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Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Under 51.5

The Bowling Green Falcons are a different team than they were when the season started. Mike Jenks is gone after a terrible stretch of time as the head coach of this program.  Carl Pelini is now in charge. Pelini is slowly making this team better on the defensive end. Look for some improvements from the Falcons in their last few games on defense.

On the other side of the ball, Bowling Green isn't going to push the pace as much as they did under Jenks. That makes for less possessions for both teams in their games.

Central Michigan is one of the best defenses in the MAC, but they are awful on offense. Central Michigan is second in MAC play in yards per play allowed at just 5.11. The Chippewas are 129th out of 130 teams in the nation in yards per play on offense. This offense is horrendous.

The weather should help some here. There's a chance for snow showers and some wind in the forecast.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Packers vs. Patriots Over 56

The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots meet in what should be a fantastic game in New England on Sunday Night Football. Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are two of the best ever at quarterback, and I would expect great performances from them both here.

Rodgers didn't look like himself for quite a while this year with his injuries, but he's been rounding into form very nicely the last couple games. He's up against a Patriots secondary that is much worse than the average secondary. Green Bay has a better running game than they have had in recent years, and their balance should be too much for New England to stop.

The Patriots now have more star power at wide receiver with Edelman back and Josh Gordon on the outside as well. Tom Brady didn't have enough weapons earlier this year, but now he has plenty of options.

Tight the whole with both offenses having the upper hand.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech Over 76.5

The Sooner and Red Raiders renew their rivarly on Saturday and should be in store some big time points here. 

It's always seemed to be an entertaining shootout when these two teams meet. In fact, the Over has hit in 6 o the last 7 meetings head to head. 

This season the Sooners are putting up 48.9 points per game. They are certainly in contention for a spot in the BCS Playoff game, but they'll need some convincing wins down the stretch and some help. With that in mind, the Sooners are in a position where they certainly need to impress the committee with some nice performances. 

Texas Tech is obviously no pushover offensively either. The Red Raiders 42.2 points per game this year come from a team that likes to be extremely aggressive with their offensive style. Expect them to take plenty of deep chances down field, which will give this Over a ton of value.

Some trends to note. Over is 20-8 in Red Raiders last 28 home games. Over is 39-19-1 in Sooners last 59 conference games.

Expect a lot of fireworks here. 

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Over 57

The Boston College Eagles and the Virginia Tech Hokies aren't the same teams they were a few years ago. Boston College was a slow plodding team who looked to try to win grind it out type of games. That's not the case anymore. Virginia Tech was a team built on a strong defense that could win a lot of low scoring games. That isn't the case anymore either.

Boston College is 12th in the nation in pace of play. The Eagles have an elite running game with AJ Dillon in the backfield. They have enough of a play action passing game to keep opponents guessing also.

Virginia Tech is 93rd in the country in yards per play allowed. Bud Foster's defense lost their best defensive lineman during the season. They lost their two stars from a year ago to the draft in the secondary, and they haven't been the same either.

This total is set this low largely because of the names of the teams. Most don't think of high scoring games when they think of Boston College and Virginia Tech. That gives us a lot of value on the over.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* Rare CFB Top Play

Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina Over 64.5

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are excellent at running the football. Georgia Tech isn't able to throw it around, but they shouldn't have to against a North Carolina defensive front that is very young and raw. Georgia Tech has been able to put up some huge numbers in the running game this year, and I think that continues here.

North Carolina's offensive statistics for the year don't tell the whole story. The Tar Heels were without several key players on offense for a long time earlier this year, and they are going to be a solid offense the rest of the way. With the tempo the Tar Heels play at, I would expect them to get a lot of chances to score here.

These two have played some really high scoring games against each other in the past. I don't think UNC's coaching staff has figured out how to stop the option. Georgia Tech's defense has been a big problem all year.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

Oakland vs. San Francisco Over 

Two of the worst teams meet on Thursday Night Football and we should see these teams play very loose here. Oakland and San Francisco have played horrendously this season and it's evident they will be fighting for one of the top draft picks next year. 

However, entering play here on Thursday, there is simply nothing to lose for either team. We have seen games like this in the past have a lot of big plays and the playbooks open up from both sides. 

You can look at how both defenses have played this season. The Raiders are giving up 31.1 points per game while the 49ers are right there with them 29.5  against. 

Some trends to note. Over is 8-3 in 49ers last 11 games overall. Over is 18-6-3 in Raiders last 27 games in November.

Expect a back and forth game here on Thursday. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Thursday 7* NFL O/U Play

Temple vs. UCF Under 60.5

The Owls and Knights battle on Thursday night and this Under has value. 

Both of these defenses are very aggressive and have caused a lot of issues for opposing offenses. 

Looking at Temple first, the Owls are allowing just 21.4 points per contest this season. They are a team that likes to bring a lot of pressure and will force teams to make quick decisions instead of allowing opposing QBs to sit back there. Along with that, the offense plays a role in this number as well. 

Temple's offense likes to run the ball and really chew up the clock. That helps out tremendously for this under. 

UCF has all the attention on their offense, but it's their defense that is quite impressive. The Knights are giving up one of the best numbers in the nation as they sit at just 18.1 points against. 

Both teams have also profited to the Under this year as the Owls are 3-5 while the Knights are 2-5. 

Some trends to note. Under is 12-4 in Owls last 16 games on grass. Under is 13-3 in Knights last 16 games following a ATS win.

Expect a very tightly played game.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CFB O/U Play

Ohio vs. Western Michigan Under 65

The Ohio Bobcats travel to Western Michigan to take on the Broncos here. Western Michigan will be without Wassink their starting QB for this game. While their backup played well last week, now there is tape on him and his head coach even said he is concerned with his backups decision making.

Ohio has decided to run the ball more of late and play very slowly. The Bobcats have been much more successful in recent games since employing this less aggressive strategy. I don't see any reason they would change back to a faster pace with more passing here. If it isn't broke don't try to fix it.

Western Michigan will run the ball a lot here with a backup QB and Ohio will run it a lot as well. This is a high total for a contest between two teams running the ball a bunch.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CFB O/U Play

Packers vs. Rams Over 56.5

The Green Bay Packers still have a superstar in Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and Rodgers is capable of carving up any defense when he is at his best. Rodgers and the Packers had a bye week to get ready for this game, and I would expect big things from him against a Rams secondary that has been only mediocre.

Green Bay does have a solid running game this year as well, and the Rams have been particularly weak against the run. Look for the Packers to mix it up well and score quite a few here.

The Rams offense is on another level. This team ranks first in the NFL in yards per play. Goff and his receivers have some great chemistry and the Rams have one of the best running backs in the NFL in Gurley. Green Bay simply can't matchup with this talent. The Rams will push the pace as they always do.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Washington State vs. Stanford Over 53.5

The Washington State Cougars throw the ball on 72 percent of their passing plays. That's more than ten percent higher than the team with the second most passing plays as a portion of their offensive plays. Minshew has been a great fit at the quarterback spot, and Washington State always has a bunch of quality receivers. Stanford only has one reliable cornerback this year, and I think Washington State is a team who can take advantage of that weakness.

Stanford's running game has been disappointing this year, but Costello and this passing attack have been solid. Stanford has big receivers who will have clear matchup advantages in this contest. I see a lot of big play potential.

Neither of these defenses are as good as they were a year ago. This number has been bet down to a point where the over has clear value.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

South Florida vs. Houston Over 74

A crucial AAC contest pins the undefeated Bulls against the Cougars on Saturday. This Over has tremendous value and is worth a big play here.

South Florida has one of the top offenses in the nation entering Saturday. Ranking 11th in total offense, the Bulls have racked up 505 yards per game and can strike with the big play at any moment. 

Blake Barnett has racked up 1810 yards in total while accounting for 10 touchdowns through the air and 7 on the ground. He'll need that and more thanks to his defense ranking 88th in the nation.

Houston meanwhile has found a way to top this South Florida offense. They rank 3rd in the NCAA in total yards and 2nd in points per game with nearly 49 points per contest. 

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Expect a back and forth, entertaining affair.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 10* CFB O/U TOP PLAY

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Under 52.5

Alex Hornibrook isn't expected to be ready for this contest. He is in concussion protocol and will likely miss this game. Wisconsin is a good team, but depth at quarterback has been a real problem for them.

Wisconsin has a great running game, but if the opponent doesn't respect the pass they will load up the box and slow down the run much easier. Northwestern is going to load the box here and dare Wisconsin to throw the football.

The Northwestern offense ranks second in the nation in highest percentage of plays that are a pass. Why? Because they are 129th in the nation in yards per carry. Northwestern has no running game at all. Clayton Thorson will likely be pressured by the Wisconsin front four here, and I wouldn't expect him to be able to get much going in the passing game.

These two have a long history of low scoring games against each other.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Utah State vs. Wyoming Under 51.5

The Utah State Aggies defense is a top 15 unit in the country. Utah State's linebackers are extremely fast and athletic. Woodward has turned into a star at the linebacker spot, and he leads the Mountain West in tackles. Utah State has a great pass rush, and that should be a major problem for a Wyoming team with a quarterback that holds the ball too long and a very questionable pass blocking offensive line.

Wyoming's only chance here is to run the ball early and often and slow the tempo down a lot. The Cowboys are dreadful on offense this year. They have no passing game, and their running game hasn't been very good because everyone knows a run is coming and they don't respect the Wyoming passing game.

Wyoming's defense is once again very good. They are a top three defense in the conference. Utah State has been rolling up the points so far this year, but they face a much better defense here and it is in a tough environment in Wyoming.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

Florida Atlantic vs. Marshall Under 62.5

The Florida Atlantic Owls and Marshall Thundering Herd meet on Saturday in Huntington, West Virginia. These are the two most talented teams in the conference, and I expect a hard hitting battle here. Last year's game between these two stayed easily under the total, and I think this posted total is once again set too high.

Florida Atlantic's defense returned 10 starters from last year. The Owls were bad early in the season on defense, but most of their bad numbers were against great offenses like Oklahoma. A lot of defenses will look bad against them.

Marshall has the best balanced defense in Conference USA. They are especially strong in the front seven, and Florida Atlantic's running attack isn't likely to work as well as it does against most opponents.

This game means a lot to both teams and I expect the defenses to step up.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

Michigan vs. Michigan State Under 41.5 

The rivalry is renewed on Saturday as Michigan and Michigan State get set for battle with a lot on the line.

The Wolverines have found their way back into the National Championship conversation while the Spartans come in off a huge upset over Penn State. 

Both these teams have been absolutely dominant on the defensive end. The Wolverines boast one of the best defenses in the NCAA, allowing only 15.3 points per game. Michigan State leaned on their defense last week to slow down the high flying Nittany Lions and have given up only 22.3 points against. 

Expect both teams to clearly get up for this one as well, which should turn it into a very grind it out kind of game.

With that in mind and how this series has typically played out in terms of the aggressiveness on the defensive end, look for limited scoring chances.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

Georgia State vs. Arkansas State Under 57.5

The Georgia State Panthers are one of the worst teams in college football this year. Georgia State has played a weak schedule and they have struggled to score in several of those games.

Arkansas State plays a much tougher schedule than does Georgia State. The Red Wolves have been tested by teams like Alabama, Tulsa, UNLV, and Appalachian State already this year. Arkansas State's defense doesn't look very good on paper, but the Red Wolves are going to be one of the best defenses in Sun Belt action.

Georgia State has been better on defense than offense the last few years. The Panthers will look to slow the pace of the game down here, and I think that gives value to the under.

Arkansas State's running attack is weak, and if they are leading late in the game and trying to run out the clock, that is a big benefit for the under.

Some trends to consider. The Under is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games following a straight up loss. The under is 4-0 in Red Wolves last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points and is 7-1 in Red Wolves last 8 conference games.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CFB O/U Play

Seahawks vs. Raiders Over 48.5

The Seattle Seahawks defense isn't what it once was. This is a defense that has slowly lost just about all of their best playmakers. Earl Thomas being out on the field could cover for quite a few of their mistakes, but without him this is a below average defense in the NFL.

Oakland's defense ranks second worst in the NFL in yards per play allowed. They are particularly weak against the running game, and Seattle's running backs have looked a lot better in recent weeks. Russell Wilson is always capable of making big plays out of nothing as well.

Oakland's passing attack has been impressive with Derek Carr leading the way. He has some good weapons around him, and the offensive line has done a good job protecting him. Look for plenty of big plays from Oakland.

The games in London have been very high scoring of late. This should be another.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Army vs. San Jose State Under 52

The Army Cadets are a good team to play the under with. Why? They run the football and get about 4 or 5 yards per play and very slowly get down the field. Army is one of those teams that could literally possess the ball for an entire quarter in going the length of the field. If they drive the ball down the field and kick a field goal it's a big win for the under.

San Jose State's offense is totally reliant on the run. They are dead last in the nation in rushing yards per carry. The Spartans have been able to throw for quite a few yards on some really weak defenses of late, but this Army defense is better than most they have played against. Army knows San Jose State is going to air it out, and I expect Army to come prepared.

This one is played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, so this is a neutral field that has been good for under bettors in the past.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

UAB vs. Rice Under 52.5

It's a battle between two teams who love to run the football. UAB has run the ball on 65% of their plays so far this season. Rice has run the ball on 57% of their plays this year. The Rice Owls want to run the ball even more than that going forward. A lot of running the football means the clock will keep rolling throughout in this one. This should be one of those games that goes by very quickly.

UAB is using up 27 seconds between plays, which makes them much slower than the average team in terms of tempo. The Blazers aren't getting many big plays either. They methodically move the ball down the field. Rice's defense has looked much better the last couple weeks.

Rice is a little more than 29 seconds between plays, and they are among the ten slowest teams in the country.

A couple trends of note. The under is 12-2 in UAB's last 14 games overall. The under is 6-1 in their last 7 road games.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Under 62

The Oklahoma State Cowboys defense is weak against the pass, and that is how several teams have put up big yardage and point totals against them. The Cowboys defense is very strong against the run though. Why does that matter in this one? Kansas State has very little passing attack, and they'll run the ball very often here.

The Kansas State Wildcats don't want any part of a high scoring game here. They'll look to run the ball and control the clock and keep the fast paced Oklahoma State Cowboys off the field. Bill Snyder's teams have been good as home underdogs, and home underdogs in conference play always makes me lean toward the under.

There is some wind in the area for Saturday, and that will make it a bit tougher to throw it around than normal also.

This is a very high total for a game involving Kansas State.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Philadelphia vs. New York Over 43.5

The rivalry gets renewed between the Eagles and Giants and the Over is worthy of a move here.

This series has typically been one that has been dominated by points.

The Over has hit in 5 straight games in this series and in 6 straight head to head matchups in New York. 

Neither defense has been good heading into this one as well. New York has given up 26 points per game and got burned on Sunday for 33 against the Panthers. They've constantly allowed the big play time and time again this season as they are very vulnerable in the secondary. 

Philadelphia has been equally as much as a struggle. On the road they have given up 26.5 points per contest, which ranks as one of the lower tier marks in the NFL.

Some trends to note. Over is 11-3 in Eagles last 14 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 Thursday games.

Expect plenty of points here.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NFL O/U Play

Cowboys vs. Texans Under 45.5

The Dallas Cowboys play at a very slow pace. Dallas also runs the ball as much as anyone in the NFL. They aren't going to change that here. Ezekiel Elliot is easily their best offensive player, and they have to have their game plan start and end with him. Because they move slowly and run the ball so much, Dallas drives bleed a lot of time off the clock.

Houston's offense has been a disappointment so far this year. DeShaun Watson hasn't been at 100 percent so far, and Dallas' defense should make it hard for him again here. Dallas is allowing only 4.9 yards per play so far this year, which is 4th best in the NFL.

The Houston defense excels at pressuring opposing quarterbacks, and Dallas isn't very good in pass blocking. Look for Dak Prescott to have a hard time in this one.

The under is 21-6 in the Texans last 27 road games. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two teams.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NFL O/U Play

Rams vs. Seahawks Over 50

The LA Rams and Seattle Seahawks meet on Sunday afternoon. The Rams are well-known for their fast-paced offense under Sean McVay. As good as their offense was last year, they've been even better this season. Jared Goff is really maturing and putting up some big numbers for the Rams.

Seattle's defense takes a big hit without Earl Thomas. The Seahawks secondary was once very feared, but it is now a weakness for this team. Expect the Rams to be able to move the ball through the air a lot in this one.

Seattle's offense still has big play ability with Russell Wilson at the helm. The Rams defense has some major injuries in the secondary as well, and they rank in the bottom ten in the NFL in yards per play allowed.

Both teams will air it out a lot here, and the tempo will be quick throughout.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Wyoming vs. Hawaii Under 55

The Wyoming Cowboys have struggled mightily on offense this year. How bad have they been? They scored only 17 points against Wofford in a win earlier this year. Wyoming isn't going to score a bunch of points on anyone this year.

Hawaii has been very good on offense, but if you looked at who they have played thus far, they definitely haven't done it against top defenses. The Wyoming defense will be very good this year, and the Cowboys should get into the backfield and get Hawaii behind the chains far more often than they have been throughout the season.

Wyoming will slow the pace of the game with their consistent running. Hawaii's tempo has only been about average this year, but they have had a lot of big plays. I think Wyoming cuts down on those big plays and we see a lower scoring game than is expected.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday CFB 8* O/U Play

Texas vs. Oklahoma Over 60 

The Red River Shootout takes place on Saturday afternoon and this Over has value. 

Looking at Oklahoma first, the Sooners offense has been lights out. Averaging nearly 50 points per game, this Sooners offense has endured plenty of big plays that have led to them scoring quick touchdowns. 

They rank 12th in total offense and come in off a 66 point performance against Baylor. A flaw in the Sooners, which helps us here, is their defense hasn't performed at a top level. Oklahoma still allowed 33 points against Baylor and concedes over 400 yards against per game. 

Meanwhile, the Longhorns come in with some nice momentum themselves. Winners of 4 in a row, Texas has put up some big numbers against the likes of TCU and USC thus far.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma. Over is 6-1 in Sooners last 7 games on grass.

This has been a notorious high scoring matchup. Expect the same here.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Georgia Tech vs. Louisville Over 57

The Yellow Jackets and Cardinals battle Friday night and this Over has value.

This marks the first meeting between the two teams, which certainly values the triple option in this spot. 

Georgia Tech's triple option has always been tough to stop for opposing defenses, but when you're seeing it live for the first time, film on it can only go so far. The Yellow Jackets have put up 36.4 points as well this year, as their offense is clicking on all cylinders. 

Louisville knows they have to open the playbook to find any success. The Cardinals take on a defense that has struggled on the road which adds value to this total. The Yellow Jackets have given up 37 points per road game while going 0-2 that span.

Some trends to note. Over is 15-6 in Yellow Jackets last 21 games in October. Over is 19-9-1 in Yellow Jackets last 29 vs. a team with a losing record.

Expect a back and forth game here.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* CFB O/U Play

Indianapolis vs. New England Over 50.5

The Colts and Pats battle on Thursday Night Football and this Over has value at the given number.

New England found their groove back as they come in off a dominating performance against the Dolphins. Tom Brady and the offense exploded for 38 points, which comes as a welcoming sight to many. This team has their mojo back and take on a defense that has shown a lot of gaps in the secondary. 

Indianapolis has had their share of bright spots as Andrew Luck's return has brought some life to this team. Luck completed 40 passes and tossed for 464 yards last week and will look to build on that performance here. 

Some trends to note. Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in New England. Over is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.

This has been a huge Over series. Given that and the momentum, these offenses have, expect plenty of points here.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NFL O/U Play

Tulsa vs. Houston Over 68

Thursday night football pins the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Houston Cougars against one another. 

This total is set at 68 and the Over has solid value.

Looking at Houston first, this offense has been on a different level. The Cougars come in first in the nation with 607 yards per game. In the 4 game span, they've put up 52.2 points per contest. 

What makes this team so special is they have done it with a balanced attack too. They'll take that balanced attack in against a defense that has allowed 29 points per game, which ranks 85th in the nation.

Tulsa's offense has had their own success as well. The Golden Hurricane have rumbled for 209. yards on the ground this season, which ranks 34th. Look for them to find a lot of open gaps here in this Houston defense and really look to strike with the play action as the game goes on.

Expect both teams to really have scoring opportunities.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CFB O/U Play

Ole Miss vs. LSU Over 59.5

The Ole Miss Rebels are fourth in the nation, averaging 8.01 yards per play. Jordan Ta'amu is a great fit for this offense. The Rebels want to take a lot of deep shots, and Ta'amu is throwing to some really good wide receivers. Ole Miss has a top five group of wide receivers in the country. They are likely to complete quite a few big plays. Ole Miss already has a whopping 25 plays of 30 yards or more so far this year.

LSU hasn't been great offensively, but this Ole Miss defense has been terrible. Southern Illinois made this Ole Miss defense look bad, and the Rebels are going to get torn apart in the SEC with their weak defensive front. Look for some more explosive plays from LSU this weekend.

Ole Miss will push the tempo, and LSU isn't playing as slowly as they have the last few years.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay Over 54.5

We've seen some extremely interesting contests here in Week 3 and this one expects to feature a lot of the same on Monday Night Football.

While this total is high, the Over has value.

Through the first two weeks, both these teams have shown very little defense, but tremendous offense.

Pittsburgh comes into this one averaging 29 points per game. While normally that will set you up for success, the Steelers come in winless thanks to their lack of defense. Conceding 31 points per contest, this defense was knocked around by the Chiefs last week, as Kansas City put up a 42 spot on them.

That doesn't bode well for them when they get set to take on Tampa Bay, who has averaged 37.5 points per game themselves through the first 2 affairs. Look for both teams to really take their shots against the opposing secondaries in this one, given the struggles they've both endured.

With this in mind, expect plenty of fireworks here from both sides. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NFL O/U Play

Eastern Michigan vs. San Diego State Under 49

The Eastern Michigan Eagles won at Purdue earlier this year. This is a MAC team who has played well as an underdog in the past. Eastern Michigan has had a solid defense the last few seasons. They trend to struggle getting explosive plays on offense.

San Diego State's team looks similar each year. Rocky Long is a great coach, and he has found a winning formula. San Diego State is going to run the ball over and over again here. They'll likely have some success, but they will take a bunch of time moving down the field. The Aztecs rank in the bottom ten in the nation in pace of play.

Eastern Michigan definitely isn't accustomed to playing against defenses as good as this San DIego State defense. I don't expect them to have much success offensively. It should be a typical San Diego State type of contest. A low scoring grinder where the Aztecs win.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Lafayette Over 63.5

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers put up 47 points against a quality UAB defense earlier this year. Coastal Carolina has their head coach back after he missed last year with a medical issue. They look like a much better offense this season.

Louisiana Lafayette has a good offensive line, a reliable quarterback in Nunez, and some good receivers. The Ragin' Cajuns aren't likely to be slowed down very often by this Coastal Carolina defense. The Chanticleers are relatively small on the defensive front, and they are short on talent in the secondary as well.

There should be a lot of big plays back and forth in this one. Look for a close game and a shootout.

A couple trends of note. The over is 8-0 in Coastal Carolina's last 8 September games. The over is a perfect 6-0 in Louisiana Lafayette's last 6 games overall. A solid 14-0 trend.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Washington State vs. USC Over 53

The Cougars and Trojans highlight Pac-12 after dark on Friday night and this Over is certainly worth a play here. 

Looking at the Cougars first, Washington State has had no issues putting up points this year. They have turned in performances of 41, 31, and 59 points thus far. There is a lot that goes into this Cougars' offense as they have really opened up a run game in the recent years. Because of that, their pass-heavy offense now has defenses on their toes more in the secondary. 

QB JT Daniels has started his USC career off in a nice way as well. Daniels has completed 67 of 117 passes thus far for 819 yards. He's getting his feet fully wet, which has resulted in the playbook opening more and more for him over the last few weeks. Look for him to make a huge step here and really take more and more shots down field on Friday.

Some trends to note. Over is 20-7-2 in Trojans last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-0 in Cougars last 5 road games.

Expect plenty of scoring opportunities here. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CFB O/U Play

Colts vs. Redskins Over 48

The Indianapolis Colts offense will be light years better this year with Andrew Luck at quarterback. Last year, they never had any kind of consistency and they were badly missing their franchise quarterback. He looked good in last weekend's loss to the Bengals.

The Redskins offense was explosive last week, and I like the fit of Alex Smith at the helm for this team. Jordan Reed is possible of some really big things in a game like this too. The Colts secondary is as bad as you will find in the NFL. Look for Smith to pick them apart with his solid weapons on the outside in Washington.

Washington's defense still has a lot to prove. The Colts defense is clearly bad. Both offenses are better than they were a year ago. I think this total is posted several points too low.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NFL O/U Play

LSU vs. Auburn Under 45

The LSU defense is always going to be good as long as they have Dave Aranda as their defensive coordinator. Aranda is an awesome defensive coordinator who puts his players in a great position to have success. LSU has had a great secondary for many years, and that remains the same this year.  Auburn lost their top two running backs from last year, and there will be a lot of pressure on Stidham and the Auburn passing game to carry the load. That could be a difficult task against this LSU secondary.

Auburn's defensive front is one of the top five in the country. LSU's weakness is their offensive line. I think Auburn will get in the backfield a bunch in this one. I don't know if Burrow can make enough plays to get LSU in scoring position very often.

A couple trends of note. The under is 5-1 in Auburn's last 6 games overall. The under is 6-1 in LSU's last 7 road games. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two at Auburn.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Georgia Tech vs. Pittsburgh Over 54

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets triple option is extremely tough to stop. Pittsburgh clearly hasn't found the answer to slowing down Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets have scored 56, 28, 34, and 35 points on Pittsburgh in the last four meetings. The Panthers defensive front is a question mark this year again, and I'd be surprised if they can hold their own against this strong triple option attack.

The Georgia Tech defense has some major problems of their own. South Florida picked up a bunch of big gainers on them last weekend. The Yellow Jackets have a new defensive coordinator, and it seems like it will take some time for them to get accustomed to the new scheme.

Only one of the last four meetings between these two has gone below this total, and that one finished at 52 points. I see the offenses having the upper hand all the way.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Ball State vs. Indiana Over 58.5

The Ball State Cardinals are finally healthy on offense. This is a team that has been badly banged up in the last couple seasons, and their offensive output suffered in a big way. Ball State is healthy and now they are pushing the tempo (playing among the 15 fastest teams in the nation). Riley Neal is a quality quarterback and I see him having a solid day here.

Indiana played in terrible weather conditions last week, and that skewed their offensive statistics. The Hoosiers are going to play fast and I expect them to have a balanced offense that should be able to move the ball easily against this MAC defense of Ball State.

With no bad weather in the area, and two teams who like to play quickly, I see this being a game that gets past the posted total.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Los Angeles vs. Oakland Over 48.5 

These are two explosive offenses that should endure a lot of success here in the 2018 season. 

Given the playmakers these two teams have, the Over here has nice value to work with. 

Looking at Los Angeles first, they take on an almost depleted Oakland defense. A team that lost a lot this past offseason, as well as just trading away their best player in Mack, Los Angeles will have plenty of opportunities to produce big plays.

It'll start with one of the top RBs in the game with Todd Gurley. Expected to have a ginormous season, Gurley should have a field day with this Oakland front. Given that, it'll certainly open up the pass game once this Oakland defense is forced to stack the box.

As for the Raiders, Oakland is no pushover. With the likes of Carr and Cooper, this offense can really strike with the deep ball.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-2 in Raiders last 7 Monday games. Over is 7-1 in Rams last 8 road games.

Expect a back and forth game here to cap off the Week 1 slate.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NFL O/U Play

Seahawks vs. Broncos Under 42

The Seattle Seahawks defense isn't going to be what it once was, but Seattle is likely to be better on defense than many believe.

I don't think there is any question the Broncos defense will be much better than what they were last year. Denver's defensive front was badly banged up last season. They should be back to being tremendous this year. Adding Bradley Chubb won't hurt a bit either.

What about the two offenses? Both have major question marks on the offensive line and Russell Wilson and Case Keenum are likely to be very uncomfortable in the pocket here. These two teams both lack big playmakers on the outside as well.

The under is 5-1 in the Seahawks last 6 road games.

Look for a tight game between two offenses that have trouble finding their rhythm against quality defenses.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Bengals vs. Colts Over 47.5 

The Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts square off in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon. Both of these teams are going to be a lot better on offense than they were a year ago.

The Colts had plenty of playmakers on the outside last year, but they didn't have anyone who could consistently get the ball to them. Andrew Luck is finally back and that should change things quite a bit for this season.

The Bengals have a better offensive coordinator than they started the year with last year. They also have a healthy Tyler Eifert, and he's been great when healthy for the Bengals. John Ross is healthy and he'll help stretch the field as well.

This one is played in a dome where this is a fast track. Look for plenty of big plays from both offenses.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NFL O/U Play

Penn State vs. Pittsburgh Over 55.5

Penn State nearly survived an upset for the ages and will now look to rebound here when they take on Pittsburgh Saturday. 

This is a game that will certainly be another test for the Nittany Lions, as we should see both teams put together some fireworks. 

Looking at Penn State first, offensively they showcased a lot in their opener. Dropping 45 points against App State, this team can strike quickly. Whether it be on the run, or with the deep ball, Penn State has plenty of firepower to help this total. 

Meanwhile, the Panthers are no slouch either. QB Kenny Pickett has proven he can not only compete with some of the top defenses last season, but he also can beat teams with both his feet and arm. After seeing what Appalachian State did last week, Pickett and this offense should find plenty of success. 

Some trends to note. Over is 9-3-2 in Panthers last 14 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 20-6 in Nittany Lions last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Expect fireworks both ways here.

Back the Over. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

UMass vs. Georgia Southern Over 61

The UMass Minutemen have a great quarterback in Andrew Ford. Ford had a spectacular 22/4 touchdown to interception ratio last year. He played poorly in last week's loss to Boston College, but he isn't going to face many secondaries as good as that BC group. UMass is going to score a lot of points this year in their uptempo offense.

Georgia Southern has decided to go back to their bread and butter this year and run the triple option, and I fully expect them to take advantage of weak defensive lines. What is UMass' biggest weakness? It is their defensive front. UMass is going to be dominated in the trenches here. Look for a lot of big runs from GA Southern.

This number has been pushed down a bit, which gives us even more value. UMass may have struggled on offense last week, but GA Southern's secondary is going to give up big plays here.

Back and forth in a close game with OT certainly being possible.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Duke vs. Northwestern Under 47.5

The Duke Blue Devils embarrassed Northwestern last year. Northwestern should be ready to go this time. The normally very good Wildcat defense was pathetic last year against Duke. Don't expect that to happen again.

Northwestern's defensive front is excellent, and the biggest weakness on this Duke offense is their offensive line. Look for the Wildcats to get in the backfield often and sack Duke and stop them for losses on running plays consistently.

The Duke defense has some tremendous linebackers. Duke's defense is much better than the majority of people realize, and NW isn't all that strong in the running game. Clayton Thorson isn't 100 percent yet, and he might not even play the whole game.

Both defenses have advantages over the offenses to start with, and the forecast calls for 20 mph gusts during this one.

The under is a whopping 37-13-1 in Northwestern's last 51 home games. The under is 9-3 in Duke's last 12 games.

Back the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

TCU vs. SMU Over 58.5 

TCU and SMU headline the only Friday night CFB contest and the Over here has value to work with. 

For starters,  SMU found themselves in a high scoring affair in Week 1 against North Texas. The Mean Green had their way this SMU defense, posting 46 points and doing just anything they wanted. 

That certainly won't bode well here for them, as TCU is far more explosive and should be able to put together some big plays deep downfield. SMU should also see a much better output here. They did tally 23 points, but this offense is far better than their showing. With the return home here, expect them to really open the playbook more here on Friday.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 9-3 in Horned Frogs last 12 non-conference games.

Look for both teams to take their chances downfield, helping this one go Over the total. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CFB O/U Play

Atlanta vs. Philadelphia Under 45 

The Falcons and Eagles open the NFL season here with the Under having some nice value here.

For starters, the public is going to be pounding this Over. They see the defending Super Bowl Champs here taking on an offense that is led with one of the best QB-WR duos in the NFL. 

One stat that goes overlooked is that the Falcons sat with an Under record of 13-5. To go along with that one, the Under has been a solid backing in this series. These teams have cashed in 9 of 13 meetings to the Under, with a push mixed in there. 

Season openers have also spelled Under in such situations. 

The Eagles have gone 3-9-1 to the Under in season openers. 

Some other trends to note. Under is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 games overall. Under is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 vs. NFC.

Expect a very closely played game here, with the defenses dominating. 

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NFL O/U Play

Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Under 

The Seminoles and Hokies clash to cap off Week 1 of the College Football slate and the Under here has value. Virginia Tech has been a huge Under team in the past.

The Hokies went under in 5 of their last 6 games in 2017 thanks in large part to this defense. Defensive coordinator Bud Foster has been able to draw up plenty of schemes to frustrate opposing offenses and get his team off the field on 3rd downs. In fact, over the last 10 seasons, the Under has gone 56-28 in conference games for the Hokies.

Florida State meanwhile has yet to name a starting QB while I write this... (I'm assuming it will be Deondre Francois) and they continue to work in a new head coach. There’s a lot of variables here that should see FSU really struggle to find rhythm here in their opening games. The skeptics are out in Florida, but a win could make that all go away.

Some trends to note. Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 games overall and 4-1 in Hokies last 5 road games. Under is 20-7-1 in Seminoles last 28 conference games.

Getting an ACC Conference season opening win, could bring a ton of momentum to each team's program to start the year. Expect a grind it out type of game here.

Back the Under. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Monday 9* CFB O/U Play

Miami vs. LSU Over 

The Hurricanes and Tigers battle in a marquee matchup here on Sunday night and the Over has tremendous value. With both teams in the Top 25 and a shot at a BCS Playoff spot this season, we should expect to see a lot of fireworks in this one.

From Miami’s side of things, they like to move fast and take plenty of chances down field. Malik Rosier will return as starting QB for the Hurricanes, as he brings in a lot of firepower with this offense. His ability to run and throw has the makings for Miami to put up big numbers.

LSU meanwhile is a team that just wears you down. Look for them to establish and early ground game here and open things up offensively.

Expect plenty of scoring chances here, making this Over worthy of a nice move.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Sunday 9* CFB O/U Play

UMass vs. Boston College Over 63

The UMass Minutemen have a great quarterback in Ford. He threw 22 TD's and only 4 INT's last year. Ford will work against a Boston College defense that isn't nearly as strong as they were a few years ago. They've lost a lot of top talent to the NFL.

Boston College has an elite running game. Expect AJ Dillon to be one of the best running backs in the country this year. UMass' defense is very weak against the run, and Boston College should rack up a bunch of explosive plays on the ground here.

Both teams have been looking to speed up their tempo on offense. UMass will throw it often and play hurry up. Boston College will look to keep running the ball and wear down the UMass defense. Look for both teams to be able to put quite a few on scoreboard on Saturday.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

UCF vs. UConn Over 71

The UFC Golden Knights are expected to play even faster under Josh Heupel than they did under Scott Frost. UCF put up 49 points in a big win over UConn last year. UConn's defense is going to be one of the very worst in the country this year, and I would expect UCF to move the ball through the air at will here.

UConn put up more than 400 yards of offense against UCF last year, and UConn does return a lot of talent on offense. The UCF defense will slip from last season. UConn should do their fair share of scoring here as well. The Huskies have been playing at a quicker pace in practice in the offseason as well.

Both teams are going to be pass heavy teams, and both defenses have a lot of question marks. The pace of play will be there as well. Fireworks in the opener.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CFB O/U Play

Wyoming vs. New Mexico State Under 45

Two teams who will look to get some fresh faces on both sides of the ball comfortable meet in the season opener between Wyoming and New Mexico State. 

Both teams will feature new QBs under center, which should really give some value to this Under. 

Matt Romero, a Junior College transfer, will get the nod here for his first start in a NMSU uniform. While Romero was part of an offense that threw the ball a lot, he enters a team that is likely going to be conservative in the early going with him. Expect a lot of run plays designed to help get his feet wet. 

On the flip side of things, Wyoming will go with a red shirt freshman in Tyler Vander Waal. He'll have the nerves to fill the big shoes of Josh Allen, as well as a Senior who is right behind him on the depth chart. Like their counterparts, the conservative style will come into play here as both teams will want to establish a run game early.

Some trends to note. Under is 8-0-1 in Aggies last 9 home games. Under is 6-1 in Aggies last 7 games on turf. Under is 7-1 in Cowboys last 8 games on turf. Under is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games overall.

Given both offenses, this is going to be a lower scoring affair with a lot of clock chewing.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Jaguars vs. Patriots Under 46 

The Jacksonville Jaguars defense ranks second in the NFL in yards per play allowed. This defense was dominant almost all year. Jacksonville has been involved in some extremely low scoring games this year. Remember the 10-3 game two weeks ago against Buffalo? That is now largely forgotten by most after the shootout last week in Pittsburgh.

This Jacksonville offense only works if the running game works first. I fully expect the Patriots to have a great defensive game plan and force Blake Bortles to beat them. I'm not convinced Bortles can play that well two weeks in a row.

The Patriots have some question marks on offense, especially with Tom Brady suffering an injury to his hand during the week leading up to this game. Jacksonville's pass defense ranks first in the NFL by a mile. The Patriots usually rely heavily on the passing game.

This number is too high based on both teams going over the number last week.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Saints vs. Vikings Over 46.5

The New Orleans Saints offense is as balanced as any offense in the NFL. New Orleans ranks first in the NFL in yards per play on the season. The Saints have a two headed monster in the backfield, and Drew Brees is still an elite quarterback. Michael Thomas has turned into a tremendous wideout as well.

Case Keenum has been far better than anyone expected he'd be, and the Vikings have underrated talent at the wide receiver spot. Look for Keenum to get the ball to playmakers like Diggs in space here, and he'll do the rest of the work.

While the Saints defense has been better on the year as a whole, they haven't played well in the last few weeks. They are nursing key injuries, and I see this defense as a weakness again in its current state.

The Vikings defense is very good, but the Saints have the best offense in the NFL and I think they can make some big plays over the top here.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday NFL 8* O/U Play

Falcons vs. Eagles Under 41.5

The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles meet in the first playoff game of the weekend. Atlanta's defense is far better than most realize. In fact, over the last half of the season the Falcons rate in the top six in the NFL in almost all the major defensive statistics. They aren't giving up big plays, and they are getting much more pressure on the quarterback.

The Philadelphia Eagles have backup Nick Foles starting in this one with Carson Wentz out with an injury. I don't think the Eagles trust Foles enough to open up the playbook a ton here. I expect Philadelphia to try to win this game with their defense.

The Eagles defensive front should have an advantage here, and I look for them to get pressure on Matt Ryan early and often here. The Falcons have had a bunch of trouble in the red zone down the stretch on the offensive end.

Wind and even a small chance of precipitation here is a plus also.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NFL O/U Play

Tennessee vs. Kansas City Under 44.5

These two teams will battle once again this season, with a lot more on the line this time around.

The Titans and Chiefs are both run first offenses which helps this cause out a lot.

Last week, Tennessee ran the ball 39 times in their regular season finale against the Jags. With this being a do or die game and a road game, establishing the run is extremely important. Look for Tennessee to stay around that mark here, which in turn will eat a lot of that clock up and keep it ticking.

On the other side of things, the Chiefs are very similar. They like to establish a run game early, to open the pass game up. Kansas City has ran the ball over 30 times in each of their last 3 home games. Along with that, they aren't a big play team as they like to sustain drives and chew clock.

Some trends to note. Under is 44-19 in Chiefs last 63 home games. Under is 8-2-1 in Titans last 11 Saturday games.

This will be a very grind it out kind of game.

Back Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NFL O/U Play

Alabama vs. Clemson Under 47.5 

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers meet on Monday night for the third year in a row with a ton on the line. This time around it isn't for the title, but it is to get to the title game.

Nick Saban is the best coach in the business, but Dabo Swinney is nipping at his heels. The way Swinney has had his team prepared in bowl games in his career is tremendous. Both teams are going to be ready to play here.

Clemson ranks second in the country in yards per play allowed at 4.29 per play. Who is first? Alabama's defense, and they are allowing only 4.04 yards per play. These teams have been great against even the best offenses they have faced this year.

Both offenses are solid, but there are some holes. Neither team is built to throw it around. Rather, they'll run the ball and take time off the clock.

Expect great defense in this one.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* CFB O/U Play

Packers vs. Lions Over 44 

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions square off in Detroit on Sunday. Neither team has anything to play for here, and both of these defenses are one of the five worst in the NFL.

Brett Hundley has played terribly at home, but he has been really good on the road. Remember his performance at Pittsburgh a few weeks ago? This Lions secondary is one of the worst in the NFL. Detroit gives up big plays in the passing game, and I think Green Bay will take more shots than normal as they have nothing to lose.

Detroit's passing attack is very good, and the Packers have been banged up badly all year in the secondary. Detroit put up 30 points in the first meeting between these two, and it won't be a surprise if they score that many or more again here.

Look for the offenses to have the advantage on Sunday in Detroit.

Back the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NFL O/U Play

Washington vs. Penn State Under 55

The Washington Huskies and Penn State Nittany Lions have both been excellent on defense this year. Washington ranks second in the country in yards per play allowed. Penn State ranks 11th in the country in yards per play allowed despite playing some very good offenses this season.

Washington is slowing the pace down a lot this year. The Huskies rank in the bottom 25 teams in the country in pace of play. They are running the football a lot and using up the play clock. They should continue that game plan here.

Penn State's offensive line has had difficulty in key situations this year. The Nittany Lions have great skill position players on offense, but the offensive line sometimes holds them back.

Both of these teams are really well coached, and the defensive coordinators in this one are excellent. I expect two good game plans by the defenses and a close low scoring game.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

USC vs. Ohio State Over 64.5

The Trojans and Buckeyes meet in what should be one of the most entertaining games of the Bowl Season. 

Both teams offer dominant offenses, as JT Barrett and Sam Darnold figure to put on quite a show. 

Ohio State is averaging 42.5 points per game and come into this one with a lot to prove. They were left out of the BCS Playoff after winning a Big Ten Championship and look to show the committee what they are missing out on. The Buckeyes offense has continued to play extremely fast and that certainly adds value to this Over. 

USC plays just as fast and is just as threatening. The Trojans 34.5 points per game comes from their star QB in Sam Darnold, who is going to put on a show for a lot of NFL scouts. He's got a lot to play for himself, especially given the chance to be a top pick in the draft. 

Some trends to note. Over is 8-1 in Buckeyes last 9 games following a straight up win. Over is 7-3-1 in Trojans last 11 bowl games.

Expect a ton of action in this one.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CFB O/U Play

Purdue vs. Arizona Over 65.5

This is a game where both teams should find plenty of offensive success against the opposing defense. 

Looking at Arizona first, this offense was one of the biggest threats in the Pac-12 this year. They put up 41.8 points per game and their tempo is huge here. This team likes to get to the line quickly and run as many plays as they can. On top of that, their defense is a struggle which bodes well here for Purdue. 

The Boilermakers vastly improved from last season and will see a defense that has given up nearly 40 points per game this year. Arizona is very vulnerable to the big ball, which should open a lot of doors over the top for Purdue.

Some trends to note. Over is 8-3 in Wildcats last 11 non-conference games. Over is 13-6 in Boilermakers last 19 games on grass.

This should be a very quick paced, back and forth game here.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* CFB O/U Play

Oakland vs. Philadelphia Over 46.5

The Raiders and Eagles clash on MNF and the Over here has plenty of value to work with. 

Even with Carson Wentz going down, the Eagles offense didn't look like it missed a beat last week. QB Nick Foles threw for 4 touchdowns, as he looks to be ready and up for the challenge as he gets a 2nd chance here with the Eagles. The offense has zero issues in their win over the Giants and they shouldn't have much of a problem against the Raiders, who are giving up 24 points per road game this season. 

Offensively, Derek Carr is still extremely threatening while leading this offense. Carr has thrown for 20 touchdowns this season and continues to really pick up momentum and steam as the weeks have gone on. 

Some trends to note. Over is 10-4-1 in Eagles last 15 Monday games. Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 Monday games.

It's something about primetime for both these offenses. Monday Night Football as been a huge Over play for both teams and a lot of points should be expected here.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NFL O/U Play

Texas Tech vs. South Florida Over 65.5

The Red Raiders and Bulls figure to play in what should be a high scoring affair given how these offenses operate. 

Both teams can put up points and put them up quickly. 

This year, the Red Raiders are averaging 34.3 points per game while South Florida sits at 38.3. These two teams have playcalling that is made for Over bets. They like to heave it down the field and work with a ton of pace offensively. 

Quinton Flowers and Nic Shimonek combined for 51 touchdowns through the air this season as both QBs led top tier offenses in yards per game. 

Some trends to note. Over is 14-3 in Red Raiders last 17 neutral site games. Over is 7-3-1 in Bulls last 11 non-conference games.

This should be back and forth all game long, as both teams will have success going over the top. 

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Boise State vs. Oregon Over 61

The Broncos and Ducks clash in the Las Vegas Bowl and the Over here has value to work with.

Both of these offenses have that explosiveness to them.

Looking at Boise State first, this team started just 2-2 and ended up winning 8 of their last 9 game en route to a conference title. Boise State used a combination of QBs who were absolutely lethal. They combined for 24 touchdowns this season and added a 63.5% completion rate. Overall, the Broncos averaged 32.1 points per game this season, one of the top marks in the conference.

On the other side of things, Oregon is led by Justin Herbert, who has been a solid Over bet when he's under center. In games he started this season, the Over hit 5 of the 7 times against the opening number. Herbert and the Ducks average 36.7 points per game themselves, as the big play is always a possibility for them.

Some trends to note. Over is 11-5 in Ducks last 16 games on fieldturf. Over is 6-2 in Broncos last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

This one should be come a shootout on Saturday.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Denver vs. Indianapolis Over 40.5

The Broncos and Colts are worth a move here on the Over Thursday night.

Weather will be an issue and has been an issue for games over the past couple weeks, but we get the benefit of a dome here on Thursday to help this cause out.

Along with that, both these defenses are very suspect. They have allowed the big play time and time again as they both feature a very thin secondary. Denver comes into this one conceding 24.2 points per game, while the Colts sit at 26.4 against.

On top of that, this series has The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Indianapolis and is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings.

Some trends to note. Over is 7-3 in Colts last 10 Thursday games. Over is 14-6 in Broncos last 20 games in Week 15.

This one is worthy of a play.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NFL O/U Play

Army vs. Navy Over 45.5

The annual rivalry between Army and Navy takes place Saturday and the Over here has value to play with.

This is by far one of the closest matchups in quite some time between these two teams, as both come in with solid records overall and offenses that can score.

While both teams are known to run the ball, you will see some big plays attempted here as the playbooks are typically opened up for this rivalry game. On top of that though, the rushing attacks are very impressive from both sides.

Navy rushes for 347.5 yards per game while Army sits at 368.1. Both these teams can make the big play happen on the ground and really wear opponents down, which is huge here.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-2 in Black Knights last 7 games overall.

Expect an exciting back and forth kind of game here Saturday.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

New Orleans vs. Atlanta Over 51

Two QBs who love to play in domes meet as the Saints and Falcons go at it.

Here, it's simply two explosive offenses that have QBs who can heave the ball deep down field. 

Looking into the Saints first, Drew Brees leads an offense that is putting up 29.4 points per game. Brees himself has tossed for 3298 yards and added 17 touchdowns to his credit. This New Orleans offense can strike at any time with Brees' arm and he'll have the chance to feel almost right at home with the dome above him. 

Matt Ryan isn't too far behind him. Ryan and the Flacons have put up less points, but with his weapons around him, there is always a chance for a big play. It starts with Julio Jones, who is one of the best receivers in the NFL. Ryan and Jones have built a connection where they can hit anywhere, which adds a lot of value to this over in terms of scoring quickly.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-2 in Saints last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1-1 in Falcons last 8 vs. NFC South.

Expect a ton of action here.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 10* NFL O/U TOP PLAY

Troy vs. Arkansas State Under 60 

The Troy Trojans and Arkansas State Red Wolves have a lot to play for on Saturday. This game will determine which of these teams at least shares the Sun Belt title this year.

Troy's defense has been excellent this year. They won at LSU earlier in the year because of their strength on defense. Troy has been good at getting pressure on the opposing quarterback, and Arkansas State's offensive line has struggled at times this year.

Arkansas State's running game is really poor. That makes them very predictable on offense. They are able to get away with that against most Sun Belt teams, but it shouldn't work here.

Troy's offense has actually been a bit of a disappointment this year. The Trojans haven't had the great passing game that was expected. Troy has slowed down their pace of play this season as well.

In a game that means so much to both teams, this posted total is too high.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

TCU vs. Oklahoma Under 64 

The TCU Horned Frogs have one of the best defensive minds in the business in Gary Patterson. Patterson's TCU defense was beaten up by Oklahoma a few weeks ago, but I expect them to be much better in this one. Oklahoma will get their yards and points, but I don't think it will come as easy.

TCU's offense isn't all that good. Hill isn't very reliable as a passer, and Oklahoma will dare TCU to beat them through the air. Look for TCU to move slowly and try to keep the clock ticking and keep this a lower scoring game. They know their chances of winning in a shootout aren't very good.

In the first game between these two, the final total was 58. This game means more to both teams, and that usually means increased effort on the defensive end.

Look for a slightly lower scoring game than expected.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

Stanford vs. USC Over 58

The Cardinal and Trojans clash in the Pac-12 Championship and the Over here has value on Friday.

For starters, both these offenses do have the ability to put up a lot of points and strike for the big play.

Stanford comes into this one averaging 32.3 points per game, while the Trojans sit at 34.8. Back on September 9th, it was the kind of game that was indicated by these season averages, as USC and Stanford played to a 42-24 game that featured a lot of back and forth action.

Head to head wise, this has been an Over series as well. The Over has gone 16-7 in the last 23 meetings. These two teams will pick up the pace once they get things rolling and these matchups always turn into exciting ones.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in Cardinal last 6 neutral site games. Over is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 games overall.

This matchup should feature a lot of action, giving this Over value.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CFB O/U Play

Penn State vs. Maryland Over 58
 
The Penn State offense has really gotten rolling in recent weeks. Penn State put up 42 points against a good Michigan defense. They put up 38 points against a good Ohio State defense. They scored 35 against Rutgers. They scored 56 last week in a win over Nebraska. Penn State is peaking on offense right now.

While Saquon Barkley gets most of the attention, Penn State has some tremendous receivers. I think that's a big key here. The Nittany Lions have a bunch of height on the outside. Maryland doesn't have a good secondary, and the best corners they have don't have the length to defend Penn State's primary pass options.

Maryland's running attack has been better than expected this year. That's been an area where Penn State has been hurt a few times this year on defense.

Look for Maryland to pound away in this one.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

North Carolina vs. NC State Over 56
 
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been playing much faster of late. The offense found a quarterback who fits the system better, and they have been playing uptempo as Coach Larry Fedora wants to play. The Tar Heels aren't elite on offense by any means, but they are good enough to get some big plays in this one.

NC State's offense should do whatever they want in this one. North Carolina's defense is so badly beaten up by injuries right now. The Tar Heels are playing a bunch of guys out of position on defense. They are also playing a lot of guys with almost no experience and they are at key positions.

The tempo of the Tar Heels makes this a low number. The efficiency of the Wolfpack makes this look like a low number as well. This combination should lead to plenty of points in this contest.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Indiana vs. Purdue Under 52
 
The Indiana Hoosiers defense was one of the worst in the country a few years ago. Coach Allen has done an amazing job turning this team around. For a long time, Indiana had to score 40 points to win games, because the defensive front was getting bullied every single game. That isn't happening any more.

Now, Indiana is tremendous against the run, and the Hoosiers are good at pressuring the quarterback as well. Purdue's offensive front is likely to have problems against them here.

Purdue's defense has improved immensely from last year to this season. Jeff Brohm brought over Nick Holt from Western Kentucky with him, and Holt is doing an amazing job here just as he did at Western Kentucky turning the defense around.

These are two programs who have been thought of as offensive firepowers, but this year it is the defense that is winning them games. This is a rivalry game and that usually means great motivation and some better defense.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Kent State vs. Akron Over 45

The Kent-Akron Rivalry has been dominated by the Zips in recent years and this season we should see a high scoring affair, which is valuable given the low opening total.

Kent State's offense has been extremely sub par the past couple seasons, but as of late they have been quite surprising in terms of scoring. The Golden Flashes put up 20 and 23 points in their last 2 games, which is above and beyond what a lot of people have expected. Kent State has made some big plays behind George Bollas, who threw for 310 yards last week. 

Akron meanwhile has built themselves quite a program here in the MAC. They are going bowling once again and at home they've played extremely solid. They're putting up 31 points per game in Akron come in off a 37 point performance against an impressive Bobcats team.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-0 in Golden Flashes last 4 conference games. Over is 6-1 in Golden Flashes last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

With this total being much lower, this is a nice spot.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* CFB O/U Play

Atlanta vs. Seattle Over 46

The Falcons and Seahawks clash on MNF and this Over has value to work with. Both of these offenses have so many threats, which gives them the ability to strike at any time. 

Looking at Atlanta first, the Falcons rank 8th in overall offense in the NFL. They are a balanced attack that can strike on any play either on the ground of through the air. QB Matt Ryan has thrown for 2732 yards this season and has 13 touchdowns to his credit. It certainly helps his cause when you have WR Julio Jones out wide, who is always a down field threat. 

From Seattle's case, Russell Wilson has been a beast at home. He's led the offense to averaging over 4 touchdowns and is averaging 330.3 pass yards per game over the last 4 games. On top of that, he's thrown for 11 touchdowns in that span. This Seattle offense is quick to strike as Pete Carroll is not afraid to pick the tempo up when this offense is in the groove.

Some trends to note.  Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Seattle.

This has been an Over series in the past and with how well both offenses can move the ball quickly, this one makes sense.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NFL O/U Play

Navy vs. Notre Dame Under 59
 
The weather in South Bend calls for light snow and rain mixed and heavy winds during this one. Neither of these teams are very good at throwing the ball normally, and they will be completely reliant on the running game here. That makes both defenses know what is coming, and typically that leads to lower scoring games.

Navy doesn't even know who they will start at quarterback, because they have two quarterbacks (Abey and Perry) who are injured. Perry is doubtful and Abey is questionable. It may be a youngster at third string with the start here.

Notre Dame's defense has been solid against the run all year, and you have to think they'll play better after getting embarrassed last weekend.

Navy doesn't score more than 40 points very often, but they did last game. The under is a perfect 5-0 in their last 5 games after scoring 40 or more last contest.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

San Jose State vs. Colorado State Over 66.5

The San Jose State Spartans play at the fastest pace of any team in the country. The offense isn't all that good, but Colorado State's defense has been very disappointing this year. Colorado State has blown multiple leads by giving up a ton of second half points this season.

San Jose State isn't likely to put up a bunch of points here, but they should be able to score a few times. On the other side, Colorado State should light up the scoreboard. The Rams offense is extremely balanced, and they get more explosive plays than any other offense in the Mountain West.

San Jose State's defense has a terrible secondary, and I expect Gallup and the rest of the Rams receivers to run free all game here. Colorado State has a good chance of getting more than 50 here, and they should be scoring very quickly.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

Texas vs. West Virginia Under 54

The Texas offense has been a mess this season. They have been able to put up a big number against the very worst teams, but against quality opponents they have really let this team down.

On the other hand, the Texas defense is much improved. This defensive coaching staff has them maximizing their talent much better than they have in recent years.

West Virginia's defense is a little better than most realize, and they are good at bending without breaking.

The weather in Morgantown is expected to be rainy and breezy for this one. Both of these teams normally want to throw it around a lot, and that will be a lot tougher to do in this weather.

A couple trends for this one. The under is 23-10 in West Virginia's last 33 conference games. The under is 35-16 in Texas' last 51 conference games.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh Over 43.5

The Titans and Steelers headline a solid Thursday Night Football matchup and the Over here has value to work with.

Both of these offenses have playmakers, which is certainly good for this total here.

Looking at Tennessee first, it starts with Marcus Mariota. The Titans QB has led them to 4 straight wins and he's really picking things up with his arm. He's tossed for 1783 yards this season and this run game with DeMarco Murray is certainly opening things a lot for him. Murray has ran for 5 touchdowns this year and we've seen a lot of explosive plays from this Tennessee offense so far.

From the Pittsburgh aspect, they have plenty of playmakers. One of the most surprising ones this season has been JuJu Smith-Schuster. He has stepped up to be a huge part of this offense and has just become another huge threat for Roethlisberger and this offense.

Some trends to note. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Pittsburgh. Over is 5-1-1 in Titans last 7 games in November.

This has been an over series and given the threats on both offenses, this one makes sense.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NFL O/U Play

Packers vs. Bears Under 38 

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet on Sunday afternoon. This is an epic rivalry where you usually see both teams come well prepared. Neither team is all that good right now, especially on offense. Look for both defenses to have the advantage.

Green Bay's offense looks nothing like it did with Aaron Rodgers. Gone are the explosive plays. Now, we see a bunch of check downs and plays that the defense is well prepared for with Brett Hundley under center. Green Bay's running attack isn't any good either. The offensive line is a mess, and that makes it even more difficult to transition to a backup.

Chicago's offensive game plan is pretty easy to see right now. Trubisky isn't going to take many chances at all. The Bears are going to pound the ball on the ground consistently. That eats up time and the Packers should be ready for the run here.

A low scoring battle between rivals here.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NFL O/U Play

Boise State vs. Colorado State Over 57.5 

The Boise State Broncos offense was a mess earlier this year, but their passing attack has really picked up their level of play in the last few weeks. Boise State is once again hitting quite a few big plays in the passing game. The Colorado State defense is weak in the secondary and I expect Boise State to hit several big plays here.

Boise State's defense is great against the run, but they are vulnerable against the pass. Boise State's secondary doesn't have anyone who matches up well with Gallup from Colorado State who is one of the best receivers in the country. Look for Stevens and Gallup to hook up often in this one for the Rams passing attack.

This game means a lot to both teams, and I expect a great atmosphere for football. Look for both passing games to do enough damage to get this one past this posted total.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Georgia vs. Auburn Over 48.5

A huge marquee matchup in the SEC pins the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at it on Saturday.

Here, this is a relatively low total given how much success both offenses have.

Looking at Georgia first, the Bulldogs put up 36.6 points per game. They play a very similar style to the Crimson Tide as they run right at you and will wear opposing defenses down. They rank 8th int the nation with 279.3 rush yards per game. That number is monstrous and they will look to utilize both Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, as this duo is one of the best in the nation. Expect a lot of gaps to open up as the game goes on here for these two.

Meanwhile, Auburn is right there with them offensively. The Tigers are putting up 36.9 points per contest and with the pace they play at, they'll look to turn things up a couple notches. Auburn likes to move quick and run a balanced type offense that will take plenty of shots deep down field.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 conference games. Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games following a straight up win.

Expect a lot of quick strikes and big plays, as both these teams have playmakers that are explosive.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Texas Tech vs. Baylor Over 71.5

The Red Raiders and Bears figure to play to a high scoring affair here on Saturday.

This is a solid combo of explosive offenses and very mediocre defenses.

The Red Raiders have one of the best offenses in the nation and they aren't shy by any means when it comes to throwing the ball deep down field. Overall, they rank 9th in the country, putting up 506.9 yards per game. Texas Tech's 354.4 pass yards per game has led them to averaging 38.2 points per contest. However, defense is a huge issue for them and really always has been. Texas Tech is giving up 34.1 points per game and come in off a horrible showing against a Kansas State offense that is very slow moving.

That means this Baylor offense has a huge chance here on Saturday to produce. However, the defense is the biggest concern for the Bears as they rank near the bottom in almost every single category. It will be on their offense, who comes in off a 38 point performance last week, to really strike for some big plays.

Some trends to note. Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 14-2 in Red Raiders last 16 neutral site games. Over is 7-1 in Bears last 8 neutral site games.

This one has the making for a lot of fireworks.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Toledo vs. Ohio Under 65

Here we get two of the best defenses in the MAC squaring off, which gives value to the Under here in this case. 

The Rockets are allowing 24.4 points per contest as a whole this season and they've allowed just 80 points in their 5 MAC contests. This defense does not allow the big play, which is exactly the edge needed for this Under. They give up just 4.4 yards per play on average as they like to stack the box and really put the pressure on, forcing quick decisions. 

Ohio is right there with them. Allowing just 25.7 points per game, the Bobcats give up 5.3 yards per play. They too, do not allow anything over the top of anyone to get behind their secondary. 

Some trends to note. Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 21-8-1 in Bobcats last 30 conference games.

This number is just too high in this case. 

Back Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CFB O/U Play

Detroit vs. Green Bay Over 43

We should get a chance to see some scoring in this one as MNF heads into Green Bay. 

Both of these teams are just trying to hang around, which should provide us with a bit of a more open playbook game. With Detrot at 3-4 and Green Bay without Rodgers and at 4-3, this is an important one both ways in terms of the direction these two teams are heading. 

Looking at the Lions first, they are not afraid to whip the ball around the field. QB Matthew Stafford leads the 12th best offense in the NFL, as he’s lead the Lions to 242.1 pass yards through the air. They aren’t shy about going for the big play at all, which helps out this Over here.

Green Bay still has the playmakers even with out Rodgers. With a pool of receivers outside to choose from, Green Bay has still managed to find some consistent offense. 

Where both these teams lack is on the defensive end. The Packers rank 20th in points allowed, while the Lions sit 25th. Both defenses are certainly vulnerable to the big play. 

Given this, we have the potential for quite the showdown. Look for both offenses to move the ball with some tempo and rhythm, opening this game up early.

Back Over. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NFL O/U Play

UCF vs. SMU Over 73

The UCF Golden Knights can score with the best of them. Scott Frost is a great innovative offensive mind, and he's made a huge difference with this team and he's only in his second season. No wonder the guy's name keeps popping up for a lot of big jobs.

SMU's defense ranks among the 25 worst in the nation. What one thing does SMU do really well? The Mustangs are terrific at throwing the football. SMU has a good group of receivers and they should have the edge here. UCF's defensive front is weak, but their secondary is relatively inexperienced and I think SMU can move the ball well here.

Both teams play at an extremely fast tempo, and the over is 19-7 in SMU's last 26 games following an ATS loss. Back and forth they go in this one.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CFB O/U Play

Texas vs. TCU Under 47

The Texas defense has been a major strength of late. Oklahoma State is used to scoring 40 or more per contest, but the Cowboys could only score 13 in an overtime win over Texas. The Longhorns allowed only 7 to a Baylor offense that has been pretty good. It is the rushing defense leading the way. Texas ranks 10th in the nation in rushing defense. That's important because runs the ball on 57% of their offensive plays.

What about TCU's defense? They are the reason the team has been so good this year. Gary Patterson's offense has been a bit up and down with Hill at quarterback, but the defense has been great. TCU is thirdi in the nation in rushing yards per carry allowed at only 2.32. TCU has allowed 3.73 yards per play or less in each of their last three games. This defense is top notch.

There's no reason to expect anything but a hard hitting affair between two good defenses that have the edge on the offenses here.

A couple trends of note. The under is a perfect 6-0 in Texas' last 6 road games. The under is 4-0 in TCU's last 4 games overall. A combined 10-0 angle.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 10* *RARE* CFB O/U Play

Coastal Carolina vs. Arkansas Over 59.5

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers haven't played anyone this year even close to the caliber of an SEC team. Arkansas may be having a bad season, but the Razorbacks should move the ball at will in this game.

Arkansas is expected to play both Cole Kelley and Austin Allen in this game. Both have played well overall, and they'll get some big gainers through the air. The biggest area where Arkansas can dominate though is in the running game. Bielema's teams are well known for their rushing ability.

How's Coastal Carolina at stopping the run? They allowed 6.08 yards per rush to Western Illinois. Yes, Western Illinois. They also allowed Louisiana Monroe to run for 6.08 yards per carry. Arkansas will run all over them here.

Arkansas' defense is terrible against the run as well though, and Coastal Carolina will likely get some yards and points with their run game. Arkansas ranks 121st out of 130 teams in the country in run defense.

A couple trends of note. The over is 5-0 in Coastal's last 5 road games. The over is 11-3 in Arkansas' last 14 games vs. a Sun Belt team.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Memphis vs. Tulsa Over 78.5

Memphis and Tulsa battle on Friday night and should see a lot of action in this one. 

Every which way you look at these teams, the find a way to either score a lot of points, or allow a lot of points. 

Breaking down Memphis first, the Tigers are averaging an absurd 42.5 points per game. This Memphis offense moves with a ton of pace Riley Ferguson and Anthony Miller have become one of the best duos not just in the conference, but in the NCAA. On the flip side of that, defensively things have been a mess for them. They concede 33.4 points per game as that has led them to hitting the Over in 6 of their last 8. 

Tulsa has been very similar. Averaging 32.9 points per game and 37.7 against, they've been involved in plenty of shootouts thus far.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 16-6 in Golden Hurricane last 22 games following a ATS win.

These two teams have played high scoring affairs lately in this series. This one should be the same.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* CFB O/U Play

Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Over 48

Mid week MAC football continues on Wednesday and the Over here has value in the battle of two Michigan schools.

With the way both offenses can move the ball, this total is relatively low here in this spot.

Central Michigan has put up over 30 points per game this season when playing on the road. They are a team that will try to use a balanced attack at times, but if their run game can open things up, they will certainly take a lot of deep chances down field. The Chips take on a WMU defense that gives up nearly 4 touchdowns per game, which means we should see them find some gaps.

Western Michigan has continued to be one of the top offenses in the MAC despite losing a lot this offseason. Averaging 36.2 points per game thus far, the Broncos 416.6 yards per game puts them in the top tier in the conference. This offense has a lot of playmakers that can turn up field, giving them a huge edge.

Some trends to note. Over is 9-2 in Broncos last 11 home games. Over is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 Wednesday games

This total is very low and for how well both offenses have played so far, they should see a lot of action.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* CFB O/U Play

Denver vs. Kansas City Under 42.5

MNF heads into Kansas City and here we should see both teams really like to slow things down, which is solid for this Under.

Looking at Denver first, overall their offense is putting up just 18.0 points per game this season. On the road, things are even worse. They are averaging just 8.0 points per road game through a pair of contests, as this offense just doesn't have many deep ball threats, or big, explosive playmakers. Defensively though we get an edge for the Under. The Broncos allow just 19 points per game, one of the better marks in the NFL.

The Chiefs meanwhile are right there defensively. They're giving up under 20 points per home game this season and this team is just playing extremely well overall. Offensively they are much better, but they run a nice balanced attack that really will chew some clock up here in this one.

Some trends to note. Under is 40-18 in Chiefs last 58 home games. Under is 9-4 in Broncos last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.

This one should be very slow paced, as both teams will look to establish the ground game early on.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NFL O/U Play

Falcons vs. Jets Under 44.5

The Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets play in New York on Sunday. The Jets have been much better than expected, and the Falcons have been much worse than expected.

Atlanta was supposed to care a lot about that Super Bowl rematch last week. They either didn't care enough, or they just aren't good enough on offense this year. It's clear that Matt Ryan isn't the same quarterback without Shanahan as his offensive coordinator.

The Jets offense is very inconsistent, and overall the Falcons defense has played pretty well this year.

I expect the Jets secondary to be able to limit big plays in this one, especially with rain being called for during this contest.

The Falcons offense has gotten too much respect of late. The Jets offense still lacks weapons.

A couple key trends here. The under is 6-1 in the Jets last 7 following an ATS loss. The under is 6-0 in the Jets last 6 after allowing 30 points or more last game.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play

Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma Over 75.5

Two offenses that have just dominated in the Big 12 meet on Saturday and it always tends to be a fireworks affair when the Red Raiders and Sooners meet. 

Texas Tech is putting up 40.3 points per game this season, while the Sooners have jumped them at 42.0 a game. Both of these teams are so explosive and have playmakers who can make big play after big play. 

Pace of play is a huge deal here as well. Both offenses like to get to the line quick and run as many plays as possible. 

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oklahoma. Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

This head to head battle is always a fun one. The Over has been money in the past 6 games and this one figures to be the same.

Back Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

Louisiana Monroe vs. Idaho Over 61.5
 
The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks defense is so bad they make nearly every game a shootout. Monroe ranks in the bottom ten in the country against both the run and the pass in efficiency numbers.

Idaho's defense has been giving up a lot of big plays in recent games. Missouri had 51 points on Idaho at halftime last week. I know Monroe doesn't have the same type of offense as Missouri, but the Tigers offense hasn't been very efficient this year and to have that kind of number at halftime tells you all you need to know about Idaho's defense.

The Sun Belt is a league where shootouts are the norm, and I think we see another one here.

A couple key trends here. The over is an impressive 13-3 in Monroe's last 16 road games. The over is 19-7 in Monroe's last 26 conference games.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

Wisconsin vs. Illinois Under 52
 
The Wisconsin Badgers are doing what they do every single year. Wisconsin is running the ball constantly and winning games in the trenches. The Badgers move very slowly. They rank in the bottom 15 in the country in terms of tempo.

Wisconsin is going to run it over and over again here. The weather calls for relatively high winds, which means there should be even  more running than normal.

Illinois doesn't have a good passing attack at all. I don't see the Fighting Illini being able to keep up here. Neither do the oddsmakers based on the spread.

With Wisconsin ahead and running the ball and using up the full play clock, this game should move along very quickly.

Illinois hasn't been able to score against quality teams in their recent past. The under is 5-0 in the Fighting Illini's last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CFB O/U Play

Ball State vs. Toledo Over 56

The Rockets and Cardinals meet in a MAC matchup on Thursday night and the Over here has some value to play with.

This one really stems from the Toledo offense for starters. They are very quick paced and can strike fast and in bunches. This season, they're putting up 38.0 points per game. They come into Thursday with the 11th best offense in the NCAA, averaging 506.9 yards per game. This is an extremely nice matchup for them here, as they are taking on a Cardinals defense that is allowing nearly 5 touchdowns per game. They should have no issues moving the ball and really using the pace to keep them off balanced.

Defensively, the Rockets have had their moments as well. Conceding 28.7 points per road game this season, Ball State has put up nearly 30 points per game themselves at home, as they seem to have much better rhythm in front of their fans.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Thursday games. Over is 9-3 in Rockets last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

This should be a back and forth game, as both offenses will find some big play success.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* CFB O/U Play

Auburn vs. Arkansas Under 53

The Auburn Tigers defense is one of the best in the country. Auburn struggled defensively late last week against LSU and it cost them. Don't expect them to struggle here.

Arkansas might be without Austin Allen here.  If he plays, he'll be banged up. The passing game wasn't very good with him in the lineup, and without him in the lineup it is awful. Arkansas wants to run the football, but they have nothing to keep defenses honest right now.Auburn is allowing only 3.11 yards per carry this year. I don't expect Arkansas to be able to run the ball down their throats.

The Auburn offense hasn't been as good as expected this year. Stidham hasn't fit quite as well in this system as most expected him to.

A couple trends of note. The under is 6-1 in Auburn's last 7 following an ATS loss. The under is 11-4 in Arkansas' last 15 following a loss.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 6* CFB O/U Play

Arizona State vs. Utah Under 57

The Arizona State Sun Devils defense is much improved. This is a unit that held Washington to 7 points last week. I still don't trust them against elite running games, but Utah isn't that this season. Arizona State has a good defensive coordinator, and they are improving a lot.

Utah's defensive front is much better than Arizona State's offensive line. I expect Utah to blow up a lot of plays in the backfield in this one. Arizona State's passing attack isn't consistent at all this year, and they are very weak running the ball. I don't think Arizona State can score much in this one.

A few trends of note in this one. The under is 5-1 in Arizona State's last six games overall. The under is 4-1 in Utah's last 5 home games. The under is 5-1 in Utah's last 6 conference games.

Take the under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CFB O/U Play

Chiefs vs. Raiders Over 46

The Kansas City Chiefs offense isn't the same as it has been in past years. Kansas City isn't going to just check down at every opportunity. They did that last week a little too much against a very good Steelers defense, but things should be different against a weak Raiders defense here.

Kansas City leads the NFL in yards per play at 6.4. The Chiefs are playing against an Oakland defense that gives up a lot of big plays. Oakland is allowing 5.6 yards per play which ranks among the five worst in the NFL.

Derek Carr is healing up, and this Kansas City defense has been disappointing this year. The Chiefs certainly miss Berry in the secondary. If Kansas City doesn't get quick pressure here, I think the Raiders have the weapons needed to get open in space on the outside.

A close high scoring game.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NFL O/U Play

Memphis vs. Houston Over 59

The Tigers and Cougars go at it on Thursday night and we should see a lot of back and forth action given how well both these offenses play.

Memphis comes into Thursday with one of the best scoring offenses in the conference. They are averaging 40.3 points per game, as they move with a lot of tempo and really take shots down field. The Tigers have scored a combined 100 points over the past two games and Riley Ferguson continues to just pick apart opposing defenses. He's thrown for 10 touchdowns in that span and overall he's compiled 19 on the season.

Houston has put up 32.2 points per home game this season and they continue to come up with big play after big play. They know coming into this one that they'll have to take their shots to keep up with the Memphis attack.

Some trends to note. Over is 9-4 in Cougars last 13 Thursday games. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.

This number is too small given the Memphis offense and knowing what Houston will try to do to keep up.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* CFB O/U Play

Colts vs. Titans Under 48

Indianapolis and Tennessee clash on Monday Night Football and the Under has value here to work with.

Neither offense has been able to get the ball rolling this season and that stems from their respective star QBs battling injuries.

Andrew Luck will remain out and Marcus Mariota remains in question as he continues to battle a hamstring injury. That could leave this primetime matchup in the hands of a pair of backup QBs, which means we should see plenty of the running game throughout from both sides.

Both Frank Gore and DeMarco Murray have been a huge part of these two offenses early on this season, as both have carried the workload. Expect them to have that here, as both will look to establish a ground game and keep that clock moving.

Some trends to note. Under is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Neither team is averaging a lot of points here this season. Look for minimal chances here on Monday.

Back the Under.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NFL O/U Play

Browns vs. Texans Over 47

The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans get together on Sunday. Houston has scores of key defenders out for this game. J.J. Watt is obviously at the top of this list. Cushing is another key guy who is out. Clowney has been limited in practice and is less than 100 percent as well.

The Browns offense should get some opportunities in this one. Cleveland has faced quite a few of the best defenses in the NFL so far this year. Houston is closer to the bottom than the top of the defenses without their key defenders on the field.

Houston's offense looks great with Deshaun Watson leading the way. Watson and Will Fuller have a great connection already. Watson is likely to have a big game against a Cleveland defense that has given up a bunch of big plays this year.

The fact that this one is played indoors is helpful for a high scoring game too.

Take the over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NFL O/U Play