TONIGHT’S FREE NBA PICKS
*Original NBA tips and research are done a game day morning, adjust your NBA picks accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
FOR THE AUSTRALIANS OUT THERE, THE NEW BOYS IN TOWN, PLAYUP ARE OFFERING SOME GREAT ODDS (102% on Head to Head markets).
SEE BELOW FOR COMPARISONS –
New Orleans @ Toronto
| PLAYUP | BETEASY | SPORTSBET | NEDS |
| 3.50 | 3.35 | 3.41 | 3.35 |
| 1.35 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.35 |
NEW ORLEANS @ TORONTO
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | 19-22 | 14-27 |
| Toronto | 58 | 24 | 32-9 | 26-15 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New Orleans | 115.4 | 116.8 | -1.4 |
| Toronto | 114.4 | 108.4 | +6.0 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Under | Toronto |
| -6.5 | 232.5 | 130-122 1OT |
THE RUB
A week ago, the first game for opening night was almost going to trump the second in popularity until we just learnt that Zion Williamson has been ruled out for a few weeks. The injury stigma that plagues number one picks is concerning.
However, this is all positive news for Toronto as the pressure will be off (no Kawhi and no Zion) for their ring ceremony and a home win is a given.
OUR PICK – Under 232.5
LA LAKERS @ LA CLIPPERS
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LA Lakers | 37 | 45 | 22-19 | 15-26 |
| LA Clippers | 48 | 34 | 26-15 | 22-19 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| LA Lakers | 111.8 | 113.5 | -1.7 |
| LA Clippers | 115.1 | 114.3 | +0.8 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LA Lakers | Under | LA Clippers |
| -1.0 | 226.5 | 112-102 |
THE RUB
2020 will mark the first time in NBA History that both LA Teams are legit Finals contenders and the League has hit the mark in the scheduling by giving them opening night and Xmas Day games to prove who is number 1 in the City of Angels.
Both teams will be missing some key scoring (Paul George & Kyle Kuzma) while the Lakers will have some very tall timber in the paint that may hurt the Clippers inside. It will be the Kawhi vs LeBron show and may reside on who has the greater influence.
OUR PICK – LA Lakers -1.0
