NBA picks against the spread, 12/27/14: Warriors 17 point favorites

Ah, welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread post. Yesterday was a strange day, as only 6 games had lines, and Jack went 4-2, while Chris went 2-4. Today, our friend Eric is joining us for the first time.

Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Wizards -9.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

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

Eric (@EricBuenning):

Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Hornets -5.5

Jack:

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

Eric:

Dec 3, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) gets up slowly with the help of his teammates after a hard fall during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 102-95. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST

Grizzlies -2.5

Jack:

Nov 21, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the game against the Boston Celtics at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Boston Celtics 117 – 100. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Eric:

New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Bulls -9.5

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

Eric:

Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Nets -2.5

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) reacts in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Eric:

Dec 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee (left) and guard Deron Williams (right) sit on the bench during the final moments of their NBA game at against the Chicago Bulls United Center. Bulls won 105-80. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Hawks -4

Jack:

Kent Bazemore with the #save. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Eric:

Kent Bazemore with the #save. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Jazz -9.5

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

Eric:

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

New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST

Spread: Kings -5

Jack:

Dec 2, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) hugs forward Derrick Williams (13) after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Raptors won 117-109. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Eric:

Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Warriors -17

Jack:

Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson

Eric:

Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson

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