About last night:

First of all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all, that’s the most important thing I can think of at the moment. Secondly, woof, I appear to be more rusty than I had expected, however, I am not afraid of adversity. The most dangerous thing in the world is a gambler who just lost because they are about to win big. 

Pick 1: Eagles -13.5 vs Giants 

I would normally rather inhale a good breath of Town Gas before I wished for an Eagles win but money comes first. The Eagles are on three straight losses and have looked really bad, this is the exact moment for a get-right game at home on Christmas Day to really ruin my day. A recipe for an all-time thrashing. 

Pick 2: Ravens +3.5 1H @ Niners

I really don’t have much reasoning other than I just like this number, if you can get the hook. The Ravens have been the best first-half team ATS and the Niners have been good enough. Keep it simple here. 

Pick 3: Knicks +1.5 1Q vs bucks

There’s just something about the Knicks on Christmas Day that makes sense. True fans will remember that I am a Knicks guy through and through (I haven’t watched a second this year). The Knicks have been top 4 in 1st quarter ATS this year and give me another bartender.

Pick 4: Mavericks @ Suns over 237.5

You show me a serious defender on either of these teams and I will change my mind. There are plenty of buckets to be had on both sides and it should run up the score quite a bit. Combined 35-22 on overs this year, don’t overthink it. Give me the late-night points.