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NBA picks against the spread, 1/2/15: Rajon Rondo returns to Boston

A full schedule tonight, so let’s make some NBA picks against the spread. Jack started the new year off right last night, going 2-0, while Chris and Matt went 1-1, and Zach finished at 0-2.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Cavaliers -2.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

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

Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):

Dec 4, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Shawn Marion (31) and small forward LeBron James (23) and point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and power forward Kevin Love (0) react after Irving

Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Nets -1.5

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

Zach:

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

Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Mavericks -6

Jack:

Dec 10, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) is congratulated by his team after making a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Ellis leads with 26 points. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Dec 10, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) is congratulated by his team after making a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Ellis leads with 26 points. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Pistons -3

Jack:

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

Zach:

Dec 4, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after being called for traveling during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 90-87. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Rockets -2

Jack:

Dec 3, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Dec 3, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 PM EST

Thunder -7.5

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

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

Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Bucks -1.5

Jack:

Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Suns -13.5

Jack:

Nov 14, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the 76ers 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Nov 14, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the 76ers 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Hawks -4.5

Jack:

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

Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Warriors -4.5

Jack:

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

Zach:

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

Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Grizzlies -5

Jack:

Dec 3, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Dec 3, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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