Bryan Bash

The Knicks are laying 6.5 at State Farm Arena, but their 5-7 road record and Josh Hart’s absence make this spread dangerous. Atlanta’s 10-7 road mark and offensive firepower suggest this game stays closer than the market expects.

Bryan Bash breaks down Cavaliers vs Rockets, explaining why Cleveland’s offensive firepower and Houston’s Sengun uncertainty make the 3.5-point spread look inflated. Mitchell’s 30.7 PPG and Mobley’s two-way dominance keep this closer than the market expects.

The Nuggets are laying 5 points on the road in Orlando, but once you dig into rotation depth, rest advantages, and Orlando’s 10-5 home record, this line feels stretched. Bash breaks down why the Magic have the edge to cover at the Kia Center.

The Magic are laying 6 points at home against the Hornets, and the home/road split tells the story. Orlando’s 10-4 at the Kia Center, Charlotte’s 3-12 on the road, and the Hornets are missing multiple frontcourt pieces. Bryan Bash breaks down why this line exists and where the value sits.

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.