The Picksix: Lots of running in G-State

PHILADELPHIA (-8.5) over Memphis -- Consecutive displays of competency seem doubtful for the Grizz.

San Antonio (-2.5) over CLEVELAND -- The Cavs are banged up and don't have a point guard who will make the Spurs pay for the lack of Tony Parker.

New Jersey over TORONTO (-8.5) -- The Raps have been a model of inconsistency all season. The Nets should be able to hang around just long enough to keep it close.

Atlanta over CHARLOTTE (-0.5) -- No Gerald Wallace once more for the 'Cats, who haven't been particularly competitive of late.

Denver over ORLANDO (-4.5) -- As of yet, the Magic haven't demonstrated that they respond particularly well to butt-kickings from Stan Van Gundy. There could be some residual effects of Van Gundy's late-game benching and post-game tongue-lashing of Dwight Howard on Monday.

BOSTON (-10.5) over New York -- If Paul Pierce can avoid ejection this time around, the KG-less C's could well keep on rolling once more against the 'Bockers.

DETROIT (-12.5) over Indiana -- The Pistons won't be thrilled about a too-close victory over the Hawks on Tuesday.

New Orleans (-4.5) over MILWAUKEE -- CP3 went for 25 points, 14 assists and 1 turnover last night in Hicag. He was one of three 20-point scorers for the Stingers. These guys are really good. The Bucks aren't.

LA Lakers (-9.5) over MINNESOTA -- The Wolves play the tail end of a back-to-back against a Lakers team still riding the wave of the Gasol trade.

HOUSTON (-9.5) over Sacramento -- Buzz saw.

Portland over DALLAS (-7.5) -- After consecutive uninspired losses in Jersey and Philly, we'll lay off the Mavs for a night.

GOLDEN STATE (-0.5) over Phoenix -- The Suns remain shorthanded with Marion gone and Shaq not suited up. The Dubs should simply be able to out-run them in Oaktown.

Utah (-6.5) over SEATTLE -- Andrei Kirilenko trade rumors aren't good enough reasons to pick against the Jazz right now. We can't think of any others.

Washington over LA CLIPPERS (-4.5) -- In the words of Money from the Parking Lot's Bill Powell, "The Clippers are favored?" Yeah, he's a Clippers blogger.

Last night: 4-2
Season: 401-362