08 January 2008

The Picksix: High on the hot Nets

WASHINGTON (-2.5) over Houston -- Tracy McGrady won't play, and the Rockets don't have the point guard presence to exploit Washington's weaknesses there.

Seattle over CLEVELAND (-9.5) -- Too many points to give with a Cleveland team that seems to enjoy playing to the level of its competition.

New Jersey over CHARLOTTE (-0.5) -- The Nets have won five in a row and are playing their best basketball of the season. Just in case that doesn't sell you, think about the fact that the line has moved to the Nets giving two and a half since we made the pick this morning.

Milwaukee over PHILADELPHIA (-7.5) -- Michael Redd may play, and this is simply too many points for a not-even-mediocre-yet Philly unit.

LA Lakers (-4.5) over MEMPHIS -- While this Grizz team is certainly more attractive with Mike Conley at the helm, the Lakers are simply a lot better.

MINNESOTA over Miami (-2.5) -- The Wolves have to win a few this year. Against a terrible Miami team sans Shaq seems like as good a time as ever.

CHICAGO (-8.5) over New York -- No complaints about how the Doctrine has served us thus far. Thanks, Tek.

UTAH (-8.5) over Indiana -- Never thought I would utter this phrase but here goes: The Pacers have been worthless without Jamaal Tinsley in the lineup. He is likely to sit once more tonight. We'll pass.

Orlando (-1.5) over SACRAMENTO -- It is at home where the Magic struggle. On the road, D-Ho and Co. have run off an astounding 15-5 mark so far.

Last night: 0-2
Season: 267-232

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