NBA Picks

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine have the star power to keep it close, but do they have the legs? Discover why the Celtics’ depth—led by Derrick White and Payton Pritchard—is set to exploit a Sacramento team running on fumes. Here is the prediction you need for Friday night.

Memphis is searching for answers after a 15-point loss in Charlotte, but facing Zion Williamson without a traditional rim protector is a daunting task. We break down the ATS pick, the 234.5 total, and why Trey Murphy III’s hot hand makes New Orleans the best bet.

Portland relies on the massive production of Deni Avdija, but a lack of defensive depth could be their downfall at MSG. We analyze the ATS pick, the 225.5 total, and why Karl-Anthony Towns’ rebounding is the secret to tonight’s best bet.

The Magic are 1.5-point home favorites against the Raptors, and this line reflects Orlando’s depth advantage and Toronto’s interior defense problems without Jakob Poeltl. Bryan Bash breaks down why Orlando’s offensive balance and home-court edge make them the play.

Cleveland lays 5 in Phoenix despite missing Darius Garland, but the Suns are without Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Donovan Mitchell’s 29.4 PPG anchors a Cavaliers squad facing a compromised Phoenix backcourt that can’t replicate offensive efficiency without its primary creator.

Detroit is the top team in the East, but they’re only getting 1.5 points on the road at Golden State. The Warriors are down Butler and Kuminga, and their thin rotation is a problem against a Pistons team built on depth and size.

Milwaukee is laying 2.5 points on the road without Giannis, Kevin Porter Jr., and Taurean Prince. Washington just snapped a nine-game losing streak behind Alex Sarr’s 29-12-6 performance. Bryan Bash breaks down why the market is overvaluing a gutted Bucks roster and where the value lies in this Thursday night matchup.

Tyrese Maxey is currently torching the league, sitting sixth in scoring at 29.2 PPG. We’re breaking down the 11.5-point spread and looking at why the 76ers’ 139-point explosion against Milwaukee on Tuesday might be a sign of things to come against a Kings team mired in a 3-20 road slump.