25 January 2008

The Picksix: A rare Sonics victory in the works?

Memphis over WASHINGTON (-8.5) -- The Wizards come off a 36-point beatdown at the hands of the Cavs, and the Grizz continue to play improved basketball with Mike Conley at the helm of the offense.

Orlando over DETROIT (-7.5) -- The Pistons aren't exactly blowing foes out of the water of late, and the Magic certainly gave them a game on Monday.

TORONTO (-9.5) over Milwaukee -- The Raps have won six of eight and been particularly convincing at home. The Bucks sit at just 5-19 on the road.

CLEVELAND over Phoenix (-1.5) -- The Cavs have won nine of ten. Phoenix remains a wild-card.

BOSTON (-14.5) over 2006-07 Celtics w/out Paul Pierce -- You won't hear many (any) C's fans pining for the good ol' 24-win days any time soon.

Philadelphia over NEW YORK (-2.5) -- Doctrine.

NEW ORLEANS (-10.5) over LA Clippers -- The Hornets have won 14 of 16, and most of them haven't been close.

CHICAGO (-3.5) over Charlotte -- The Bulls already have three convincing victories over the 'Cats this season, and Charlotte is much more competitive at home in the first place.

LA Lakers over DALLAS (-8.5) -- Too many points.

UTAH (-7.5) over Sacramento -- The Jazz put the bop down at home with astounding regularity. They are 17-3 at home and 8-2 in their last ten overall. Keep the mo' going, fellas.

DENVER (-7.5) over New Jersey -- The Nets play back-to-back games against two of the three fastest-paced teams in the league, and the tail end comes in the high altitudes of Denver. Doesn't sound like a formula for success.

PORTLAND (-1.5) over Houston -- The Blazers are the better basketball team, and they have been rolling at home as well, with a 17-3 mark thus far.

SEATTLE over Atlanta (-1.5) -- The Hawks have lost four in a row and are just 5-12 on the road. Meanwhile, Seattle played the Rockets tough in both ends of a home-and-home. Perhaps they can eke one out here.

Last night: 1-2
Season: 325-299

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