NBA picks against the spread, 3/3/15: What to make of Wizards vs. Bulls?

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*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