NBA Playoff Wednesday

Brooklyn (+8.5) vs. Atlanta

Originally I saw this line and I thought, no-brainer right? Then Nutz got in my ear bringing up all this noise about how this line smelled like a Vegas strip club. Then all of a sudden I started second guessing myself! Was Vegas being coy here? Are they hoping people jump on the points? Or are they going the other way and paying respect to a team that only lost 15 games during the regular season?? I guess this is why casinos continue to stay in bidness...I know where I stand though, team getting points against the series favorites who haven't looked the part the entire series. Milsap is hurt, Thabo's absence is more detrimental than anticipated and Jeff Teague is trying to shed that Kyle Lowry label of "I swear I'm actually good and I didn't have just one good half of a season." 

Portland (+6) at Memphis

Catz is so pissed that I'm rolling PDX here, but hey, some times you gotta take risks in the workplace. Portland has had a miserable series. Damian Lillard has struggled, LaMarcus Aldridge's mind might be on his next free agent stop and Wes Matthews is not suiting up any time soon. Portland has a very good team, let's not water down what they have done this year. Hell, if they had been slightly healthy they could be a 2 or 3 seed right now. Out of respect we are taking the 6 points, not only because that's the official DP NBA strategy, but because you don't give good teams 6 points. Lillard should be able to make an impact again tonight as Mike Conley sits, and I think LaMarcus is a true pro who won't give up on his team.  People hammered Memphis early so I think it has shifted far enough over that we're in Blazers cover territory.

NBA Round One Winners

Brooklyn Nets (+9) at Atlanta Hawks

I think you all know our position on the Nets around here. They are the most boring story in the NBA, no one on their team is good and their owner literally does not care about the franchise. Tonight I am prepared to roll the Nets and nine points because of the mounting injury issues with the Hawks. Al Horford has a dislocated pinky, Thabo Sefolosha was shot by racist police and Paul Millsap's shoulder is super fucked up. This spells disaster for the feel-good story Hawks as Joe Johnson and D-Will come through with their only good game of the series before getting stomped out for the rest of the series.

Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies (-6)

Sadly the Blazers have completely fallen off the map. The injury to Wes Matthews and mounting, nagging injuries to the rest of the squad has seen the Blazers lose 7 of their last 10. These aren't just regular ass losses, no, no, they are beat downs. 14 point loss to the Grizzlies, 6 point loss to Dallas, 11 point loss to OKC, 10 point loss to Brooklyn and so on. We typically don't roll the faves here, but fuck it.

San Antonio Spurs (+2) at Los Angeles Clippers
Well this is it for the Spurs. They aren't a major story line, they are the so called "favorites" in this series and haven't really had a memorable moment all year. My concern with the Spurs is that they are so injured! Parker can't get to the rim, Splitter isn't playing and Danny Green looks like a guy that should be playing for CSK Moscow! The Spurs are the defending champs, so let's roll with them.

Dirty Picks: Playoff Edition

Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Catz: Not sure why all of the talking heads think  that the Pelicans can steal one or even two of these games. I get "the brow" is a ridiculous NBA player, but look at the guards that Nawlins trots out there....marquee names that strike fear into an opponent like Tyreke, Norris Cole, or Eric Gordon. There's a good chance NOP doesn't even get a lead in this series let alone a win.

Nutz: I'm not going to be a dick like Catz and insult a team that just made it to the Western Conference playoffs with a young squad. But I am going to predict an absolute ass whoopin, the likes of hasn't been seen since Stone Cold Steve Austin wore the strap! The Dubs have incredible ball movement, a smart coach and an amazing backcourt. I also have a slight grudge against the 'Cans as they cost me a seafood buffet dinner by hitting the over this season. 

Consensus: Warriors in 4.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks

Catz: We went back and forth on this in the DP office, originally I was interested in picking HOU in 6 until Nutz brought up a few solid points and Sugar shocked the office with his Surgalski scoop that Dirk is going to shoot jumpers this series!! That's the kind of dynamite reporting we have around these parts. Because of all that info I was forced to reconsider my pick and I did....Rockets in 6.

Nutz:  Shit are we at IHOP?! CAUSE WE'VE BEEN WAFFLIN ON THIS PICK ALL DAY!!!!!!! Nothin? Ok, well I'm going Rockets here as well. The Rocks have dominated this matchup all year, mostly due to their perimeter domination. The Mavs, touting a guard lineup of Monta Ellis and The Man We Used To Call Rajon Rondo, won't have any success trying to guard James Harden and whoever else is out there. I was a little worried because Dirk lives for the playoffs and Rondo always saves his best performances for the the post season. Not to mention Rick Carlisle....shit....whatever, ROLL IT! Rockets in 6!

Consensus: Rockets in 6

Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs

Catz: CATZ'S SUPER UPSET OF THE FIRST ROUND!! Not really an upset if you are one of those traditional seeding kind of guys, but we all know who is the favorite in this series. This is the Clippers championship right here, and they are going to put every ounce of effort in to winning this series. They might even lose the next series after this depending on who they play, but Blake, CP3 and DeAndre will score the upset against the defending champs!! Clippers in 7!!!

Nutz: I am going to give this one to the Spurs based on two things: I HATE the Clippers! Blake Griffin has become so whiny and bitchy that it's hard to watch him at this point. Pair that with super tough, bad ass supreme Matt Barnes (terrible basketball player) and you have a very unlikeable team. Second reason: They're the Spurs. You have to trust Pop, Duncan, Parker and to an extent, Manu. Just trust em. 

Catz: Clips in 7. Nutz: Spurs in 7.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies

Catz: Terrible matchup here for the Blazers. Maybe they would have a chance at winning a game or two if they were fully healthy, but they aren't so break out the brooms. Grindhouse is going to take care of business and the Blazers in relatively quick fashion. GRIZZ IN 4.

Nutz: This sucks! The Blazers busted their asses all season to get a top 3 seed, only for Aldridge to get hurt for an extended period of time and to lose Wes Matthews for the year. This team has done well to patch things up over the last few weeks, but they clearly miss Matthews. The Grizz are too much of a defensive juggernaut to survive a full series against the grind house. 

Catz: Memphis in 4. Nutz: Grizz in 6

Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets

Catz: This could honestly be the most one sided playoff series in recent history. The Hawks could literally start their second string and still end up sweeping this series. I hate the Nets. Garbage team owned by a guy who doesn't give a fuck (not you Hov EDITOR'S NOTE: "Hov" is no longer part of ownership. Catz apparently does not know this) and a couple of "stars" who didn't even care enough to respond when a former teammate basically called them pussies in the media. You think Lebron would respond if someone questioned his professionalism? Yeah that's not a great look D-Will, have fun in Shanghai next year. Hawks in 2.5...minutes that it takes to realize how lopsided this one is.

Nutz:  The Nets will probably somehow win a game in this series, but we all know they aren't going anywhere. Deron Williams is just terrible and Joe Johnson should be playing for the Pelicans right now. I seriously hate this franchise. They're boring as fuck, their unis suck and their arena and fans suck. If they didn't have Lionel Hollins there would be no reason for them to exist as a franchise. 

Consensus: Hawks in 4

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

Catz: This is the worst possible matchup for the Celtics. They can't defend anyone from driving to the rim and the Cavs have two of the three best players at doing just that. Really the only positive that could come out of this series is if Brad Stevens is able to have a secret lunch with Kevin Love where he can pitch him wearing green next season. Enjoy the Lebron hates Boston show everybody. 

Cleveland in 4. 

Nutz: Am I the only one that thinks it's weird that Boston is in the playoffs?! I feel completely unprepared for this series! I have no clue who plays on this team (that's not true) but I definitely know that the Celtics will not win a game in this series. Brad Stevens is a good coach, but LeBron doesn't fuck around in the first round and Kevin Love needs to prove his worth for whatever team he hops to this summer! 

Consensus: Cavs in 4.

Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards

Catz: If this series featured the two teams that we watched back in December, my enthusiasm for these games would be much greater. Unfortunately for both Rapes and Wizards fans, these are not those teams. Injuries have basically destroyed the season for both teams, but it seems like the Raptors are taking the injury plague exceptionally hard. Meanwhile the Wizards have a very talented team that would be light years better if they had even a semi-competent coach at the helm. With all of that being said, I like the Raptors to win this series purely because their coach sucks a little bit less than the Wizards coach. Wiz in a sloppy 6.

Nutz: I have no idea how this one is going to go! These teams are the exact same! This is just "Default Eastern Conference Playoff series." I am going to roll with the Raptors! They have home court advantage, and a hellacious one at that. The Raps are a solid enough team to win this series in 6. 

Catz: Wiz in 6. Nutz: Raps in 6.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls

Catz: When I first checked out this series I wanted to make the case for Milwaukee because of their depth, coaching and GIANNIS!!! Then I really buckled down and thought to myself "the fucks going on here, I can't bet on Milwaukee to beat Chicago!!" That pretty much settled it for me. Milwaukee is a good story and should be a fun team to watch over the next couple of years, but this is a veteran-laden, well coached, tough Chicago team. J Kidd is about to get a rough teaching lesson from Thibs because it's Thibs and that's what he does. Chicago in 5. 

Nutz: Much like Catz I wanted to roll the Bucks because it's fun! But Thibs doesn't care for fun. He only cares about running his players into the damn ground until they can't go anymore! That's the formula for a dominant first round and a second round sweep ladies and gentleman!

Consensus: Chicago in 5

NBA Playoffs Round 2

NBA Round 2 Preview

Well we just wrapped a great round one of the NBA playoffs and, honestly, looking at the end results, one would say that not a lot happened. The Pacers struggled to put the Hawks away, the West is insanely talented with very little separating all 8 playoff teams, and Heat are good. A few of the "surprises" we encountered? Well, the Portland Trailblazers taking it to Houston was a big one, not unpredictable, but big. How about the Hawks legitimately almost knocking the Pacers out? I mean we expected Indiana to struggle, but at time they looked like a lottery team in the first round. The Bulls elimination wasn't anything special, they just don't have enough talent at the moment. Most importantly, the Donald Sterling drama really turned this first round into WWE levels of entertainment! I mean, we already had great games and storylines, but a whacky, racist owner?! Who saw that coming?! Let's take a look back at the first  round and what we predicted.

Round 1 Predictions Recap

(1) Indiana vs. (8) Atlanta

Catz and I both had this one with the Pacers winning in 6. For some reason, it feels like we got this one completely wrong, but in the end, Bird's Gang advanced. 

(3) Clippers vs. (6) Warriors

Once again, Catz and I agreed and both of us took Clips in 5. Come on! Who saw the racist owner thing happening?! Nobody called that!

(1) Spurs vs. (8) Mavericks

Catz just hated the Mavs this year, so he called for a Spurs sweep. I thought it would go at least six, but he talked me into going down to Spurs in 5. We probably shouldn't underestimate Carlisle and Dirk. And Cubes...don't forget about Cubes....

(2) Heat vs. (7) Bobcats

We had Heat in 5 due to the fact that Miami usually let's their opposition take 1. Well, Big Al was never right this series and Gerald Henderson plays a lot, you do the math. 

(5) Trail Blazers vs. (4) Rockets

Here we go! I finally distinguish myself in the gambling community! Well, not really. I called the Blazers winning this one in 7, so I was a little off. This was an awesome series and it just came down to Damian Lillard being absolutely fearless. I'm halfway to writing an anti-Harden article. 

(3) Bulls vs. (6) Wizards

Well, I have no idea what this was all about. I picked Bulls in 6 and honestly I have no idea why. Catz had Wiz in six and was basically spot on when he wrote "These boys from chocolate city can score and they aren't half bad on defense. On the other hand I just don't trust the Bulls to be able to put up enough points to take this series."

(4) Raptors vs. (5) Nets

Well we finally picked the Nets after a season of picking against them and losing, and we won! This was a pretty cool series and as long as the Raps don't make any stupid contract moves, they should be back.

(2) Thunder vs. (7) Grizzlies

I hate the Thunder. I had them winning in 4 and wish they had lost to the Grizz. I find KD bland, Westbrook is annoying, Perkins is fuckin garbage and D Fish needs to leave. Whatever. Catz had them in 5 so he wins this round. 

Let's take a look at round 2 and make some predictions again!

(6) WAS vs. (1) INDY

Catz: Go head be like all of those other basketball fans out there and pick the Pacers because they finally found their mojo again! Fuck that, they barely beat a sub .500 Hawks team in seven! Remember how Steph Curry announced that he had arrived in last years playoffs? This year it's John Walls turn against the Pacers.

BJ: I'm rollin with the Catz on this one. In a world where "Lance Stephenson is the only one that consistently gives a fuck" happens, we have problems. We're going to see Nene and Gortat pound Hibbert so hard, he's going to think he's in a Tila Tequila sex tape!  John Wall and Beal will probably do that weird thing where they can't get on the same page and one will have a good game while the other sucks. Won't matter against the Pacers.

Catz: Wizards in 6. BJ: Wizards in 7

(3) LAC vs (2) OKC

Catz: Your boy BJ is gonna try and tell you how the Thunder are garbage and that Russell Westbrook is fixin to get some Deandre Jordan all up in his ass! But don't let him sway you!  KD really came alive after being called out by his local paper which was only the second most ridiculous story in last weeks news. This time he doesn't have to deal with Tayshaun Prince or Tony Allen! He seriously might score fifty twice. Also Steven Adams and Blake Griffin will get in a fight, write that shit down!

BJ: First of all, the Thunder are fuckin garbage. Oh, and that "Russell Westbrook" fella won't be doing all that crazy shit in the lane with Deandre Jordan and Deandre Jordan's dick swiging around causing disruption and discord. Doc Rivers, this is where you make your money. You are going up against a very coaching challenged Scott Brooks, so please take advantage of Kendrick Perkins on the floor. As a matter of fact, you coached Perkins! Make sure you show OKC, why they made the dumbest trade of the last 5 years. I can't wait to see who has more, "I'm tougher than you, but I don't talk" moments, KD or Blake. 

Catz: Thunder in 6. BJ: Clippers in 5.

(5) POR vs (1) SAS

Catz: I really want Rip City to win this series. Do I think they are going to do it? Probably not, no. Will that stop me from picking them to win in 7 and making daily picks in favor of their spread? No chance.

Blazers in 6

BJ: Well shit, this puts me in a predicament. The Blazers are by far my favorite team in the playoffs, but I really want the Spurs to win another title. Well, unfortunately Rip City, I have to turn against you because of all the worthless assholes that inhabit your "city." LMFAO is going to have to fight off fatigue and a disciplined defense while guarding Duncan and Splitter. That's not good, not good at all.

Catz: Blazers in 6. BJ: Spurs in 6. 

(2) MIA at (6) BKN

Catz: This is what Brooklyn traded for this summer. This is the reason you bring in KG and Truf, because LeBron hates playing them and they don't care for LeBron. Well you know what I don't care for? The fact that Donald Sterling owns (owned) an NBA team and I don't. You know what else I don't care for? People who doubt The King.

Side note

Could you imagine if the Heat lose? All season long I've thought that Donald Sterling had a better chance of hosting the Source Awards than LeBron does leaving the Heat! But now? Fuck. We could be witnessing the biggest turning point in the NBA possibly ever. No pressure D-Wades knees!

BJ: Great side note by the Catz there. I have hated the Nets all season, but if they beat the Heat, that would be incredible. It's about time the fatigue catches up with LeBron and Wade won't be able to be a bitch in this series. The Nets are going to find flaws and expose them as they have all year, and I will regret this pick...

Catz: Miami in 5. BJ: Nets in 7

NBA Picks

Another day, another three team winners in the NBA. All three are underdogs according to the spread, and road teams. If you really want to rake in some extra cash, throw these three in a parlay and enjoy.

DAL (+6.5) at SA (OVER 198) (WINNER!) (WINNER!)
This series has been way too close to justify opening up at -7. Each game has come down to the final two minutes, and although you know the Spurs will come out huge tonight, I expect the Mavs to roll with the punches.
BJ: Last time I made a smart ass comment about these guys always going over and how Vegas didn't know what it was doing. Well I lost that one, but this one is rolling over.

BKN (+3) at TOR (UNDER 190)  (WINNER!) (L)
This one hurts to even pick. I watched the Raptors play early in the season and they were arguably the lease cohesive team I saw all year. Then they traded Gay and become a legit force in the Eastern conference. But picking against the Nets is not a fun game for me. The Nets are like that really annoying Godzilla trailer, sure it was great early on, but at this point it's so overplayed that I cringe whenever I hear the horns signaling his arrival.
BJ: This will be a knock down, grimy, old school type of game. Glad to see Catz took the points because this one will be close. 

POR (+5) at HOU (OVER 214.5) (L) (L)
The Blazers have completely outplayed the Rockets in this series. Although most of the games have been very close, the Blazers are the better team and might very well finish this series tonight. Look for LMA to hit 34 midrange jumpers and Lillard to go on at least two 7-0 runs by himself. Blazers end the Rockets season tonight in H-town.
BJ: I shouldn't have to say anything about this. 

Free NBA Picks

Saturday NBiscuitsA Breakdown

CHA (+3.5) at CLE (WINNER!)
Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters are like water and oil. They do not go well together which is surprising because they are both ball dominant scoring guards who don't pass and get routinely torched on the defensive end (what a shocker!!). I don't have the official stats to back me up, but it seems like the Cavs are a much better team when only one of them plays. That is why we are backing the Catz again tonight. Last night Kemba messed around and got a triple double, big Al put on a big ole clinic and dropped some serious points. Look for this trend to continue as the Catz d up the Cavs and score another win for the third best player of all time, Michael Jordan (not a misprint).

BK (-10.5) at PHI (L)
Yes, Philadelphia has won two out of four games and has looked like an actual basketball team over the last two weeks. This year however I have had zero success betting against the Nets and am desperate to buck this trend. The Nets roll ten deep and get unexpected contributions from different players every night (see Teletovic's 20 points in 23 minutes last night). I'm expecting a complete team effort from the Nets tonight as they return the Sixers to their losing ways and continue their own march towards the 3 seed in the east.

BOS at DET under 207.5 (L)
Rajon Rondo will miss tonight's game against the second most depressing team from Detroit (Red Wings and Lions are tied for first). I'm expecting a suck fest where both teams are settling for jacked up jumpers and forced threes as they struggle to score 100 points each. That's the key here, as long as one of these terrible teams doesn't score 100 points this under is in the bag. Look for the Celtics to struggle all night putting the ball in the basket as we finish with a 97-73 type ball game.

Wednesday Mid-Week Weekend NBA Picks!

NBA Picks

BJ's Three Team Teaser of the Week (L)

The NBA struggle around here has been real. We've lead a lot of people astray with our picks and have been trying everything to get the stench off! Well, when it comes down to it, we just need to ease back into this thing with easy picks and teasers. Yeah I know they aren't as lucrative as throwing together a fat parlay and sweating out every win, but they are nearly guaranteed. Tonight, I'm rollin 3 teams out in a nice 8 point (-110) teaser. 

Toronto (-3.5, teased to +4.5) at Boston (Winner!)

Denver at San Antonio (-13.5, teased to -5.5) (L)

Memphis at Utah (UNDER 184 teased to 192) (Winner!)

The Raptors had a rough one last night, but they should bounce back just fine against an up and down Boston team. Denver just sucks, and they made a dumb ass coaching hire, so they're definitely getting blown out. And the Grizz might hold Utah to 65 points tonight, so don't bother watching that game. 

Bob's NBA Teaser (L)

Tonight we are rolling out a two team five point teaser that will make the payout (-130). Both of these games will be incredibly entertaining and will give you something to keep on eye on while watching Heat/Pacers round three.

BKN (+7.5) at CHA (Winner!)
Every time this year I've been betting against the Nets I have gotten burned harder than that time I went to Thailand. Well tonight we put a little penicillin on that burn and back the Nets for once. Look for a huge night from D-Will, Truth, and Plumlee (!!) as the Catz keep this one close in the first half, but slowly fade away in the fourth.

NO at LAC (-2.5) (L)

Anthony Davis has not only been playing like one of the best players in the league lately, he's been playing like an all-time great. His numbers in just his second year are very similar to those of Tim Duncan in his second year. Not saying that he's gonna go down as one of the best power forwards of all time, but the sky is definitely the limit for this young Pelican. With all of that being said the Clippers are the better team right now. Look for Blake and CP3 to have a big night exploiting the Pelicans on nonstop pick and rolls as they roll to a 10-15 point win.

Saturday Succubus Picks

Saturday NBA Picks

BK @ WAS (+3) (WINNER!)
I love that the media and the public are all over the Brooklyn Nets nowadays. Somebody pleases tell me why I should have any faith in a team that is barely floating above .500 in the Weakstern Conference? The Wiz are going through a rough patch right now and this is just what they need to get back into the late season swing. Washington has beat these guys twice already and with the opportunity to snap out of a funk, I see the Wiz going off tonight to the tune of 109 as they dominate the JKidd's. 

IND (-5.5) at DET (WINNER!)
The Pacers have really been struggling to put teams away lately and have failed to look like the team that appeared to be title favorites early in the season. Luckily for them a great confidence builder for any team is to play the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have a really big front line in Smith, Drummond, and Monroe; unfortunately for them that means J Smoove plays the 3 and finds himself with the ball in his hands near the three point line consistently. Smoove is literally on pace to have one of the worst 3 point shooting seasons of all time. Look for the Pacers to pack the paint and force the Pistons into jumpers leading to open run outs for George and Stephenson helping them get a big lead early and cruise to a 15 point win.

DEN (+6) at ATL (WINNER!)
The Hawks are trying to lose their grip on the 8th seed in what is the most unappealing playoff race of all time. The Nugs are playing better lately and the return of Ty Lawson has turned a nonexistent offense into a barely serviceable one. Also recently Coach Shaw gave Chandler Wilson the green light to carry the team and he has responded well. Look for the Lawson-Chandler combo to keep this one close throughout with a decision coming by 2-4 points.

Conference Tourney Picks

ARIZ (-5.5) at UCLA (L)
The Wildcats are going to stomp out the Bruins in this game because of two factors. One, the Catz have lottery pick Aaron Gordon who has the potential to be an NBA star in the not so distant future, while the Bruins have surefire lottery bust Zach Lavine on theirs. Side note when I looked up on NBAdraft.net and saw the player comp for Lavine as Russell Westbrook I almost shit my pants, why do scouts love to overhype this prospects?!?!?(Also check out our upcoming article for more breakdowns of the prospects in this years drafts). The second factor contributing to tonight's Catz blowout is the recent play of Arizona against teams they have previously struggled with. Two blowouts of Utah, and Colorado have the Catz ready to roll tonight in Vegas against the Bruins.


UCONN (+7.5) at LVILLE (L)
This is the crazy Catz pick of the night!! Last time these two teams played the Huskies found themselves getting routed by the defending national champs in an embarrassing road loss. Well this Husky team not only has pride, but they are also on a bit of a hot streak lately. Couple that with the fact that Russ Smith went 7-9 from deep yesterday and you could see how he might come back down to earth tonight. Louisville probably wins this game, but I expect the Huskies to keep this one close well into the closing minutes losing by 3-4 points.

NBA Pick

Bobcats Mighty Morphing Pick Monday

CHI (+3.5) at BK (L)
I know what you are thinking, are these guys just diehard Bulls fans? In all honesty no, not even close, as a matter of fact I don't even like Michael Jordan, but that's an article for another day. It's just every morning I check the spreads to see which team you should bet money on, the Bulls are continually disrespected and undervalued. Joakim Noah has been playing out of his mind lately, and is arguably the best center in the league. Combine that with their suddenly explosive offense and you have a team that it is hard not to bet on when they are given 3.5 points! The Nets are all about ISO-ball which is a dangerous offense to run against the Chicago D. Look for a ton of jacked up shots for the Nets that leads to run outs and easy transition buckets for the Bulls. Also Jimmer, nuff said. Oh, and have you heard that the Nets have this Jason Collins guy? Apparently he's the NBA's first openly gay player or something like that, I'm not a 100% sure because there has been a real lack of quality coverage on the story.

UTAH (+1) at MIL (L)
As we near the end of the season, typically we see teams near the bottom of the league get worse in order to improve their draft lottery chances. Hopefully this didn't come as a surprise to anyone, because if it does you should not be gambling on pro sports, go play hockey or something else ridiculously easy. Anyway, hockey rants aside, the Bucks are a sad excuse for a professional basketball team. They are just 6-21 at home this year, and have only 11 wins on the season! The Jazz on the other hand are coming off a close loss to the Pacers, and will look to take their aggression out on the Bucks. Look for the twin towers of Enes Kanter and Derek Favors to dominate the interior and for the Jazz to win this one handily.

BJ's Bonus Pick

New Orleans @ Sacramento (-4) (WINNER!)

The Pellies have a secret agenda folks. Obviously, they suck, but now thanks to a very poorly executed trade at last years draft, they are going to suck  ON PURPOSE. That's right, the Pellies' first round draft pick this year is only top 5 protected. Yeah, they decided to let the 76ers take a first round pick in a loaded draft and only protected the first 5 spots. Dumb. So look for a lot of Austin Rivers as Jrue Holiday is out for the season. Anthony Davis will try to hold it down, but he's got fellow UK Wildcat Boogie Cousins to worry about tonight. Let's not forget, Rudy Gay is still trying to prove doubters wrong 7 years into his career (give it up Rudy) so he'll probably go off. Take the Gay-Boogie Express to a -4 cover tonight.