Joe Jensen

Hawks vs Rockets prediction: Houston is -5.5 with a 229.5 total. Atlanta can’t miss 36 threes again, and I’m taking the Over in this rematch.

Pacers vs Bucks picks: Indiana is laying 4.5 on the road with a 239.5 total. Milwaukee plays fast and can’t stop anyone, so I’m backing the Over.

Grizzlies vs Jazz prediction: Utah is favored by 1.5 with a 238.5 total, but Ty Jerome and unbeaten Memphis already ran this Jazz defense off the floor.

Wizards vs Hornets prediction: Charlotte is a 2-point home favorite, but Washington’s paint attack against a banged-up Hornets team has me on the road dog.

Warriors vs Nuggets prediction: Denver lays 7.5 with a 233.5 total, but Curry, Draymond and company are back, and this 0-3 start is lying to the market.

Timberwolves vs Cavaliers prediction: Cleveland is a 3.5-point home favorite, total 232.5. Minnesota is on a back-to-back, and I still like the visitors.

Mavericks vs Heat prediction: Miami is an 8.5-point favorite with a 236.5 total. Kyrie is back, the Heat are 0-3, and I’m taking the points with Dallas.

Bulls at Celtics picks: Boston is a 14.5-point favorite, total 233.5. Chicago can’t shoot right now, but this spread is too big. My play is Bulls +14.5.