take Tampa Bay. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-18-14 | Notre Dame +12 v. Florida State | 27-31 | Win | 100 | 71 h 33 m | Show | |
Notre Dame +12 The second-ranked Florida State Seminoles host the fifth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday in Week 8 of the college football season. Both of these teams are overranked in this one, but one has actually been playing like a top-10 team, while the other has been coasting on the back of past accomplishments. The Seminoles haven’t done much to impress this season, failing to build margins against far inferior competition, covering the spread only once in six games this season. Their running game hasn’t been the same, and off-field distractions have clearly gotten to Jameis Winston, whose receiving corps has taken a big hit since last January. On the other side, the Irish have been heavily reliant on the play of Everett Golson, but he’s come up big for them time and time again. The team has also gotten solid play out of its defense. The unit ranks eighth in the nation in scoring defense, allowing only 17.2 points per game. Playing in front of a national audience in the weekend’s marquee matchup, expect the Irish to bring their A-game and keep this one competitive right down to the closing gun. The Irish are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against opponents with a winning record. Take Notre Dame. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-18-14 | Kentucky v. LSU UNDER 53.5 | 3-41 | Win | 100 | 53 h 58 m | Show | |
LSU vs. Kentucky UNDER 53.5 The LSU Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats are pretty similar teams this season. It sounds strange to say that because LSU has been so good in recent years and Kentucky has been so bad in recent years. LSU is a little bit better than Kentucky, but they both have the same problems. Both of these teams lack a good quarterback. They rely on being able to run the ball and win with a good offensive line. The problem with that in this game is the strength of both of these defenses is their front four. Expect it to be difficult for either team’s running game to get going. Les Miles’ defense should improve as the season continues. They have been disappointing so far this year, but Kentucky doesn’t have enough skill players to beat LSU on a consistent basis down the field. Look for the Tigers to load up the box and stuff the run. Similarly, LSU doesn’t have the wide receivers we are used to seeing them have. The Tigers are going to be up against a Wildcats defense that is much improved, and they’ll be looking run all the way. Expect some sloppy play and a long night for both offenses. Take the under. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 7* NCAAF O/U Play |
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10-18-14 | Rutgers v. Ohio State -19 | 17-56 | Win | 100 | 66 h 46 m | Show | |
Ohio State -19 The Ohio State Buckeyes host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday in Week 8 of the college football season. Everyone was quick to write-off the Buckeyes when Braxton Miller went down, but the team has quietly shown that it remains in the hunt for a spot in the inaugural College Football Playoff even without him. In fact, the team’s early season loss to Virginia Tech may have been the best possible outcome for the team as it’s taken the national spotlight off of them for the time being. Following that loss, the team went on to outscore its next three opponents by a combined 168-52, good for an average margin of victory of 38.7 points. In fact, they would have covered this number against each of those opponents, including a far superior Cincinnati squad. Now they get Rutgers at home. Urban Meyer has made minced meat of coaches he’s facing for the first time, so Kyle Flood will have a lot to learn on Saturday. The Buckeye’s offense has put up 44.6 points per game, good for the fifth-best mark in the nation. That will help them build a nice healthy margin against the inferior Knights. The Buckeyes are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a bye. Take Ohio State. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-18-14 | Texas A&M v. Alabama UNDER 64 | 0-59 | Win | 100 | 49 h 4 m | Show | |
Texas A&M vs. Alabama Under 64 The Texas A&M Aggies offense looked amazing in their win over South Carolina to start the year. While Kenny Hill is a good fit to the offense, time has shown that he isn’t quite as good as many believed. Remember after game one when ESPN and all the talking heads were saying Hill would be a Heisman trophy type player this year? That isn’t going to happen. That’s because Texas A&M’s offense has looked far worse recently against better defenses. The Aggies will play the best defense they have faced yet this weekend in Alabama. The Crimson Tide defense is being overlooked a bit, but this group is really good. While Alabama definitely has some troubles on the offensive end, they are set defensively. Blake Sims is another quarterback who isn’t as good as he looked early on. Texas A&M will bring blitzes to make him feel uncomfortable throughout this contest. Alabama takes longer between plays than the normal team, which makes a total like 64 awfully hard to get to in a Crimson Tide game. Texas A&M’s defense is better than last year, and the Aggies offense is worse. A game in the 50’s is likely here. Take the under. |
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10-18-14 | Ball State v. Central Michigan -8 | 32-29 | Loss | -106 | 49 h 53 m | Show | |
Central Michigan –8 |
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10-18-14 | Akron -2.5 v. Ohio | 20-23 | Loss | -110 | 47 h 26 m | Show | |
Akron –2.5 The Akron Zips will be without starting quarterback Kyle Pohl for this Saturday’s game at Ohio. That has moved this line down considerably from what it otherwise would have been. It’s given us an opportunity to take the road team in this contest. Ohio is also without their starting quarterback. Derrius Vick will miss this game and Sprague will be the starter. Ohio could only muster 13 points against a horrible Bowling Green defense last week, and Akron’s defense has been great all year. The Zips picked up a road win at Pittsburgh earlier this year by holding the Panthers to only 10 points. It’s also important to note that Akron’s backup quarterback Tommy Woodson has been getting some playing time already this year. He has gotten into the game several times, and he has had a lot of reps in practice. He isn’t a bad player, and I think the oddsmakers have overadjusted this line. Akron also has some major revenge on their minds in this game. The Zips lost 43-3 last year against Ohio thanks to some costly turnovers and generally ugly play. Akron is loads better than they were this time a year ago, while the Bobcats are much worse. The Zips are hungry to get Ohio back, and this is a great opportunity for them. Take Akron. |
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10-18-14 | Kansas State +7.5 v. Oklahoma | 31-30 | Win | 100 | 62 h 20 m | Show | |
Kansas State +7.5 The 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners host the 15th-ranked Kansas State Wildcatson Saturday. Oklahoma’s win over Texas looks good enough on paper, even if they only managed a five-point margin of victory. Upon closer inspection, the Sooners struggled mightily against a Longhorns squad that hasn’t fared all that well this season. Oklahoma managed only 11 first down and 232 yards of offense in that game. In fact, the Sooners were able to muster only one first down in the entire first half. Now they get a Kansas State team that is flying under the national radar but still playing great football. Quarterback Jake Waters is playing like the second coming of Collin Klein, and the team’s defense has stifled even some of the top offenses in the nation, even limiting Auburn to a season-low 20 points. In fact, that loss to Auburn is the lone blemish on Kansas State’s record. Getting better than a touchdown against an Oklahoma squad that has stumbled of late and has struggled to build margins all season long, the Wildcats head out on the road looking like they’re ready to pull off an upset. Kansas State is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings between these teams in Norman. Take Kansas State. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play. |
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10-18-14 | South Florida -1 v. Tulsa | 38-30 | Win | 100 | 46 h 38 m | Show | |
USF –1 The South Florida Bulls and Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet this weekend in Tulsa. Neither of these teams are very good, but what I like about USF is the schedule they have played. USF has tested themselves in a big way during the non-conference slate, and that should start to pay off now in conference play against weaker teams. USF played Wisconsin and Maryland very tough this year, and those are two pretty good teams. Tulsa hasn’t played anyone any good this year, and their only win was a overtime home win over lowly Tulane. Tulsa was awfully fortunate to even win that game. Tulsa was a good team a couple years ago, but they aren’t what they used to be. They have a poor quarterback in Dane Evans. Evans throws far too many picks, and he doesn’t have the arm to throw it deep with any consistency. USF will be able to sit on the short throws and running game of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane defense is among the worst in the nation, while USF is solid on the defensive end. USF is getting back their best wide receiver this weekend, and that gives us another reason to trust them to be better this week. USF is moving in the right direction, while Tulsa is in for a long season. Take USF. |
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10-18-14 | Western Kentucky v. Florida Atlantic OVER 67 | 38-45 | Win | 100 | 46 h 31 m | Show | |
W. Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic Over 67 The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have a whole new look this year, and that has meant some really high scoring games. Head Coach Jeff Brohm has done a tremendous job working with quarterback Brandon Doughty. Doughty is looking like a future NFL quarterback right now. Doughty has been lighting up every defense he faces, and the Hilltoppers aren’t having trouble scoring against anyone. Their no-huddle offensive style is great at keeping defenses off guard. Florida Atlantic has a defense that has regressed from last season. The Owls aren’t likely to be able to slow down the Hilltoppers here. As good as the Hilltoppers offense is, their defense is just as bad. While Florida Atlantic’s offense has been wildly inconsistent this year, it’s hard to imagine them not being able to move the ball consistently against Western Kentucky. Johnson is a quality quarterback, and he’ll have plenty of open receivers to look to throughout this game. With the game being played in Florida, the weather is unlikely to be a factor. The posted total here should be in the 70’s based on the offense vs. defense matchups in this one. High scoring all the way here. Take the over. |
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10-16-14 | Utah -2.5 v. Oregon State | 29-23 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Utah -2.5 At first glance, you may be wondering what business the Utes have being favored on the road at Oregon State, but we believe this is a great matchup for them. This is a Utah team that travels well. The Utes knocked off Michigan 26-10 as a three point dog three weeks back, and then pulled a massive upset of UCLA in their last contest. Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion has regressed heavily from a season ago, and now has to take on a Utah defense that excels at getting after the quarterback. The Utes defense has forced a whopping eight turnovers in their last three games, and has registered 28 sacks in just five games this season. Utah's offense has also looked solid this season, eclipsing 26 points in every contest this year. Led behind quarterback Kendal Thompson, who poses a dual threat for opposing defense, the Utes have been able to find success with their run-option offense. The Beavers have surrendered 30+ points in back-to-back contests, and have given up 100 yards on the ground to every single opponent this season. Utah should be able to move the ball fairly consistently here. The Utes are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after a bye week and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record. The Beavers are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games. Take Utah. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-16-14 | Virginia Tech v. Pittsburgh -1 | 16-21 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Pitt -1 We're fully aware of how poorly Pitt has played in recent weeks, but we think this could be their coming out party tonight. The Panthers have lost three straight games, failing to eclipse 20 points in any of those contests. It's easy to focus on their offensive issues and forget that this is a stout defensive squad as well. Pitt is surrendering just 19 points per game on the season, and now face a Virginia Tech team offense that frankly wasn't impressive at all against North Carolina last time out. The Hokies accumulated just 357 total yards against the Tar Heels; a far cry from the insane amounts of yardage that other teams have been picking up against North Carolina. Pitt may have fallen 24-19 to Virginia last week, but we like what we saw out of the Panthers last week. The Cavaliers are no slouch at all, as evidenced by the fact that they're less than field goal underdogs at Duke this week. The Panthers can move the ball on the ground with their big running back James Conner, have a strong defense, and will have the luxury of playing in front of a raucous Thursday night crowd at Heinz Field with revenge on their minds, after a 19-9 loss at Virginia Tech a year ago. The Hokies have failed to cover the spread in five straight trips to Pittsburgh, which includes a 35-17 loss a couple of years ago. Take Pitt. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-16-14 | San Jose Sharks -116 v. NY Islanders | 3-4 | Loss | -116 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
San Jose Sharks ML There's no doubt that the Islanders are an improved team this season, but their hot start has them overvalued against one of the league's better squads. New York has won their first three games of the season but we're not quite ready to buy in just yet. Their first two victories came in a home-and-home set with Carolina, and as we've seen so far, the Canes will be in the running for the first overall pick in the upcoming draft. The Islanders then knocked off the Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday, but that result is deceiving because the Isles were outplayed badly for the first two periods before scoring in quick succession in the third. New York has also benefited greatly from their powerplay, which is 5-for-12 through three contests, but relying on PP goals can be dangerous. Meanwhile, the Sharks are coming off of a 6-5 shootout victory in Washington, which was far from impressive. After going up 3-0, San Jose took the pedal off of the gas and they almost blew the game as a consequence. Head coach Todd McLellan has stressed that the team needs to be more consistent, and we expect them to bring their A game on Thursday night. The Sharks are 18-6 in their last 24 games after scoring 5+ goals in their previous game. The Sharks are also 96-47-2 in their last 145 games against Eastern Conference opponents. The Islanders are just 9-21 in their last 30 home games. Take San Jose. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-15-14 | St. Louis Cardinals v. San Francisco Giants -101 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
San Francisco Giants ML The San Francisco Giants have a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship series. San Francisco won a hard fought battle yesterday with St. Louis in Game 3, and myself and my clients cashed in on the Giants in that game. We’re going back to the well with the Giants in Game Four. Yadier Molina is unlikely to start in Game Four, and Molina being out hurts the Cardinals badly both on offense and in the field. Molina is the leader of this team, and his calling of the game from behind the dish helps this pitching staff immensely. Shelby Miller gets the nod for the Cardinals in Game Four. Miller has been tremendous at home throughout his career, but he has a career road ERA of 4.31. That’s nearly two runs higher than his career home ERA of 2.51. Miller can’t be trusted on the road. Ryan Vogelsong has been much better at home throughout his time as a Giant. Vogelsong is a bit of an inconsistent pitcher, but he has been big in big moments for the Giants. This Cardinals lineup has been up and down this year, and without Molina they aren’t even close to as good. The price here is a good one on the home team. Take San Francisco. Good Luck, Razor Ray. Wednesday 8* MLB ML Play |
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10-14-14 | Edmonton Oilers v. Los Angeles Kings -1.5 | 1-6 | Win | 140 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Kings -1.5 It's not too often that we recommend playing a low scoring team on the puck line, but that's precisely what we're doing on Tuesday night. The Edmonton Oilers will head into tonight's game with what is essentially an AHL lineup. Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Teddy Purcell are all out with injuries, meaning that the Oil will be without three of their top nine forwards, including two first liners. That's simply a recipe for disaster against an extremely deep Los Angeles squad. The Kings have already beaten the Oilers six straight times heading into this contest, outscoring Edmonton 19-5 during those matchups. Jonathan Quick gets the start for Los Angeles and he'll be looking to right the ship after posting a 4.01 GAA in his first two starts. Quick is top class when it comes to goaltending and shouldn't face many shots against an Oilers team that has simply been terrible on the road for the last two seasons. The Oilers are just 18-46 in their last 64 games against Western Conference opponents. The Kings are 58-27 in their last 85 home games and a perfect 5-0 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400. Take Los Angeles on the puck line. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-14-14 | NY Islanders v. NY Rangers -123 | 6-3 | Loss | -123 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
New York Rangers ML Two games into the season and we already have a candidate for the most overvalued team in hockey. We had the Islanders pegged for a drastic improvement this season, but this line is just silly. The Isles have started the season with back-to-back wins over the Hurricanes, who are one of the worst teams in hockey. The Canes are without Jeff Skinner and (now) Eric Staal, so it's no wonder that they dropped their first two games. What's worrisome for New York is that they only outshot the Canes by a combined 9 shots in those contests, and needed two powerplay goals in both games to get the victories. Long Island is decent but they're still without Michael Grabner who is recovering from sports hernia surgery, and that makes their depth an issue at MSG tonight. The Rangers are coming off of a 6-3 loss to the Leafs, and they'll be motivated to respond to that embarrassment on home ice. Henrik Lundqvist was particularly bad for New York and we like playing on elite goaltenders after a poor performance. Mats Zuccarello will also be back in the lineup for the Rangers after missing Sunday's game with a shoulder injury, which should be a big boost for the forward unit as well. The Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. The Islanders are just 3-9 in the last 12 meetings at MSG. Take the New York Rangers. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-14-14 | St. Louis Cardinals v. San Francisco Giants -122 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
San Francisco Giants ML The Giants return home to host the Cardinals in Game 3, and we don't believe the oddsmakers have adjusted the price enough in this matchup. St. Louis' story has been great thus far. They've been using the long ball to produce runs in the postseason, despite the fact they ranked dead last in the NL in home runs during the regular season (95). The Cards can't maintain this level of production, and they'll be in tough on the road, where they produced just 3.6 runs per game this year with an awful team OBP of .301. The Cardinals also suffer a big blow with the loss of catcher Yadier Molina to an oblique injury. Molina may be available to pinch hit in this one, but oblique injuries tend to have long timetables for recovery, so we don't expect much out of Yadier. Both St. Louis' offense and defense will suffer as a result of the injury. We also think the pitching matchup is quite favorable for us tonight as well. Tim Hudson's 3.94 ERA at home was only slightly above average this season but his 1.213 WHIP suggests that those numbers could have been better. The Giants won 9 of Hudson's 14 home starts this year. Meanwhile, John Lackey has struggled on the road all year long with a subpar 4.73 ERA in 16 road starts. The Giants have produced 4.3 runs per game against right-handed starters, so this looks like a spot where they can produce runs. The Cardinals are just 4-9 in their last 13 playoff road games and 1-4 in Lackey's last 5 road starts. The Giants are 16-5 in their last 21 home games, and 9-3 in Hudson's last 12 starts as a home favorite. Take San Francisco. Good Luck, Razor Ray 9* Play |
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10-12-14 | Dallas Cowboys v. Seattle Seahawks OVER 46.5 | 30-23 | Win | 100 | 47 h 22 m | Show | |
Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks Over 46.5 |
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10-12-14 | Baltimore Ravens v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3.5 | 48-17 | Loss | -110 | 73 h 55 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay +3.5 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Week 6 of the NFL season. The Buccaneers have quietly been rising steadily, picking up an upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and last week giving the New Orleans Saints a ride for their money in one of the toughest places to play in football. The key to the Buccaneers’ turnaround has been under center, as Mike Glennon is light years ahead of Josh McCown when it comes to running this offense. The team has plenty of talent on both sides of the ball, and now some competent quarterback play will have them streaking in the right direction. As for the Ravens, they’ve posted a terrible home-road split ever since John Harbaugh took over. The team just can’t find a way to channel that magic they come up with at home and bring it on the road with them. Even still, bettors clearly aren’t ready to get back on the Buccaneers’ bandwagon, and so the Ravens are incorrectly installed as favorites, but we’re happy to take advantage of the oddsmakers’ mistake. The Ravens are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games in the month of October. Take Tampa Bay. Good Luck, Razor Ray 7* Play |
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10-12-14 | Green Bay Packers v. Miami Dolphins +3.5 | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 73 h 52 m | Show | |
Miami +3.5 The Miami Dolphins host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Week 6 of the NFL season. The Packers have been streaking in the right direction entering this contest, but they’re about to get a rude awakening. The Packers’ recent offensive upswing has coincided with a pair of matchup against terrible pass defenses in a battered Bears squad and a Vikings team that has simply never had an answer for what Green Bay brings to the table. Those sides performed some poorly that they actually made Green Bay’s beat up offensive line look competent, but that unit is about to get exposed on Sunday against one of the most underrated defenses in football. The Dolphins feature one of the better performing secondaries in all of football, capable of shutting down Green Bay’s preferred method of moving the football. They also feature a good pass rush headlined by linebacker Cameron Wake, who will surely be eager to get at Aaron Rodgers in this one. On the other side of the ball, the Dolphins expect Knowshon Moreno back in a favorable matchup against a beatable Packers defense that will have Ryan Tannehill and Mike Wallace chomping at the bit. With an extra week to prepare for this matchup, the Dolphins have the Packers on upset alert. The Dolphins are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games. Take Miami. Good Luck, Razor Ray 8* Play |
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10-12-14 | Carolina Panthers v. Cincinnati Bengals -6.5 | Top | 37-37 | Loss | -107 | 73 h 50 m | Show |
Cincinnati -6.5 The Cincinnati Bengals host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Week 6. Cincinnati is coming off a 43-17 loss to New England, while Carolina beat Chicago in their last outing, 31-24. The Panthers get the Bengals at the worst possible time in this one. The Bengals were embarrassed by the Patriots on Sunday Night Football this past weekend. That will have them eager to get back into the win column, and they’ll want to do so in decisive fashion as a reminder that they are in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy.Much like what we see in this matchup, last week’s loss to New England was more a case of bad circumstance for Cincinnati, which ran into a Patriots team that was embarrassed the previous week and came out with something to prove. Now that shoe is on the other foot as the Bengals will have something to prove, and they’ll get to do so on their home field where they enjoy one of the best home field advantages in all of football. As for the Panthers, they’re a bit of a mess right now. Quarterback Cam Newton is still being limited by an injured ankle and ribs, and head coach Ron Rivera has admitted that the playbook hasn’t been fully opened because of Newton’s limitations. A backfield of retreads and afterthoughts may have been enough against a lousy Bears defense last week, but that’s not going to cut it against one of the top defenses in football, and one that will be extra-motivated to dominate this matchup. With this game presenting a uniquely favorable set of circumstances, we’ll gladly bump this play up to our top rating. The Bengals are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games. Take Cincinnati. Good Luck, Razor Ray 10* TOP PLAY |
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10-12-14 | Pittsburgh Steelers v. Cleveland Browns -115 | 10-31 | Win | 100 | 44 h 17 m | Show | |
Cleveland Browns ML The Pittsburgh Steelers have beaten the Cleveland Browns in 26 of their last 31 meetings with them. The Steelers have completely owned Cleveland. At this point, Pittsburgh doesn’t even see this game as a rivalry game. The important thing to remember is Cleveland still considers this a huge rivalry. The Browns are sick and tired of losing to the Steelers, and they have a great opportunity to breakthrough against Pittsburgh this weekend. These are two teams headed in different directions. The once mighty Steelers are now aging and on the downhill slide. Cleveland has found a quality coach and the Browns have more talent than most believe. Cleveland is strong in the trenches, and you can win a lot of games simply by being strong in the trenches in the NFL. The Browns showed great heart in the second half earlier this year against Pittsburgh, and they made a massive comeback to win last week in Tennessee too. I don’t expect the Browns to dig a big hole this week. Cleveland will come prepared for their chance to knock off the hated Steelers. Cleveland wants this game more than Pittsburgh does, and this is their perfect chance to get it. Cleveland finally takes care of business and gets over the hump. Take Cleveland. Good Luck, Razor Ray. 7* NFL Moneyline Play |
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