Pick of the Day - Rule No. 1

The No. 1 rule in sports gambling is to always go with your gut. This is a rule I've known and gone against repeatedly, usually with negative outcomes. The latest instance of rule No. 1 was tonight's San Antonio Spurs/Los Angeles Lakers game. I agonized over the pick all day but decided no matter how much better I think L.A. is (much, much better), the defending champions will not lose a game four at home. O, how you taunt and teach me, No. 1.