NBA Basketball Picks

The Clippers travel to Detroit on a back-to-back, but their talent advantage over a short-handed Pistons squad should hold up. Bash breaks down why LA’s efficiency edge and depth make them the play at Little Caesars Arena.

The Celtics are laying 1.0 at home against a Spurs team sitting second in the West, but without Jayson Tatum, Boston’s offensive efficiency takes a hit the market hasn’t fully priced in. Bryan Bash breaks down why San Antonio’s defensive anchor and balanced scoring make them the play at TD Garden.

Cleveland’s laying 3.5 points at home against Minnesota, but once you factor in the Wolves’ depth, two-way balance, and what happened Thursday night, that number feels stretched. Bash breaks down why Minnesota covers.

The Hornets are laying 4.5 on the road in Salt Lake City, but once you factor in Charlotte’s 6-13 road record and Utah’s offensive confidence after hanging 116 on Dallas, this number feels stretched. Bash breaks down why the Jazz at home are the play.

Golden State is laying 14 points at home against a depleted Sacramento squad missing Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Warriors’ efficiency and depth should cover comfortably at Chase Center.

Denver’s 1.5-point favorite without Jokic, Valanciunas, and Cameron Johnson, while Atlanta just proved they can win without Trae Young. Bash breaks down why the Hawks are being undervalued in this spot at Ball Arena.

The Rockets are laying 6.5 in Portland, but with Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet both sidelined, Houston’s offensive depth takes a major hit. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Trail Blazers, fresh off a win over this same Rockets squad, are positioned to cover at home despite their inferior record.

The Celtics are laying 8.5 points at home against the Raptors, but without Jayson Tatum, that number feels stretched. Bryan Bash breaks down why Toronto’s depth and road success make them a strong play to cover the spread at TD Garden.

The 76ers are laying 2.5 on the road in Orlando, and once you account for Franz Wagner’s absence and Philadelphia’s three-headed scoring attack, that number looks generous. Bash breaks down why the Sixers’ depth and versatility should be enough to cover the short spread at Kia Center.

The Knicks are getting 1.5 points in Phoenix, but their 7-9 road record tells a different story than their 24-13 overall mark. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Suns’ home-court edge and New York’s road struggles make this spread a gift for Phoenix backers.