Big favorites not rolling it up out west

Chicago (-1.5) over CHARLOTTE - We'll need more points to take the dogs in what should be a lopsided point guard match-up.

LA Clippers (-4.5) over OKLAHOMA CITY - There remains little to like about the Thunder.

New Orleans (-5.5) over MEMPHIS - Sure, the Grizz are hot.  But the Hornets are a lot better.

Denver over HOUSTON (-3.5) - The wins since the Billups acquisition just keep piling up.  At what point this season will the Rockets be completely healthy?

New York over LA LAKERS (-13.5) and Sacramento over PORTLAND (-12.5) - See headline.  We'll pass on the big lines.

Last night: 7-2

Season: 187-172