NBA picks against the spread, 12/6/14
By Ian Levy
Welcome back to our daily NBA picks against the spread post.
Jack and Chris tied for yesterday’s lead at 7-5, while Matt went 4-8.
Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Pistons -9.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
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 (ChrisBarnewall):
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
Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -2.5
Jack:
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Jack:
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Suns -1
Jack:
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
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
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST
Spread: Spurs -13
Jack:
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
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
Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST
Spread: Kings -6.5
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:
Don’t mess with Tennessee, or Tobias Harris will get you. Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Clippers -9
Jack:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) reacts from the bench as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3), Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Farmar (1) and Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Staples Center. Clippers defeated Magic 114-86. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) reacts from the bench as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3), Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Farmar (1) and Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Staples Center. Clippers defeated Magic 114-86. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports