NBA picks against the spread, 3/1/15: Cavs or Rockets, who will it be?
By Ian Levy
Just like that, February has come and gone. But we are still here with our NBA picks against the spread. Who will it be today, Cavs or Rockets? Sixers or Pacers? Let’s get into it. But first, let’s see how things went in February. (Not everyone picks every game and sometimes there aren’t lines available by the time we make our picks, so the number of games may vary between person.)
Jack (@jackhaveitall): 80-75-5
Chris (@ChrisBarnewall): 67-72-4
Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone): 18-23-1
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA): 63-86-4
Eric (@EricBuenning): 33-25-3
Wes (@wcgoldberg): 6-11
Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets, 3:30 PM EST (ABC)
Spread: Rockets -1
Jack:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -8.5
Jack:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.
Chris:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.
Matt:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.
Zach:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.
Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Blazers -7.5
Jack:
Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) warms up before the start of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) warms up before the start of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) warms up before the start of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) warms up before the start of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Pacers -11.5
Jack:
Dec 2, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) reacts in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-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:
Dec 2, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) reacts in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-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
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Hornets -1.5
Jack:
Nov 15, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) stands on the court during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 15, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) stands on the court during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Nov 5, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The pant leg with of an Orlando Magic logo during a break in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Magic defeated the 76ers 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 15, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) stands on the court during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers, 6:30 PM EST
Spread: Thunder -4.5
Jack:
Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a 3 point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a 3 point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a 3 point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a 3 point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Pelicans -5.5
Jack:
Feb 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Feb 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
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
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