*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
Tonight’s NBA picks
Charlotte @ Atlanta
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Atlanta | Atlanta | |
| -8.0 | 206.0 | 103-76 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Charlotte | 22-19 | 14-26 |
| Atlanta | 22-18 | 20-20 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Charlotte | 105.2 | 104.7 | +0.5 |
| Atlanta | 103.4 | 104.4 | -1.0 |
The Say –
The Hawks have split their last 10 and won their last 3. The Hornets have lost their last 4, 4-6 over 10 and will be looking forward to an early trip to Mexico.
With a win tonight the Hawks can clinch the 5th seed, however the Hornets have won all 3 in this mathchup this season, and could be looking to play spoil-sport here.
Missing Walker, we can’t see the Hornets upsetting the Hawks, but watch for lineups close to game time, may be a few rested.
Picks –
The People’s Vote: Atlanta -8.0 – WIN
The Midfield Pick – Total Points Over 206.0 – LOSS
Oklahoma City @ Minnesota
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Minnesota | OKC | |
| -4.0 | 215.5 | 100-98 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 28-12 | 18-22 |
| Minnesota | 20-20 | 11-29 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| OKC | 106.7 | 105.9 | +0.8 |
| Minnesota | 105.5 | 106.6 | -1.1 |
The Say –
Minnesota have lost their last 4, 3-7 over 10. Oklahoma are 6-4 over 10.
Last night Russ broke the triple-double NBA season record with 42 triple-doubles…….oh yeah, and he shot a 28 footer to win the game at the buzzer. Damn son…
Can’t take the T-Wolves here for sheer respect (and we don’t think they’ll break the line anyway).
Picks –
The People’s Vote: Oklahoma City +4.0 – WIN
The Midfield Pick – Oklahoma City +4.0 – WIN
Denver @ Dallas
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Denver | Denver | |
| -1.0 | 212.0 | 109-91 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 22-19 | 16-23 |
| Dallas | 21-19 | 11-29 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 111.8 | 111.5 | +0.2 |
| Dallas | 98.0 | 100.8 | -2.9 |
The Say –
The Mavs have lost their last 4, and 2-8 over 10. The Nuggets are 5-5 over 10. Both headed for early holidays.
Denver have taken the last 2 in this series convincingly, and are 3-1 in the season series. Can’t look past the Nuggets here.
The evening in Texas will revolve around a commemorative celebration for Tony Romo, and as such, as punters, we pretty much put our wallets away for this one.
Picks –
The People’s Vote: Denver -1.0 – WIN
The Midfield Pick – Total Points Over 212.0 – LOSS
New Orleans @ LA Lakers
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| LA Lakers | LA Lakers | |
| -3.5 | TBA | 108-96 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| New Orleans | 21-20 | 12-27 |
| LA Lakers | 16-24 | 9-31 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| New Orleans | 104.5 | 106.5 | -2.0 |
| LA Lakers | 104.7 | 111.7 | -7.0 |
The Say –
The Lakers have won their last 4, 5-5 over 10. The Pelicans have lost their last 4, 4-6 over 10.
Without Anthony Davis and Cousins, the Pelicans are not worth a punt against a young Lakers team with confidence at home in the bright lights. With eyes on the other bright lights of the VIP rooms, the Lakers will be looking for extra swag tonight.
Picks –
The People’s Vote: New Orleans +3.5 – LOSS
The Midfield Pick – LA Lakers -3.5 – WIN
Phoenix @ Sacramento
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | |
| -3.5 | 219.5 | 129-104 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Phoenix | 15-26 | 9-31 |
| Sacramento | 16-24 | 15-25 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Phoenix | 107.7 | 113.1 | -5.4 |
| Sacramento | 102.6 | 106.6 | -4.0 |
The Say –
Phoenix have won their last 2, after losing the 8 previous. Sacramento are 4-6 over their last 10.
This is a game to watch for the overs, because any H2H action is purely for the sick punter.
We’ll take the overs.
Picks –
The People’s Vote: Total Points Over 219.5 – WIN
The Midfield Pick – Total Points Over 219.5 – WIN
