Western Conference Playoffs

HOU (-7.5) vs. DAL

OH NO!!! HAS HELL FROZEN OVER!??!?! ARE PIGS FLYING?? DID THE JETS FINALLY GET A FRANCHISE QB?? LOL...alright that's too ridiculous, but yeah Mr. Points Getter aka Bobby Catz decided to take one of the highest favorites I've ever gone with!! What makes it even more terrifying is that I expect this to be Dirks last game in an NBA uniform because he can barely move on defense and is getting torched even more than he usually does on that end. All this adds up to a Mavs win and they delay the inevitable conclusion for another night, right?? Nope...enter James Harden. Look for the Beard to drop 35 in the first half as he puts the Rockets way out in front and the Mavs struggle to play catch up for the rest of the night. Houston wins this game by thirty and the Rockets move on to the second round.

SAS (+2) vs LAC

This is a rough pick. I've been asking Catz what he's felt on this and we decided we have to roll the Spurs. These teams might be about even throughout the series, but when the Spurs have been on, they have been ON. According to ESPN, the Spurs are 23-8 in game fives since 1999. That's pretty damn impressive, and I think Pop knows they need to win this game. If they win this, the series is over.

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.

Sugar's Free NHL Picks

Monday Madness NHL Picks

Los Angeles @ Philadelphia (-1.5) (L)

The Flyers have been clicking recently and have rolled through some great hockey clubs.  They’ve won 5 in a row; 2 wins over Pittsburg, 1 over Chicago, 1 over Dallas, and 1 over Saint Louis.  They’ve played one of the hardest 5 game stretches a team can play and have won every game.  This game is in Philly which is among the tougher places to be a visitor in.  The disgusting shade of orange and the atrocious fans compliment their physically dominant team very well.  The Kings are in for a good ole fashioned Philly beat down. 

Sugar’s Pick: Philly -1.5

Ottawa @ Tampa (-1.5) (L)

Every chance I’ve gotten to roll with the Lightning, I’ve taken.  I think Tampa is on the cusp of being an elite franchise.  If Tampa is on the peak of putting a team together with a bright future then Ottawa is in the trough below.  Ottawa had their team.  Remember 10 years ago when Ottawa was absolutely filthy? Well 10 years later they still rely on the core of those players. Tampa  rolls at home big time tonight. I predict: Stamkos with a goal maybe two, and NORPAC alumni Tyler Johnson with a goal and an assist.  Bolts win 4-1.

Sugar’s Pick: Tampa -1.5

Winnipeg (+1.5) @ Dallas (WINNER!)

These 2 teams met a week ago and the Jets shit kicked the Stars 7-2.  This game is in Dallas, last week was in Winnipeg.  I suspect it will be a little closer this time around.  Don’t read too much into this one though, the Jets should have the upper hand with Byfuglien and Kane up front.  I predict a win for Winnipeg but to make sure I’m betting the spread on this one.

Sugar’s Pick: Winnipeg +1.5

San Jose @ Calgary (+157) (WINNER!)

This one might burn me but I think the Flames are hot right now.  See what I did there?  For real though, Calgary has found a way to light the fuckin’ lamp lately.  They have a 4-2 record their past 6 but more importantly have scored 29 goals in that span.  Meanwhile, the sharks have struggled to score recently, scoring 16 goals in their last 6.  They’re 5-1 in that span but who gives a shit.  I think the Flames will light up the scoreboard tonight and burn the Sharks out of town.  See what I did there?

Sugar’s Pick: Calgary +157