NBA picks against the spread, 11/21/15: Knicks try to kick Rockets while they’re down

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
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

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Jack lead the way last night, going 6-5. Tonight we have picks for the six games that still haven’t started. The Sixers once again look to pick up their first win, the Grizzlies do battle against their arch-nemisis, the Spurs, and the Knicks try to kick the Rockets while they’re down. Let’s get to the picks. 

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Pacers -5

Jack (@jackhaveitall)

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

Matt (@Matt_Cianfrone)

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

Donnie (@donniebuckets)

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

Ryne (@ryneprinz)

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

Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Cavaliers -5

Jack

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

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

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

Ryne

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

Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Pistons -2.5

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

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

Donnie

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

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

Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Heat -14

Jack

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

Matt

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

Donnie

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

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

New York Knicks at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Rockets -4.5

Jack

May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Spurs -7.5

Jack

Nov 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) motions to the crowd as he returns to the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 122-114. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) motions to the crowd as he returns to the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 122-114. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Matt

April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Donnie

April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Ryne

Nov 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) motions to the crowd as he returns to the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 122-114. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) motions to the crowd as he returns to the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 122-114. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

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