In yesterdays picks I went 3-3 winning on the Mavs, Heat, and Bulls but losing on the T-Wolves (again) after they blew a 20+ point lead to lose in OT, the Pistons who just failed to show up vs the Cavs, and the biggest shocker of the night, the Jazz losing outright as a huge favorite to the shorthanded Rockets.

spreads for tonights games courtesy of covers.com

There are 8 games on tap tonight in the association but due to the recent tragic death of Kobe Bryant the league has canceled the game between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center.

Going to go in order so I don't miss any games and it will be easier to follow based on the screen capture above

First game Dallas hosting the Suns. Mavericks favored by -5.5. The Mavericks are fresh off a victory last night at OKC and they won the last time these two teams met in Phoenix. Dallas seems to struggle at home and on a back to back I don't trust them to cover this number. I think they probably win the game but not by 6 or more points. Play Suns +5.5.

Next game we have the Hornets hosting the Knicks. Hornets favored by -1.5. The Hornets have lost 7 in a row and had 4 days off since their last game. The Knicks won their last game vs the Nets. These are equally bad and the Hornets need a win and won the last time these 2 teams met by 1 point. I think they win again here at home. Play Hornets -1.5

Cavs hosting the Pelicans. Pelicans favored by -8 on the road. The Cavs beat the Pistons last night while the Pelicans finally broke through with a win playing with Zion. I think the Pelicans have gelled together finally and figured it out. I think they blow out the Cavs here. Play Pelicans -8.

Grizzlies hosting the Nuggets. Denver favored by -1. The Nuggets have won both previous match ups between these teams by 17 and 9 points. I think the Grizzlies have a chance to get a win in this game and will be motivated to get it. Play Grizzlies +1.

Celtics in Miami to take on the Heat. Heat favored by -2.5. Some competing trends in this one, the Celtics blew out the Heat in the first meeting winning by 19 points and you know Miami wants to make a statement but the Heat played Orlando last night and might be a bit tired. I think the Heat will be plenty motivated and find the stamina to win this game. Play Heat -2.5

76ers hosting the Warriors. 76ers favored by -13.5. The 76ers are great at home but this is a huge number. The Warriors are terrible this year so the line makes sense. I just don't know if the 76ers are going to be motivated to blow out this team after beating the Lakers Saturday night. I think the Warriors will cover either the first half, or the game itself. I'll roll the dice and take them for the entire game. Play Warriors +13.5.

Bucks hosting the Wizards. Bucks favored by -16. Another massive spread but again it is warranted with how well the Bucks are playing this year. These teams haven't played yet this year and the Wizards were blown out by the Hawks the last time out. I think they at least try to show up and play well, if it's enough to cover, I don't know but I'm taking them. Play Wizards +16.

Last game listed, Raptors hosting the Hawks. Raptors favored by -12.5. Another huge spread but this time I think it's too high. The Hawks have the Raptors close both times this season. The Raptors are on a 7 game winning streak so Vegas has likely artificially inflated this line. Play Hawks +12.5.

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