18 January 2008

The Picksix: Blowouts galore?

Atlanta over TORONTO (-6.5) -- Two inconsistent teams inevitably leads to the "take the points or the home team?" quandary. Line seems high enough to take the points.

Portland (-4.5) over MIAMI -- Miami is going to have to make us pay a few times before we hop back on the Heat's wagon.

WASHINGTON (-7.5) over New York -- Tek remains in Greece. The Doctrine stands. How long can the Knicks continue to play like a professional team anyway?

BOSTON (-10.5) over Philadelphia -- Even without Rajon Rondo, the C's appeared to get their mojo back late against the Blazers at home on Wednesday. Taking care of Philly should be doable enough.

DETROIT (-9.5) over Sacramento -- Despite the improved health in Sacramento, the Kings should be no match for the Pistons at the Palace.

NEW ORLEANS (-8.5) over Charlotte -- Though the 'Cats have been on a mini-run as of late, they remain a 2-12 road team, and the Hornets have been putting beatings on all comers as of late.

MEMPHIS (-6.5) over Seattle -- The Grizzlies are far more likable with Mike Conley running the show on offense, and the Sonics come off a 31-point beatdown from the Hornets without great prospects for a speedy recovery.

Minnesota over PHOENIX (-14.5) -- The Suns have been particularly inconsistent against the teams they should blow out this season. Playing the tail end of a back-to-back, they may not be firing on all cylinders tonight.

UTAH (-10.5) over LA Clippers -- Opponents are 3-16 in Utah this season, and most have left with particularly ugly losses.

Golden State (-1.5) over CHICAGO -- We're officially adopting a "We'll believe it when we see it" approach to the Bulls' efforts to salvage their season

Last night: 2-1
Season: 301-271

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