McDuggly's NBA Picks

[mcduggly]

There isn't much going on in the NBA today with only three games, but I found 2 bets that I liked involving the same game:


Boston Celtics +8 over the Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls under 180.5


With Derrick Rose out, the Bulls will have some issues scoring, especially against the Celtics defense. Even though Garnett is more than likely out, they still have Rondo, one of the best perimeter defenders in the game playing, and both teams will be holding onto the ball deep into the shot clock trying to maximize their possessions. Luol Deng should contain Pierce as well, who is Boston's best scorer. This should be a close game, so the 8 points should come in handy. Good luck everyone.

[mcduggly]

With Derrick Rose out for sure now, these bets become a little bit more valuable.

[mcduggly]

A horrendous second quarter (11 points...really?) forced a 1-1 record on the night, but tomorrow should be more fun with a lot more games taking place.

[mcduggly]

NBA Picks for 2/17:

Orlando Magic -7.5 over the Milwaukee Bucks
Sacramento Kings +2.5 over the Detroit Pistons
Memphis Grizzlies -4 over the Denver Nuggets

Orlando finally looks like a team that can compete for the Eastern Conference, and they don't have a player that can stop Dwight Howard. Howard should also keep Brandon Jennings out of the paint and if he's missing jumpers, the Bucks don't have anyone else on the team that can consistently score.

I think the Kings are overall a more talented team, with Tyreke Evans scoring in loads nowadays and Marcus Thornton contributing heavily since he returned from his injury.

The Nuggets are missing some huge offensive pieces in Nene and Gallinari, and are also missing a big man in Timofey Mozgov. Marc Gasol and Rudy Gay should be scoring all over the place as well in this one.

Good Luck everyone!

YTD: 1-1

[mcduggly]

The Magic have a huge 4th quarter and come back to cover the spread. Grizzlies looking good up by around 20, and the Kings game is really close, so that should be fun to watch.