NBA picks against the spread, 11/5/15: Thunder or Bulls?

Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) brings the ball up the court against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) brings the ball up the court against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Last night was a rough one, as Brian, Wesley S, and Taylor lead the way at just 5-5. Tonight we have a rare five-game Thursday slate. So who will it be? Thunder or Bulls? Heat or Wolves? Nuggets or Jazz? Let’s get to the picks. 

Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST (TNT)

Spread: Bulls -1

Jack (@jackhaveitall)

Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie (@donniebuckets)

Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne (@ryneprinz)

Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor (@TaylorBojangles)

Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall)

Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Heat -3.5

Jack

Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Apr 15, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder beats the Minnesota Timberwolves 138-113. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder beats the Minnesota Timberwolves 138-113. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Mavericks -4

Jack

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Oct 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) against the Phoenix Suns in the season opener at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) against the Phoenix Suns in the season opener at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Oct 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) against the Phoenix Suns in the season opener at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) against the Phoenix Suns in the season opener at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Jazz -1.5

Jack

Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during media day at the Zion Bank Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Sep 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) speaks to reporters during the media day at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) speaks to reporters during the media day at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:30 PM EST (TNT)

Spread: Grizzlies -4

Jack

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

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