The Picksix: The Heat are really bad

Hope it was a happy and healthy holiday for all those who celebrated. Hope everyone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas is happy and happy healthy as well. The Heat are really bad.

PHILADELPHIA (-1.5) over Miami – One more thing about the Heat: They are really bad.

Indiana over ATLANTA (-2.5) – Both of these teams are playing very well of late, but we’re just a bit higher on the Pacers. Especially given that they play fairly good ball on the road, at 8-6.

New York over ORLANDO (-10.5) – As unappetizing as the Knicks are, they should have at least an early bit of extra energy thanks to Zeke’s impending lineup changes, and this line is simply too high for a Magic team that is playing miserable basketball as of late.

CHARLOTTE (-4.5) over Washington – The Wiz have struggled since Antonio Daniels went down, and they could be without Caron Butler tonight thanks to an ankle injury. We’ll ride the Nazr bandwagon in Charlotte.

Detroit (-4.5) over NEW JERSEY – The Pistons are markedly better at basketball than the Nets are at this point.

New Orleans (-2.5) over MEMPHIS – The Grizz have played the Hornets to the wire twice this season, in two two-point overtime losses. The better team won’t underestimate them this time, and the Hornets will come out looking to throw the knockout punch early.

Chicago over SAN ANTONIO (-9.5) – High line, and perhaps the Bulls will have some extra fire at least for a night after the Skiles firing.

Milwaukee over DENVER (-9.5) – Too many points for an erratic Denver team.

Dallas over UTAH (-1.5) – The Jazz remain in a funk, and Memo Okur may sit with an injured left shoulder tonight. The Mavs will take care of business.

Boston (-8.5) over SACRAMENTO – In their first foray out West, the Celts will be eager to take the steps toward proving that they have indeed earned their outstanding early record.

Minnesota over GOLDEN STATE (-13.5) – In their last run-and-gun contest, the Timberwolves put up 131 points and erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Pacers at home. They hung around with Golden State the game before that prior to fading for a 13-point loss. Ultimately, this is just too many points to give with the Warriors at this point.

Last night: 1-2
Season: 211-196