*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
CHARLOTTE @ ORLANDO
H2H Trends –
Hornets are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Orlando.
Hornets are 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Orlando.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Charlotte | 0 | 1 | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 |
| Orlando | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Charlotte | 112 | 113 | -1 |
| Orlando | 104 | 101 | +3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Charlotte | Under | Charlotte |
| -1.5 | 217.0 | 120-88 |
Both teams started the season off impressive with the Hronets just missing an opening night victory. The Magic could be going down a path of deja vu when they started last season on fire to fall down in a heap once December rolled around.
Kemba could catch fire again with no real opponent to get in his way. The Hornets will lean on the veteran presence to get a win on the road.
Best Bet = Charlotte -1.5
NEW YORK @ BROOKLYN
H2H Trends –
Knicks are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Brooklyn.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Brooklyn | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| New York | 126 | 107 | +19 |
| Brooklyn | 100 | 103 | -3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Brooklyn | Over | Brooklyn |
| -4.0 | 218.5 | 107-105 |
The Nets will be pumped against their cross town rivals opening their home court account against the Knicks. On paper, they stack up very well and would be disappointed to have not gotten the job done in Detroit.
The Knicks got the bye on opening night with a win against the Hawks. Will be a lot tougher tonight.
Best Bet = Brooklyn WIN
ATLANTA @ MEMPHIS
H2H Trends
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Hawks are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Memphis.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Atlanta | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
| Memphis | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Atlanta | 107 | 126 | -19 |
| Memphis | 83 | 111 | -28 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Memphis | Under | Memphis |
| -6.5 | 215.0 | 131-117 |
Memphis and Atlanta joined the big losers club with both opening games decided by half-time. Gasol is doubtful and with no real reason to be comfortable with either team, we have to take the under, with some sloppy play expected.
Best Bet = Under 215.0
CLEVELAND @ MINNESOTA
H2H Trends –
Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 104 | 116 | -12 |
| Minnesota | 108 | 112 | -4 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Minnesota | Under | Minnesota |
| -8.5 | 223.5 | 131-123 |
The Wolves had an impressive home record last season but have their own issues with the Jimmy Butler situation. It’s amazing to think they were in the game against the Spurs until the end even after KAT fouled out, with minimal contribution.
The Cavs are getting a taste of life with LeBron and it won’t get any easier tonight.
Best Bet = Minnesota WIN
SACRAMENTO @ NEW ORLEANS
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Sacramento | 0 | 1 | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 0 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Sacramento | 117 | 123 | -6 |
| New Orleans | 131 | 112 | +19 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| New Orleans | Over | New Orleans |
| -11.0 | 229.5 | 1491-29 |
The Pelicans dropped a bomb in Houston on opening night, destroying the West’s main contender on the road. Back at home against the Kings should put them up 2-0.
Best Bet = New Orleans -11.0
BOSTON @ TORONTO
H2H Trends
Celtics are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Toronto.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Boston | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Toronto | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Boston | 105 | 87 | +18 |
| Toronto | 116 | 104 | +12 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Boston | Under | Toronto |
| +3.0 | 209.0 | 113-101 |
The Celtics had their struggles in Toronto last season but both teams have got a new look about them. Boston at full strength made it look easy with a 105-87 thumping in Philly while Kawhi impressed in his Raptors debut iwth 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Like the Celtics to get it done tonight as dogs.
Best Bet = Boston +3.0
INDIANA @ MILWAUKEE
H2H Trends –
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Pacers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 0 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Indiana | 111 | 83 | +28 |
| Milwaukee | 113 | 112 | +1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Milwaukee | Under | Milwaukee |
| -3.5 | 216.5 | 118-101 |
The Pacers pulled of an impressive 111-83 win over the Grizzlies first up while 2 clutch free throws from Giannis sealed the deal for the Bucks in a 113-112 win over the Hornets.
Like the Bucks here, but the moneyline is best.
Best Bet = Milwaukee WIN
OKLAHOMA CITY @ LA CLIPPERS
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Thunder are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in LA.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Oklahoma City | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
| LA Clippers | 0 | 1 | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Oklahoma City | 100 | 108 | -8 |
| LA Clippers | 98 | 107 | -9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| LA Clippers | Over | LA Clippers |
| -1.5 | 215.5 | 108-92 |
OKC missed Westbrook against the Warriors first up but still made a game of it in a 108-100 loss. Again he has been listed as unlikely to play, but Doc Rivers is having none of it, saying he has been tipped off that he will be making his season debut tonight.
Mind games aside, we’ll take the Clippers tonight against OKC, with Overs best.
Best Bet = Over 215.5
GOLDEN STATE @ UTAH
H2H Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Utah | 1 | 0 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Golden State | 108 | 100 | +8 |
| Utah | 123 | 117 | +6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Golden State | Over | Golden State |
| -2.0 | 218.0 | 124-123 |
Steph had a night out in opening night with 32 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds. One thing we’ve learnt is that when Steph is on, the Warriors usually are also.
They’ll have a test tonight against the Jazz, who took three of the four meetings last season, including both at home.
We’ll take the Warriors to methodically wear down the Jazz and pull away late to cover the skinny -2.0
Best Bet = Golden State WIN
