NBA picks against the spread, 3/3/15: What to make of Wizards vs. Bulls?
By Ian Levy
*Extremely Young Jeezy voice* Welcome back. Last night was another solid one, with Jack, Matt, and Zach all going 3-2, while Chris finished at 2-3. Let’s see what we have in store for tonight, which include trying to make sense of Wizards vs. Bulls.
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Cavaliers -10
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
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
Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):
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 (@ZachOliverNBA):
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
Eric (@EricBuenning):
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
Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Hornets -8
Jack:
Oct 23, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) in a time out during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Time Warner Cable Arena. Pacers win 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Oct 23, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) in a time out during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Time Warner Cable Arena. Pacers win 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Oct 23, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) in a time out during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Time Warner Cable Arena. Pacers win 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Oct 23, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) in a time out during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Time Warner Cable Arena. Pacers win 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Kings -3
Jack:
Nov 10, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden. The Hawks defeated the Knicks 91-85. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Lions can read? Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Lions can read? Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Lions can read? Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST (NBA TV)
Spread: Hawks -8.5
Jack:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Wizards -1.5
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
Matt:
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
Zach:
Jan 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
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
Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Grizzlies -8
Jack:
Zach Randolph knows to always give Marc Gasol a high-five. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Zach Randolph knows to always give Marc Gasol a high-five. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Zach Randolph knows to always give Marc Gasol a high-five. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Dec 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) high fives guard Alec Burks (10) after he made a three pointer against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Bucks -5.5
Jack:
Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports