NBA Almost 2016 Picks

DEN @ POR -6

BJones back in the building! Catz and I have been so off lately and even though I could blame it all on him because he's technically writing all the picks, my input hasn't helped. Today is a new day! We're mixing things up by mostly taking points like we always do, and adding a couple favs for balance. Now I'm a big Portland fan and this offseason was somewhat of a disaster for Rip City. Nonetheless, the Blazers are still competitive night in and night out because of their back court. Lillard and McCollum may be too similar to build upon going forward, but for this season they provide PDX fans a fun scoring duo that makes games worth watching. Dame might be out tonight but that shouldn't be a problem seeing as the Nuggets may have the most talented roster that's underperforming in the NBA right now. 

BK @ ORL -7.5

I know we've said its time to stay away from Orlando, but it's just too difficult! The Magic are the hottest team in the East right now and Coach Bad Ass won't let them lose to a team as bad as the Nets! In fact, the hot streak basically started when the Magic shmurdered TD Nets earlier this month. I see a solid 10 point win as Orland pushes for the 2 seed. 

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WAS +6.5 vs. TOR

Two middle of the pack eastern conference teams and the Wizards are getting 6.5 points!! I'll take that any day of the week! I guess the logic here is the Wizards are short handed right now missing three of their key players, but John Wall tends to show up when they play Toronto. Wizards injuries are leading to an extra three or four points on a line that shouldn't be any higher than TOR -3...take those extra points!!

CHA +3 vs. LAC

The Clippers have handled the absence of Blake Griffin surprisingly well, a lot of it coming from the bench making unexpected contributions. Tonight is the night where they really feel the loss of the all-star in the middle, who had a habit of destroying the Hornets. Charlotte wins this game easy in a battle of benches that ultimately goes to the Hornets!

PHI +9 vs. SAC

Finally the balliest pick of the day!! Sixers have been playing better of late, beating the Suns in Phoenix, followed by a near upset of the Jazz in Utah. Ish Smith has come in and taken control of the point, a position they desperately needed some veteran experience at. As an added bonus DeMarcus Cousins might not get to play this game after being ejected against the Warriors when he went berserk on the officials. Boogie needs to go to the Russell Westbrook school of I'm not yelling at ref's anymore ASAP. Sixers don't get the outright win, but it will be close.