NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Will the Warriors blow out the Lakers? – CBSSports.com

Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from Ananth Pandian, James Herbert and SportsLine’s Nick Kostos.

First we’ll share our best bets for Tuesday, then below, we’ll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games.

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BEST BETS

Pandian: Mavericks (+3) at Grizzles: Dallas has been surpassing expectations this season, while the Grizzlies have been underwhelming. Memphis may be without Zach Randolph for another game, which should give the Mavs an advantage down low.

Herbert: Pacers (+2.5) at Wizards: Washington has won three straight, but Indiana’s defense has been shutting teams like this down. Given how well Paul George has been playing, I’d take the Pacers even without the points.

Kostos: Lakers (+17.5) at Warriors: I’m fundamentally opposed to spreads this big. I’m contractually obligated to take the team getting 17.5 points.

The Lakers face quite a challenge on Tuesday. (USATSI)

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