NBA Picks
Rockets vs Nets Prediction: Why Brooklyn’s Injury Chaos Makes This Spread Too Narrow
Houston lays 10.5 at Brooklyn on New Year’s Day, and the Nets’ injury chaos plus their 4-12 home record make this spread look too narrow. Bash breaks down why the Rockets should cover against a dysfunctional Brooklyn squad.
76ers vs Mavericks Prediction: Why Philly’s 1-Point Edge Feels Fragile in Dallas
The 76ers are laying just a point on the road in Dallas, but with Embiid questionable, Oubre out, and the Mavericks competitive at home, that single-point spread feels fragile. Bash breaks down why Dallas +1.0 offers value in a tight New Year’s Day matchup.
Heat vs Pistons Prediction: Miami Without Herro Faces Detroit’s Elite Defense
Miami travels to Detroit without Tyler Herro on New Year’s Day. The Pistons are laying 5.0 at home, and with Cade Cunningham orchestrating against a depleted Heat backcourt, this spread feels justified. Bash breaks down why Detroit’s efficiency and home dominance should carry them to a comfortable cover.
Nuggets vs Raptors Prediction: Denver’s Depth Faces Reality Without Jokic
The Nuggets are getting 6.5 points at Toronto without Nikola Jokic, and while Denver’s compromised, their 12-5 road record and Jamal Murray’s 25.2 PPG keep them competitive against a Raptors team that’s been inconsistent at home. Bryan Bash breaks down why the points are the play on New Year’s Eve.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction: Why Milwaukee’s Double-Digit Spread Has Real Margin Risk
The Bucks are laying 10.5 points at home against a depleted Wizards squad, but Milwaukee’s 8-8 home record and Washington’s ability to stay competitive make this double-digit spread feel stretched. Bash breaks down why the Wizards plus the points is the play on New Year’s Eve.
Magic vs Pacers Prediction: Orlando Should Handle Business Against Struggling Indiana
The Magic are laying 4 points on the road against a struggling Pacers team that’s 6-27 and can’t protect home court. Bryan Bash breaks down why Orlando’s talent advantage should be enough to cover despite the road spot.
Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction: New Year’s Eve Fade Spot on a Wounded Chicago Squad
Chicago just lost Josh Giddey and Coby White to injuries, and the market is only giving New Orleans 1.0 on the road. This is a fade spot on a wounded Bulls squad that got blown out by 35 in their last game. Bash breaks down why the Pelicans’ talent edge should dominate on New Year’s Eve.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder Prediction: Why 16 Points Feels Like Too Much Respect
The Thunder are laying 16 points at home against the Trail Blazers, but Portland’s offensive firepower with Deni Avdija (25.6 PPG) and Shaedon Sharpe (22.1 PPG) keeps this closer than the market expects. Bryan Bash breaks down why the number feels stretched.
