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In my opinion tonight Lakers will have really tough test defend against so individually talented bigs like A. Davis and D.Cousins whom are in top shape right now, both averaging himself about 30 points. Big force in paint clearly. And I don't think Lakers could outshoot them especially when having young players whom just developing slowly. And from Lakers big's to expect that they can matchup with Davis or Cousins it's ridiculous. This duo are much more better if we compare what they early faced Griffin and Jordan. And that time they can't stop points in paint. But this duo now can shoot from 3 point like SF, or SG, both post game just outstanding, even GSW struggled in game when Davis and Cousins rolled, and if tonight Holiday will take care Lonzo and put some points like Beverly, will take care business in transition, and also bench will add some points. I don't see why Pelicans can't take W at Lakers, especially when in ths young season haved tough opponents, I think it's about time for whem to take W. I go with Pelicans in this one.

In my opinion this match winner is clearly Thunder, at home first game was very good against rebuilding Knicks. Jus bad oe on road. Now have to face T-Wolves at home, from what I seen Oklahoma in my opinion more know how to use all scorring options, T-Wolves on road versus bleeded Spurs does't turn out how game was predicted and how I expected, and lost of course, now have to face better Westbrook team whom coming after a loss, and Westbrooks doesn't have good game jus ~12 shots if i right, Carmelo play very well I said, Goerge a little bit struggled from field, Oklahoma bench was poor, so versus Jazz came out with a loss, so tonight I think they more concentraded team would be Thunder, I think from part of chemistry, they have better situation, because from what I heard in press-conferences they like how they played, but for Wolves Tibodeu just said, that from chemistry perspective they have to learn how to play with each other if want be succesful, I think for T-wolves this season will be more to know each other and reach playoffs, but if we look from Thunder perspective in my opinion they will want to make a statement win versus bigger opponent after that loss against, and I think when always crowd rockin at Thunder arena, they will play good basketball and not get 2nd L in a row.  Good luck :)

First games of new NETS season it's was nice and really impressed how they played. Additions of Crabe, Carroll, made Nets team more competitive in my opinion. In my opinion this year would be diffrent Nets with D'Angelo in the corner. It's seem Jefferson in first two games looking more aggressively, more improved than was last year, Lavert in my opinion looking also very solid on perimeter. I think it has to do everything with D'Angelo. Now D'Angelo Nets main star. In my opinion Nets style changed than we was like to see, no more tactical possesions, and let bigs to work, now relying more and more on guards, i think it's good decision from Atkinson, let guards to work and create a shots for others or make a demage from perimeter. And nice to see that finally D'Angelo find his team whom believe in him from start, or fans cheer for him now much more than he was as Laker, were just feel pressure from anything what he done, a lot of criticized hes plays or decisions on court, or doubt he's leadership,  fans or coach, but criticize a player whom just progressing and improving his game I think it's stupid, if you want that player be a star all organization have to believe in him, but they don't believed in him, and now with Nets he get it, get his team. And now could lead and learn leadership. It's nice to see that Nets Coach and players looking as him as their leader, and that saying and in interviews, in my opinion it's very important when guy like D'Angelo believes himself now, and in result he's are much more motivated. And from what I seen in his first games it's no debate - I think it would be his redeption year where he will prove something why he was number 2 pick. Versus IND he had 30 points, ORL - he had 17 and 6 asists, in Q have 6 points in a row when Nets needed, have big quarter and help Nets to win versus Magic. I saw that in most Nets possesions or maybe two in a row almost always starting with D'Angelo. From plays what I seen, i think it's fair to say, that in Atkinson words in interview was true, that if we want to win we have to give D'Angelo ball. In 1st game after Lin's injury I didn't expect a lot of like in debut, but think it was good - having 17 points 6 asists, despite circumstances of Lins, but tonight versus i think rotations now would be better, D'Angelo now know how to play without Lin what he had to do offensevely, versus Shroder who is also good offense player, I think this matchup versus D'Angelo will be back and fourth, and I think better D'Angelo will be ready than versus ORL, and put more points like in debut. So tonight Im going with D'Angelo big game, and Nets victory, from my opinion what I saw in ATL first games I don't see that firepower from offense, and in BKN today i think it would be not easy, especially after Bembry injury, edge have in SF position BKN and good defender Jefferson, and Carroll, and Crabbe who could play in SF position, from Altanta side just Bazemore or Marco could put good numbers. So tonight I expect good battle between theese two teams.

First games of new NETS season it's was nice and really impressed how they played. Additions of Crabe, Carroll, made Nets team more competitive in my opinion. In my opinion this year would be diffrent Nets with D'Angelo in the corner. It's seem Jefferson in first two games looking more aggressively, more improved than was last year, Lavert in my opinion looking also very solid on perimeter. I think it has to do everything with D'Angelo. Now D'Angelo Nets main star. In my opinion Nets style changed than we was like to see, no more tactical possesions, and let bigs to work, now relying more and more on guards, i think it's good decision from Atkinson, let guards to work and create a shots for others or make a demage from perimeter. And nice to see that finally D'Angelo find his team whom believe in him from start, or fans cheer for him now much more than he was as Laker, were just feel pressure from anything what he done, a lot of criticized hes plays or decisions on court, or doubt he's leadership,  fans or coach, but criticize a player whom just progressing and improving his game I think it's stupid, if you want that player be a star all organization have to believe in him, but they don't believed in him, and now with Nets he get it, get his team. And now could lead and learn leadership. It's nice to see that Nets Coach and players looking as him as their leader, and that saying and in interviews, in my opinion it's very important when guy like D'Angelo believes himself now, and in result he's are much more motivated. And from what I seen in his first games it's no debate - I think it would be his redeption year where he will prove something why he was number 2 pick. Versus IND he had 30 points, ORL - he had 17 and 6 asists, in Q have 6 points in a row when Nets needed, have big quarter and help Nets to win versus Magic. I saw that in most Nets possesions or maybe two in a row almost always starting with D'Angelo. From plays what I seen, i think it's fair to say, that in Atkinson words in interview was true, that if we want to win we have to give D'Angelo ball. In 1st game after Lin's injury I didn't expect a lot of like in debut, but think it was good - having 17 points 6 asists, despite circumstances of Lins, but tonight versus i think rotations now would be better, D'Angelo now know how to play without Lin what he had to do offensevely, versus Shroder who is also good offense player, I think this matchup versus D'Angelo will be back and fourth, and I think better D'Angelo will be ready than versus ORL, and put more points like in debut. So tonight Im going with D'Angelo big game, and Nets victory, from my opinion what I saw in ATL first games I don't see that firepower from offense, and in BKN today i think it would be not easy, especially after Bembry injury, edge have in SF position BKN and good defender Jefferson, and Carroll, and Crabbe who could play in SF position, from Altanta side just Bazemore or Marco could put good numbers. So tonight I expect good battle between theese two teams.

In my opinion in this matchup against HOU. When you think last year it was most hot game, and rivalary where Mavs just about 5 points lost, or at HOU or at own building I don't think why you couldn't goi with Mavs +12.5, I think even Paul will play it's good bet because now Dallas will go witth good rim protector Noel versus Capela, I think it good news and will be interesting to see how Mavs will play with good rim protector or with rivalary lke HOU, in my opinion not to go with +12 points for Mavs it would be shame. Good luck :)

In my opinon Jazz to come out in this game doesn't have firepower to stay in this game. Of course I like how they played in first game but adavantage I see for Oklahoma. Have and Carmelo, and have George, and now Westbrook whom could put triple double and involve everybody, and Robinson could put minimum +10 points, and Adams played very welll in opening, but apart Gobert Jazz doesn have such firepower in lineup from fhisical standpoint. So in my opinion OKC will come with energy and make a statement game versus Jazz even at on road.

In my opinion Spurs in this one who will take W versus bleeded CHI. One of Spurs advantage are in SF position after Mirotic loss, and Portis PF I thhink CHi doesn't have what to put in rim protector spot even having Lopez, I don't think is any player on CHI roster whom could indivudaly will be tough to stay in game vs Gay, in first opening game versus MIN he show that could live up pressure after Kawhi out, and in this one especially away I think Popovic will use him more, and be focal point in offense, maybe could get ant starting spot when Kawhi out, so today knowing that Gay are Isoliaton players, in my opinion we could expect about 15-20 points :) 

Raptors going in this matchup without injuried players not like 76ers - if want to have Embiid in season, have to rest thim hat he could to heal 100%. In first game of season Jonas put 23 points, 15 rebounds, and had to work for points versus good opponent like Lopez, when summer started Jonas worked on his 3points shot, that Raptors could space floor, and before first game Casey talk that if they want to go far, Jonas have to be their first option in offense, and in first game showed that Raptors focal point not Derozen, or Lowry - now more passing to Jonas, and that could be easy points, I think with Jonas work effort in offseason, it's not suprised that Casey looking him as first opton, like in Memphis in Gasol. And Today without Embiid I think Jonas have a lot of advantages in post, and most times when last year played Jonas without Embiid had outstanding performances +15-18 pts. So tonight I go with Jonas over.  

In my opinion Utah Jazz for this one have to ready for battle even on road, at home taked care bussines versus Denver. But it's no Denver - last year on road I could pick Jazz, but now when Minnesota coming back at home for first game versus Jazz, and at home I think Minnesota will be ready. Towns versus Spurs doesn't have good game, Wiggins played average game, Teague not do much, or Gibson. So tonight game versus Utah - edge I see for Timberwolves, I think that big three will play in their capabilities and Butler will play like leader not like in SPURS. I think from bench perspective I think it would be main reason who will win this matchup, I go with Minnesota because versus Utah I'dont see whom could't really put minimum 10+ points, i think this game will be good game from bench and starters for Minnesota. So I go with T-Wolves victory.

In my opinion 76ers win here. After a Hayward injury, and now Brown, just I don't see how Boston could steal a win on road. Of course have Irving, have Tatum, have bench young players, have also Al Horford, but versus 76ers almost full lineup with Simmons, and Embid whom will play now full minutes not like in Washington, i think with Convigton, and j.j, Bayles whom could be huge with 10+ points, and etc, they will put a show at home, and it will be first win against a bleeded rival Boston. I think this win they have to take with that lineup what they have. Because on paper I don't see BOS to win this game, from talent perspective, and bench Philadelphia are much ready than Boston.

In my opinion Dallas are favorite to WIN, these two teams are diffrent, one developing players, another try to acomplish something and stay alive in conference with 50/50 % Wins or Losses. Sacramento first time after Cousins Era in tonights game have to face without good rim protection player, I think it will cost a game. Because Dallas I think have really good players at paint and Barnes, and Nowitzki, and Noel near the rim. On floor also perspective PG Smith, and J.J whom can put minimum 2 3's from bench. It's hard to think that after a loss Kings will come out with a Win when in recent seasons barely came out with a wins in Dallas building. In tonights game when have Hield, or rookie Fox, or Hill, or Vince Carter whom played for Mavs, and know their offense power. Still I think Kings doesn't have in their roster individualy stronger players at SG spot or SF as Mavs have. So tonight I think Mavs clearly a winner here.

I think in this game from Atlanta side they had to feel very good after one away win versus Dallas, and especially when coming to Hornets stadium just with one injury of Plumlee I think had to feel very good. I don't expect really that Atlanta win, because Charlotte last year proven that they at home are very strong, shooting better,  I think in this game when have two good caliber PG's: Shroder and Kemba, you can't expect that game would be with defense or tactical.Both players like to push tempo for their teams and in recent years both teams showed that they love to play fast style, and that style changed, Atlanta style this year how I said in game versus Dallas. are in transition, on 3's, Charlotte style the same, but when right now have struggles in roster with Batum injury and MKG, MCW, and we could add in that list Zeller injury, i don't know how you should play when don't have good rim protector, one option left: you have to prepare outshoot opponent, or use every possesion to score points, so in this one I think as Charlotte as Atlanta will go on gameplan to play fast and in transition, and each team will put about  points over.

In this matchup against Clippers I seen edge for Lakers. From talent perspective and bench players - after last year they improved in my opiion Center position, they solved their biggest problem in Center spot whom was last year with Mozgov whom couldn't done job in paint versus bigs, in pre-season we see that Ivica Zubac can really play good basketball and get 8 rebound or score minimum 10 points, and addition of Brook Lopez - made things better in this spot. In my opinion Lakers have very talented group not like Clippers, or in sg/sf position. Clarckson last year was just teriffic, and Caruso i think will be huge addition for Lakers by his talent, of course if they will use him in rotation, after Paul departure Clippers had start season with just 3-5 players whom can put good number. Clippers have not a lot of players whom could be capable to put big numbers - Teodosic good passer but not anything more, Griffin will made own improvements, and fine to see him in good form i think he be a leader Clippers and put 20 points, biggest problem Jordan whom isn't imroving, and just adiddions: Galinari, Beverley or Reed things doesn't make really better, because Clippers still have a lot of players young from Houston and Harell i think versus so deep bench they had today problems, and if we talk about Randle, Ennis, Deng, Brewer they could easily to put 10 points from bench, i think from talent perspective - Clippers suffering. And at home to start this season things couldn't be better against rival after getting Lonzo Ball, i think they capable to knock off Clippers this season and let fans to cheer. So tonight I going with Lakers win. Good luck.

In my opinion it's a good bet. Both teams have diffrent aspirations for this season, one just play for Playoffs and want to start season with a bang, another just developing players and are just in rebuilding mode, in my opinion it's a match were Oklahoma's big three will shine. Oklohoma in this matchup are giant and play versus mouse NYK, even Porzingis can go in this matchup still NYK are far away for contention versus powerful Thunder. I think this matchup for NYK it would be also emotional game for Carmelo Anthony, and he will want to show for NYK that he are same good as was as a NYK. I think in this matchup it no debate who will win - it's Oklahoma. I think George will have big game - minimum with 15-20 points, Westbrook will put a triple double, and will involve everybody and of course I talk about Anthony. In pre-season Thunder seem very good in my opinion. Anthony for me seem like in USA times, when just had space on the floor and after passes just have to shoot, and when Westbrook was in game just 20 minutes I saw that Westbrook using Carmelo like priority option on offense and it's not by accident, last year he was 3rd in possesions per game like and Westbrook who was 2nd, they averaged in 10 minutes about 5-6 possesions so it mean ball Anthony having a lot, so if today he put 30 points i don't be suprised. In pre-season Westbrook showed that this year he more have trust in Carmelo on 3 point, or on mid-range tahn George. So in first game versus Knicks I expect more Anthony numbers than George. Good luck!

In my opinion many others understimating Jazz, it no need forget that it was a team whom was in Playoffs, and was a good ones, of course after Hayward left it's painful and when he's in first game got that injury - it's sad, but even that I think Jazz was in Playoffs not by accident and it's not just Hayward, team have various weapons in offense, and Johnson whom could put bg numbers, and Favors who can defend any PF, and Hood whom i think will fill up that Hayward spot in scoring this year, and of course Burks be back when fighted through injuries last season, and Ingles can hit 3s on high rate, and have Gobert whom i think was main reason why Jazz defense was top in the league and and it's are advantage for Jazz versus any team, because in paint, Gobert just beast in there, and additions of Rubio, and Jerebko will making Jazz even tougher to defend, in my opinion. I think space floor right now for Jazz it would be huge, not so much i could say about Denver whom lost huge piece from bench - Galinari, and to fill that void with addition of Milsap and Lyles, i don't think that in this matchup it give Denver some advantage, because Jazz have maybe better rim protectors in paint, and tonight I don't think that can understimate a Jazz versus Nugetts because just addition of Milsap and other rookies. In my opinion Jazz have more weapons than Denver from defense side, and from offense. Good luck. I pick Jazz victory.

I think this matchup between Blazers and Suns will be really entertaining as was season ago and like in pre-season, Suns in early stages pre-season doesn't show like they this season will take a big step forward, Booker has a lot of room to improve, Knight out of season, Dudley got injury and miss about 4 months, Alan Williams perspective center whom could come big from bench, and disapointing start for rookie Reed who will be out until January, and Len fighting with injuries and for opening also are questionable. So left just  left several players on the roster whom could put a big numbers, and versus so powerful offense team like Blazers who had and good defense, i think to matchup all game it's hard to ask from Suns that.But with Blazers I think it's matchup where they will take it, event if C.J out, they had Lilard, Aminu, Turner, Ed Davis back, Nurkic big force in paint  how it looks like in pre-season, ant Harkless, and good shooter whom could put minimum 2 3s from bench, and had new perspective rookie Collins, whom i think will be huge this year, from all aspects of the preperation i think Blazers more relentless group and know how to defend not jus shoot. I think this one they will take and start season with W. Good luck.

Admin: warning. Reduced odds from 2.11 to 1.81 to match real odds at the time.

In my opinion this match between teams Atlanta - Dallas in my opinion will be more off tempo basketball than tactical, or defending the rim. Both teams more like to play fast, and attack in a hurry, both teams have a lot of young talent right now, and of course everyone wants to prove something in each team, both teams going we could say in same directions - are in rebuilding mode, and every time they met most points usually was in transition, and from 3's. So tonight I don't think it should be exceptional. I think teams will put over 200 poitns. Good luck.

In my opinion after this offseason Detroit looked very solid in pre-season win all games at home just lost away games. And now have to face Charlotte who having huge holes in roster: Nicolas Batum, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, MCW (all out indefinitely), and Stone with Graham are listed as questionable for opener, i think from Charlotte side it would be loud place to play especially when Detroit will play in new building this season, and fans will want a win, and Detroit will try not to start a season as bad as was year ago, having just two bench players out Buycks and Bullock i think Detroit coming much more prepared than Charlotte, and with addition with Brandley in this offseason i think defense especially in season stages should give Detroit advantage in rotation in some games versus average teams like Charlotte. With Batum out and MKG whom was their top defenders. I don't think is Charlotte have more defenders in their roster who could stay with Brandley, or Harris all game long. I think Detroit will win this first game. Good luck.

In tonights game Spurs will be without two main figures: Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker, also on sideline could be out Dejounte Murray, Kyle Anderson, if Popovich let to rest, i think especially without Kawhi for Spurs could be hard time to find a way how to attack a basket when in defense will have so much holes to fiill, i think Spurs defense could be sloppy this time, and could in defense not rotate quickly as much they will want with bleeded roster and ofcourse versus talented and younger group, in my opinion it's to much to ask from Spurs that could stand whole 4 quarters versus Minnesota who doesn't have any problems in roster. Minnesota ofcourse coming with Towns whom just beast inside and in preseason shown some improvement in his game, and Wiggins in last 2 years showing that his offense game taked a big leap, and additions of Butler, Gibson, Teague it made Wolves more dangerous team, and with that powerful starting 5, and deep bench. I  think in tonights game against Spurs they have clearly advantage in all aspects, in my opinion. Good luck!

In my opinion this game will be very interesting for Houston, whom will come into Oracle arena with high expectations, and all players in Rockets roster have something to prove this season, it would be fun to watch how this game played out, with addition of CP3 and when he's known by his leadership on defense end, and when know how to dictate a tempo of game by his passing, i think we could see some changes in HOU style of play, especially when have to face without just Tarik Black, but event that HOU will be with other all their players in lineup, and good rim protection. I think this game should be very interesting from away side. But what about Golden? I think in lineup have really problems: Center  - Damian Jones(ilness) and coach just talking about game vs Wolves that Jones will not play, and for tonight also its game time decision, same situation with  PG - Livingston. I think major problem is Green (ankle) whom are GSW vocal leader, and if he's not play and also Jones, could be very hard to deal with HOUSTON bigs and with CP3 on floor. I think it has to be some advantage. KD also with a virus sitted, just was in practice last day, and Casspi (ankle) could be also out, and to think that Woriors don't miss good shooter from bench, it's stupid, from all mine perspective  i think if some of protectors will be out, i think HOUSTON have much to offer to Golden State and to expect 130 points from Woriors it's a lot of especially versus HOU. Good luck!