Went 2-1 once again last night to bring the overall record back to even terms. Time to get into the positive with today's slate of 3 games....here be the picks!
Game1: Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors (-5)
Pick: Pacers with the points
Game2: New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers (-13.5)
Pick: The Lakers by 14
Game3: Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards (-2.5)
Pick: The Wiz by 3
Reasons: In the Pacers/Raptors game, I like the Pacers against the spread. I think Toronto wins this game, but the game goes down to the wire. With the game being so close, I think 5 points is too much for a Raptors team that doesnt play defense all that well. Expect a big game from Pacers forward Danny Granger since the Raptors always seem to give up big games to good scoring wingmen.
In the Knicks/Lakers game, yes, that is a huge spread to be giving up, but I still like the Lakers to win that game against the spread. The Knicks wont have anyone to stop Lakers bigmen Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, both of whom should have strong games. Add to the fact that the Lakers defense will force most of the shots from the perimeter and that the Knicks will have to travel across the country and I see the Lakers winning by 20 tonight.
In the Sixers/Wizards game, I'm treating it like a pickem game. As such, I like the Wizards to beat the Sixers outright. The game should be a close one, but I like the offense that the Wizards have better than the Sixers. Antawn Jamison should have a nice night as he goes up against Elton Brand, who will be forced to play out of his comfort zone on defense on the perimeter.
NBA record: 9-9
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