Bryan Bash

The Raptors are laying 8 points on the road against a 5-23 Wizards team that’s 2-10 at home. Even without Barrett and Poeltl, Toronto’s efficiency edge and road discipline should be enough to cover at Capital One Arena.

Detroit lays 10 points on the road in Utah, and the interior mismatch with Jalen Duren against a Jazz team missing Walker Kessler should create enough separation for the Pistons to cover. Bryan Bash breaks down why the East’s best team has the depth and efficiency to win big at Delta Center.

Memphis is laying 5.5 at home against a Giannis-less Bucks squad, but Milwaukee’s seven-game adjustment period and Memphis’s injury concerns make this spread look inflated. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Bucks offer value on the road.

Kawhi Leonard’s 41-point explosion has the Clippers rolling into Portland, but can LA finally string together consistent performances? Bash breaks down why the star power gap and Portland’s closing problems make this spread interesting despite the Clippers’ season-long inconsistency.

The Bulls are laying a point at home on a four-game win streak, but the 76ers’ 7-4 road record and Tyrese Maxey’s 31.0 PPG make them the sharper play. Chicago’s 7-6 at the United Center doesn’t justify favoring them over a better road team with superior talent. Back Philadelphia +1.

The Hawks are laying 4.5 at home, but their 5-9 record at State Farm Arena tells a different story. Bryan Bash breaks down why Miami’s offensive firepower and Atlanta’s home struggles make this number too high.

The Warriors are laying 8 points at home on Christmas Day, but once you dig into the matchup data and what Dallas has shown recently with Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis, this spread starts to feel stretched. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Mavericks plus the points is the play.

The Knicks are laying 5.5 at home on Christmas Day, and the market is pricing in their 14-2 home record and Cleveland’s road struggles. But with Donovan Mitchell averaging 30.6 PPG and the Cavaliers showing offensive depth in their last win, this spread feels stretched. Bash breaks down why the points hold value at Madison Square Garden.

Oklahoma City is 14-0 at home and laying 9 points on Christmas Day, but San Antonio just beat them by 20 twice in eleven days. Bash breaks down why the Spurs’ recent dominance in this matchup makes the spread too high, even at Paycom Center.

The Lakers are getting 2.5 points at home on Christmas Day against the Rockets, but the real story is Luka Doncic’s questionable status. With both teams dealing with key injuries and coming off blowout losses, this spread feels tight for a reason. Bash breaks down why the Lakers plus the points is the play.