TSR 12/25/19 CBB Picks

With the holiday season here, the basketball slate is inconsistent. There were no games yesterday, and none tomorrow, but today there are nine games. From all of us at TSR, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Thank you for following along for the first two months of the season, and we have plenty of basketball in store this year.

TODAY’S GAMES

Game 1: Portland vs Ball State (1:30, ESPNU)

Nick: Ball State

Sam: Ball State

Zach: Ball State

Game 2: Boise State vs UTEP (3:30, ESPNU)

Nick: Boise State

Sam: Boise State

Zach:Boise State

Game 3: Hawaii vs Georgia Tech (6:30, ESPN2)

Nick: Hawaii

Sam: Hawaii

Zach: Hawaii

Game 4: Houston vs Washington (8:30, ESPN2)

Nick: Houston—I’m with Z, Quentin Grimes and Dejon Jarreau are a fantastic combination for the Cougars.

Sam: Washington-- Isaiah Stewart is a MONSTER

Zach:Houston- I have said this over and over, but I love the backcourt the Cougs have

Game 5: Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics (12:00, ESPN)

Nick: Celtics

Sam: Celtics

Zach: Celtics

Game 6: Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks (2:30, ABC)

Nick: Bucks—The Bucks are the favorite time win the NBA title in my opinion, with the league MVP Giannis.

Sam: Bucks

Zach: Bucks

Game 7: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets (5:00, ABC)

Nick: Rockets—I’m sure the NBA is disappointed in this matchup now, compared to back in the fall

Sam: Rockets

Zach: Rockets

Game 8: LA Lakers vs LA Clippers (8:00, ABC)

Nick: Clippers—LOVE Kawhi

Sam: Lakers

Zach:  Clippers

Game 9: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans (10:30, ESPN)

Nick: Nuggets—Quick S/O to #SpartanDawg Gary Harris

Sam: Nuggets

Zach: Nuggets

Game 10: ATK vs Bengaluru (Indian Super League Soccer, 5:00 AM, ESPN+)

Nick: ATK

Sam: Bengaluru

Zach: ATK

Upsets: 

Zach: I’ll just take this space to wish everyone a Merry Christmas