NBA Picks for MAR 2

Hotter than a Habanero Pepper these last few days! 48-30 record picking against the spread but 11-1 in the last 4 days posted. Here are the picks!

Sacramento vs Oklahoma City -10.5 ==> Take the Thunder at home to win big

Indiana vs LA Lakers -11.5 ==> Take the Lakers to win big at home

Boston -4.5 vs Detroit ==> Take the Pistons to challenge

Yes, those are big scores to cover for the teams that I chose, but considering the circumstances, Im pretty confident that both teams will beat the spread. Sacramento will have a tough go on the road, especially in Oklahoma City who have a strong record at home (18-11). Add the fact that Tyreke Evans of the Kings will have a tough go tonight against Thunder guards like Russell Westbrook and Thabo Sefolosha (who should play Evans tough on the perimeter defensively), the Kings wont be able to go shot for shot with Kevin Durant and company.

With the Lakers, they shouldnt find too much trouble dealing with the Pacers. Outside of small forward, the Lakers outclass the Pacers at every position on the court. So long as the Lakers can keep Pacer forward Danny Granger from going off for 50 points tonight, the Lakers will win this game comfortably.

As for the Pistons pick, its just more of a vote of non-confidence in Boston than it is in Detroit. Detroit isnt a terrible team at home, while Boston has been struggling to find its playoff form (as evidenced by their loss this weekend to the lowly New Jersey Nets). Take the Pistons to challenge for a win.

There be the picks! Hope you come back soon!

PS: Just on a side, a little reminder for fans of MMA to catch this weekend's WEC event on Saturday at 10pm. If youre living in Canada, it should be pretty easy to catch since TheScore will be televising all WEC events live for the foreseeable future. WEC and the lighter weight classes put on some great, exciting fights so be sure not to miss it.