NBA Picks

Detroit lays 3.5 at home against a Rockets team playing on a back-to-back after overtime in Philly. The Pistons are 17-4 at Little Caesars Arena while Houston struggles at 11-13 on the road, but Cade Cunningham’s questionable status is the swing factor in this matchup.

Darius Garland is out, but Evan Mobley is fresh off a 14-rebound masterpiece. Check out Bash’s full breakdown of the injury report and his best bet for this Jan 23rd showdown on NBA League Pass.

The Celtics lay 8 points at Barclays Center against a Nets team that just lost by 54. Boston’s depth meets Brooklyn’s structural flaws in a matchup that favors the road favorite.

The Bucks are laying 6.0 points at home against a Jokic-less Nuggets squad, but Denver’s elite road record and Milwaukee’s home struggles make this number too high. Bash breaks down why the Nuggets can stay within the number despite missing their MVP.

The Suns lay 3 in Atlanta on Friday night, but Phoenix’s 13-12 road mark meets the Hawks’ recent offensive explosion. Jalen Johnson just dropped 32 and 15 on Memphis, and Atlanta’s weapons make this spread too narrow in a pace-up environment.

Detroit lays 4.5 at home against Houston on a back-to-back, but Cade Cunningham’s status determines whether the Pistons’ home dominance or the Rockets’ star power controls this matchup.

Toronto’s 14-9 road record meets Portland’s four-game winning streak in a Friday night West Coast showdown. The Raptors are laying 3.5 points despite the Blazers’ recent momentum, but depth and versatility give Toronto the edge in this matchup.

The Wizards have dropped seven straight, but they are 1-0 ATS against Denver this year. Read our full preview for a sharp ATS pick and find out if Washington’s rebounding edge can force a close finish.