NBA Christmas Games

Merry Christmas to everyone out there reading this blog! I'm here to give you all the picks that'll earn your gift spending money right back (All times labeled below are EST)

Game 1 at 12 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (-10, -550) @ New York Knicks (+10, +375) O/U 227.0

I understand that New York is a huge market and MSG is beautiful, but the fact that the Knicks play on Christmas is a slap in the face of every NBA lover. Milwaukee has a top 10 defense and the Knicks have a bottom 5 offense, so look for a low scoring game to start the day.
     Official pick: Under 227

 Game 2 at 3PM: Oklahoma City Thunder (+1.5, Even) @ Houston Rockets (-1.5, -120) O/U 220

With the combination of no CP3 for the Rockets plus the way Paul George has been playing for the Thunder, I like OKC here to pull off the road upset.
     Official pick: OKC ml

Game 3 at 5.30PM: Philadelphia 76ers (+4, +155) @ Boston Celtics (-4, -175) O/U 223

This should be one of the more entertaining games today. Philly has found their stride since the Jimmy Butler trade, and the Celtics are catching up on a rocky start to the season. It hurts to say, but the Celtics own the 76ers, and there will be no difference today. I have and always will Trust the Process, but cannot pick against Boston as of right now.
    Official pick: Boston ml

 Game 4 at 8PM: Los Angeles Lakers (+9, +310) @ Golden State Warriors (-9, -420) O/U 235

Disrespectful. All of Vegas has collectively shot themselves in the foot. No words needed here.
     Official Pick: King James, The Chosen One, The Kid from Akron +9 sprinkle a little ml

 Game 5 at 10.30PM: Portland Trail Blazers (+6.5, +210) @ Utah Jazz (-6.5, -250) O/U 214

These teams faced off just a few days ago with the Jazz winning by 30 on the road. I do not think that pattern will continue. Portland has won 4 out of their last 5 and I like them to at least keep it close with Utah to end Christmas
     Official Pick: Portland +6.5 



 Merry Christmas and Happy Betting - Thew

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