12/29/17 NBA Picks
My picks are in bold
Rockets (-1.5) vs Wizards
What a throw by the Rockets last night. Clint Capela will still be OUT, and Chris Paul is questionable for this game. If Paul ends up playing the Rockets are clear favorites here. Regardless of Paul's status I still like the Rockets to win.
Score: Rockets 115-107
Raptors (-11.5) vs Hawks
Last time these two teams met, the Raptors demolished the Hawks by 34 points. That was with a bad game by DeMar DeRozan as well. The Hawks get outmatched in every position so expect another blowout coming.
(Update: Ibaka OUT) Still sticking with the Raptors here
Score: Raptors 109-85
Heat (-6.5) vs Nets
Having Hassan Whiteside back is great for the Heat, but his minutes have been limited. Dion Waiters remain OUT. The Nets defense is horrible, and they'll have matchup problems against the Heat.
Score: Heat 102-90
Bulls (-2.5) vs Pacers
Victor Oladipo is OUT, but Lance Stephenson played great for him against Dallas. Without Oladipo I see this game go either way, but I think the Bulls win and cover at home.
(Update- Kris Dunn OUT) Expect this game to be even closer, but I still like the Bulls at home to cover the spread. Jerian Grant is a good fill-in.
Score: Bulls 94-90
Pelicans (-6.5) vs Mavericks
Davis and Cousins will feast on Dallas tonight. Pelicans win and cover
Score: Pelicans 117-102
Bucks (+8.5) vs Thunder
They're really giving the Bucks 9 points here? Giannis, Bledsoe, and Middleton are more than capable of matching up with the Thunder's big 3. Steven Adams might be the difference maker here because the Bucks run small. I feel like this game is going to be close with the Thunder winning, but not by 9 points.
(Update- Paul George OUT) With George out I expect the Bucks to win now.
Score: Bucks 104-95
Kings (-2.5) vs Suns
Devin Booker made his return with 32 points against the Grizzlies, and the Suns will need his offense tonight. The Kings are without De'Aaron Fox again but George Hill and Frank Mason are serviceable. Willie Cauley-Stein has been great the past few games, and I expect him to do well again tonight. Close game, but the Kings win and cover.
Score: Kings 105-101
Warriors (-11.5) vs Hornets
Steph is nearing his return, but he will not play tonight. There's not much to say about this game. Warriors will win by a large margin at home.
Score: Warriors 118-97
Clippers (-2.5) vs Lakers
Lonzo is still OUT, but Clarkson and Hart have been playing pretty well in his absence. Kyle Kuzma is questionable for this game. Blake Griffin is questionable as well. Check for their statuses closer to tip off. I will still take the Clippers regardless of anyone's status.
Score: Clippers 107-101
What a throw by the Rockets last night. Clint Capela will still be OUT, and Chris Paul is questionable for this game. If Paul ends up playing the Rockets are clear favorites here. Regardless of Paul's status I still like the Rockets to win.
Score: Rockets 115-107
Raptors (-11.5) vs Hawks
Last time these two teams met, the Raptors demolished the Hawks by 34 points. That was with a bad game by DeMar DeRozan as well. The Hawks get outmatched in every position so expect another blowout coming.
(Update: Ibaka OUT) Still sticking with the Raptors here
Score: Raptors 109-85
Heat (-6.5) vs Nets
Having Hassan Whiteside back is great for the Heat, but his minutes have been limited. Dion Waiters remain OUT. The Nets defense is horrible, and they'll have matchup problems against the Heat.
Score: Heat 102-90
Bulls (-2.5) vs Pacers
Victor Oladipo is OUT, but Lance Stephenson played great for him against Dallas. Without Oladipo I see this game go either way, but I think the Bulls win and cover at home.
(Update- Kris Dunn OUT) Expect this game to be even closer, but I still like the Bulls at home to cover the spread. Jerian Grant is a good fill-in.
Score: Bulls 94-90
Pelicans (-6.5) vs Mavericks
Davis and Cousins will feast on Dallas tonight. Pelicans win and cover
Score: Pelicans 117-102
Bucks (+8.5) vs Thunder
They're really giving the Bucks 9 points here? Giannis, Bledsoe, and Middleton are more than capable of matching up with the Thunder's big 3. Steven Adams might be the difference maker here because the Bucks run small. I feel like this game is going to be close with the Thunder winning, but not by 9 points.
(Update- Paul George OUT) With George out I expect the Bucks to win now.
Score: Bucks 104-95
Kings (-2.5) vs Suns
Devin Booker made his return with 32 points against the Grizzlies, and the Suns will need his offense tonight. The Kings are without De'Aaron Fox again but George Hill and Frank Mason are serviceable. Willie Cauley-Stein has been great the past few games, and I expect him to do well again tonight. Close game, but the Kings win and cover.
Score: Kings 105-101
Warriors (-11.5) vs Hornets
Steph is nearing his return, but he will not play tonight. There's not much to say about this game. Warriors will win by a large margin at home.
Score: Warriors 118-97
Clippers (-2.5) vs Lakers
Lonzo is still OUT, but Clarkson and Hart have been playing pretty well in his absence. Kyle Kuzma is questionable for this game. Blake Griffin is questionable as well. Check for their statuses closer to tip off. I will still take the Clippers regardless of anyone's status.
Score: Clippers 107-101
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