Friday NBA Picks

Having suffered my second day in a row of subpar picks, I've decided to try a few new methods. First, I will no longer be selecting winners from college basketball. I can't handle putting my gambling reputation on 18-21 (27 if you are BYU) year olds that shit their pants every time they go on the road in conference and shoot free throws like Andris Biedrins. Second, I will also sacrifice three birds and two goats to Chtulhu daily in hopes that he removes this gambling curse that has taken me over. So, in summation just like TLC I don't want no scrubs, and I'm going to stick to the rivers and lakes that I'm used to.


CLE (+8.5) vs Toronto (WINNER!)

Both of these teams have had success as of late. The Raptors have been surging since they traded the worst teammate in pro sports, Rudy Gay. Similarly, the Cavs have been exceptionally better since they cut the second worst teammate in pro sports, Andrew Bynum. With all that said I don't understand how the line is so high in favor of the raptors, even with Dion Waiters being out for the Cavs I think ultimately that might help rather than hurt. Look for big nights from Kyrie and Tristan Thompson as the Cavs cover and possibly even win. Seriously who would be a worse teammate than the two guys above? Gilbert Arenas? Saddam Hussein? Naw, it's definitely Bynum or Gay.

NY (-3) at ORL (L)
The Magic appear to be in full blown tank mode. Just last night they bought out their starting power forward Glen "tossing monitors" Davis making him a free agent. Don't be surprised if they sit Afflalo or Oladipo for extended periods of time for what seem like minor injuries. On the other side, the Knicks are fighting for their playoff lives and have looked better since the break. Tim Hardaway Jr is doing what JR Smith did last year, and Melo is always doing Melo things. Look for the Knicks to take advantage of a weaker opponent and cruise to victory in this one.

BJ's NBA Pick of the Day

Denver @ Chicago (UNDER 190) (L)

Our last Chicago under pick went over by 3 points, mostly because Los Bulls started off the first quarter with a bang. Again, besides Memphis maybe, no team is better at making you play their style of game. A poorly coached, injured Denver team will not be lighting it up against Thibs and the Boys tonight. Worry about Chicago putting up big numbers if anything.