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NBA Picks against the spread, 1/3/15: Can the Clippers cover at -19?

Let’s make some NBA picks against the spread. Yesterday Chris went 8-3, Zach went 7-4, and Jack went 3-8.

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Magic -4.5

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

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):

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 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

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Bulls -10

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 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

Miami Heat at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Rockets -7.5

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

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

Zach:

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

Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Timberwolves -1

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; 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

Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Spurs -5.5

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; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates in front of Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-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

Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Nuggets -1

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

Chris:

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:

Nov 21, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) kisses the cheek of Marilyn Quagliano after falling into an open seat next to her in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST

Spread: Blazers -6

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 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:

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

Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Clippers -19

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

Chris:

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

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