NBA picks against the spread, 12/30/14: Bulls, Warriors double digit favorites
By Ian Levy

We’re back again to make some NBA picks against the spread. Chris lead the way last night, going 3-3, while both Jack and Zach went 2-4.
Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Pistons -1.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
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
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Dec 13, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) dribbles the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -3.5
Jack:
Dec 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) dribbles the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nuggets 96-84. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) dribbles the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nuggets 96-84. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Bulls -11
Jack:
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
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
San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Grizzlies -2.5
Jack:
Nov 17, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen celebrates a three point shot by a teammate during the second half against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 119-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 17, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen celebrates a three point shot by a teammate during the second half against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 119-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Pelicans -1.5
Jack:
Mar 26, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) after securing a rebound following a free throw attempt during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Clippers 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Mar 26, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) after securing a rebound following a free throw attempt during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Clippers 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Wizards at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 PM EST
Spread: Mavericks -4.5
Jack:
Nov 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) celebrates his team taking the lead during overtime against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 109-102 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) celebrates his team taking the lead during overtime against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 109-102 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Nuggets -7
Jack:
Oct 8, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) shoots the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Oct 8, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) shoots the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Jazz -7.5
Jack:
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
Zach:
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
Toronto Raptors at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST
Spread: Blazers -2.5
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
Zach:
Mar 16, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) boxes out Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye (8) as he anticipates a rebound at Air Canada Centre. The Suns beat the Raptors 121-113. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -18
Jack:
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after Thompson
Zach:
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