Bryan Bash delivered a flawless performance on April 17, 2026, finishing 2-0 across his NBA selections. Both picks covered comfortably, with dominant home teams providing stress-free winners for the handicapper’s followers.
Charlotte Hornets @ Orlando Magic
Bash opened his card with the Orlando Magic +3.5 against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, and the Magic delivered in emphatic fashion with a 121-90 blowout victory. The bet Won by a wide margin as Orlando never gave Charlotte a chance in this one.
The Magic set the tone immediately, exploding for 38 first-quarter points while holding the Hornets to just 16, establishing a 22-point advantage that Charlotte would never seriously threaten. Orlando’s balanced attack was led by Paolo Banchero’s 25 points and 6 assists, while the team shot an efficient 50.0% from the field compared to Charlotte’s dismal 33.7%. The Hornets struggled mightily from beyond the arc at 26.7% and were outrebounded 49-34, limiting their second-chance opportunities. LaMelo Ball managed 23 points for Charlotte, but it was far from enough to keep pace with a dominant Magic squad that controlled all facets of the game. The 31-point final margin made this spread cover never in doubt.
Golden State Warriors @ Phoenix Suns
Bash’s second selection backed the Phoenix Suns -3.5 as home favorites against the Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix delivered a 111-96 victory for another comfortable cover. The bet Won as the Suns controlled the game from start to finish.
Phoenix jumped out to a commanding start, outscoring Golden State 33-15 in the opening quarter to build an 18-point cushion. The Warriors fought back with a 30-17 second quarter to cut into the deficit, but the Suns maintained composure and never relinquished control. Jalen Green put on a show for Phoenix with a game-high 36 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 3 blocks, leading a Suns offense that shot 48.1% from the field and a solid 36.7% from three-point range. Perhaps most impressively, Phoenix went a perfect 100.0% from the free-throw line. Brandin Podziemski posted a strong double-double effort for the Warriors with 23 points and 10 rebounds, but Golden State’s 44.6% field goal percentage and 33.3% three-point shooting weren’t enough to overcome the early deficit. The 15-point final margin gave Bash’s backers another easy winner.
A perfect 2-0 day for Bryan Bash, with both selections winning decisively. The handicapper benefited from strong home performances, as both Orlando and Phoenix controlled their games from the opening tip and cruised to double-digit victories that covered the spreads with room to spare.
