*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
NBA TIPS & PREVIEWS
ORLANDO @ BOSTON
H2H Trends –
Magic are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Magic are 12-30-1 ATS in the last 43 meetings in Boston.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Orlando | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Boston | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Orlando | 102.3 | 112.3 | -10.0 |
| Boston | 103.0 | 100.3 | +2.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Orlando | Over | Orlando |
| +12.5 | 212.0 | 93-91 |
Orlando started the season with a win against the Heat, but have dropped two straight games for first year head coach Steve Clifford.
Gordon Hayward (rest) did not play on Saturday and is expected to suit up tonight.
Like the Celtics to take this one, but that line looms a little large. Overs best.
Best Bet = Over 212.0
CHARLOTTE @ TORONTO
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Hornets are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Toronto.
Hornets are 24-11 ATS in the last 35 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Charlotte | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 2-0 |
| Toronto | 3 | 0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Charlotte | 115.0 | 104.3 | +10.7 |
| Toronto | 115.3 | 106.0 | +9.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Charlotte | Over | Toronto |
| +9.5 | 224.0 | 127-106 |
The Raptors look like the best team in the East less than a week into the season, with Kawhi and Lowry gelling well.
Kemba Walker passed the 10,000 career points in Saturday’s win – the first player in Charlotte history to reach the mark, and is 19-of-38 from 3-point range so far this season. Red hot.
Like the Raptors, but the -9.5 is a bit much.
Best Bet = Over 224.0
NEW YORK @ MILWAUKEE
H2H Trends
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Milwaukee.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New York | 110.7 | 105.7 | +5.0 |
| Milwaukee | 115.5 | 106.5 | +9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Milwaukee | Under | Milwaukee |
| -11.0 | 226.0 | 124-113 |
The Knicks have shown the ability to play hard for first year head coach Fizdale, but this Milwaukee team on the road will be too much tonight.
The bookies are really stretching the spreads tonight. Unders best.
Best Bet = Under 226.0
INDIANA @ MINNESOTA
H2H Trends –
Pacers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota.
Over is 15-6-1 in the last 22 meetings.
Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Minnesota.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 2 | 1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 2 | 1-0 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Indiana | 114.7 | 104.3 | 10.4 |
| Minnesota | 125.0 | 125.0 | 0.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Indiana | Under | Minnesota |
| +2.5 | 225.5 | 101-91 |
Indiana shot a sizzling 16-for-24 from long distance during a 132-112 home victory against the Nets on Saturday.
The circus in Minnesota continues with Butler wanting to be traded, but the T-Wolves unable to find a fair deal. Either that or other teams don’t want Jimmy poaching their players girlfriends and causing drama…
Pacers as underdogs tonight.
Best Bet = Under 225.5
CHICAGO @ DALLAS
H2H Trends –
Bulls are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Dallas.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Dallas | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 112.0 | 122.5 | -10.5 |
| Dallas | 120.0 | 128.5 | -8.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Dallas | Dallas | |
| -7.5 | TBC | 115-109 |
Despite 33 points from LaVine the Bulls fell to 0-2 on the season with a 118-116 Saturday night loss to Detroit at home.
Dallas moved 1-1 on the season with a 140-136 win over Minnesota, led by Luka Doncic with 26 points in the 19-year old’s home debut. And while Smith, Doncic and Jordan are leading the starters, the Mavs has been given a boost from some vets in Dwight Powell and JJ Barea.
Dallas to get it done in a high scoring game (waiting for the spread).
Best Bet = Dallas WIN
MEMPHIS @ UTAH
H2H Trends
Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Utah.
Under is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Memphis | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Utah | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Memphis | 107.0 | 114.0 | -7.0 |
| Utah | 123.0 | 120.5 | +2.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Utah | Under | Memphis |
| -10.5 | 218.5 | 92-84 |
The Jazz will try to bounce back from a painful loss to the Warriors last out. After scoring 81 first-half points against the Warriors at home, the Jazz faded late and lost 124-123 on a last-second put back.
Again the bookies have pushed the spread out, so well take the Unders with a Jazz win.
Best Bet = Under 218.5
WASHINGTON @ PORTLAND
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Portland.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 0 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Portland | 2 | 0 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Washington | 112.5 | 115.0 | -2.5 |
| Portland | 124.5 | 113.5 | +11.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Portland | Over | Washington |
| -4.5 | 226.0 | 125-124 (1OT) |
The Wizards are lacking size down low and rely too much on Bradley Beal and John Wall. The Wizards have also failed to cover 10 of the last 11 on the road.
Portland have impressed early in 2018/19 and cover tonight.
Best Bet = Portland WIN & Over 226.0
PHOENIX @ GOLDEN STATE
H2H Trends –
Suns are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Golden State.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Golden St. | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Phoenix | 106.0 | 109.5 | -3.5 |
| Golden St. | 110.0 | 107.7 | +2.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Golden State | Over | Golden State |
| -13.0 | 228.5 | 123-103 (1OT) |
The Suns were thumped last out against the Nuggets 119-91.
Last night the Warriors copped their first loss of the season in a 100-98 loss at Denver. Curry’s six triples moved him past Paul Pierce (2,143) and into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time list. Meanwhile Klay Thompson is struggling, going 2-16 from beyond the arc so far.
Again the spread is too much for us. Take the Overs.
Best Bet = Over 228.5
SAN ANTONIO @ LA LAKERS
H2H Trends
Spurs are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.
Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| L.A. Lakers | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 110.0 | 114.5 | -4.5 |
| L.A. Lakers | 117.0 | 126.0 | -9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| San Antonio | San Antonio | |
| +1.5 | TBC | 142-143 (1OT) |
The Lakers will be without Rondo and Ingram after they decided go full gangsta after Chris Paul thought it would be a good idea to finger Rondo’s eyeball.
Still not happy with Lebron buddying up with Chris Paul during and after the incident. Stick with your team King.
Like the Spurs as Underdogs tonight without Rondo and Ingram.
Best Bet = San Antonio WIN
