NBA picks against the spread, 12/7/15: Clippers or Timberwolves?

Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) look for a rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Clippers won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) look for a rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Clippers won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) look for a rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Clippers won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) look for a rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Clippers won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Last night, Matt and Ryne lead the way at 3-2. Tonight we have nine games on the schedule, as the Sixers continue to search for their second win, and the Clippers travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves. Let’s get to the picks. 

Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Hornets -3.5

Jack

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-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 /

Ryne

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 /

San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Spurs -13.5

Jack

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 /

Donnie

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 /

Washington Wizards at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Heat -8.5

Jack

Nov 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) 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 center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-89. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) talks with the media during Wizards media day at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) talks with the media during Wizards media day at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) talks with the media during Wizards media day at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) talks with the media during Wizards media day at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Mavericks -2

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 /

Donnie

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 /

Los Angeles Lakers at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Raptors -13

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 /

Donnie

Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after making a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after making a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-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 /

Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Bulls -6

Jack

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard forward Jimmy Butler (21) 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 forward Jimmy Butler (21) 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 12, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) dribbles the basketball up the court during the first half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) dribbles the basketball up the court during the first half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard forward Jimmy Butler (21) 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 forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland Trail Blazers at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Blazers -1.5

Jack

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 /

Donnie

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

Oct 28, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Clippers -1

Jack

Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) yells out during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Timberwolves won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie

Nov 11, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Nov 11, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Pelicans -1

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 /

Donnie

Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and head coach Alvin Gentry during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 134-120. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /