NBA Picks Sat-Sun

Today's picks were as hard as any in the NBA this season. With the limited amount of teams comes limited selection. Each team is at least a good team, and there are no easy matchup problems like in the regular season. It also seems like the pricing became more expensive for the playoffs. Because of this, we are not making a team for NBA, and without blowing smoke up your butt can provide about 5-7 picks a day. 


G1- Tony Parker SA- Parker averages 4 more points per game vs. UTA this season that his season average. That coupled with the playoffs and coming off an off day, Parker should have a good game. Parker also averages 4 more points per game in wins this season, which the Spurs are projected to do... win.

G2- Joe Johnson ATL- Johnson is the only player on the Hawks who has had good games vs. the Celtics this year. He averages 4 more points per game than his season average and 1 more rebound.

F1- Carmelo Anthony NYK- We think Melo is going to try and take over this series offensively for the Knicks. Even though Amar'e is back, we don't think his production Melo's production is going to down much if at all. He is going to cost you some money at 18.7K, but he is averaging 28 points and 7 rebounds in the last 7 games.

F2- Dirk Nowtizki DAL- Nowitzki rose from star to superstar status last season at this time. He took over the 2011 NBA playoffs and lead his team to the championship. We don't think he can elevate his team to the NBA Finals again, but we do think he is going to try and win every game for the Mavs. The OKC vs DAL showdown should be a higher scoring affair too.

F3- Matt Barnes LAL- Barnes is going to continue to get solid playing time over the next 7 games while World Peace is suspended. In his last 6 games, he is averaging over 26 fantasy points which is great for his 12K cost. We wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't consistently put up these numbers considering Kobe is going to take his fair share of shots though.

C1- Al Jefferson UTA- Jefferson averages his standard season average vs. the Spurs. However, Jefferson has been the largest benefactor of off days in the NBA this season. That coupled with the fact that it's the playoffs, and Jefferson should have a great night.