Expert handicapper Bash has his sights set on the Yum! Center with a play on the 6.5-point spread. While the Wolfpack have been a road juggernaut, the best bet focuses on whether Louisville’s interior depth can exploit an NC State defense that ranks near the bottom of the conference in defensive rating.
The Pistons are laying just 3.5 points on the road against a Hornets team riding a nine-game winning streak. Detroit’s the East’s top seed, but Charlotte’s three-point shooting and recent form make this number too tight to fade.
Cleveland’s laying a point at Denver despite missing Evan Mobley and facing a Nuggets team that leads in every efficiency metric. The market’s overreacting to Harden’s debut—take Denver at home with Jokic ready to dominate the paint.
Arizona brings an 8-0 record and elite efficiency metrics to Allen Fieldhouse, but Kansas’s defensive prowess and pace control make this 2.5-point spread a battleground number. Bash breaks down why the Under 151.5 is the sharp play in this Big 12 showdown.
USC travels to Penn State as 3.5-point favorites in a Big Ten matchup between 8-1 teams. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Trojans’ efficiency edge and star power should overcome the Nittany Lions’ ball security and home court advantage.
Texas Tech is laying points on the road, but history is on their side after dominating this series recently. With JT Toppin averaging a double-double and West Virginia’s offense ranking near the bottom of the Big 12, we look at why the ATS pick favors the visitors.
The betting market has set a high bar for the Raptors, asking them to win by nine in a matchup where both teams push the tempo. Check out our expert analysis on why the prediction for this game hinges on Toronto’s interior defense and Indiana’s ability to score through Siakam and Nembhard.
Iowa’s laying 12.5 at home against Northwestern, and the efficiency gap tells the whole story. The Hawkeyes rank 34th in adjusted net efficiency while the Wildcats limp in at 60th after getting demolished by Illinois. Bash breaks down why this spread makes perfect sense.
The Heat lay 11 on the road against a gutted Wizards roster missing Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Cam Whitmore. Miami’s 7.1-point scoring edge and superior depth make this spread playable despite back-to-back concerns.
Tulsa brings a seven-game winning streak into the Yuengling Center, but they face a USF squad that already beat them on the road this season. We examine the impact of David Green’s scoring surge and why Tulsa’s ball security provides the winning edge for the best bet in this Sunday noon tip-off.