NBA picks against the spread, 12/3/15: Celtics and Kings go to Mexico

Feb 20, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) goes up for the shot against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Boston Celtics 109-101. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) goes up for the shot against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Boston Celtics 109-101. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 20, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) goes up for the shot against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Boston Celtics 109-101. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) goes up for the shot against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Boston Celtics 109-101. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Wesley S lead the way last night at 6-3. Tonight we have a bigger Thursday schedule than usual, with six games ahead of us. The Thunder and Heat meet on TNT in what should be a fun matchup, and the Celtics and Kings go to Mexico for a game south of the border. Let’s get to the picks. 

Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat, 7:00 PM EST (TNT)

Spread: Thunder -2

Jack

Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on while the Thunder play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on while the Thunder play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on while the Thunder play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on while the Thunder play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on while the Thunder play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on while the Thunder play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Raptors -10

Jack

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

Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Jazz -3.5

Jack

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies, 9:30 PM EST (TNT)

Spread: Spurs -3.5

Jack

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green warms up prior to the game 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 warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls defeat the Spurs 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls defeat the Spurs 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls defeat the Spurs 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls defeat the Spurs 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Pacers -2

Jack

Nov 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; From left to right Indiana Pacers forward Solomon HIll, Paul George, and guard Monta Ellis sit on the bench during a game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Boston 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; From left to right Indiana Pacers forward Solomon HIll, Paul George, and guard Monta Ellis sit on the bench during a game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Boston 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Nov 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; From left to right Indiana Pacers forward Solomon HIll, Paul George, and guard Monta Ellis sit on the bench during a game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Boston 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; From left to right Indiana Pacers forward Solomon HIll, Paul George, and guard Monta Ellis sit on the bench during a game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Boston 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; From left to right Indiana Pacers forward Solomon HIll, Paul George, and guard Monta Ellis sit on the bench during a game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Boston 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; From left to right Indiana Pacers forward Solomon HIll, Paul George, and guard Monta Ellis sit on the bench during a game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Boston 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings in Mexico, 10:00 PM EST (ESPN)

Spread: Celtics -2

Jack

Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt

Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /