NBA picks against the spread, 12/15/15: Jae Crowder vs. J.R. Smith revenge game

Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives down court during the second half of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives down court during the second half of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives down court during the second half of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives down court during the second half of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to our NBA picks against the spread. Jack lead the way last night at 6-4. Tonight we have just four games going on, as the Cavaliers head to Boston for the Jae Crowder vs. J.R. Smith revenge game, and the Rockets battle the Kings in the dysfunction playoffs. Let’s get to the picks. 

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Cavaliers -1.5

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 /

Ryne

Nov 25, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts as he looks on from the bench against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Cavaliers 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts as he looks on from the bench against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Cavaliers 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

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 /

Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Wolves -5.5

Jack

Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST (League Pass)

Spread: Kings -1.5

Jack

Dec 10, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings players huddle between plays against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New York Knicks 99-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings players huddle between plays against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New York Knicks 99-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryne

Dec 10, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings players huddle between plays against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New York Knicks 99-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings players huddle between plays against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New York Knicks 99-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Taylor

Dec 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) smiles with a minute left in the game against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) smiles with a minute left in the game against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM EST (NBA TV)

Spread: Bucks -4

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 /

Ryne

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 /

Taylor

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 /