Maybe a day off will do some good? Picks 1/12

 I missed Friday's picks because I went out to a retreat and forgot to do it earlier. Whoops.

Results 1/8

Toronto (-12.5) over Charlotte. Odds: 1.90.
Hornets won by 8. Lost $100

Houston (-12.0) over New York. Odds: 1.90.
Rockets won by 24. Won $190

Portland (-8.0) over Miami. Odds: 1.90.
Blazers won by 16. Won $190

Total: Bets: $300.  Winnings: $380.  NET: +$80

January Total: -$485

I might be too deep to make it back, but maybe I'll go on a hot streak.
And with only 4 games tonight, it won't be coming back super quickly.

The Games 1/12

Detroit (+6.0) over Toronto. Odds: 1.90. Detroit finally lost and the Raptors haven't been that good, but I'm betting on a close game more than a Pistons straight up win. I feel like this is a trap, though.

Houston (-6.5) over Brooklyn. Odds: 1.95. Houston is quite a bit better than Brooklyn at this point, but the Nets are scrappy. I don't know how the Nets hang with them, but it's very possible they do.

Boston (+4.5) over New Orleans. Odds: 1.95. Boston is weirdly competitive in games New Orleans is weirdly dominant in games. I feel like I'll either be correct or horribly wrong.

Orlando (+11.0) over Chicago. Odds: 1.90. I don't like the Bulls' ability to blow teams out, so I like the Magic to keep it close.

I like the underdogs today. Underdog bets aren't always the safest (there's a reason they aren't favored) but I actually feel they're more exciting.

Fingers Crossed
Go Ducks!