Two embarrassing performances at the Alamo City were enough to jump start the (1-2) Oklahoma City Thunder [-3.5]. Tonight, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook will try and even their best-of-seven series against the (2-1) San Antonio Spurs [+3.5], in what is sure to be a much closer contest than what we saw the last time out.

The (2-0) Miami Heat [+2] needed overtime in order to get past the surging (0-2) Boston Celtics [-2] in game 2 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. Does this mean Boston is on the brink of regaining control or is Miami simply getting the brooms warmed up and ready?

Game 3 of this best-of-seven series is scheduled for tonight, live from a sold out TD Garden in Beantown, MA, at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN. According to free NBA picks 2012 game 3 specialists, the projected OVER/UNDER line for this pivotal game 3 is set at a combined total of 180.5 points.

The (2-0) San Antonio Spurs [+3] set a new record for consecutive victories combining regular season and playoff games with a game 2 victory over the (0-2) Oklahoma City Thunder [-3]. But as the old NBA playoffs saying goes: “it’s not a series until a team wins on the other’s home court.”

The (1-0) Miami Heat [-8] made a huge statement with their game 1 victory over the (0-1) Boston Celtics [+8], dismantling their bitter rivals, 93-79. Trying to maintain home-court advantage on their side, the Heat will try and take a 2-0 lead before this series shifts to Beantown for games 3 and 4.

Tonight’s contest has a scheduled opening tipoff slated for 8:30 PM ET from American Airlines Arena in Key Biscayne, FL, live on ESPN. According to Celtics vs Heat free NBA playoff picks 2012 specialists, the OVER/UNDER line is set at a combined total of 177 points.

Thanks to “nasty” play at the right time, the (1-0) San Antonio Spurs [-5] got off to a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series with the (0-1) Oklahoma City Thunder [+5] Sunday night. With greedy defense and timely offense, the Spurs got the jump on an OKC team that seems destined for a trip to the NBA Finals this year.

After a less-than-stellar effort against the Indiana Pacers in the second round, it’s going to be interesting to see how the (0-0) Miami Heat [+8] perform against a championship-caliber team in the (0-0) Boston Celtics [-8]. Game 1 of this best-of-seven, Eastern Conference finals is scheduled to tipoff tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN.

The TD Garden in Boston, MA, will be filled to capacity for game 7 of the best-of-seven series between the (3-3) Philadelphia 76ers [+5.5] and the (3-3) Boston Celtics [-5.5]. This Eastern Conference Semifinal series finale is scheduled to tipoff Saturday night at 8 PM ET (7 PM CT/5 PM PT) live on ABC Sports.

In more ways than one, the second-round series between the (3-2) Miami Heat [-4] and the (2-3) Indiana Pacers [+4] has looked more like a boxing fight than an NBA game. From a physicality standpoint, this series certainly reminds me of a heavyweight barnburner in which two fighters decided to stay in the pocket and throw bombs until the other falls.

Now that the Miami Heat appear to have regained control of their series against the Pacers, the (3-2) Boston Celtics [-2] must hold serve in order to earn a date with their rivals in this year’s Eastern Conference Finals. Down 3-2 in this best-of-seven series, the (2-3) Philadelphia 76ers [+2] will be desperately trying to extend things to a sudden death game in Beantown.

Coming off a monster performance from LeBron James, the (2-2) Miami Heat [-7] will try and regain control of this series was they prepare to host the (2-2) Indiana Pacers [+7] in game 5 of this best-of-seven series. Tipoff for tonight’s free NBA playoff predictions is scheduled for 8 PM ET from American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL, live on TNT Sports.

After two disappointing loses in games that could have easily gone the other way, the (1-3) Los Angeles Lakers [+8] face elimination at the hands of the (3-1) Oklahoma City Thunder [-8] tonight. According to LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City betting odds experts, the projected OVER/UNDER line is set at a combined total of 192 points this evening. Tipoff for game 5 of this NBA playoff picks 2012 is scheduled for tonight at 9:30 PM ET from Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK, live on TNT Sports.

The (0-0) Miami Heat’s [-8] quest for a title continues with game 1 of the 2012 NBA playoff series predictions' Eastern Conference semifinals against the (0-0) Indiana Pacers [+8]. Inspired by LeBron James third Most Valuable Player Award announcement, Miami will try and get off on the right foot in today’s series opener.

"His goal is to be the best player at the end of the season," said Dwyane Wade about LBJ winning the MVP award. "But if he can pick up a little history along the way, I don't think he's mad about that at all."

It has all come down to this for the (3-3) Denver Nuggets [+5.5] and the (3-3) Los Angeles Lakers [-5.5]: winner-takes-all, game 7 of the Western Conference first round NBA playoff picks 2012!

We’ve seen the Lake Show look like championship contenders at times, while others times, they’ve looked no better than a bunch of quitters. Questions about Andrew Bynum’s psyche are a huge concern for a Lakers team that’s highly dependant of the 24-year-old center.

After the Los Angeles Lakers collapse last night in Denver, we may have the (3-2) LA Clippers [-3] representing the City of Angels in the second round. With a chance to close out their series, a banged up Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will try to end the (2-3) Memphis Grizzlies [+3] season tonight at Staples.

If it’s true that “loose lips sink ships,” (3-2) Los Angeles Lakers [+1½] center Andrew Bynum wasn’t aware. Supplying the (2-3) Denver Nuggets [-1½] with all the motivation they needed right before their game 5 meeting, the young 7-footer will likely keep his mouth shut this time around.

“Closeout games are actually kind of easy,” Bynum said before game 5. “Teams will fold if you come out and play hard.”

After failing to get it done on the road, the (3-1) Miami Heat [-11] return home with an opportunity to close out the (1-3) New York Knicks [+11] at the American Airlines Arena tonight. Game 5 of this best-of-seven, free NBA playoff predictions series is scheduled to get underway this evening at 7 PM ET live on TNT Sports.

The (3-1) Los Angeles Lakers [-5] are now just one NBA playoff picks 2012 win away from advancing to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. They key for LA taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series with the (1-3) Denver Nuggets [+5] has been execution and Kobe Bryant’s newfound trust in his teammates.

Trying to make the best out of what is very likely the Big Three’s last opportunity to win a title, the (3-1) Boston Celtics [+1½] will try to punch their ticket into the next round with a win over the (1-3) Atlanta Hawks [-1½] tonight. Luckily for the C’s, the way the free NBA playoff predictions bracket is set up, one more victory would pretty much cement their chances of at worst making it to the Eastern Conference Finals.

After taking home-court advantage away from the (1-2) Memphis Grizzlies [+1½], the (2-1) Los Angeles Clippers [-1½] held serve with an 87-86 victory in game 3 of the NBA playoff picks 2012. Trying to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series, the Clippers will have the home crowd behind tonight.

Our shortened season is now over, which means it’s finally time for 2012 NBA basketball playoff predictions! This year, the postseason promises to be filled with high expectations, great games, and even matchups. The first predictions I’m going to make is that these 2012 NBA playoffs will have more twists and turns than people anticipated it would have.

In the Eastern Conference, the seedings go as follows:
 

With less than 10 games remaining in the free NBA picks regular season, the race for the Eastern Conference’s top seed is heating up. Two games separate the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls in the standings, as this thing now becomes a sprint to see who reaches the finish line first.

Two of the most storied collegiate basketball programs will meet for all the marbles in tonight’s NCAAB championship predictions 2012 game! The Kansas Jayhawks [+6.5] will try and finish their dream run for a second title in four years, as they take on the best team this year in the college basketball world, the Kentucky Wildcats [-6.5].

The 2012 NCAA tournament championship game is set, as it’ll be John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats taking on Bill Self’s Kansas Jayhawks. According to 2012 NCAA tournament championship odds & picks specialists, Kentucky is the early betting favorite over Kansas by almost 7 points.

If the Kansas Jayhawks [+2.5] hope to have any chance to advance and play for a national title, their going to have to key in on Ohio State Buckeyes [-2.5] superstar, Jared Sullinger.

Playing like a man on a mission since making the decision to return, you can bet Sullinger didn’t forgo the opportunity to play in the NBA to not be able to accomplish his goal to make Ohio State a championship winning basketball program. He will have a chance to do just that in tonight’s 2012 NCAA Final Four predictions!

The day college basketball fans around the country have been waiting for is final here! Tonight, we will know which two teams will represent their school programs in the 2012 NCAA men’s basketball championship game.