NBA Picks against the spread, 1/31/15: Warriors -10 at home vs. Suns
By Ian Levy
Let’s see if we can end January on a good note in our NBA picks against the spread.
Sacramento Kings at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Pacers -5.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Jan 1, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) fouls out in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Sacramento Kings win 110-107. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
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
Wes (@wcgoldberg):
Jan 1, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) fouls out in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Sacramento Kings win 110-107. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Mavs -7
Jack:
Jan 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) discusses a call with referee Lauren Holtkamp during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) discusses a call with referee Lauren Holtkamp during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Jan 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) discusses a call with referee Lauren Holtkamp during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Wizards -4.5
Jack:
Jan 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Wizards won 117-115. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Wizards won 117-115. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Jan 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Wizards won 117-115. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -17
Jack:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
Zach:
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
Wes:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Rockets -4.5
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
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
Wes:
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
Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Grizzlies -6.5
Jack:
Dec 27, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts after making a foul against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Dec 27, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts after making a foul against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Jan 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) smiles during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Cavs -10
Jack:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the 126-121 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30 PM EST
Spread: Blazers -2.5
Jack:
This is the face of a mascot abuser. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
This is the face of a mascot abuser. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
This is the face of a mascot abuser. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte Hornets at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Nuggets -6
Jack:
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 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
Wes:
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
Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Spurs -5
Jack:
Dec 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks up after being assessed a technical foul during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Oct 16, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli (3) prepares to shoot free throws against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 121-90. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Dec 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks up after being assessed a technical foul during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST
Spread: Warriors -10
Jack:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.
Zach:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.
Wes:
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates Clay Thompson (11) (not pictured) 48th point against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.