NBA picks against the spread, 1/26/15: Pelicans -15 vs. the Sixers?
By Ian Levy
Yesterday was not such a great day of NBA picks against the spread for the Friendly Bounce crew. Only Zach was above .500, coming in at 6-5. Next up was Chris, who finished at 5-6, then it was Jack at 4-7, and finally Matt at 3-8. Let’s see if we can do better today.
Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Grizzlies -12
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
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 (@ChrisBarnewall):
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
Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):
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 (@ZachOliverNBA):
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
Philadelphia 76ers at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Pelicans -15
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
Matt:
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
Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Thunder -15.5
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 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:
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
Zach:
Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Bennett (24) against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Jazz -7.5
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; 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
Matt:
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
Zach:
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
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Clippers -13.5
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
Matt:
Nov 21, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) kisses the cheek of Marilyn Quagliano after falling into an open seat next to her in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
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