NBA Picks

Oklahoma City is 14-0 at home and laying 9 points on Christmas Day, but San Antonio just beat them by 20 twice in eleven days. Bash breaks down why the Spurs’ recent dominance in this matchup makes the spread too high, even at Paycom Center.

The Lakers are getting 2.5 points at home on Christmas Day against the Rockets, but the real story is Luka Doncic’s questionable status. With both teams dealing with key injuries and coming off blowout losses, this spread feels tight for a reason. Bash breaks down why the Lakers plus the points is the play.

Denver is laying 3.5 at home on Christmas, but their 9-5 home record and Minnesota’s road success make this spread too steep. Edwards and Randle have the firepower to keep this close against Jokic and the Nuggets.

The Grizzlies are laying 2.5 on the road without Ja Morant, but Utah’s offensive firepower at home makes this line feel stretched. Bash breaks down why the Jazz plus the points is the play.

The Cavaliers are laying 10 points at home against the Pelicans, but without Evan Mobley and facing a New Orleans team riding a five-game winning streak, this spread looks inflated. Bryan Bash breaks down why the points are the play.

The Bulls get +4 in Atlanta after dropping 152 points on the Hawks just two days ago. With Atlanta’s troubling 5-8 home record and Dyson Daniels out, this line overvalues home court in what projects as another high-possession shootout at State Farm Arena.

The Nuggets are 7-point road favorites in Dallas, but without Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, their depth issues make this number dangerous. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Mavericks’ home competitiveness and legitimate scoring threats make +7 the play.

Miami’s laying 5.5 at home without Tyler Herro, and that spread feels stretched. Toronto’s 9-6 on the road with Ingram and Barnes leading the way. Bash breaks down why the Raptors can stay within two possessions and why this line doesn’t account for Miami’s offensive drop without their second-leading scorer.