Portland lays 7 points in D.C. against a Wizards team that’s lost nine straight and is missing Trae Young. Deni Avdija’s versatility gives the Blazers a massive matchup advantage against a Washington roster with no offensive identity.
Bryan Bash
Providence vs. No. 2 UConn Prediction: Will the Friars Get Run Out of Gampel?
UConn lays 15.5 at home against Providence in a Big East rematch, and the market is telling you that 103-98 shootout nine days ago was a complete outlier. Bash breaks down why the Huskies control everything at Gampel and why the efficiency gap makes this number very playable.
Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction: How Phoenix Covers Without Booker
Phoenix lays 8.5 at home without Devin Booker, but Brooklyn’s road struggles and efficiency gaps suggest the Suns have enough firepower to cover against a Nets team that just lost by 37.
Missouri vs. Alabama Prediction: Will the Tide Drown the Tigers in Tuscaloosa?
Alabama sits as 10.5-point favorites against Missouri in a matchup that highlights a massive efficiency gap. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Crimson Tide’s elite offense and pace advantage should overwhelm the Tigers’ defensive vulnerabilities at Coleman Coliseum.
Pelicans vs Thunder Prediction: When the Spread Reflects the Reality
The Thunder are laying 14.5 at home against a Pelicans squad that’s 5-17 on the road. Oklahoma City’s depth and efficiency should create enough separation to cover this number comfortably against a New Orleans team that can’t sustain defensive intensity for four quarters.
George Washington vs. #21 Saint Louis Prediction: Point-Center Battle in St. Louis
Saint Louis lays 9.5 at home against George Washington in a battle of elite offenses, but only one team plays defense. Breaking down why the Billikens’ pace and defensive efficiency should overwhelm the Colonials’ porous defense.
Kings vs Knicks Prediction: New York’s Efficiency Edge Meets Sacramento’s Depleted Rotation
Sacramento’s defense has cratered, allowing 139 points in their last outing. We break down the matchup between Jalen Brunson and a depleted Kings backcourt to find the best bet for this cross-conference clash.
Nebraska vs. Michigan Prediction: Is the Huskers’ 24-Game Win Streak in Jeopardy?
Michigan’s laying 10.5 at home against Nebraska in a battle of unbeatens, but the efficiency numbers reveal a massive gap. The Wolverines rank first nationally in adjusted net efficiency while Nebraska sits 38th, and that defensive dominance should be the difference in Ann Arbor.
Bucks vs. 76ers Pick: Can a Giannis-less Milwaukee Avoid a Blowout in Philly?
The 76ers are laying 10.5 points at home against a reeling Bucks squad, but everything hinges on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury. If he sits and Embiid returns, this spread has value. If both stars play, this number moves fast.
Purdue vs. Indiana Prediction: Can the Hoosiers Exploit a Hurting Purdue?
Purdue heads to Assembly Hall as a 4.5 to 5.5-point favorite against Indiana in a Big Ten clash between elite offense and stout defense. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Boilermakers’ adjusted offensive efficiency and ball movement should overcome the Hoosiers’ defensive identity.