3-2-2022 NBA Picks

Hornets vs. Cavaliers : Cavs have won 2 of 3 but only by 1 and 3 points in their wins. Garland, Rondo, LaVert and Sexton are out for the Cavs. My pick Charlotte +4.

Pacers vs. Magic : The Pacers have lost two in row in this matchup including the 28th of Feb, but before that it was 6 in a row their way, maybe a better showing tonight after the big loss the last one. My pick Pacers -1.

Knicks vs. 76ers : The Knicks won the two early season matchups but that snapped a 15 game win streak in the series, Philly won big on Sunday and may or may not cover the big line here but I expect them to win regardless. My pick Sixers -10.5.

Heat vs. Bucks : The games between these two have gone the Bucks way in Milwaukee 5 of the last 6 meetings during the regular season, the only time it was not a double digit victory for the Bucks was a Miami win in OT October of 2019. The home team 5 of 6 meetings over the last two regular seasons the closest game being a 9 point margin the last one December of 2021 a Heat win in Miami. My pick Bucks -4.

Kings vs. Pelicans : Sacramento won the first two meetings between these two, however with the improved roster now for New Orleans they have their eyes on the play-in tournament. The Pelicans have not been swept in this series since moving to New Orleans and becoming the Pelicans. My pick Pelicans -6.

Jazz vs. Rockets : Jazz would’ve covered this number in 4 of the last 6 meetings over the past two seasons. My pick Jazz -14.

Thunder vs. Nuggets : Thunder have played both games well this year a win in December and a four point loss in January. While they were blown out twice last year by this Nuggets team, this year is still Jokic having to do it without Murray and Porter who were a big part of things prior to their injuries. My pick Thunder +14.5.

Trail Blazers vs. Suns : Injuries plague the Portland lineup and even with Paul being out for Phoenix this may be the Suns best chance to get a double digit victory over the Blazers. That only happened once in the last 6 meetings between these two but the Portland roster looks completely different that the ones that were making playoff runs. My pick Suns -10.5.