Todays FREE pick is Portland over Boston, giving the 12 points as they are off an emotional game against the Warriors last night


Boston shows up with no deep ball threats, their best long ball shooter is Jeff Green and it ends there. They have built their game now on an inside presence, with Jared Sullinger, who can play well, scoring 13 and rebounding solidly. But cannot play great defense. Jeff Green has been the best player on the team, showing strides as a leader on the Celts. They don't play well on the road, which has been shown by the beatings they have taken, back in the past, Boston used to own them, it doesn't look that way now. Portland is the team right now, led with their G play of Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews, who combine for 39 a game. The play of LaMarcus Aldridge actually has the team getting noticed. Aldridge has been premier for years now, but with Portland playing the way they are, he is getting a lot more attention. They are a fast paced scoring team and a great rebounding team. Based off of their guard play. Struggles vs the 3, and they give up good 3 pt shooting, wont be an issue here. Staying excellent off the offensive glass in particular. Portland wins by 17.