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Free NBA Picks Tuesday, December 10 and Opening Line Report


by Jason Radowitz - 12/9/2019

Portland Trail Blazers Forward Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony will get to compete against the Knicks on Tuesday night. Knicks fans will get to enjoy something this season. It's kind of sad for Knicks fans. Carmelo Anthony playing against the Knicks will be one of the top highlights of the season. This four-game slate isn't all that appealing outside of the Nuggets against the 76ers. To be honest, I don't agree with the NBA scheduling. The Nuggets are playing their fourth game on the road, on the East Coast. I know it's easier to have them play all the teams at once in the East, but that's a recipe for disaster. With a loss, the Nuggets would be 1-3 on the East Coast. It's lowered their season record to 14-7 and could potentially drop their record to 14-8 if the 76ers get the win.

Wizards @ Hornets (+1.5, 233.5)

I type this every time the Wizards play. It'll be a high scoring game, again. The Wizards' last time out was against the Clippers, where they lost 135-119. Kawhi dropped 34 points after the Clippers had their biggest loss of the season to the Bucks. The Wizards weren't ready for that. They started the game down 10, came back within one at the half, and then the Clippers took control in the second half. The Hornets also lost a high scoring affair against the Hawks, at home, losing 122-107. Trae Young dropped 30 on them. Do you see a pattern? Both teams are allowing star players to drop 30 pieces. Which team has a greater star? Bradley Beal. Get ready for his show.

Early lean: Wizards, Over

Nuggets @ 76ers (-4.5, 207.5)

The 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors after an absolutely dominant performance against the Wizards. The 76ers seem to finally be peaking after winning six of their last seven. The Nuggets have taken back-to-back losses to the Celtics and Nets on the road. Now they'll face the 76ers after playing the Knicks, Celtics, and Nets on the road. The schedule isn't fair or in favor of the Nuggets. With the way the 76ers are playing right now, there's no way the Nuggets can reel off a victory in this one.

Early lean: 76ers, Under

Hawks @ Heat (-8, 223)

The Hawks finally got a win! Now they'll try to defeat the Heat on the road . Here's the deal, though. The Heat are really good at home, and the Hawks are really bad no matter where they play. The Hawks are 6-17, while the Heat are 17-6. The Heat are probably the most surprising "good" team in the NBA this season. They're for real, especially at home.

Early lean: Heat, Over

Knicks @ Trail Blazers (-9.5,217.5)

The Knicks are on the road, but they'll get to face Carmelo Anthony! Knicks fans will get excited about this one. New York's last game was interesting under new head coach Mike Miller. The Pacers won 104-103 after the Knicks held them without scoring for the final 5:30. The Knicks only scored three points, and Julius Randle missed a free throw to send the game to overtime. Disaster all around. Portland's having a year to forget this year, as well, though. They've had injuries pile up, and that's why Carmelo Anthony was signed in the first place. They've lost their last two games against the Lakers and Thunder, both on the road. The Trail Blazers should be able to win this game on the road, against the Knicks, who have become the laughingstock of the decade.

Early lean: Trail Blazers, Over

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