November 19 - NBA

Went 2-1 for the first day, so Im pleased with the results. Wouldve been 3-0 if it werent for the Pacers putting up an egg in the 2nd half of their game, but those are the ropes. Anyways, 3 games on the slide tonight in the NBA, so lets make them picks!

Game 1: Phoenix Suns (-7.5) vs. New Orleans Hornets

Bet: Phoenix by 8

Reasons: New Orleans are a game in since firing Byron Scott. They have a stiff test tonight in the Suns who are 6-2 on the road. They played each other less than a week ago in Phoenix with the Suns winning by 20 points. I expect a similar result tonight as the Hornets just dont have enough ponies to run with the Suns

Game 2 : Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs (-5)

Bet: Spurs by 6

Reasons: Two teams that have played last night, play tonight in San Antonio. The Spurs are a tough team at home (4-1) and didnt travel all too far away for their game last night was in Dallas. The game should be close until the end where I see San An taking the lead for good.

Game 3: Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers (-9.5)

Bet: LA by 10

Reasons: Chicago comes into LA on a 2 game winning streak, but tonight their backs are against the wall in LA. The Lakers at home have been lights out (6-2 record), and being on primetime should bring out the best of the Lakers on both ends of the court. A 10 point cover is more than enough for me - I expect the Lakers to win this one comfortably by 13, 14 points.

IN SUM

Phoenix (-7.5)

San Antonio (-5)

Los Lakers (-9.5)

November Record: 2-1

NBA Season Record: 2-1

(note: records are against the spread)