Sports Handicapper Ray Monohan's Picks & Predictions

Tampa Bay -103

The Lightning have value at this low of a price.

I’ve said it all season long, when you get Tampa Bay at this low of odds, you almost have to take them. That’s the case here as they have a ton of value. 

Tampa Bay continues to pace the NHL as this has been the most consistent team all season long.

They’ve rattled off 7 straight wins and they’re doing it with stellar play paced by the offense. They are pushing the tempo and really peppering the opposing goal. Look for them to attack from the start here, especially as this Blues team loves to hang back and try to play possession.

Tampa Bay is simply too quick for the Blues.

Back Tampa Bay.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Boston -3

The Celtics have value laying the points here. 

Boston comes into this one at the right time as the Hornets continue to struggle as they have seen their playoff hopes dwindle. 

The Hornets have dropped 11 of their last 16 overall and have tried shaking things up. They are now going with a more youthful lineup, that won’t matchup well here with this veteran offense the Celtics put out there. 

This is a game where Boston can use their physical play and attack the Hornets constantly, forcing them on their heels all night long.

This is just too low of a number here. 

Back Boston

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NBA ATS Play

Kansas +2

The Jayhawks dominated in their Opening Round matchup with Northeastern and will look to translate that into a win over Auburn here. 

Kansas took control in every which way as they went out and took off early in the 2nd half. They showcased their ability to shoot the 3 ball and dominate inside, something they'll look to do here on Saturday. 

Auburn is a very vulnerable team, as it was showcased in their contest with NMSU. They nearly coughed up a lead late, as they struggle with teams that like to play quick and attack. Expect Kansas to really turn up the pressure here and look to get out in transition.

Some trends to note. Jayhawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Jayhawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games.

Back Kansas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* CBB ATS Play

Villanova +4

The Wildcats have value grabbing points here.

This should be a lower scoring contest, as both teams really buckle down on the defensive end. 

Villanova has caught some fire after what was an up and down regular season, as they ran the table in the Big East Conference Tournament and took care of business in the Opening Round against St. Mary's. 

Here, with this game likely turning into a grind, we should see it come down to the wire. Both teams can shoot the 3 ball and love to control the tempo. This one should be close throughout with either team having a chance to steal things late.

Back Villanova.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* CBB ATS Play

LSU -2

The Tigers have value at this low of a number here.

Despite all the drama surrounding them, the Tigers came out and handled business against Yale in the Opening Round.

The final score makes it actually seem a bit closer than it was, as LSU as dominant for about 38 minutes before Yale started chucking up three point shots. LSU is built with a deep team that can control the paint and work the inside-out game. 

Look for them to do just that here against a Maryland team that they are much bigger and quicker than.

Some trends to note. Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Terrapins are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 NCAA Tournament games.

Back LSU.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* CBB ATS Play