NBA Picks
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NBA Picks (Dec. 21-27): 4-3 (+$340)
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NBA Picks (Jan. 4-10): 1-4 (-$800)
NBA Picks (Jan. 11-17): 5-1 (+$870)
NBA Picks (Jan. 18-24): 6-3 (+$630)
NBA Picks (Jan. 25-31): 3-2 (-$50)
NBA Picks (Feb. 1-7): 4-1 (+$680)
2009-10 NBA Picks (Season): 58-50-4 (+$940)
2008-09 NBA Picks (Season): 122-119-6 (-$2,280)
2007-08 NBA Picks (Season): 104-88-8 (+$1,485)
NBA Picks (Nov. 2-8): 9-7 (+$270)
NBA Picks (Nov. 9-15): 3-4-1 (-$390)
NBA Picks (Nov. 16-22): 2-4 (-$370)
NBA Picks (Nov. 23-29): 6-5 (-$10)
NBA Picks (Nov. 30-Dec. 6): 4-0-1 (+$1,000)
NBA Picks (Dec. 7-13): 3-3-1 (-$70)
NBA Picks (Dec. 14-20): 1-6-2 (-$1,130)
NBA Picks (Dec. 21-27): 4-3 (+$340)
NBA Picks (Dec. 28-Jan. 3): 3-3 (+$30)
NBA Picks (Jan. 4-10): 1-4 (-$800)
NBA Picks (Jan. 11-17): 5-1 (+$870)
NBA Picks (Jan. 18-24): 6-3 (+$630)
NBA Picks (Jan. 25-31): 3-2 (-$50)
NBA Picks (Feb. 1-7): 4-1 (+$680)
2009-10 NBA Picks (Season): 58-50-4 (+$940)
2008-09 NBA Picks (Season): 122-119-6 (-$2,280)
2007-08 NBA Picks (Season): 104-88-8 (+$1,485)
No NBA picks today.
New Orleans Hornets at Charlotte Bobcats
Line: Bobcats by 9.
If you're wondering, this line is high because Chris Paul is out. But I still like the Hornets - Charlotte is coming off an emotional loss against the Lakers and won't be able to match that intensity here.
NBA Pick: Hornets +9 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 1.5.
The Heat just had a tough loss at Cleveland on national TV. Getting up for the Bulls will be a challenge.
NBA Pick: Bulls -1.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors
Line: Thunder by 4.
Tough spot for the Warriors - they had an emotional loss to Dallas and will have trouble getting up for the Thunder.
NBA Pick: Thunder -4 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 5.
The Grizzlies had a tough loss against the Cavs recently. It'll be tough for them to muster that same energy here.
NBA Pick: Rockets +5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Detroit Pistons at New Jersey Nets
Line: Pistons by 2.5.
The Nets are playing well right now (shockingly) and I actually like them here. The Pistons are coming off an emotional loss to the Magic, and they probably shouldn't be favored on the road anyway.
NBA Pick: Nets +2.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Philadelphia 76ers at New Jersey Nets
Line: 76ers by 6.
I can't believe I'm taking the Nets here, but they've been playing better lately. The 76ers, meanwhile, just had an emotional loss to the Lakers.
NBA Pick: Nets +6 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
New Orleans Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 7.
The Grizzlies tried their hardest at San Antonio last night, but came up a bit short. They'll have trouble bringing that same intensity here.
NBA Pick: Hornets +7 (1 Unit) -- Correct; +$100
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks
Line: Hawks by 4.
The Celtics just lost an emotional game against Orlando. Playing at 100 percent will be tough here. This contest means much more to Atlanta.
NBA Pick: Hawks -4 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 2.5.
The Bucks suffered an emotional last-second loss to Dallas. I can't see them getting up for the Suxers.
NBA Pick: 76ers +2.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings
Line: Kings by 6.5.
The Warriors put everything they had into Saturday's game against Phoenix, but fell short in the fourth quarter. I can't see them getting up for lowly Sacramento.
NBA Pick: Kings -6.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks
Line: Mavericks by 3.5.
The Knicks put a ton of energy into the Lakers game. It was tied at the half, but they just couldn't keep up. Matching that same intensity here will be very difficult.
NBA Pick: Mavericks -3.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 7.5.
The Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back heartbreaking losses. I don't think they'll get up for this garbage Milwaukee team.
NBA Pick: Bucks -7.5 (1 Unit) -- Correct; +$100
Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 3.5.
The Grizzlies just lost an emotional game at the very end at New Orleans. They could be a bit flat here.
NBA Pick: Thunder +3.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks
Line: Lakers by 5.5.
The Lakers put everything into last night's game at Cleveland. I can't see them getting up for playing the crappy Knicks.
NBA Pick: Knicks +5.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 3.
A month ago, the Cavs went into the Staples Center and debacled the Lakers. Now, it's the Lakers' turn to get revenge. They're the hotter team anyway.
NBA Pick: Lakers +3 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic
Line: Magic by 11.5.
The Magic are coming off an emotional loss at the Lakers. Two days later, they're back home hosting this crappy Pacers team. I can't see them getting up for this game.
NBA Pick: Pacers +11.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Hornets
Line: Hornets by 3.5.
The Hornets had a big home game against the Spurs recently and just came up a bit short. I don't think they get up for the hot Grizzlies.
NBA Pick: Grizzlies +3.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 2.5.
The Raptors came close to knocking off the Cavs yesterday. I can't see them getting up for the Bucks today.
NBA Pick: Bucks -2.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
New Jersey Nets at Los Angeles Clippers
Line: Clippers by 8.
No line here, but I imagine that the Clippers will be a healthy favorite. I like the Nets. The Clips put everything into Saturday's Cavs game and lost on the final shot. I can't see them getting up for the Nets.
NBA Pick: Nets +8 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder
Line: Thunder by 3.5.
The Thunder are coming off two huge emotional losses against the Spurs and Mavericks. Do they get up for a mediocre Miami team? Doubtful.
NBA Pick: Heat +3.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 7.5.
I'm not a big fan of laying more than a touchdown with a mediocre team, but that's what I'm doing here. The Timberwolves are coming off a string of emotional losses, and I don't think they'll be able to get up for Memphis.
NBA Pick: Grizzlies -7.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Blazers
Line: Blazers by 6.
The Bucks just suffered an emotional loss at Phoenix. I don't think they'll be as geared up to play the Blazers after that defeat.
NBA Pick: Blazers -6 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors
Line: Warriors by 2.5.
Speaking of emotional losses, the Warriors battled the Cavs down to the wire and came up short. I don't see how they get up for mediocre Miami.
NBA Pick: Heat +2.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers
Line: Pacers by 2.
The Raptors just battled the Celtics tough at home, but lost by six. I don't see how they're getting up for the crappy Pacers.
NBA Pick: Pacers -2 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder
Line: Thunder by 5.
Great job, Knicks. Way to lead the Rockets by 14 and fail to cover as 6-point dogs. Losers.
New York put a lot of energy into that contest, so blowing a huge lead like that will probably cause them to be flat here.
NBA Pick: Thunder -5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
New York Knicks at Houston Rockets
Line: Rockets by 6.
I have no idea how the Warriors covered last night, but I'll take it. The Rockets are coming off a string of emotional losses. I don't think they'll be able to get up for the lowly (but hot) Knicks.
NBA Pick: Knicks +6 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
Line: Warriors by 4.5.
The Kings have just suffered a string of heart-breaking losses to tough opponents. I think they'll be flat for this game.
NBA Pick: Warriors -4.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Line: Timberwolves by 2.5.
This is a tough spot for the Warriors, who just suffered an emotional loss to the Nuggets. I don't see them getting up for this game.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves -2.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs
Line: Spurs by 10.
It looks like the Pistons have finally woken up and are ready to give a good effort for a change. I think they cover the high number here.
NBA Pick: Pistons +10 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 2.5.
I like the way the Bulls are playing right now. They just had a big win over Orlando and should be able to parlay that into another victory here.
NBA Pick: Bulls -2.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 8.
I love the way this Suns team is playing right now; beating the Lakers and Celtics in consecutive games was impressive. I think they blast the Grizzlies here.
NBA Pick: Suns -8 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks
Line: Hawks by 11.5.
This is a really tough spot for the Hawks coming off two emotional losses against the Cavs. I don't see why they'd get up for this game.
NBA Pick: Knicks +11.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Clippers
Line: Clippers by 1.
The Clippers just had a tough loss at Portland. I think it'll be tough for them to muster enough energy to beat the crappy Sixers.
NBA Pick: 76ers +1 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Blazers
Line: Blazers by 7.
The Clippers just beat the Celtics, and I think they're going to use that momentum to beat Portland outright here.
NBA Pick: Clippers +7 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons
Line: Pistons by 5.
The Knicks are coming off of two emotional losses. I think they get whacked here by the Pistons.
NBA Pick: Pistons -5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Washington Bullets at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 5.5.
This Grizzlies team is going to be flat off an emotional loss. They shouldn't be laying 5.5 anyway.
NBA Pick: Bullets +5.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat
Line: Pacers by 7.5.
Call me a glutton for punishment, but I like the Pacers again. They just ran into a hot-shooting Atlanta team last night.
NBA Pick: Pacers +7.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers
Line: Hawks by 6.5.
I like the way the Pacers are playing right now. They're showing some grit and toughness. The Hawks, meanwhile, could be starting to fall off.
NBA Pick: Pacers +6.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Miami Heat at New York Knicks
Line: Knicks by 2.
Merry Christmas! Hopefully Santa can give me another win this week. I like the Knicks here; this is a big game for them on national TV. It's their chance to prove that they are for real.
NBA Pick: Knicks -2 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Utah Jazz at Miami Heat
Line: Pick.
I think the Jazz get whacked here. They just had an emotional loss and won't be able to get up for the Heat.
NBA Pick: Heat PK (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 9.
I love the way Oklahoma City is playing right now. I think they have a good shot of winning this game.
NBA Pick: Thunder +9 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 10.
This is a big game for the Thunder to establish themselves among the NBA's upper echelon. The Lakers, meanwhile, could be a bit sluggish coming off their East Coast trip.
NBA Pick: Thunder +10 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers
Line: Pacers by 1.
Love the Bucks in this spot. The Pacers are coming off an emotional loss and shouldn't be favored.
NBA Pick: Bucks +1 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 14.
The Celtics are coming off a loss for the fifth time this year. The first four times, they failed to cover afterward.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +14 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls
Line: Hawks by 4.5.
I love the way the Hawks are playing right now. I say their winning streak continues tonight.
NBA Pick: Hawks -4.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Sacramento Kings at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 6.
Two reasons I like the Kings: First, Milwaukee's coming off an emotional loss to the Cavs. And second, I don't think a team deserves to be favored by six if it's just 2-6 this month.
NBA Pick: Bucks -6 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
New Jersey Nets at Toronto Raptors
Line: Raptors by 8.
Maybe I shouldn't have been complaining about pushes. The Raptors have lost four of five, so I think it's kind of crazy to ask them to cover eight points.
NBA Pick: Nets +8 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 6.
The Grizzlies have dropped three of four, and are not a very good team to begin with. I'll take the points here.
NBA Pick: Pacers +6 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 3.
Two pushes in a row? What's going on here?
The Bulls have lost six of seven, so I'll take the points.
NBA Pick: Knicks +3 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Washington Bullets at Sacramento Kings
Line: Kings by 3.
Ugh, stupid push. The Kings had the lead in the second half yesterday, but ended up pushing. The Kings have now dropped five of six, so I'm taking the points.
NBA Pick: Bullets +3 (2 Units) -- Push; $0
Sacramento Kings at Portland Blazers
Line: Blazers by 7.
The Blazers have dropped six of eight and aren't playing well at all right now.
NBA Pick: Kings +7 (2 Units) -- Push; $0
Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers
Line: 76ers by 5.
The 76ers haven't won since Nov. 18. How in the world are they favored by five?
NBA Pick: Warriors +5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Indiana Pacers at Washington Bullets
Line: Bullets by 7.
There's nothing like betting an underdog and having them not cover in overtime. At least the Warriors-Bulls game pushed. At any rate, this spread is way too high for the losing Bullets.
NBA Pick: Pacers +7 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings
Line: Kings by 7.5.
Another line that is five points higher than it should be.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +7.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
New Jersey Nets at Indiana Pacers
Line: Pacers by 3.5.
The Pacers stink and have lost a billion games in a row. I don't see why they're laying points.
NBA Pick: Nets +3.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 5.
The Bulls are also enduring a long losing streak. This spread is way too high.
NBA Pick: Warriors +5 (2 Units) -- Push; $0
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers
Line: 76ers by 2.
The Suxers have lost a billion games in a row, but now they're expected to cover as favorites? I don't buy it.
NBA Pick: Pistons +2 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 3.5.
Like the Suxers, the Milwaukee Sucks are on a long losing streak, so favoring them is a big mistake.
NBA Pick: Raptors +3.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
New Jersey Nets at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 6.5.
I know the Nets are terrible, but the Bulls haven't been much more impressive lately. They're getting blown out left and right. I don't think they deserve to be laying almost a touchdown.
NBA Pick: Nets +6.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Houston Rockets at Portland Blazers
Line: Blazers by 4.5.
I'm getting this up at 8:40. I forgot to do this earlier; I liked the 76ers over the Bobcats. I also like Houston here; the Blazers are on a losing streak and don't have the best history against the Rockets.
NBA Pick: Rockets +4.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Hornets
Line: Hornets by 9.
This line is a bit too high; the Hornets, who aren't very good, are on a losing streak. I don't think they cover.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +9 (2 Units) -- Push; $0
Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 7.5.
The Bulls are on a long losing streak and are being asked to cover 7.5? I don't agree with this spread.
NBA Pick: Pistons +7.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Washington Bullets at Toronto Raptors
Line: Raptors by 7.
This spread is pretty ridiculous. I don't think the Raptors deserve to be -7 over anyone. That's just way too high.
NBA Pick: Bullets +7 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
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