NBA Basketball Picks

Just when we thought the Portland Trail Blazers were in tank mode, they go out and win a game vs. the Wizards. They come in as +12 underdogs with a unit that has something to prove; Playing time! Can they cover the double digit spread? Or will they go back to getting blown out by 50? Get Joe’s Port/Atl pick here!

If you watched the Phi/Orl game yesterday you’d have noticed that the Sixers aren’t playing good basketball right now. Shooting 43% and allowing 49% from the field is a recipe for disaster. They get Denver Monday night off a back-to-back and are only favored by -2.5 which tells us the bookies think Denver is going to win the game straight up. Get Joe’s Nuggets/Sixers pick here!

The Oddsmaker may be putting much weight into the trends handicapping the Suns with a -8.5 line. They have covered the past five in this series including both matches this season. Does Joe go with the chalk or take the points and back the Lakers.

The Hawks road win vs. the Spurs last night by 11 points at San Antonio last night didn’t impress bookmakers as they opened as +11 underdogs at Atlanta Sunday. State Farm Arena hasn’t been friendly to Indy, as they’ve dropped their last couple games there by double digits. Get Joe’s Ind/Atl point spread prediction here!

The Thunder at +12.5 may seem like a good number to take but considering that OKC has lost their last four home games by 27, 13, 37, and 21 that line might not be high enough. The total might be the way to play this. Read on to get our capper’s play.

The Mavs took the only meeting this season getting by the Celtics by 3 at home and will be grabbing five at the Garden in Boston this time around. Joe breaks down a few key metrics and gives out his against the spread pick.

The Nets have put together two solid wins knocking off the Hornets and Sixers. They return home to take on the Knicks who have been playing better as of late. Are the plus 5.5 points sufficient to get the money?

The Bucks have been rolling, winning six games in a row. The Warriors appears to be back on track, winning their last two games. Neither team has been playing much defense of late. Get Joe’s Mil/GS prediction to cover the spread here!

The Cavs dropped a game by 12 last night in Miami then had to hop a plane and head to Chicago for a back-to-back. The Bulls have been struggling mightily, losers of five of their last six games. Can the Cavs cover the spread with tired legs? Get Joe’s Cle/Chi prediction here!

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally cooled off last night losing to the Orlando Magic. They get Miami on a back-to-back today with potential tired legs in play. Who covers here? Get Joe’s Min/Mia pick here!