NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Kyrie Irving is back, do Cavs rout Sixers? – CBSSports.com

Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Sunday, December 20, 2015 from Ananth Pandian, Matt Moore and James Herbert. First we’ll share our best bets, then below, we’ll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games.

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BEST BETS

Pandian: Magic (+1) over Hawks: Orlando should extend its three-game winning streak against the Hawks at home on Sunday. The Magic are a top-10 defensive team and will be able to limit Atlanta’s offense just enough to get the win.

Moore: Raptors (-5) over Kings : It’s the Kings and their blitzkrieg pace, but a Sunday Toronto game after a Saturday night? Go with the under here and trust the hangover.

Herbert: Raptors (-5) over Kings: Even more than most teams, Toronto always has trouble with DeMarcus Cousins, but I’m going to go with the home team here. I just don’t like Sacramento on the road.

Kyrie Irving is coming back on Sunday. (USATSI)

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