NBA Picks against the spread, 1/28/15: Last night was another disaster
By Ian Levy
Let’s make some NBA Picks against the spread.
Portland Trail Blazers at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Cavs -6
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Jan 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Shawn Marion (31) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Phoenix won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):
Jan 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Shawn Marion (31) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Phoenix won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Jan 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Shawn Marion (31) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Phoenix won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Pistons -7
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 26, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Los Angeles won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 26, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Los Angeles won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Raptors -7
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 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
Zach:
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
Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Celtics -4.5
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:
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
Zach:
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
Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -14
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
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Rockets -4
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 2, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) gestures from the court during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Mavericks won 132- 129 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
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
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Pelicans -6
Jack:
Jan 9, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with guard Tyreke Evans (1) after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Jan 7, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) battles for a rebound in the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 9, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with guard Tyreke Evans (1) after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Thunder -9
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
Chris:
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:
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
Charlotte Hornets 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
Zach:
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
Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Clippers -7
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
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
Washington Wizards at Phoenix Suns, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Suns -6
Jack:
Players won’t be wearing wreaths for Christmas this year. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-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