NBA Picks

Minnesota laying 7 on the road feels steep until you examine what’s actually on the floor. The Mavericks are without Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, while the Timberwolves’ frontcourt combination of Gobert and Randle creates a size mismatch Dallas can’t solve. Even on a back-to-back, Minnesota’s depth advantage justifies the road number.

Banchero is coming off a season-high 37 points, but he faces a Heat defense anchored by Adebayo’s elite rim protection. We look at the player matchups and the total pick for this high-stakes Wednesday night battle in Miami.

Boston lays 6.5 at home against an Atlanta team riding three straight wins, but the Celtics’ defensive structure and pace control make this spread harder to crack than the Hawks’ recent form suggests. Bash breaks down why Boston’s home efficiency and transition defense neutralize Atlanta’s best offensive actions.

Cleveland’s laying 3 at home, but with Garland out for a seventh straight game and the Lakers riding Luka’s 46-point explosion in Chicago, this spread undervalues LA’s backcourt depth and road efficiency. Bash breaks down why the Lakers’ multiple creators exploit Cleveland’s compromised guard rotation.

The Raptors just stunned Oklahoma City and return home with a massive situational edge. We expose why backing the bigger names in New York might be a recipe for disaster given the Raptors’ current momentum and the Knicks’ inconsistent travel legs.

Houston’s 16-3 home dominance meets San Antonio’s road struggles in a 2.5-point spread that undervalues the Rockets’ execution at Toyota Center. Bash breaks down why the environment and late-game firepower favor the home side.

Portland lays 7 points in D.C. against a Wizards team that’s lost nine straight and is missing Trae Young. Deni Avdija’s versatility gives the Blazers a massive matchup advantage against a Washington roster with no offensive identity.

Phoenix lays 8.5 at home without Devin Booker, but Brooklyn’s road struggles and efficiency gaps suggest the Suns have enough firepower to cover against a Nets team that just lost by 37.