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NBA picks against the spread, 11/23/15: Is this the time for the Sixers?

By Ian Levy

Nov 21, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown (left) talks with guard Hollis Thompson (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown (left) talks with guard Hollis Thompson (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown (left) talks with guard Hollis Thompson (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown (left) talks with guard Hollis Thompson (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Look, last night was rough. We don’t want to talk about it. Tonight, however, we have a chance at redemption. And so do the Sixers, as they look for their first win. Let’s get to the picks. 

Sacramento Kings at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Hornets -4

Jack

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates after a basket and foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates after a basket and foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates after a basket and foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates after a basket and foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates after a basket and foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates after a basket and foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Cavaliers -8.5

Jack

Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) celebrates a basket from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Heat -5

Jack

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Pistons -2.5

Jack

Dec 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks the ball during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Bucks 125-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks the ball during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Bucks 125-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Dec 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks the ball during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Bucks 125-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks the ball during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Bucks 125-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after being called for goaltending a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after being called for goaltending a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after being called for goaltending a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after being called for goaltending a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after being called for goaltending a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after being called for goaltending a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Wolves -7.5

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
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

Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

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
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 /

Ryne

Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Spurs -9

Jack

April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 16, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) makes a pass in first half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) makes a pass in first half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 16, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) makes a pass in first half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) makes a pass in first half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Jazz -4

Jack

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures after making a three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 122-114. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures after making a three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 122-114. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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