NBA Picks

With news that Zion Williamson may not be returning to the court this season, the Pels look like they may have overspent for C.J. McCollum. Will they go into tank mode or become a competitive team and make a run at the playoffs with the pieces they’ve got? Can the Suns transition to Devin Booker at the point after the long-term loss of Chris Paul? Get Joe’s take on Friday’s N.O./Pho game here!

The general betting public are hammering the Philadelphia 76ers as -2.5 road underdogs, anxiously awaiting James Harden to finally join the starting lineup. Will Harden step right in? Or will it take time to build chemistry? Only time will tell! Get Joe’s Phi/Min pick to cover here!

Will the New York Knicks play better ball now that the decision has been made to shut Kemba Walker down? They’ll Friday as +4 home underdogs to the Miami Heat. Get Joe’s Mia/NYK prediction here!

The Charlotte Hornets were allowing massive point totals prior to the All-Star break that included scores of 121, 119, 125, 126 and 111. Can they turn their defense around vs. a stingy Raptors team that is 9-2 in their last 11 games? Get Collin’s Tor/Cha pick here!

It’s tough to envision anybody on the Sacramento Kings stopping Denver big man Nikola Jokic. With a five-point spread, Bookmakers are implying the Kings have a shot to win tonight. Get Joe’s Den/Sac take here!

Can they Portland Trail Blazers continue their hot play without their big center vs. one of the best teams in the NBA? Or will they return to mediocrity and/or get the call from the front office that it’s time to tank. Get Joe’s GSW/Por prediction here!