my nba picks 12/20

[lane mcbride]

I've been recreationally sports betting for years, but am going to get serious about it starting now. today will be my first go at it.

1.) portland trailblazers (1 unit) +14
detroit just came off a double overtime win. I think they'll beat Portland, but their starters will be tired, and the majority of them will sit with any sort of lead over a weak blazers team. So, I think detroit wins, but not by 14.

2.) hawks (1 unit) + 12
the hawks are hot, the heat still getting used to riley as coach and working a sub-par shaq back into the line-up

3.) clippers moneyline (1 unit) +138
I think the clippers are underrated, and the nets are overrated because of the big win in golden state. even on the road, I think the clippers take this game easily

4.) seattle moneyline (1 unit) +440
I think this is the pick of the day. Allen who has been struggling this season had a nice game against the warriors shooting 56%. I think that will boost his confidence and carry over to tonights game. Lewis has been playing well too. A good shooting sonics team can beat anybody. at +440 I think there is great value in this bet.