It's Sunday and NBA action starts early today once again. Going to try and get this out before the 3:30pm tipoff between the Lakers and Celtics. Yesterday I had another mediocre day going 3-3. I hit on the Bucks, Heat, and Rockets, but lost on the Bulls, Hornets, and Mavs. The Mavs blew a large early game lead and eventually lost. Let's get to todays games!

First game listed we have the Blazers hosting the Pistons. Blazers favored by -4. Both these teams are slumping but only the Blazers are fighting to sneak into the playoffs. Lillard is still out but they get this game at home vs a team I think they can beat. Play Blazers -4.

Next up we have the Pacers facing the Raptors in Toronto. Raptors favored by -5. This is the 3rd time these teams are playing each other this month with the Raptors winning the previous 2 meetings. I think the Pacers will try very hard to get this win. I don't know if they'll get it but I'll pick them to keep it close. Play Pacers +5.

Next we have the Pelicans facing the Warriors. Pelicans favored by -9.5. The Pelicans have been playing very well since Zion came back and I think they keep playing well in this game. I'm laying the points. Play Pelicans -9.5.

Wizards facing the Bulls. Wizards favored by -1.5. I think the Bulls are tanking on purpose at this point so picking them to win or cover in a game that's essentially at pick em is a fools errand. Play Wizards -1.5

Next up we have the Spurs in OKC playing the Thunder. Thunder favored by -5. These teams have been alternating wins each time they play, Spurs, Thunder, Spurs, so this game I'm taking the Thunder at home. The Thunder have a good home record and the Spurs aren't so good away from home. Play Thunder -5.

T-Wolves facing the Nuggets in Denver. Denver favored by -13. It looks like Vegas has figured out that the Wolves are tanking on purpose and made this line reflect that information. The Nuggets have a very a good home record, they've lost a few in a row and I think they'll be motivated to cover this inflated number. Play Nuggets -13.

Last game listed is the first game of the day. Lakers hosting the Celtics. Lakers favored by -6.5. The first time these teams played in Boston it was a blowout in the Celtics favor. I think that script flips here and the Lakers are the ones winning by double digits. Play Lakers -6.5

Those are my picks for today, good luck with your picks/bets!