31 December 2007

The Picksix: Pistons, Hornets finish '07 hot

Orlando (-0.5) over CHICAGO – Unless they are playing the Knicks, we’re still making the Bulls beat us until there are clear signs of a full-scale turnaround.

Indiana over CHARLOTTE (-0.5) – The Pacers have been cold as of late, but that likely comes more as a product of playing a home-and-home with the Pistons than any truly poor play of their own. They are a better team than the ‘Cats and will get back on track today.

DETROIT (-12.5) over Milwaukee – The Pistons have won eight straight, and most of them haven’t been close. Six of the eight have come by double-digit margins. Wouldn’t want to mess with these guys right now.

Golden State over HOUSTON (-3.5) – Health remains a question mark in Houston, and the Warriors’ frantic pace could cause problems for Yao, as it did earlier in the season when the Dubs topped the Rockets by a 113-94 count in Oakland.

NEW ORLEANS (-6.5) over Toronto – Don’t look now, but the Hornets have won five straight by margins of 14, 34, 18, 14 and 10 respectively. How the Raps topped the Spurs remains a mystery.

Portland over UTAH (-7.5) – We’ll take our chances with the team with the team that has won 13 straight here, two of which came over tonight’s favored opponent.

Minnesota over LA CLIPPERS (-6.5) – The Clips have won three of their last 18 contest after starting 6-4 out of the gate. We’ll pass on giving points.

SEATTLE over Philadelphia (-1.5) – After the Sixers’ 9-point fourth quarter yesterday, laying off of them in the back end of a West Coast back-to-back seems like the way to go.

Last night: 4-2
Season: 237-211

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