NBA picks against the spread, 1/27/15: Trying to do better

We’re not going to mention last night. Let’s just forget it ever happened. We’re trying to do better as we make our NBA picks against the spread today.

Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Raptors -3.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

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

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):

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

Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):

Wes (@wcgoldberg):

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Cavaliers -8

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:

Nov 26, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Los Angeles won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Wes:

Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Heat -3.5

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

Chris:

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

Zach:

Wes:

Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Mavericks -5

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

Chris:

Zach:

Wes:

Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Warriors -9.5

Jack:

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

Chris:

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

Wes:

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

Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM EST

Spread: Wizards -8.5

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

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