NBA picks against the spread, 11/17/15: Ooh fun, Bucks vs. Wizards

Nov 1, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Greivis Vasquez (21) gestures as he sits on the bench during a time out in the first half against Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Greivis Vasquez (21) gestures as he sits on the bench during a time out in the first half against Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Greivis Vasquez (21) gestures as he sits on the bench during a time out in the first half against Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
The feeling when you see Bucks vs. Wizards on the schedule. | Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Leading the way last night was Wesley S, who went 5-1. Tonight we have seven games on the docket, as the Bucks take on the Wizards, and the Warriors try to stay undefeated against the Raptors. Let’s get to the picks. 

Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Wizards -4.5

Jack

Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Sep 29, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks player Jabari Parker pose for a picture during media day at the Cousins Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks player Jabari Parker pose for a picture during media day at the Cousins Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Hawks -3.5

Jack

Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25, left), guard Jeff Teague (0), forward Paul Millsap (4) and forward Tiago Splitter (11) wait as officials review a play in the third quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Pistons won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Cavaliers -5

Jack

Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Heat -8.5

Jack

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Hornets -1

Jack

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Jan 31, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Pelicans -6

Jack

Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Nov 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Nov 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Nov 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Warriors -9

Jack

Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor

Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Chris

Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

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