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Free NBA Pick: New Orleans Hornets +1 (Big Al McMordie)
At 3:35 pm, our complimentary selection is on the New Orleans Hornets over San Antone. The Spurs have dropped back to back games in their four game road trip, which concludes this afternoon in New Orleans. And don’t be surprised if the Hornets hand the Spurs their 3rd straight loss. In Saturday’s six-point defeat to the Grizzlies, San Antonio was outrebounded 51-44, and committed an unsightly 16 turnovers. The Spurs also shot just 41% from the floor, including an 0-for-6 effort from Richard Jefferson — his first game without a field goal in nearly four years! This will be another tough game for the road-weary Spurs to win, as New Orleans has been victorious in 13 of its last 14 home games, including the last seven in a row. With revenge from a 17-point defeat on Opening Night, take the Hornets on this MLK Day. Good luck, as always…Al McMordie.

Free NBA Pick: Houston Rockets -6 (Jack Jones)
The Bucks have been awful on the road this year, going 5-15 while scoring just 93.2 ppg and shooting 41.5% against teams who allow 99.4 ppg and 45.6% from the floor. Defensively it doesn’t get any better as they give up 46.6% from the field. The Rockets have done a good job of kicking their offense up a notch on their home floor, scoring 103.8 ppg against teams who normally allow just 99.8 ppg. This is a big reason why they are carrying a 12-5 record in Houston. Third game in four days for Milwaukee and they just played last night in Golden State. Not sure they are going to be ready for this early start today against a Houston team that is well rested. I’ll lay the points as I’m expecting a blowout.

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