Game 1: Atlanta Hawks (-4.5) vs. New Orleans Hornets
Pick: Atlanta by 5
Reasons: Atlanta played last night and there is a risk of them coming out flat on the road, but this Hawks team has been playing great basketball thus far this season. They really have a good balance to their team, especially in terms of scoring with so many options available.
Game 2: Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs (-7.5)
Pick: Wizards plus the points
Pick: Wizards plus the points
Reasons: The Wizards are finally healthy after getting back Antwan Jamison into the lineup. The Spurs on the other hand are beat up as they may play this game without the services of both Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker out of the game. As a result, I dont see how Tim Duncan alone can defeat a team like the Wizards with their scorers, let alone be the favourite coming into the game.
Game 3: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trailblazers (-13)
Pick: Portland by big
Reasons: Yes, thats a big spread for anyone, but the T-Wolves are going into one of the tougher home arenas in the NBA against a team that is defensively strong and offensively can put points up on the board. Not to mention the fact that Minnesota doesnt have too many offensive options outside of center Al Jefferson (who should be held in check by the presence of power forward LaMarcus Aldridge and center Greg Oden) and I can see Portland winning this by 20. The only danger with this game being such a large spread is that the T-Wolves make a late charge and lose the game by less than 13.
IN SUM
Atlanta (-4.5)
Washington (+7.5)
Portland (-13)
November Record: 4-5
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