NBA picks against the spread, 12/17/14

Here we are again with some NBA picks against the spread. Jack won last night’s round, going 4-2, while Chris and Matt each came in at 3-3, and Zach finished at 2-4.

Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Suns -1.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

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

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):

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

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):

Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):

Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Cavs -4.5

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:

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

Matt:

Zach:

Orlando Magic 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; 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:

Zach:

Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Mavericks -6.5

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:

Matt:

Zach:

Utah Jazz at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Heat -4

Jack:

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

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:

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

Zach:

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

Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Raptors -11

Jack:

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

Chris:

Dec 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee (left) and guard Deron Williams (right) sit on the bench during the final moments of their NBA game at against the Chicago Bulls United Center. Bulls won 105-80. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Zach:

Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Spurs -3

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:

Matt:

Zach:

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

Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST

Spread: Blazers -9.5

Jack:

Nov 24, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 114-104. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Matt:

Zach:

Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Pacers -11

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 2, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) reacts in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Zach:

Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets, 10:30 PM EST (ESPN)

Spread: Rockets -1.5

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:

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Zach:

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