I had a lot of trouble making a pick here, but then I saw that a Lakers fan picked the Rockets, so I did the same.
On pools and free stuff I go directly by my model which was projecting LA -7.6. I hardly ever play sides for money because if you cap the game with math like I do, totals are much better and reliable plays. The over was gold last night, and I mentioned it in the NBA thread, just wasn't offered in vbookie