Indiana’s laying just 2.5 at home against Iowa, and the market’s missing the boat. The Hawkeyes are 0-3 in their last three Big Ten games, while Indiana’s top-30 defense and faster pace should control this matchup. Bash breaks down why the Hoosiers cover the short number.
The Thunder lay 10 points in Miami against a Heat team missing three rotation players. When elite defense meets depleted depth, the math favors Oklahoma City to control pace and pull away late.
Tennessee’s laying 6.5 at home against Kentucky, but the efficiency metrics tell a different story. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Wildcats’ elite defense and superior adjusted net rating make this spread too generous for the Vols.
Boston lays 3 points at State Farm Arena, and that spread undersells the Celtics’ road dominance against Atlanta’s home struggles. With a 13-8 road record facing a Hawks team that’s 7-11 at home, Boston’s depth and fourth-quarter execution make this number exploitable.
No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa is the focal point, but Tech’s Christian Anderson is averaging 20 points and 7 assists. We dig into the prediction that pays if the Red Raiders control the glass.
Georgia lays 2.5 at home against Arkansas in an SEC clash that pits the nation’s top-scoring team against one of the best ball-security squads in college basketball. The efficiency numbers and rebounding advantage point to a clear side.
The Knicks are laying 3.5 at MSG against a Suns team that’s 10-12 on the road. With Brunson and Booker both questionable, this line is all about rest, location, and who actually suits up. Breaking down why New York’s home dominance makes this number short if their star plays.
Miami and Clemson both carry identical +20.0 adjusted net ratings, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Bash breaks down why the Hurricanes’ elite adjusted defense makes them the play at +4.5 in a pace battle at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Anthony Edwards’ questionable status flips the efficiency math in this Western Conference matchup. The Spurs are laying 6.5 at home, but Minnesota’s offensive ecosystem depends entirely on whether their 28.9 PPG scorer suits up at Frost Bank Center.
Florida travels to Nashville as 2.5-point underdogs against undefeated Vanderbilt, but the Gators’ elite defense and rebounding dominance could expose the Commodores’ slow-paced system in this SEC showdown.