With no football games, it’s hard to gamble, so, thankfully, we can throw our money away on NBA games that can really go either way. But it’s entertaining, right? And, in short, that’s the main reason we gamble. We don’t do it to win or lose — we do it because it takes an otherwise boring chunk of the night and becomes very, very entertaining, even if the entertainment is accompanied with many hours of grief afterwards. Enjoy my picks. I’m the best.

Last Time I bet: 1-2
On the season: 13-16-1
What I’ll be Tonight: Really, really good

New York Knicks (+7) @ Indiana Pacers: It’s hard to bet the Knicks, I know, but getting seven points against an almost-equally-sucky team is hard to let go of.

Atlanta Hawks (+7) @ Washington Wizards: I’m feeling it for my Hawks. Feeling it.

Cleveland Cavaliers (+7) @ Orlando Magic: Does anyone else see this recurring trend on the line? Take the points and Cleveland.

LA Clippers (+6) @ Minnesota T’Wolves: If you bet this game, you’re insane. Given that I have to pick, I’ll take the ‘Dog and hope for the points to cover.

Charlotte Bobcats (-2) @ Memphis Grizzlies: This is too many away teams in a row for me, but I’m feeling it, baby. Feeling it.

Chicago Bulls @ New Orleans Hornets (-12): Lots of points to give. But after getting blown out, Hornets will want to make a statement, and they’re good at doing these things at home.

Boston Celtics @ San Antonio Spurs (-1): They’ve had a recent skid, but they’re at home. Spurs should be fine.

Toronto Raptors @ Utah Jazz (-13): They really, really need Bosh back.