NBA Basketball Picks

This is the part of the movie when the hero (Russell Westbrook) goes through some type of montage. It’s right after his daughter gets kidnapped or his wife gets murdered or his dog goes missing. Right now, Westbrook is in his house stockpiling his weapons, doing pull-ups and push-ups, and mapping out the blueprint for his revenge. Is the revenge angle a factor to consider here? KC breaks down the match up.

To cover the number, Utah is just going to need to do what they do best: lock all windows and doors and hope for the best. Donovan Mitchell has shown signs of life on offense, although his lack of efficiency still leaves something to be desired. Can Utah take advantage of a hobbled Lake Show? Read the analysis.

Historically known as a rivalry, it has been anything but that as the Pacers have had the upper hand in this series as of late. The Pacers defeated New York in the last four meetings. This gap in talent is evident by the size of the spreads. New York was an 11 point dog in the last meeting and opened in this one as an 8.5 dog. Can the Knicks continue to cover with the points? Franks has your NBA prediction!

OKC’s coaching staff says that the Russ of old will eventually make his way to the surface, but after near-career lows of shooting efficiency through 32 games this season are we betting on 2017 Russ? Bookmakers currently offer the Thunder -1 versus the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. KC predicts which Russ and and OKC team we can expect in the Alamo City.

Keith Franks has a big NBA pick on the Boston Celtics versus the Miami Heat which tips off tonight, Thursday, January 10th, 2019 – 7:00 PM EST in Miami at American Airlines Arena. The Celtics are really clicking as a group finally as evident by their 4 game winning streak. Sportsbooks have opened them favored by a bucket. Franks breaks it down!

Kevin West has a strong NBA pick on the Pacers versus Celtics game tonight. Online sportsbooks are gifting the Pacers 6.5 points to take to the TD Garden. Indiana has a recent history of playing the Cs very close. Should bettors expect that to carry into tonight’s contest? K-West breaks it down and offers his Wednesday night hoops prediction!

We’re heading back to the James Harden well tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks visit Houston to take on the Hardeneers. The bookmakers have the Bucks as small favorites as visitors which may be surprising to some bettors. However, like most teams, the Rockets don’t have an answer for the Freak. Harden will have to play one of his most perfect games of the year for the Rockets to come away with another win.

The Lakers snapped a 3 game losing skid when they went to Texas as 7 point dogs to take on the Dallas Lukas. The Pistons have a losing streak of their own going losing two in a row as dogs. Online sportsbooks expect bettors to jump on LA tonight and opened them as small 1.5 favorites. Franks breaks down this NBA contest and gives his prediction.

Between the Eagles ostensibly taking the Vikings spot in the playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a nosedive and the temperature plummeting towards the teens as winter roars on, it’s probably not a great time to be a Minnesotan. Can the T-Wolves work with a +8 and give Minny-backers a win ATS?

Keith Franks has an NBA pick on the New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors game which tips off tonight, Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 – 10:30 PM EST. The good news for the Knicks is they won a on Friday. The bad news for the Knicks is they won one game of their last 10. Enter GSW – 15.