NBA Picks

The Lakers are 2.5-point road favorites against a Nuggets team missing Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Cameron Johnson. With Doncic and LeBron still healthy, LA has the star power edge despite losing Austin Reaves. Bash breaks down why the Lakers’ remaining talent outweighs Denver’s home court.

The 76ers are laying a single point at home against the Suns on a back-to-back. Bryan Bash breaks down why the scheduling spot and Maxey’s All-Star surge make Philadelphia the play despite the tight spread.

Houston lays 4 at home against a Spurs team riding Wembanyama’s All-Star high. The Rockets’ 14-3 home record and Durant’s steady scoring create the edge to cover against San Antonio’s road limitations.

Phoenix lays 7.5 in Brooklyn, but the Suns’ road struggles and Booker’s questionable status make this spread too high according to handicapper Bryan Bash. The Nets have enough firepower to keep it close at home even without Porter.

The Bucks catch 2.5 points in Atlanta’s Monday matinee, but the real value is the total. With Giannis facing a Porzingis-less Hawks defense and Johnson leading a balanced attack against Milwaukee’s porous perimeter, this 231.5 number looks light for two teams that struggle defensively.

The Knicks are laying 10 points at Madison Square Garden, but with Jalen Brunson questionable and Dallas showing offensive firepower in their last outing, this double-digit spread might be too generous. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Mavericks can stay competitive despite their road struggles.

Golden State’s 16-6 home dominance meets Miami’s 7-13 road struggles in a Monday night matchup where venue performance tells the story. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Warriors’ 6.5-point spread is justified by location-based efficiency gaps and short-rest scheduling spots.

The Thunder bring their 35-8 record and elite defense to Rocket Arena as 6.5-point road favorites against a Cavaliers squad dealing with rotation depth issues. Bryan Bash breaks down why Oklahoma City’s defensive versatility and balanced scoring should control this Monday matinee matchup.