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NBA picks against the spread, 2/2/15: Grizzlies or Suns?

Yesterday marked the start of a new month of NBA picks against the spread here at Friendly Bounce, and everyone is at least .500, so we’re off to a great start. Let’s see what we have in store for us today. The toughest pick looks to be Grizzlies or Suns?

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

Spread: Cavaliers -16.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall):

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

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):

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

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone):

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 (@ZachOliverNBA):

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

Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST

Spread: Wizards -9

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

Chris:

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

Matt:

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

Los Angeles Clippers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Clippers -8.5

Jack:

Dec 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee (left) and guard Deron Williams (right) sit on the bench during the final moments of their NBA game at against the Chicago Bulls United Center. Bulls won 105-80. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Dec 31, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), guard J.J. Redick (4) and forward Spencer Hawes (10) during a time out in the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Staples Center. Clippers won 99-78. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Dec 31, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), guard J.J. Redick (4) and forward Spencer Hawes (10) during a time out in the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Staples Center. Clippers won 99-78. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Dec 31, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32), guard J.J. Redick (4) and forward Spencer Hawes (10) during a time out in the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Staples Center. Clippers won 99-78. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 PM EST

Spread: Raptors -7

Jack:

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

Chris:

Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

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

Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Hawks -6

Jack:

Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk

Chris:

Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk

Matt:

Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk

Zach:

Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk

Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 PM EST

Spread: Thunder -12.5

Jack:

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

Chris:

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

Matt:

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

Zach:

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

Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 PM EST

Spread: Mavericks -12

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

Chris:

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

Matt:

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:

Dec 26, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) runs the ball down the court during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST

Spread: Suns -2.5

Jack:

Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chris:

Zach Randolph knows to always give Marc Gasol a high-five. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Matt:

Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Zach:

Zach Randolph knows to always give Marc Gasol a high-five. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

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