NBA picks against the spread, 10/27/15: NBA Opening Night

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. It’s NBA Opening Night as we have three games on the docket. Things tip off with Hawks-Pistons and Bulls-Cavaliers at 8 PM EST. Then the champs welcome the Pelicans into Oracle for the nightcap. Let’s get into it. 

Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks, 8 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Hawks -6.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall)

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Wes G (@wcgoldberg)

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone)

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Brian (@bbeebe)

Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S (@wesley_share)

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie (@donniebuckets)

Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne (@ryneprinz)

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor (@TaylorBojangles)

Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Zach (@ZachOliverNBA)

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST (TNT)

Jack

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Wes G

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Brian

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S

Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Zach

Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) plays around with a camera man during a time out during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST (TNT)

Jack

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Wes G

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Matt

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Brian

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Wesley S

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Donnie

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Ryne

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Taylor

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

Zach

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses with the Larry O

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