NBA Picks against the spread: 1/30/15: Blazers or Hawks?
By Ian Levy
We finally turned things around last night, with everyone going at least .500 in our NBA picks against the spread. Let’s see if we can keep it going tonight, with the most important pick being: Blazers or Hawks?
Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Wolves -4.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Jan 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves mascot Crunch performs in a break from the game with the Utah Jazz at Target Center. The Jazz win 101-89. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):
Jan 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves mascot Crunch performs in a break from the game with the Utah Jazz at Target Center. The Jazz win 101-89. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Jan 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves mascot Crunch performs in a break from the game with the Utah Jazz at Target Center. The Jazz win 101-89. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Rockets -6
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 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
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
Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -6.5
Jack:
Dec 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) reaches for a loose ball against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Kent Bazemore with the #save. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
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
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Raptors -7
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
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
Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Cavaliers -7
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 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:
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
Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Clips -6
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
Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Mavericks 8.5
Jack:
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
Chris:
Jan 2, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) waves to the fans in Boston during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
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
Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -10
Jack:
December 2, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Magic 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
December 2, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Magic 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
December 2, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Magic 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Suns -7
Jack:
Dec 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks to pass the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of their NBA game at United Center. Bulls won 105-80. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
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
Zach:
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