NBA picks

PHX (-9.5) vs. PHI

I know this goes directly against my usual strategy of ride or die with the points, but in this case I am willing to make an exception. The Sixers are an absolute mess right now, and are so bad that the general public truly believes Kentucky could beat them in a one on one game. While that isn't happening, they still are not good enough to beat an NBA team right now. Sure they will get a few wins against weaker teams who are having an off night, but that won't happen against the Suns. Phoenix knows that the west is way too competitive to drop these easy ones, and will pedal to the metal in order to ensure victory in the city of brotherly love.

HALF TIME LINE

MIL (+5) vs. TOR

In another rare move for the Catz, I am actually going to make a bet that I will know the outcome of by halftime!! That's right in what could possibly be my first ever half time pick, I like the Bucks to keep things close with Drake and Co. at least for the first 24 minutes. Now there are no guarantees that they will sustain this for 48 minutes, but I would not be shocked if Milwaukee finds a way to win this game.

ORL (+4) vs. CHA

Much like last year where we continually bet on the Blazers and they continued to reward our loyalty, this year that go-to bet has become Orlando. While they probably won't even make the playoffs, this team is not bad and have been surprising superior opponents all season. In keeping with our number one gambling rule around here, we are going to keep "rolling it" until it bites us in the ass. Hopefully, that won't be tonight.