NBA Picks against the spread, 1/21/15: Wait, the Knicks are favorites?
By Ian Levy
Yesterday was a landmark day at the Friendly Bounce, as everyone went undefeated in their NBA picks against the spread!
Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Hornets -6
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 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
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Jan 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Utah Jazz at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Cavaliers -10
Jack:
Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts from the bench in the second half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts from the bench in the second half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts from the bench in the second half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Knicks -2
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
Chris:
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:
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
Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -11
Jack:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
Chris:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
Zach:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Pistons -8
Jack:
Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Grizzlies -6
Jack:
Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) during the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 97 -91.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) during the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 97 -91.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) during the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 97 -91.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Mavericks -9
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 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:
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
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Pelicans -7
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
Chris:
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:
Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after making a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards, 8:00 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Wizards -1.5
Jack:
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
Chris:
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:
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
Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Suns -6.5
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:
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
Zach:
Nov 19, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green (14) dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST
Spread: Kings -5.5
Jack:
Dec 27, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) stands on the court against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 135-129 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 27, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) stands on the court against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 135-129 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 27, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) stands on the court against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 135-129 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Warriors -8
Jack:
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Chris:
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