NBA picks against the spread, 12/5/14

Welcome back to our daily NBA picks against the spread post.

Chris went 2-1 to lead the way yesterday, while Jack went 1-2, and Matt went 0-2 (abstained from picking the Pelicans-Warriors game).

New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Hornets -4.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

Dec 3, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) gets up slowly with the help of his teammates after a hard fall during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 102-95. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):

Dec 4, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after being called for traveling during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 90-87. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):

Oklahoma City Thunder at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Thunder -12.5

Jack:

Dec 3, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard K.J. McDaniels (14) and forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) clap during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The 76ers defeated the Timberwolves 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (right) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Wizards -4.5

Jack:

Dec 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates in front of Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Matt:

Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Celtics -3.5

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Hawks -1.5

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Matt:

Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Raptors -4

Jack:

Dec 4, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Shawn Marion (31) and small forward LeBron James (23) and point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and power forward Kevin Love (0) react after Irving

Chris:

Matt:

Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Toronto won 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Spurs -1

Jack:

Dec 3, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Rockets – 6.5

Jack:

Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 3, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Mavericks -5.5

Jack:

Nov 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) celebrates his team taking the lead during overtime against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 109-102 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 2, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Gerald Green reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pacers 116-99. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Bucks -2

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd talks to his team during a timeout in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 3, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) cheers on the fans before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Jazz -4.5

Jack:

Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) returns to the court after being called for a flagrant foul during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) rebounds the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST

Spread: Kings -3

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) hugs forward Derrick Williams (13) after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Raptors won 117-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Matt:

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