Ronald Cabang

THE PLAY: Philadelphia 76ers +2.5 (-110)

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors face off at the Chase Center, with both teams looking to rebound from tough losses. The 76ers, coming off a close defeat to the Kings, have been in strong form recently, winning eight of their last 11 games. Despite missing Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr., Philadelphia has leaned on Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, who combined for 57 points last night. The Warriors, on the other hand, have struggled mightily, dropping seven of their last nine games and showing inconsistency, even at home.

Philadelphia’s resilience, even on the second night of a back-to-back, makes them the smarter pick. The Warriors are just 4-7 ATS when favored at home and have an 0-4 record both straight up and ATS when rested playing opponents on the second leg of a back-to-back. Golden State’s recent loss to Cleveland highlighted their offensive struggles, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green combining for only 13 points. Without consistent contributions from their stars, the Warriors’ shaky form makes them unreliable, even with home-court advantage.

Taking the 76ers +2.5 is the best bet here. Philadelphia has shown they can compete without Embiid and their recent play has been solid. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ recent ATS struggles and inability to capitalize on rest disadvantage situations for their opponents point to another disappointing outing. Trust the Sixers to cover and potentially win outright.

THE PLAY: Purdue -6.0 (-110)

The Purdue Boilermakers and Minnesota Golden Gophers are set for an exciting Big Ten matchup at Williams Arena. Purdue comes into this game with momentum after a convincing win over Toledo, showcasing their balanced offense and ability to dominate in transition. Meanwhile, Minnesota is still searching for its first conference win and has struggled to cover spreads all season, with key players like Dawson Garcia carrying much of the load.

Purdue holds a clear advantage on both ends of the floor. Offensively, the Boilermakers rank in the top 10 nationally in points per 100 possessions, making them a dynamic scoring threat. Minnesota’s defense has been solid, but it’s unlikely to contain Purdue’s efficient shooting, led by Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn. Defensively, Purdue’s ability to limit opponents’ three-point shooting and force turnovers will make it hard for Minnesota to find consistent offense, especially given their struggles in Big Ten play.

The Boilermakers are the better team by nearly every metric and have covered the spread in most of their double-digit wins this season. With Minnesota’s poor track record against the spread and their inability to match Purdue’s firepower, the Boilermakers -6 is the best bet. Expect Purdue to control the game and secure a convincing road victory.

THE PLAY: Buffalo Bills -3.0 (-105)

This matchup between the Bills and Patriots features two teams wrapping up difficult seasons but in vastly different circumstances. The Bills, having clinched the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, are expected to rest their starters and roll with backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Meanwhile, the Patriots are simply playing for pride and player evaluations, with rookie Drake Maye expected to start under center. Despite the changes, the Bills’ depth and overall talent edge make them the stronger side in this contest.

Buffalo’s backups, led by Trubisky, will face a Patriots defense that has struggled all season, ranking 26th in points allowed at 25.1 per game. The Bills’ offense, even without their starters, should be able to find success against a defense giving up over 130 rushing yards per game. With players eager to prove their value and a well-coached system in place, the Bills have the tools to control the game, particularly on the ground and in short, efficient passing situations.

On the other side, the Patriots' offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 16.6 points per game. With a rookie quarterback and a limited receiving corps, New England is unlikely to keep pace, even against Buffalo’s reserve defenders. The Bills’ depth, combined with their ability to execute effectively on both sides of the ball, makes them the better bet to cover the -3 spread. Expect Buffalo to manage the game well and capitalize on New England’s inefficiencies.