The Rockets are laying 6.5 in Portland, but with Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet both sidelined, Houston’s offensive depth takes a major hit. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Trail Blazers, fresh off a win over this same Rockets squad, are positioned to cover at home despite their inferior record.
San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles (4.5) at IND. Eagles’ red-zone dominance and defensive improvements create value against 49ers’ struggling offensive line.
The Celtics are laying 8.5 points at home against the Raptors, but without Jayson Tatum, that number feels stretched. Bryan Bash breaks down why Toronto’s depth and road success make them a strong play to cover the spread at TD Garden.
The 76ers are laying 2.5 on the road in Orlando, and once you account for Franz Wagner’s absence and Philadelphia’s three-headed scoring attack, that number looks generous. Bash breaks down why the Sixers’ depth and versatility should be enough to cover the short spread at Kia Center.
Bowling Green leads the country in steals per game but faces an Akron squad that ranks 6th in the nation in assists. Find out why we’re laying the points in our latest best bet analysis for this MAC rivalry.
The Knicks are getting 1.5 points in Phoenix, but their 7-9 road record tells a different story than their 24-13 overall mark. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Suns’ home-court edge and New York’s road struggles make this spread a gift for Phoenix backers.
Minnesota is laying 4 to 4.5 points at home against USC, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. USC ranks 28th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency while Minnesota sits at 195th. Bash breaks down why the market is overreacting to USC’s recent road struggles and why the Trojans’ offensive firepower should prevail in Minneapolis.
Miami (OH) enters 8-0 with the nation’s #1 offensive rating, but their adjusted metrics tell a different story. Bryan Bash breaks down why Toledo’s pace advantage and home court make them the play as small underdogs in this MAC showdown.
The Thunder lay 4.5 points at Memphis without Ja Morant. Bryan Bash breaks down why OKC’s depth and elite defense should cover comfortably despite frontcourt injuries.
The Clippers head to Brooklyn as road favorites on a back-to-back, but the schedule spot and pace matchup suggest the Nets can keep this closer than the market expects. Bryan Bash breaks down why Brooklyn’s transition game and home desperation make them the play at +4.5.