NBA picks against the spread, 11/16/15: Celtics look to stay hot

Oct 23, 2015; Manchester, NH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) points during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Verizon Wireless Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Manchester, NH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) points during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Verizon Wireless Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. We’ve got a six-game slate ahead of us on this Monday night, as the Mavericks look to keep the Sixers winless, and the Celtics look to stay hot. Plus, the Thunder and Grizzlies resume their rivalry. Let’s get to the picks. 

Dallas Mavericks at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Mavericks -8

Jack (@jackhaveitall)

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
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

Wesley S (@wesley_share)

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
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

Donnie (@donniebuckets)

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
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

Ryne (@ryneprinz)

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

Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Bulls -6

Jack

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Rockets -5

Jack

May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 113-100 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 113-100 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S

Apr 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) warms up before game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) warms up before game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 113-100 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 113-100 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 113-100 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 113-100 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST (League

Pass)

Spread: Grizzlies -3

Jack

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) dunks the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) dunks the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) dunks the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) dunks the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-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

Ryne

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

Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Spurs -12

Jack

Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S

Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 112-92. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Suns -11

Jack

Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley S

Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) runs up the court in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

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