THURSDAY'S TOP THREE BETS!

DET +1 vs. MEM

This is a revenge opportunity for the Pistons, as the last time these two teams met it was decided on a Matt Barnes full court heave that miraculously stole the game for the Grizz! They both play basically the same style of slow it down, defend the shit out of you not fun for the casual NBA fan basketball, so it should be a close one. Ultimately I think the revenge factor is just enough for the Pistons to secure a victory in Memphis.

CLE +6.5 vs. SAS

The first decent NBA match up on national TV since Christmas day!! The Spurs are riding a 31 game home winning streak at the moment, but if you had to bet one team with one player that could end it, it would have to be LeBron and the Cavs right?? Plus knowing Pop and his disdain for the NBA, he might sit all of the starters tonight for the Spurs to send a message or something and then watch as his back-ups somehow keep it closer than anyone expected. Good ol' Pop. Cavs win on the road and end the streak!


SAC +2 vs. UTA

I honestly do not understand how the Jazz keep plugging along and haven't fallen into a Suns-like spiral of ineptitude with all of the injuries they have suffered. If Sacramento loses just one of their rotation players they might not win a game for six months, but for Utah it doesn't matter who they roll out, they are still competitive. Really speaks highly of Quinn Snyder's coaching ability. And even though I just waxed poetically about the Jazz, I'm taking Boogie and the points on the road here.

NBA Pod & Picks

The Spread is up for this week! Rob and Brandon break down the early NBA storylines. How good are the Warriors? What's wrong with Houston? Way too early playoff predictions, hot takes and more this week on The Spread!




MIL +3 vs WAS

Word on the street is Bradley Beal will probably miss tonight's game as he is still nursing an injured shoulder. Either way grabbing the points here with Waukee is a good call. Bucks are coming off a hard fought win against the Cavaliers and should be able to translate those positive vibes into a win against the Wizards in chocolate city.

DEN +6 vs NOP
I made the mistake of betting the over the other night when the Nuggets played the Suns, and then watched Jameer Nelson jack up terrible three after terrible three en route to a thirty point blowout loss. You know what helps a team get their confidence back? Playing the always injured lineup that the Pelicans like to trot out. Sure Anthony Davis is playing really well like he was supposed to do, but he is not getting any help, at all...zero. Take the points here.


TOR +10 vs GSW
Upset pick of the day!!! If you listen to the podcast you already know this is my upset special of the day (if you don't, click the link below and treat yourself to some aural pleasure). The Warriors should have lost to the Nets a few nights ago and tonight definitely has the feel of a letdown game for the Dubs. If the Raptors can get just enough defensively out of Kyle Lowry and Demarre Carroll they should have enough to do the unthinkable and beat the Warriors on their home floor no less!!