Cleveland lays 5.5 at Indiana without Donovan Mitchell. The Cavaliers are the better team, but removing 29.8 PPG from a road squad facing a desperate home opponent makes this number harder to cover than the records suggest.
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St. John’s vs. Butler Predictions: Expert Betting Analysis for Tuesday Night
St. John’s lays 4.5 at Butler, and this number feels light. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Red Storm’s elite rebounding and defensive efficiency should overwhelm the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in this Big East clash.
Michigan vs. Penn State Predictions: Expert Betting Analysis for January 6th
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. provide an interior presence that Penn State’s guard-heavy rotation cannot match. Check out our free pick and the latest betting trends as the Wolverines aim to move to 14-0.
Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction: Why the Lakers Cover Despite the Spread
New Orleans is struggling at the bottom of the West, while the Lakers are finding their rhythm despite injuries to key rotation pieces like Austin Reaves. Get the latest ATS pick and a deep dive into the personnel matchups at the Smoothie King Center.
Texas Tech vs. Houston Betting Free Pick: Can the Red Raiders Cover the Point Spread?
While Texas Tech is coming off a record-setting 17 three-pointer performance, they now face a Houston squad holding opponents to a stingy 25.9% from deep. Get the full ATS pick and see if the Cougars’ home-court dominance continues.
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: The Wembanyama Question Makes This Line Volatile
The Spurs are laying 6 on the road, but Victor Wembanyama’s questionable status changes everything about this matchup. Bryan Bash breaks down why Memphis +6 is the play in a game where San Antonio’s injury uncertainty makes the margin too tight.
Georgia at Florida Best Bet: Is the Bulldogs’ High-Octane Offense a Mirage?
Florida’s laying 9.5 at home against 8-1 Georgia, and the market’s right to favor the Gators. Bash breaks down why Florida’s elite defense (9th in adjusted efficiency) will suffocate Georgia’s volume-based offense and poor shooting.
Duke vs Louisville: Bash’s College Basketball Betting Breakdown
Duke travels to Louisville as a 1.5-point favorite in a massive ACC showdown. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Blue Devils’ elite defense and superior efficiency metrics make this line too tight, offering real value on the road favorite.
Heat vs Timberwolves Prediction: Minnesota’s Depth Advantage Looks Underpriced
Minnesota lays 6 points at home against a shorthanded Miami squad, and the spread feels light. With Tyler Herro questionable and the Heat struggling at 7-10 on the road, the Timberwolves’ depth and two-way balance should control this matchup over 96 possessions. Bash breaks down why Minnesota covers comfortably.
Hornets vs Thunder Prediction: Why OKC’s Efficiency Edge Makes This Number Playable
The Thunder are laying 15.5 at home against a Hornets team that just snapped a losing streak. Bryan Bash breaks down why OKC’s efficiency edge and home dominance make this number playable, despite Charlotte’s offensive firepower.