Basketball Picks, December 31st

Several games in the hoops world are worth a peek.

$20 on Butler (+150) over Villanova

The Bulldogs are 10-2, with both losses by 2 points to top 100 teams. They're 7-1 when eating home cookin'. The Wildcats are 11-1 overall and 1-1 on the road. They're 2-0 on neutral courts.

$23 on Golden State (-230) over Orlando

The Warriors are hot, winners of 5 straight and have only lost 1 game to an Eastern Division team this season. The Magic are 4-11 in their last 15, but have won their last 2. They've lost 9 of 11 to Western Division foes.

$11 on the OVER (213 1/2) Sacramento/Houston

The OVER has covered in 6 straight Kings games. Betting lucky #7 will happen tonight.

$11 on the OVER (185) Toronto/Chicago

The OVER has covered in 4 of the last 6 Raptor games and 185 is a low number.

 Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                      $31.00
Current Bankroll                           $1,531.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!