Yesterday was not such a great day here at The Friendly Bounce, with Jack leading the way at 2-2. Meanwhile Chris and Zach went 1-3, and Wes uh, well Wes went 0-4. Let’s have a better day today as we make some NBA picks against the spread.
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Raptors -11.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
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
Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):
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
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Toronto won 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Eric (@EricBuenning):
Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at EnergySolutions Arena. Toronto won 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -4.5
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
Chris:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Jan 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during 4th quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Cavs -9.5
Jack:
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:
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:
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
Eric:
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
Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Heat -2.5
Jack:
Nov 10, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) waits to check into the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Utah 97-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Zach:
Jan 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 10, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) waits to check into the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Utah 97-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Orlando Magic at New York Knicks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Magic -2.5
Jack:
Nov 10, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden. The Hawks defeated the Knicks 91-85. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 5, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a last second shot to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Magic defeated the 76ers 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 5, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a last second shot to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Magic defeated the 76ers 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 5, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a last second shot to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Magic defeated the 76ers 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:00 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Mavs -8
Jack:
Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Monta Ellis thinking up rhymes. Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Pels -6.5
Jack:
Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Bennett (24) against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Bennett (24) against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 17, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) speaks with referee Tony Brothers (25) during the fourth quarter of the game at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won the game 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 17, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) speaks with referee Tony Brothers (25) during the fourth quarter of the game at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won the game 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST
Spread: Spurs -14
Jack:
Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after making a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Matt Bonner discusses the different flavor notes of Big Red soda with Coach Gregg Popovich. Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after making a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Matt Bonner discusses the different flavor notes of Big Red soda with Coach Gregg Popovich. Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Nuggets -7.5
Jack:
Dec 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) yells instructions to his team during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 105-87. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
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
Eric:
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
Houston Rocket at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Suns -2
Jack:
Nov 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Rockets won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Rockets won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Rockets won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Rockets won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -15.5
Jack:
Nov 28, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Golden State Warriors forward center Marreese Speights (5) celebrates after his teammate, guard Klay Thompson (11) (not pictured) scores in the closing seconds of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Chris:
Nov 28, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Golden State Warriors forward center Marreese Speights (5) celebrates after his teammate, guard Klay Thompson (11) (not pictured) scores in the closing seconds of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Nov 28, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Golden State Warriors forward center Marreese Speights (5) celebrates after his teammate, guard Klay Thompson (11) (not pictured) scores in the closing seconds of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 28, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Golden State Warriors forward center Marreese Speights (5) celebrates after his teammate, guard Klay Thompson (11) (not pictured) scores in the closing seconds of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports