Bryan Bash posted an even 4-4 record on April 3rd, 2026, splitting his eight-pick card as favorites and underdogs produced mixed results. The day featured several blowouts that worked both for and against Bash’s positions, with four double-digit spreads among his selections.
Raptors at Grizzlies
Bash’s pick of Memphis +12.5 resulted in a loss as the Grizzlies were blown out 128-96 by Toronto. The Raptors dominated from the opening tip, building a first-half lead before extending it in the third quarter with a 37-31 frame. RJ Barrett led Toronto with 25 points while rookie Collin Murray-Boyles added 19 on efficient 7-of-10 shooting. The Raptors’ balanced attack featured 31 assists compared to just 14 for Memphis, and Toronto controlled the glass with a 51-38 rebounding advantage. Despite GG Jackson’s 30-point effort for the Grizzlies, Memphis shot just 40.0% from the field and 26.2% from three-point range, never threatening to keep the game within the number.
Celtics at Bucks
Milwaukee +17.0 also went down as a loss in a 133-101 Boston victory. The Celtics jumped out to a commanding 43-26 first quarter lead and never looked back against the short-handed Bucks. Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum added 23 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists before sitting the entire fourth quarter. Boston’s shooting efficiency proved overwhelming, hitting 56.2% from the field and 45.9% from three-point range while assisting on 33 baskets. The Celtics’ 48-30 rebounding edge compounded Milwaukee’s problems, as Taurean Prince led the Bucks with just 18 points in a game they trailed wire-to-wire.
Bulls at Knicks
Bash found success with New York -15.5, a comfortable winner as the Knicks demolished Chicago 136-96. OG Anunoby erupted for 31 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including a scorching 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. The Knicks built a 38-16 first quarter advantage and led by as many as 47 points. Mitchell Robinson added 17 points and 11 rebounds while making all seven of his field goal attempts, filling in for Karl-Anthony Towns. New York’s 52.7% field goal percentage and 54-36 rebounding margin overwhelmed a Bulls team that shot just 31.4% from three and 57.7% from the free throw line.
Magic at Mavericks
Dallas +7.0 resulted in a loss despite a historic 51-point performance from rookie Cooper Flagg. Orlando won 138-127, handing the Mavericks their 14th consecutive home loss. Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 28 points and Desmond Bane contributed 27 as Orlando shot an impressive 56.0% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range. The Magic’s 35 assists reflected their ball movement advantage, and they controlled the first three quarters with leads of 38-31, 33-27, and 40-34 before Dallas rallied late in the fourth.
Hawks at Nets
Brooklyn +16.5 went down as a loss in a 141-107 Atlanta blowout. The surging Hawks won their fourth straight and 18th in 20 games behind CJ McCollum’s 25 points and seven assists. Atlanta’s shooting was exceptional at 56.7% from the field and 51.3% from three-point range, with 36 assists demonstrating their offensive flow. The Hawks pulled away with a devastating 43-22 fourth quarter that turned a competitive game into a rout. Nic Claxton’s 16 points led Brooklyn in a game where the Nets’ 16.5-point cushion proved woefully inadequate.
Pelicans at Kings
Sacramento +5.0 delivered a win as the Kings defeated New Orleans 117-113. Maxime Raynaud paced Sacramento with 28 points and nine rebounds, while the Kings overcame a slow start to dominate the fourth quarter 32-21. Sacramento’s 51.1% field goal percentage and 46-36 rebounding advantage proved decisive against a Pelicans team led by Jeremiah Fears’ 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
Jazz at Rockets
Houston -17.0 cashed comfortably as a winner with the Rockets cruising to a 140-106 victory. Kevin Durant scored 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting in Houston’s fifth consecutive win, marking his 45th game this season with 20-plus points on 50% shooting or better. The Rockets shot 55.4% from the field and 46.9% from three-point range while building leads of 34-22, 35-28, 38-28, and 33-28 across the four quarters. Utah’s dismal 18.5% three-point shooting sealed their fate against a Rockets team that clinched a playoff berth with the victory.
Pacers at Hornets
Charlotte -15.5 provided Bash’s fourth win as the Hornets defeated Indiana 129-108. Brandon Miller led with 22 points and Kon Knueppel added 20 for a Charlotte team that shot 49.0% from three-point range on 24-of-49 shooting. LaMelo Ball contributed 18 points and nine assists as the Hornets improved to 42-26 with their eighth victory in 10 games. Pascal Siakam’s 30 points weren’t enough for the 18-59 Pacers, who had won two straight before this setback.
Bash’s 4-4 performance reflected a day where blowouts dominated the slate. His winning picks on New York, Sacramento, Houston, and Charlotte were offset by losses on Memphis, Milwaukee, Dallas, and Brooklyn. The even split left him at break-even for the day after accounting for standard -110 juice.
