15 January 2008

The Picksix: Suns and Rockets to romp

Denver over ATLANTA (-2.5) -- The Nuggets should bounce back from a rough defensive outing last night in Charlotte.

Chicago over ORLANDO (-6.5) -- The Magic have been inconsistent of late, and they aren't dominant at home, having won just 7 of 15 in Orlando. The Bulls keep this one close.

Washington (-2.5) over NEW YORK -- Doctrine. And given the Wizards' recent home-and-home sweep over the C's, why not?

DETROIT (-8.5) over Toronto -- A 25-point loss to the Knicks coupled with a squeaker in Charlotte should have the Pistons raring to get one back.

Golden State (-7.5) over MINNESOTA -- The Wolves are 1-5 in 2008, with all five losses coming by double-digit margins.

Cleveland (-1.5) over MEMPHIS -- The Cavs have gotten off to a 5-1 start in the new year primarily by beating bad teams (Sacramento, Seattle, Charlotte). Tonight will be more of the same in Memphis.

HOUSTON (-9.5) over Philadelphia -- Playing Texas games on back-to-back nights won't serve the Sixers well. The Rockets have been rolling it up on inferior opponents of late, Sunday's loss to New Orleans (not an inferior opponent) excepted.

Phoenix (-7.5) over LA CLIPPERS -- Because we've got no reason to assume this night will be any different than the Suns' last trip to the Staples Center, in which they flattened the Clips by 20.

Last night: 4-3
Season: 294-259

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