NBA Picks

Bryan Bash breaks down Lakers at Jazz with the spread sitting at 7 points. Is this a trap line on a Lakers team coming off an emotional Phoenix game, or are the Jazz being disrespected at home? Bash has the sharp play.

Bryan Bash breaks down Hawks vs Hornets with Atlanta laying 5 points despite major injury concerns. With Porzingis out and Trae Young questionable, is this line a trap? Bash sees value on the young Hornets at home.

Bryan Bash breaks down Raptors vs Bucks with Toronto favored by 5.5 on the road. Milwaukee’s 11-16 record and recent 45-point blowout loss have Vegas fading the Bucks despite home court. Bash explains why this line’s a trap and where the smart money belongs.

Bryan Bash breaks down Pistons vs Mavericks as Detroit enters Dallas as 5.5-point road favorites. With Cade Cunningham and the 21-5 Pistons facing a desperate Mavericks squad coming off Cooper Flagg’s 42-point explosion, Bash sees value on the home underdog in a classic letdown spot.

Bryan Bash breaks down Warriors vs Suns with Golden State getting too much respect as a road favorite. The Suns are 8-5 at home while the Warriors are 6-10 on the road—this line’s a trap, and Bash is hammering Phoenix +2.

Bryan Bash breaks down Magic at Nuggets with Denver laying 7 at Ball Arena. Is the market disrespecting Orlando’s young core, or will Jokic and company cover the number? Bash gives his confident take on this Thursday night Western Conference showdown.

Bryan Bash breaks down Cavaliers vs Bulls on December 17th. Cleveland’s laying 5.5 at United Center after an embarrassing home loss, while the Bulls sit 6-6 at home. With key Cavs rotation players out and Chicago’s Josh Giddey averaging a near triple-double, this spread looks too high. Bash explains why the Bulls cover.

Bryan Bash breaks down Grizzlies vs Timberwolves with both teams dealing with key injury questions. Minnesota’s laying 7.5 at home, but with Anthony Edwards questionable again and Memphis coming off a statement road win, this line screams trap game. Bash explains why the Grizzlies plus the points is the sharp play.