NBA picks against the spread, 12/15/14
By Ian Levy
We’re back for another daily of NBA picks against the spread. Everyone was over .500 last night, with Chris leading the way at 6-1, Matt coming in at 5-2, and Jack and Zach going 4-3.
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Celtics -5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Chris: (@ChrisBarnewall):
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Cavs -10
Jack:
Dec 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) react in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 15, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) stands on the court during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) react in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) react in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Pacers -5
Jack:
Nov 10, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) waits to check into the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Utah 97-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 10, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) waits to check into the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Utah 97-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after making a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 10, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) waits to check into the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Utah 97-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -2
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 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Raptors -7
Jack:
Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Toronto won 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) rebounds the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Toronto won 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) rebounds the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Suns -4.5
Jack:
Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Sep 29, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks players Jabari Parker (left) and Giannis Antetokounmpo pose for a picture during media day at the Cousins Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST
Spread: Blazers -5.5
Jack:
Nov 24, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 114-104. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-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:
Nov 24, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 114-104. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 24, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 114-104. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Clippers -12.5
Jack:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) reacts from the bench as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3), Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Farmar (1) and Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Staples Center. Clippers defeated Magic 114-86. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 26, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Los Angeles won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) reacts from the bench as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3), Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Farmar (1) and Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Staples Center. Clippers defeated Magic 114-86. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) reacts from the bench as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3), Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Farmar (1) and Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Staples Center. Clippers defeated Magic 114-86. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports