NBA picks against the spread, 4/3/15: A big night in the East
By Ian Levy
Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Tonight is a big night in the East with the Hornets taking on the Pacers, the Bucks taking on the Celtics, and the Nets taking on the Raptors. Let’s get to the picks.
Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Pacers -4.5
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
Wes (@wcgoldberg):
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
New York Knicks at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Wizards -14.5
Jack:
Jan 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Jan 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Celtics -5
Jack:
Sep 29, 2014; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard James Young (13) (left) and guard Marcus Smart (36) during media day at the Celtics practice facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) smiles during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Nets -2.5
Jack:
Mar 13, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts after hitting a hail mary three-point shot against the Miami Heat at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 102-92. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Mar 13, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts after hitting a hail mary three-point shot against the Miami Heat at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 102-92. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Bulls -9
Jack:
Jan 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Jan 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Grizzlies -6.5
Jack:
Mar 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) smiles before a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Mar 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) smiles before a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Magic -3.5
Jack:
No props-dipo Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
No props-dipo Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST
Spread: Spurs -12.5
Jack:
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:
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
New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST
Spread: Pelicans -6.5
Jack:
Mar 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 118-111 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Mar 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 118-111 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Blazers -10.5
Jack:
Oct 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Ronnie Price (9) talks with guard Jordan Clarkson (6) against the Phoenix Suns during the home opener at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-99. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
Jan 11, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) heads down court after a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Trailblazers won 104-96. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports