NBA picks against the spread, 11/8/15: Lakers vs. Knicks

Mar 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson in attendance in the first half during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson in attendance in the first half during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson in attendance in the first half during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson in attendance in the first half during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Leading the way last night was Wesley S, who went 6-2-1. Today we have a light little five game slate, including a Lakers vs. Knicks showdown in Madison Square Garden. Let’s get to the picks. 

Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers, 3:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Cavaliers -7.5

Jack (@jackhaveitall)

Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Wes G (@wcgoldberg)

Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone)

Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie (@donniebuckets)

Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor (@TaylorBojangles)

Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Chris (@ChrisBarnewall)

Oct 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) brings the ball up court against the Orlando Magic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Orlando 97-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) brings the ball up court against the Orlando Magic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Orlando 97-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks, 3:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Knicks -4.5

Jack

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Wes G

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor 

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant (13) walks on the court during a stoppage in play in an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat, 6:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Heat -2.5

Jack

Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (left) and guard Dwyane Wade (right) smile and laugh on the bench against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 95-92 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (left) and guard Dwyane Wade (right) smile and laugh on the bench against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 95-92 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Wes G

Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (left) and guard Dwyane Wade (right) smile and laugh on the bench against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 95-92 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (left) and guard Dwyane Wade (right) smile and laugh on the bench against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 95-92 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor 

Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the media day at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Thunder -8

Jack

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

Wes G

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

Matt

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

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 

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

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

Detroit Pistons at Portland Trail Blazers, 9:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Pistons -1.5

Jack

Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Wes G

Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor 

Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) gestures to the crowd after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

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