NBA Predictions 2024-25

Take with the usual grain of salt. Over/Unders and odds via the DraftKings app. Favorites in bold.

Boston Celtics: Wins 56 O/U 58.5 Odds: for over -110, for under -110

New York Knicks: Wins 56 O/U 54.5 Odds: -110, -110

Milwaukee Bucks: Wins 52 O/U 50.5 Odds: -105, -115

Cleveland Cavaliers: Wins 50 O/U 48.5 Odds: -115, -105

Orlando Magic: Wins 50 O/U 47.5 Odds: -120, 100

Indiana Pacers: Wins 48 O/U 46.5 Odds: -115, -105

Philadelphia 76ers: Wins 47 O/U 49.5 Odds: -115, -105

Miami Heat: Wins 43 O/U 44.5 Odds: -105, -115

Chicago Bulls: Wins 29 O/U 28.5 Odds: -105, -115

Atlanta Hawks: Wins 34 O/U 36.5 Odds: -105, -115

Brooklyn Nets: Wins 22 O/U 19.5 Odds: -115, -105

Toronto Raptors: Wins 26 O/U 29.5 Odds: -120, 100

Charlotte Hornets: Wins 23 O/U 30.5 Odds: -105, -115

Washington Wizards: Wins 20 O/U 19.5 Odds: -130, 105

Detroit Pistons: Wins 25 O/U 25.5 Odds: -120, 100

Oklahoma City Thunder: Wins 60 O/U 56.5 Odds: -120, 100

Denver Nuggets: Wins 52 O/U 50.5 Odds: -120, 100

Minnesota Timberwolves: Wins 52 O/U 52.5 Odds: -105, -115

Los Angeles Clippers: Wins 35 O/U 35.5 Odds: -115, -105

Dallas Mavericks: Wins 52 O/U 49.5 Odds: -120, 100

Phoenix Suns: Wins 49 O/U 47.5 Odds: -115, -105

New Orleans Pelicans: Wins 46 O/U 46.5 Odds: 100, -120

Los Angeles Lakers: Wins 37 O/U 43.5 Odds: 100, -120

Sacramento Kings: Wins 45 O/U 46.5 Odds: 100, -120

Golden State Warriors: Wins 45 O/U 43.5 Odds: -110, -110

Houston Rockets: Wins 43 O/U 43.5 Odds: -115, -115

Utah Jazz: Wins 28 O/U 28.5 Odds: 100, -120

Memphis Grizzlies: Wins 44 O/U 47.5 Odds: -110, -110

San Antonio Spurs: Wins 39 O/U 36.5 Odds: -115, -105

Portland Trail Blazers: Wins 22 O/U 22.5 Odds: 100, -120

NBA Finals: Celtics over Thunder

Review of record: 28-16 (punted on last year)

NBA Predictions 2022-23 (the return)

 Take with the usual grain of salt. Over/Unders and odds via the DraftKings app.

Miami Heat 48 O/U 48.5 (-110/-110) 

Boston Celtics 54 O/U 53.5 (-105/-115) 

Milwaukee Bucks 52 O/U 52.5 (-105/-115) 

Philadelphia 76ers 54 O/U 50.5 (-120/+100 ) 

Toronto Raptors 48 O/U 45.5 (-150/+120 ) 

Chicago Bulls 37 O/U 41.5 (-125/+105 ) 

Brooklyn Nets 49 O/U 50.5 (-120/+100 ) - stay away

Cleveland Cavaliers 47 O/U 47.5 (-125/+105 ) 

Atlanta Hawks 46 O/U 45.5 (-120/+100 ) 

Charlotte Hornets 35 O/U 36.5 (+100 /-120) 

New York Knicks 40 O/U 38.5 (-110/-110) 

Washington Wizards 31 O/U 36.5 (+100 /-120) 

Indiana Pacers 26 O/U 23.5 (-110/-110) - stay away

Detroit Pistons 28 O/U 29.5 (-125/+105 ) 

Orlando Magic 27 O/U 26.5 (-120/+100 ) 

Phoenix Suns 50 O/U 52.5 (+105 /-125) 

Memphis Grizzlies 52 O/U 48.5 (-140/+115 ) 

Golden State Warriors 51 O/U 51.5 (-115/-105) 

Dallas Mavericks 47 O/U 48.5 (-115/-105) 

Utah Jazz 23 O/U 24.5 (-110/-110) - stay away

Denver Nuggets 51 O/U 49.5 (-140/+115 ) 

Minnesota Timberwolves 57 O/U 48.5 (-130/+110 ) 

Los Angeles Clippers 48 O/U 52.5 (-120/+100 ) - stay away

New Orleans Pelicans 46 O/U 44.5 (-140/+115 ) 

San Antonio Spurs 20 O/U 22.5 (-115/-105) - stay away

Los Angeles Lakers 43 O/U 45.5 (+105 /-125) - stay away

Sacramento Kings 35 O/U 33.5 (-120/+100 ) 

Portland Trail Blazers 35 O/U 39.5 (-130/+110 ) - stay away

Oklahoma City Thunder 24 O/U 23.5 (-105/-115) 

Houston Rockets 26 O/U 23.5 (-110/-110)

NBA Finals: Bucks over Nuggets

Favorites Overs: Minnesota

Favorite Unders: Chicago, Washington

Review of record: 26-15 (punted on last year)

NBA Predictions 2021-22

Honestly, don't feel like I have a great handle on this year, so punting on it. I would take NYK over 41.5, but not counting it towards my record either way. Leaning to Nets over Lakers in Finals (bleh).

Last year went 2-3 (what an embarrassment OKC was to the league with that shit), bringing overall record to 26-15.

NBA Predictions 2020-21

 Take with the usual grain of salt. Over/Unders from Vegas Insider.

Milwaukee Bucks 53-19, O/U 49.5

Toronto Raptors 42-30, O/U 41.5

Boston Celtics 44-28, O/U 45.5

Indiana Pacers 41-31, O/U 39.5

Miami Heat 44-28, O/U 44.5

Philadelphia 76ers 43-29, O/U 45.5

Brooklyn Nets 47-25, O/U 45.5

Orlando Magic 33-39, O/U 31.5

Charlotte Hornets 24-48, O/U 25.5

Washington Wizards 37-35, O/U 32.5

Chicago Bulls 27-45, O/U 30.5

New York Knicks 21-51, O/U 22.5

Detroit Pistons 21-51, O/U 23.5

Atlanta Hawks 33-39, O/U 36.5

Cleveland Cavaliers 18-54, O/U 22.5

Los Angeles Lakers 46-26, O/U 46.5

Los Angeles Clippers 43-29, O/U 45.5

Denver Nuggets 43-29, O/U 44.5

Houston Rockets 36-36, O/U 34.5

Oklahoma City Thunder 28-44, O/U 22.5

Utah Jazz 38-34, O/U 42.5

Dallas Mavericks 43-29, O/U 42.5

Portland Trail Blazers 41-31, O/U 41.5

Memphis Grizzlies 36-36, O/U 30.5

Phoenix Suns 40-32, O/U 38.5

San Antonio Spurs 28-44, O/U 29.5

Sacramento Kings 28-44, O/U 27.5

New Orleans Pelicans 38-34, O/U 36.5

Minnesota Timberwolves 27-45, O/U 28.5

Golden State Warriors 37-35, O/U 36.5

NBA Finals: Lakers over Bucks

Favorites Overs: Milwaukee, Washington, OKC, Memphis

Favorite Unders: Chicago

Feel real good on Milwaukee, Washington and Memphis

Review of record: NBA top picks record was 24-12 before last year. Not really sure how to count the 6 picks I made. Of the overs, 1 (OKC) was already over when things shutdown, Miami was very likely to be over, and Atlanta was certain to be under. Of the unders, New Orleans was nearly certain to be under, Indiana was very likely to be over, and Houston was probably going under but it was close. Generously to me, that’d be 4-2, but I’m not counting it in my overall count. Make of it what you will.

NBA Predictions 2019-20

Take with the usual grain of salt. Over/Unders from actionnetwork.

Milwaukee Bucks 56-26 O/U 57.5
Toronto Raptors 44-38 O/U 46.5
Philadelphia 76ers 53-29 O/U 54.5
Boston Celtics 49-33 O/U 48.5
Indiana Pacers 41-41 O/U 46.5
Brooklyn Nets 43-39 O/U 43.5
Orlando Magic 42-40 O/U 41.5
Detroit Pistons 39-43 O/U 37.5
Charlotte Hornets 22-60 O/U 23.5
Miami Heat 47-35 O/U 43.5
Washington Wizards 30-52 O/U 26.5
Atlanta Hawks 37-45 O/U 33.5
Chicago Bulls 29-53 O/U 32.5
Cleveland Cavaliers 22-60 O/U 24.5
New York Knicks 24-58 O/U 26.5

Golden State Warriors 44-38 O/U 47.5
Denver Nuggets 55-27 O/U 52.5
Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 O/U 46.5
Houston Rockets 47-35 O/U 53.5
Utah Jazz 55-27 O/U 53.5
Oklahoma City Thunder 38-44 O/U 31.5
San Antonio Spurs 46-36 O/U 46.5
Los Angeles Clippers 55-27 O/U 53.5
Sacramento Kings 42-40 O/U 37.5
Los Angeles Lakers 52-30 O/U 50.5
Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 O/U 35.5
Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 O/U 27.5
New Orleans Pelicans 32-50 O/U 39.5
Dallas Mavericks 40-42 O/U 40.5
Phoenix Suns 24-58 O/U 28.5

NBA Finals: Clippers over Bucks
Favorites Overs: Miami, Atlanta, Oklahoma City
Favorite Unders: Indiana, Houston, New Orleans

Review of record: 2-3 last year, bringing NBA top picks record to 24-12.

NBA Playoffs 2019 III

Round 1
All 8 series correct, with 2 in the right number of games.

Round 2
All 4 of the series correct, 2 in the right number of games.

Round 3
#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. #2 Toronto Raptors. Bucks are too good. Bucks 4-1.
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #3 Portland Trailblazers. Durant being out opens the door, but I think the champs pull it out. Warriors 4-3.

Finals
Bucks 4, Warriors 1. Giannis, shooters, and defense. And either no Durant or limited Durant.

NBA Playoffs 2019 II

Round 1
7 or 8 of the series correct, pending Denver winning tonight. 1 or 2 of those in the right number of games (again pending Denver). I think I was right to say not to overlook Orlando, but wrong to think Utah could do well against Houston/in the playoffs.

Round 2
Eastern Conference
#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. #4 Boston Celtics. The C’s look better, but not enough. I’m upgrading them to 30% chance of winning the series. Bucks 4-1 (but closer than that).
#2 Toronto Raptors vs. #3 Philadelphia 76ers. I could easily see it going strongly one way or the other, but I think Toronto got their act together more. Raptors 4-3.
Western Conference
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #4 Houston Rockets. The question is if GSW is slipping, or if they just slipped a bit against the Clips. I’m sticking with the 3 out of 4 champs. Warriors 4-3. One of these will be the West champs.
#2 Denver Nuggets vs. #3 Portland Trailblazers, or #3 Portland Trailblazers vs. #7 San Antonio Spurs. Portland has handled the loss of Nurkic better than I expected, though helped by OKC not playing well. This will be the worst series of round 2, by quality of play. Trailblazers 4-2 over (probably) Denver, or 4-1 over San Antonio.

Round 3
#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. #2 Toronto Raptors. Bucks are too good. Bucks 4-1.
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #3 Portland Trailblazers. Warriors 4-1.

Finals
Bucks 4, Warriors 3. Giannis, shooters, and defense.

NBA Playoffs 2019

Very chalky, but will try to identify where upsets might come.

Round 1
Eastern Conference
#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. #8 Detroit Pistons. Maybe the Pistons get 1, probably not. Bucks 4-0.
#2 Toronto Raptors vs. #7 Orlando Magic. People are dismissing the Magic; they shouldn’t. This is my series with the greatest combination of no one expecting it and the chance of an upset. Raptors 4-3.
#3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. #6 Brooklyn Nets. I’m not buying the D’Angelo Russell hype train this year (he’s better, not close to All-Star level), but this is almost a perfect opponent for him. Philly could be champs because of their top 5’s firepower, or could go out early due to the lack of depth and how teams can adjust their defense much more in the playoffs for the matchup. 76ers 4-3.
#4 Boston Celtics vs. #5 Indiana Pacers. I want to believe the Celtics have figured it out, that Gordo is >90% back, that the Smart injury will help make the rotations better. TBD. Meanwhile the Pacers look a lot like the 2018 Celtics. Celtics 4-3.
Western Conference
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #8 Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors get sloppy once. Warriors 4-1.
#2 Denver Nuggets vs. #7 San Antonio Spurs. Experience vs. talent. I think the talent gap is too big, but don’t be shocked. Nuggets 4-3.
#3 Portland Trailblazers vs. #6 Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder looked like a really contender for a while, but I don’t see it anymore. Unfortunately, PTB lost its big guy, so this will be competitive. Trailblazers 4-3.
#4 Houston Rockets vs. #5 Utah Jazz. Probably the best round 1 series. Key will be if Gobert can defend in space, and if someone else steps up for Utah offensively. Rockets 4-3.

Round 2
Bucks 4, Celtics 1. If the Celtics really have it together (23% chance), they win in a tough 6 or 7.
Raptors 4, 76ers 1. Could see Lowry sinking things, though.
Warriors 4, Rockets 3. Rockets will probably be better than last year, but Warriors won’t take them lightly.
Nuggets 4, Trailblazers 3. Eh.

Round 3
Bucks 4, Raptors 3. But not really this close, kinda like Bos-Atl in 2008.
Warriors 4, Nuggets 1. Would be very surprised if anyone but Warriors or Rockets wins the West.

Finals
Warriors 4, Bucks 3. Great series.

NBA Predictions 2018-19

Take with the usual grain of salt. Over/Unders from Odds Shark.
Boston Celtics 59-23 O/U 58.5
Toronto Raptors 57-25 O/U 55.5
Philadelphia 76ers 56-26 O/U 53.5
Milwaukee Bucks 54-28 O/U 48
Indiana Pacers 44-38 O/U 47.5
Washington Wizards 43-39 O/U 44.5
Cleveland Cavaliers 41-41 O/U 30.5
Miami Heat 41-41 O/U n/a
Detroit Pistons 39-43 O/U 38
Charlotte Hornets 39-43 O/U 36
New York Knicks 33-49 O/U 29.5
Brooklyn Nets 30-52 O/U 32
Orlando Magic 27-55 O/U 31
Atlanta Hawks 27-55 O/U 23.5
Chicago Bulls 26-56 O/U 29.5

Golden State Warriors 59-23 O/U 63.5
Houston Rockets 55-27 O/U 55.5
Utah Jazz 53-29 O/U 49.5
Los Angeles Lakers 52-30 O/U 48.5
Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 O/U 48.5
New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 O/U 45.5
Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 O/U n/a
Denver Nuggets 44-38 O/U 47.5
Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 O/U 42
San Antonio Spurs 41-41 O/U 44.5
Los Angeles Clippers 40-42 O/U 36.5
Dallas Mavericks 28-54 O/U 34.5
Memphis Grizzlies 23-59 O/U 33.5
Sacramento Kings 22-60 O/U 26
Phoenix Suns 21-61 O/U 29.5

NBA Finals: Warriors over Celtics. Toyed with Raptors being the ones to lose to GSW, but need to see it from Kawhi in general and Lowry in playoffs to go that far.
Favorite overs: Milwaukee, Utah, LA Lakers
Favorite unders: Oklahoma City, Orlando.

Review of record: 3-0 last year, bringing NBA top picks record to 22-9.

NBA Predictions 2017-18

Take with the usual grain of salt. Actually, I don’t feel like I have much feel for this season, so take this with a lot of grains of salt. Over/Unders from Odds Shark.

Boston Celtics - Wins 55, O/U 55.5, Over Odds 120, Under Odds -150

Cleveland Cavaliers - Wins 49, O/U 53.5, Over Odds -145, Under Odds 115

Toronto Raptors - Wins 47, O/U 48.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Washington Wizards - Wins 47, O/U 48, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Atlanta Hawks - Wins 22, O/U 25.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Milwaukee Bucks - Wins 45, O/U 47.5, Over Odds -105, Under Odds -125

Indiana Pacers - Wins 30, O/U 31.5, Over Odds -105, Under Odds -125

Chicago Bulls - Wins 20, O/U 22, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Miami Heat - Wins 43, O/U 43.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Detroit Pistons - Wins 38, O/U 38.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Charlotte Hornets - Wins 40, O/U 42.5, Over Odds -130, Under Odds Even

New York Knicks - Wins 31, O/U 30.5, Over Odds 120, Under Odds -150

Orlando Magic - Wins 29, O/U 33.5, Over Odds -105, Under Odds -125

Philadelphia 76ers - Wins 41, O/U 41.5, Over Odds 145, Under Odds -175

Brooklyn Nets - Wins 30, O/U 27.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Golden State Warriors - Wins 65, O/U 67.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

San Antonio Spurs - Wins 56, O/U 54.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Houston Rockets - Wins 56, O/U 55.5, Over Odds -130, Under Odds Even

Los Angeles Clippers - Wins 43, O/U 43.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Utah Jazz - Wins 42, O/U 41, Over Odds -130, Under Odds Even

Oklahoma City Thunder - Wins 57, O/U 50.5, Over Odds -200, Under Odds 160

Memphis Grizzlies - Wins 37, O/U 37.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Portland Trail Blazers - Wins 41, O/U 42.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Denver Nuggets - Wins 45, O/U 45.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

New Orleans Pelicans - Wins 41, O/U 39.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Dallas Mavericks - Wins 34, O/U 35.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Sacramento Kings - Wins 33, O/U 27.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Minnesota Timberwolves - Wins 48, O/U 48.5, Over Odds -115, Under Odds -115

Los Angeles Lakers - Wins 35, O/U 33.5, Over Odds -125, Under Odds -105

Phoenix Suns - Wins 30, O/U 29, Over Odds -105, Under Odds -125

NBA Finals: Again the obvious one, GSW over the Cavs. Don't sleep on Boston, though.

Favorite Overs: Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers (yuck)
Favorite Under: Cleveland

Review of record: 3-3 last year, bringing top picks record to 19-9.

NBA Playoffs 2017

Basically chalk again this year. As usual, I’ll give my predictions for all 4 rounds now, but you should only take my current round predictions even half seriously.

Round 1

Eastern Conference

#1 Boston Celtics vs. #8 Chicago Bulls. The Bulls ended the season well, but I don’t see it. Celts 4-1.

#2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #7 Indiana Pacers. Cavs a little too complacent to get the sweep. Cavs 4-1.

#3 Toronto Raptors vs. #6 Milwaukee Bucks. Raptors have best shot to take down the Cavs in East, but Giannis wins at least one. Raptors 4-1.

#4 Washington Wizards vs. #5 Atlanta Hawks. Probably a boring 7 gamer. Wizards 4-3.

Western Conference

#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #8 Portland Trail Blazers. GSW takes care of business. Warriors 4-0.

#2 San Antonio Spurs #7 Memphis Grizzlies. Too bad fear the bear doesn’t rhyme, and that Memphis doesn’t have enough anymore to make it a series. Spurs 4-1.

#3 Houston Rockets vs. #6 Oklahoma City Thunder. Probably the top 2 MVP vote getters facing off. Expect a close one. Rockets 4-3.

#4 LA Clippers vs. #5 Utah Jazz. The hardest one to call, but I think the Clips at their best are better, and I expect them to be that or close to it. Clippers 4-3.

Round 2

Eastern Conference

Celtics 4, Wizards 3.

Cavaliers 4, Raptors 2.

Western Conference

Warriors 4, Clippers 1.

Spurs 4, Rockets 3.

Round 3

Eastern Conference

Cavaliers 4, Celtics 1.

Western Conference

Warriors 4, Spurs 1.

NBA Finals

Warriors 4, Cavaliers 2.

NBA 2016 Finals

Got both conference finals winners right. So 11-3 picking series winners so far.

NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors with home-court against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A much better matchup this year than last, and wouldn't be shocked by either team winning. However, the Warriors are a bit better 2-3, and 4-12, and it's arguable whether Bron or Curry is better (no question on MVP, of course, but that's a regular season award). Add in home-court, and I'm going West. Warriors 4-3, for the repeat.

NBA Playoffs 2016, Round 3

Round 3
Eastern Conference
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers against Toronto Raptors. Easy peasy. Cavs 4-1.
Western Conference
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #3 Oklahoma City Thunder. Another great series in the West. Don’t sleep on OKC. Warriors 4-3.

NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors with home-court over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Warriors 4-3.

NBA Playoffs 2016, Round 2 (part 2)

Now to fill in the TBDs.
#2 Toronto Raptors vs. #3 Miami Heat. Haven’t watched a lick of either team this postseason. Heat 4-2.
Still have them losing to Cleveland 4-1.

NBA Playoffs 2016, Round 2 (part 1)

The Western Conference will start up before the East wraps, so will post what I can now. Still chalk.

Round 2
Eastern Conference
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #4 Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are pretty good, the Cavs are excellent. Cavs 4-1.
TBD vs. TBD
Western Conference
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #5 Portland Trail Blazers. With Curry it’d be a sweep. With him out, probably they drop 1. Warriors 4-1.
#2 San Antonio Spurs vs. #3 Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio is the better team, but I like how OKC matches up. It’ll be a close one. San Antonio 4-3.

Round 3
Eastern Conference
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers against TBD. Cavs 4-1.
Western Conference
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #2 San Antonio Spurs. Warriors 4-3.

NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors with home-court over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Warriors 4-3.

NBA Playoffs 2016

I wish I had a contrarian take on this year’s playoffs, but I think it’ll be largely chalk. As usual, I’ll give my predictions for all 4 rounds now, but you should only take my current round predictions even half seriously.

Round 1
Eastern Conference
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #8 Detroit Pistons. The Cavs are vulnerable, but I don’t see it against Detroit. Cavs 4-1.
#2 Toronto Raptors vs. #7 Indiana Pacers. Indy finished the season strong, but that was largely schedule-based. Love PG, but the Raps are better. Raptors 4-1.
#3 Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets. I continue to doubt the Hornets a bit, though they are clearly much better than I gave them credit for (who knew Marvin Williams would become good?). Heat 4-3.
#4 Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics. Should be a great series. I’m a bit biased, but I have to admit the Hawks have largely owned the C’s. Hawks 4-3. Go Celts.
Western Conference
#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #8 Houston Rockets. Only question is if it’s a sweep. Warriors 4-0.
#2 San Antonio Spurs vs. #7 Memphis Grizzlies. Spurs 4-0.
#3 Oklahoma Thunder vs. #6 Dallas Mavericks. Carlisle is a much better coach, but I don’t see it. Thunder 4-1.
#4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. #5 Portland Trail Blazers. Will be interesting to see how Blake plays. Clips 4-3.

Round 2
Eastern Conference
#1 Cavaliers vs. #4 Hawks. Cavs 4-1.
#2 Raptors vs. #3 Heat. Raps 4-3.
Western Conference
#1 Warriors vs. #4 Clippers. Warriors 4-1.
#2 Spurs vs. #3 Thunder. Either 5 or 7….I’ll go with Spurs 4-1.

Round 3
Eastern Conference
#1 Cavs vs. #2 Raps. Cavs 4-3.
Western Conference
#1 Warriors vs. #2 Spurs. Been saying for a while whoever had home-court would win this. Warriors 4-3.

NBA Finals
Warriors with home-court against the Cavs. Warriors 4-1.

NBA Predictions 2015-16

Take with the usual grain (or bucket) of salt.

Eastern Conference

Atlanta Hawks - 50-32 (50.5)

Cleveland Cavaliers - 53-29 (57.5)

Chicago Bulls - 51-31 (49.5)

Toronto Raptors - 43-39 (46.5)

Washington Wizards - 49-33 (45.5)

Milwaukee Bucks - 43-39 (44.5)

Boston Celtics - 48-34 (43.5)

Brooklyn Nets - 26-56 (28)

Indiana Pacers - 41-41 (40.5)

Miami Heat - 45-37 (47.5)

Charlotte Hornets - 24-58 (31.5)

Detroit Pistons - 33-49 (36)

Orlando Magic - 36-46 (34.5)

Philadelphia 76ers - 24-58 (20)

New York Knicks - 32-50 (28.5)

Western Conference

Golden State Warriors - 62-20 (59.5)

Houston Rockets - 55-27 (55.5)

Los Angeles Clippers - 54-28 (57)

Portland Trail Blazers - 29-53 (26.5)

Memphis Grizzlies - 48-34 (50.5)

San Antonio Spurs - 55-27 (57)

Dallas Mavericks - 41-41 (36.5)

New Orleans Pelicans - 47-35 (48)

Oklahoma City Thunder - 54-28 (57)

Phoenix Suns - 31-51 (36.5)

Utah Jazz - 39-43 (42.5)

Denver Nuggets - 30-52 (27)

Sacramento Kings - 36-46 (35)

Los Angeles Lakers - 27-55 (28.5)

Minnesota Timberwolves - 24-58 (27.5)

NBA Finals: Cavs over Warriors
Favorite Over: Celtics. Highly confident on this one; count it twice.
Favorite Unders: Cavaliers (resting guys), Hornets, Suns.

NBA 2015 Finals

Got both conference finals winners right. So 12-2 picking series winners so far. It's been kind of a chalky year. Anyway....

NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors with home-court against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was impressive how the Cavs managed to dominate the Hawks even with all their injury problems. And I think the team 3 thru 12 is solid. Not great, but solid. If Irving was 100%, it would be interesting. If Love was playing, it'd be a tossup. As is, I'm split on whether to go 5 or 6. I feel like Bron can defend his hometurf, but also thinking that the Cavs just won't have enough wrinkles to their offense when going up against the best defense in the league to win twice, let alone 4 times. I'm hoping for a good series, but Warriors 75-80% likely to win it. Warriors 4-1.

NBA Playoffs 2015, Round 3

Posting this slightly late, but on my honor I knew what I wanted to say before the first game started, and haven't changed it at all.
In round 2 got all series winners correct.

Round 3
Eastern Conference
#1 Hawks against #2 Cavaliers. Would not be shocked if the deeper team pulled it off, especially with Irving looking gimpy. I'll stick with the best player on the planet, though. Cavaliers 4-2.

Western Conference
#1 Warriors against #2 Rockets. I give Houston a slim chance. The Warriors had their scare, and now are firing on all cylinders. The high volume of 3's on both sides increases the variance, and maybe Dwight can dominate on D, but I doubt it. Warriors 4-1.

NBA Finals
Warriors with home-court against the Cavaliers. Easy call. Too bad, would have been interesting with both teams healthy. Warriors 4-1.

NBA Playoffs 2015, Round 2

A mostly lackluster round 1, but Clips-Spurs was just as good as it was supposed to be. Disappointing to see the Love injury, which opens the door wider to Bulls and Hawks, but still see Cavs making the Finals. Being blown out, but making them. Got 6 series winners right, 2 in right number of games. We'll just pretend Mavs series didn't happen....
Onto Round 2.

Round 2
Eastern Conference
#1 Hawks against #5 Wizards. Playing Pierce at the 4 has helped the Wiz quite a bit, and the Hawks didn't look great against Brooklyn. However, it seems like Hawks were getting together by end of the series, and did win all of their home games. Not quite convinced by Wizards, would need to see it again. Hawks 4-3.
#2 Cavaliers against #3 Bulls. Would not be shocked if the Bulls' size enables them to win this series. However, the Bulls are inconsistent, and the Cavs still seem a little better. Cavs 4-3.

Western Conference
#1 Warriors against #5 Grizzlies. I give the Griz a small chance, due to their way of matching up with people being so different. However, most likely it will be a rout. Warriors 4-1.
#2 Rockets against #3 Clippers. Should be a great series. Hopefully Chris Paul's injury heals quickly. Given how it looks now, though, Rockets 4-2.

Round 3
Eastern Conference
#1 Hawk against #2 Cavaliers. Sticking with the LeBrons. Cavs 4-2.

Western Conference
#1 Warriors against #2 Rockets. If Howard keeps it up, this could get very interesting...but probably won't. Warriors 4-1.

NBA Finals
Warriors with home-court against the Cavaliers. Go with the team having the historically great year. Warriors 4-1.