FREE NBA PICKS – OPENING NIGHT
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DP’S PLAYER PROP
2020/21 SEASON RECORD: 75-49
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TREND BET
[toggle title=”TONIGHT’S TREND BET”]LA CLIPPERS
- Under is 6-0-2 in last 8 overall.
- Under is 7-1 in last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Under is 8-3 in last 11 games as an underdog.
LA LAKERS
- Under is 4-0 in last 4 after allowing 100+ points in their last game.
- Under is 21-8 in last 29 Tuesday games.
MATCHUP
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
TREND BET – UNDER 223.5 TOTAL POINTS
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GOLDEN STATE @ BROOKLYN
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
[toggle title=”PLAYER TRENDS”]- Kevin Durant has 29+ points in 7 of his last 8 games as a favourite. (25.5)
- Joe Harris has 18+ points in 4 of the Nets’ last 5 games as favourites. (11.5)
- Stephen Curry has 35+ points in his last 2 games at Barclays Center. (27.5)
- Kevin Durant has 5+ assists in 7 of his last 8 games against Pacific opponents. (4.5)
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[/toggle]MATCHUP TRENDS
- Warriors are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Warriors are 5-13 ATS in the last 18 meetings in Brooklyn.
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
ROSTER CHANGES
[toggle title=”TEAM ROSTER CHANGES”]GOLDEN STATE
STAY – Marquese Chriss, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney, Eric Paschall, Jordan Poole, Alen Smailagic, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Damion Lee (NG), Mychal Mulder (NG), Juan Toscano (NG).
IN – Kent Bazemore (SAC), Nico Mannion (R), Kelly Oubre (PHX), Axel Toupane, Brad Wanamaker (BOS), James Wiseman (R).
OUT – Ky Bowman (LAC).
BROOKLYN
STAY – Jarrett Allen, Nicolas Claxton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kevin Durant, Joe Harris, Kyrie Irving, Tyler Johnson, DeAndre Jordan, Rodions Kurucs, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince, Chris Chiozza (NG), Timothe Luwawu (NG), Jeremiah Martin.
IN – Bruce Brown (DET), Jeff Green (HOU), Reggie Perry (R), Landry Shamet (LAC).
OUT – Justin Anderson (PHI), Michael Beasley, Wilson Chandler, Jamal Crawford, Donta Hall, Dzanan Musa (DET), Garrett Temple (CHI), Lance Thomas.
[/toggle]2019/20 WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| GSW | 15 | 50 | 8-26 | 7-24 |
| BKN | 35 | 37 | 20-16 | 15-21 |
2019/20 SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | AV. TOT |
| GSW | 106.3 | 115.0 | -8.7 | 221.3 |
| BKN | 111.8 | 112.3 | -0.5 | 224.1 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| GSW | UNDER | BKN |
| +7.5 | 231.5 | 125-99 |
The flat-earther/sage healer and Durant open season 2020/21 and finally take to the hardwood together in what should be a successful campaign, but definitely an interesting one.
The Warriors are looking to rebound from a 50-loss season and a last place finish in the West. Decimated by injuries, Golden State ended up last in the league in offensive efficiency.
The Nets come enter the season with high expectations. Brooklyn finished two games below .500 in 2019/20 and were eliminated by Toronto in the first 1st round of the Bubble playoffs. Steve Nash was hired to coach a Brooklyn team that ranked 22nd in offensive efficiency.
While the Warriors are excited about three significant new pieces along with a healthy Curry, they will be without Draymond Green, who is expected to miss the game with a strained muscle in his right foot.
With the heartbreak of Klay Thompson’s injury we all shed a tear, surely none moreso than Stephen Curry, who will need to go full MVP mode this season to give the Warriors a chance, even with #1 pick Wiseman hitting the floor.
PICK – UNDER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS
LA CLIPPERS @ LA LAKERS
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
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MATCHUP TRENDS
- Clippers are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
ROSTER CHANGES
[toggle title=”TEAM ROSTER CHANGES”]LA LAKERS
STAY – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Alex Caruso, Anthony Davis, Jared Dudley, Talen Horton-Tucker, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Markieff Morris, Quinn Cook (NG), Kostas Antetokounmpo, Devontae Cacok.
IN – Marc Gasol (TOR), Montrezl Harrell (LAC), Wesley Matthews (MIL), Alfonzo McKinnie (CLE), Dennis Schröder (OKC).
OUT –Avery Bradley (MIA), Danny Green (PHI), Dwight Howard (PHI), JaVale McGee (CLE), Rajon Rondo (ATL), J.R. Smith, Dion Waiters.
LA CLIPPERS
STAY – Patrick Beverley, Paul George, Reggie Jackson, Mfiondu Kabengele, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, Marcus Morris, Patrick Patterson, Louis Williams, Ivica Zubac, Amir Coffey.
IN – Nicolas Batum (CHA), Ky Bowman (GSW), Serge Ibaka (TOR), Luke Kennard (DET), Daniel Oturu (R), Jay Scrubb (R), Rayjon Tucker (UTA).
OUT – JaMychal Green (DEN), Montrezl Harrell (LAL), Rodney McGruder (DET), Johnathan Motley (PHX), Joakim Noah, Landry Shamet (BKN).
[/toggle]2019/20 WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 52 | 19 | 25-10 | 27-9 |
| LAC | 49 | 23 | 27-9 | 22-14 |
2020/21 SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | AV. TOT |
| LAL | 113.4 | 107.6 | +5.8 | 221.0 |
| LAC | 116.3 | 109.9 | +6.4 | 226.2 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LAL | UNDER | LAC |
| -2.5 | 223.5 | 116-109 |
Last year’s mid-season favorites line up against last year’s champs in what should be a very interesting affair.
The Lakers, who finished the preseason 4-0, improved during the offseason with the additions of reigning Sixth Man of the Year and former Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell, the Sixth Man runner-up in Dennis Schroder, veteran Marc Gasol and Wesley Matthews.
The Clippers were looked upon as the most talented team last season, but threw away a 3-1 series lead to be eliminated in the 2nd round by Denver in one of the great all-time chokes. Doc Rivers was replaced by Ty Lue and expectations are again lofty for a team that ranked 2nd in the league offensively last season.
Just a little over two months ago the Lakers beat the Heat in the Finals to claim their first chip since 2010. Head coach Frank Vogel focused on defense and his players bought in, finishing 3rd in the league in defensive efficiency. The biggest query heading into this season is the legs on the veterans, and the number of rest-days that are scheduled for Lebron.
Opening night is traditionally difficult for defending champs, but we’ll give the Lakers the benefit of the doubt to start 2020/21 where they left off.
PICK – LA LAKERS -2.5
PROP – The Lakers have won the first quarter in each of their last seven games against the Clippers. LA LAKERS WIN 1st QTR
