#1 Free Basketball Pick
Spurs @ Hornets: The Hornets won the last time these two played in Oklahoma City. The Spurs beat the Hornets when they played in San Antonio, so both teams should have a decent plan on how to beat each other. It would definitely help the Hornets if JR Smith came back. Predicted Score: San Antonio wins on a buzzer beater but loses against the spread 98-96
Free Basketball Pick #2
Cavaliers @ Hawks: Call it a hunch, but I think this will be the first sellout of the year for the Hawks. And Cleveland, coming off a tough game with Indiana, might not be able to handle Atlanta. Will the Hawks focus entirely on LeBron or will they have no idea what to do? Predicted Score: Clevland wins 106-102 but loses against the spread in a tight. Take over in this game too.
Free Basketball Pick #3
Sonics @ Jazz: All the little things a team does (rebound, pass, play defense, etc.) don’t get used in Seattle. Utah plays so many pick-and-rolls you’d think Stockton and Malone were still there. Seattle will have a hard time keeping up with the Jazz. Predicted Score: Utah wins on a 95-80 road. Parlay the under with Utah against the spread at your favorite betting establishment.