NBA picks against the spread, 1/5/14: Grizzlies and Blazers double-digit favorites

A full slate of games today, so let’s make some NBA picks against the spread. Yesterday was a decent day, with Jack going 4-1, Matt and Zach going 3-2, and Chris going 2-2.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Cavaliers -4.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

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

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):

Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):

Dallas Mavericks at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Mavericks -6

Jack:

Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Celtics -5.5

Jack:

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

Chris:

Matt:

Zach:

Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Bulls -3

Jack:

Pau Gasol talks about the finer points of Opera with Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw. Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Oct 22, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) jogs up court against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Pau Gasol talks about the finer points of Opera with Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw. Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Pau Gasol talks about the finer points of Opera with Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw. Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Grizzlies -14.5

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

Chris:

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Zach:

Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Nuggets -4

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

Chris:

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Zach:

Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Pelicans -2.5

Jack:

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

Chris:

Matt:

Zach:

Indiana Pacers at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Jazz -2.5

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

Chris:

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

Matt:

Zach:

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

Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST

Spread: Blazers -12.5

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:

Matt:

Zach:

Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Warriors -2.5

Jack:

December 2, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Magic 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Matt:

Dec 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (right) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half 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:

Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Clippers -5.5

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:

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

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