Monday NBA Dogs

2014-15 Record: 8-7

Catz

KINGZ (+7) vs. NUGGETS

For the first time in a long time, the Kings actually look like a competent basketball team. Gone are the days of Isaiah Thomas dribbling around for 20 seconds before jacking up an off-balance long two and Boogie looking at him in complete disgust. They are actually being coached well, hitting shots, and most importantly playing defense!! That is why I have to take the points tonight on the road against the Nuggets. Kings most likely don't get the win here, but should do enough to cover.

JAZZ (+8.5) vs. CLIPPERS

I got burnt hard by the Jazz the other day, when I picked the Suns to cover a measly (-2) spread and they proceeded to get blown out by Hayward and the gang. Well fool me once, shame on me as they say. This time we are going to take the points in what looks like an impossible cover! Only getting 8.5 against the Clippers?? Yeah it is crazy, but it might be crazy enough to work. Also Derek Favors is playing really well so far and might be on the verge of a breakout season. Tonight will go a long to show how far he has come against the duo of Blake and DeAndre.

CELTICS (+9.5) vs. MAVERICKS

Third game of the night taking the points??? That's right, and despite this being the largest amount of points I am getting, this is the one I feel least confident in. The Celtics as many people predicted are really struggling to shoot the ball. Dallas on the other hand looks solid early on and should definitely be in the top 8 out west by the end of the season. So, why am I taking the Celtics? No reason really, I just really like Brad Stevens and think that he should come up with a gameplan to keep this one close throughout, possibly even stealing a V in big D!

BJ

THUNDER vs. NETS (-6.5)

If the Nets wind up winning this game by 25, you're going to be very pissed off at yourself for not rolling it. With no Westbrook, Durant, Lamb, or Jackson, the Thunder are starting to look at lot like a rich man's 76ers. The Nets on the other hand beat Detroit by 12 on the road and are getting their best player in Brook Lopez back tonight. I don't care how gritty the Thunder are, they shouldn't win this game or cover. 

PELICANS (+4) vs GRIZZ CITY

How fun is it to take Anthony Davis and the points?! I have a feeling the Pellies are everyone's favorite new squad to root for. Davis is awesome, we all still hope Tyreke Evans might do something and Ryan Anderson is a nice player to watch too. Don't sleep on Jrue Holiday returning to All-Star form this year as he gets in sync with the Brow and his supporting cast. The Grizz are a very good team, but the Pels have had no problem covering against Memphis (5-0 ATS last 5 meetings). Look for a lot of AD and a nice Tyreke stat line to cover this one.