Thursday's Picks

You should be afraid of Dwayne Wade

Miami -3.5 vs Knicks: The last time LeBron and the Heat went into the Garden James dropped a triple double on the Knicks, going for 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 113-91 rout. The Heat are 2-0 this year against the Knicks and 1-1 ATS versus them. Even though they are without the services of Chris Bosh I still love them. Why? Because Amare had to open his mouth saying no one is afraid of the Heat. LeBron was going to play well either way, because it's MSG and that's what he does, he puts on shows in the garden. But Wade may take this a bit more personal. Wade through two games is averaging 33 points against the Knicks. Amare will have a big game with no Bosh but Wade and LeBron get the last laugh.
Pick: Heat

Celtics -4.5 vs Portland: Despite all the injuries the Trail Blazers are four games over .500 and are playing well of late going 5-1 in their last 6. Since Brandon Roy has went LaMarcus Aldridge has taken over as the Blazer's main go to guy. The problem is Aldridge will have KG on him and the Celtics despite their age are still an excellent defensive team. The celtics are 6-1 in their last 7 but have not been great against the spread, just 3-3-1. The celtics also are coming off a day's rest and rested their started in their last game because it was against the lowly Cavs. Expect a fresh Celtics team.
Pick: Boston

Season: 10-7-1