NBA picks against the spread, 12/14/14
By Ian Levy
We’ve been away for a while, but we’ve still been keeping track of picks. Last night was a rough one, as Jack went 2-6, Chris went 1-6, and our new friend, Zach, went 3-5.
Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -5.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Matt (@Matt _Cianfrone):
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Bulls -4.5
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
Chris:
Dec 3, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) cheers on the fans before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-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:
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 Washington Wizards, 6:00 PM EST
Spread: Wizards -11
Jack:
Dec 8, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after scoring the game tying basket during the second overtime against the Boston Celtics at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Boston Celtics 133-132 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) returns to the court after being called for a flagrant foul during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 8, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after scoring the game tying basket during the second overtime against the Boston Celtics at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Boston Celtics 133-132 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 8, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after scoring the game tying basket during the second overtime against the Boston Celtics at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Boston Celtics 133-132 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Lakers -2.5
Jack:
Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Thunder -6.5
Jack:
Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Raptors -6.5
Jack:
Dec 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) talks with Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach Bill Bayno during the warm-up before in a game against the Indiana Pacers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
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:
Dec 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) talks with Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach Bill Bayno during the warm-up before in a game against the Indiana Pacers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) talks with Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach Bill Bayno during the warm-up before in a game against the Indiana Pacers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Spurs -5
Jack:
Dec 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports