NBA picks against the spread, 12/23/14

Welcome back to another night of NBA picks against the spread. Last night Jack went 4-3, while Zach was 2-5.

Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Magic -2

Dec 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) yells instructions to his team during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 105-87. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):

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

Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST (NBATV)

Spread: Cavs -13.5

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

Zach:

New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Pelicans -1.5

Jack:

Nov 14, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the second quarter of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Wizards -2.5

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

Zach:

Los Angeles Clippers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Hawks -1.5

Jack:

Nov 24, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes up to dunk the ball during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

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

Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Nets -2

Jack:

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

Zach:

Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Heat -8

Jack:

Nov 24, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Sixers drum line perform during a timeout in a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 114-104. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Bucks -5.5

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

Zach:

Portland Trail Blazers at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Thunder -5.5

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter 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

Zach:

Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Suns -1

Jack:

Dec 10, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) is congratulated by his team after making a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Ellis leads with 26 points. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Warriors -9.5

Jack:

Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson

Zach:

Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson

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