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NBA picks against the spread, 12/1/15: Wow, it’s December

By Ian Levy

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) is congratulated by teammates on the bench during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) is congratulated by teammates on the bench during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) is congratulated by teammates on the bench during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) is congratulated by teammates on the bench during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Jack lead the way at 4-4 last night. As for tonight, first of all: what to h*ck, how is it December? Second of all, we have six games ahead of us, including the magical Lakers-Sixers matchup. Let’s get to the picks. 

Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Cavaliers -9

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 /

Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Sixers -1.5

Jack

Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) is introduce at the start of a game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Suns -3

Jack

Sep 28, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrea Bargnani (9) poses for a photo during media day at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrea Bargnani (9) poses for a photo during media day at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

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 /

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

Sep 28, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrea Bargnani (9) poses for a photo during media day at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrea Bargnani (9) poses for a photo during media day at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Timberwolves -1.5

Jack

Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) high fives guard Victor Oladipo (5) after a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) high fives guard Victor Oladipo (5) after a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Grizzlies -1

Jack

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Mavericks -1.5

Jack

Sep 28, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) poses for a photo during Media Day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) poses for a photo during Media Day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Sep 28, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) poses for a photo during Media Day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) poses for a photo during Media Day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Sep 28, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) poses for a photo during Media Day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) poses for a photo during Media Day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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