Feb 14, 2021
Blazers vs Mavericks -5.5
Bucks vs Thunder +11
Cavaliers vs Clippers -9.5
Celtics vs Wizards +6
Grizzlies vs Kings +1
Lakers vs Nuggets +3
Magic vs Suns -8.5
Pelicans vs Pistons +4
Spurs vs Hornets +1
Timberwolves vs Raptors -8.5
Spurs -2
| SA @CHA | Score | |
| Pick | SA -2 | 122 |
| CHA +2 | 110 |
SCORE: 12
My model favors the Spurs. I personally like both teams, they are mirror images of each other. There aren’t any superstars on either side, but both the Spurs and Hornets feature multiple prospects with the possibility one or more could reach stardom. Coaching – simply outstanding on both sides, with Borrego coming from the Popovich coaching tree. It’s tough, I could go with either, but my model favors the Spurs.
OP STAFF | 9-5 NBA 2020 SEASON
Raptors -8
| MIN @TOR | Score | |
| MIN +8 | 116 | |
| Pick | TOR -8 | 112 |
SCORE: 6
My model favors the Raptors. This is a Valentine Day bonus pick. Playing at home in Tampa, look for the Raptors’ guard tandem of Lowery and VanVleet to rekindle their solid two-way play. Eight is a lot of points, and for a moment i thought about buying a half pt to get off the push, but let’s not kid ourselves, these are the Timberwolves. Towns is just getting his wind back, Russell is on IR, and Edwards’ play looking less worthy of the final rose. Lay the points.
OP STAFF | 9-6 NBA 2020 SEASON