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Philadelphia 76ERS vs Boston Celtics
18 October 2022, 7:30pm ET.
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Philadelphia will travel to take on the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Both sides keen to kick off their season with victory’s. Philadelphia is taking on one of the best sides in the Eastern Conference in their first matchup of the new season.
As Boston look to start off on the right foot after being eliminated in the playoffs last year.
Philadelphia 76ERS vs Boston Celtics prediction:
Boston will get the win in a close tight affair at home.
Philadelphia 76ERS vs Boston Celtics betting tip:
Boston start favourites at $1.70 to Philadelphia $2.20
Los Angeles vs Boston Celtics
18 October 2022, 10:00pm ET.
Chase Center San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles will travel to face Boston in the opening fixture of the new NBA season. In a game that is sure to get pulses racing when two of the favourites in the West, meet.
After missing out on the playoffs last year, LA will be under a lot of pressure to perform better and make it back this year. In the offseason, they hired Darvin Ham as the new coach, with the hope of improving their starting squad and on-field performance.
The Warriors had a reasonably quiet off season, not making many changes to their squad, the question is if this season they will be able to compete yet again in a Western Conference with many strong teams.
Los Angeles vs Boston Celtics prediction:
Los Angeles to travel to Boston and cause an upset, get their season off on the right foot.
Los Angeles vs Boston Celtics betting tip:
Boston starts favourites at $1.41 to Los Angeles $3.00
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
19 October 2022, 7:00pm ET.
Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI
Orlando will travel to take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Respectively, last season these sides finished 14th and 15th place in the Eastern Conference last season.
Detroit’s overall record was 23-59 and 18-34 in Eastern Conference play. They averaged 104.8 points per game last season, 17.2 on free throws and 33.9 from deep.
Orlando went overall 22-60 and 12-40 in Eastern Conference action during the 2021-22 season. Averaging 6.8 steals, 4.5 blocks and 13.8 turnovers per game.
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons prediction:
Detroit will get a win at home and start their season on the right foot.
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons betting tip:
Detroit starts favourites at $1.58 to Orlando $2.45.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers
19 October 2022, 7:00pm ET.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
Washington will travel to face the Indiana Pacers on on Wednesday night.
In the 2021-22 season, Indiana got a tough record of 11-41 within the eastern conference. While Washington went 24-28 within the Eastern Conference, whilst having an overall record of 35-47.
On average, Washington managed 25.0 assists per game on 40.6 made field goals last season.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers prediction:
Washington will have no trouble travelling to Indiana, they will get a crucial win away from home to start the season.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers betting tip:
Washington starts favourites at $1.77 to Indiana $2.10
Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks
19 October 2022, 7:30pm AEST
State Farm Arena Atlanta, GA:
The Houston Rockets will travel to take on Atlanta on Wednesday.
The Rockets finished with a league-worst record of 20-62 last year, going on four separate losing streaks of at least seven games. They face Atlanta, who made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 before scraping into the playoffs last year.
The Rockets have one of the youngest teams in the NBA after coming off the worst season of any team in the league. They went on a 15-game losing streak early last season and were never able to recover to find consistent winning form.
Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks prediction:
Atlanta will prove to strong at home and grab a win on day one.
Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks betting tip:
Atlanta starts favourites at $1.22 to Houston $4.90
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
19 October 2022, 7:30pm AEST
Barclays Centre Brooklyn, NY:
New Orleans will travel to take on Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Last season, Brooklyn finished seventh position in the Eastern Conference. They only advanced to the first round due to a victory in a play-in game over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
New Orleans finished with a 36-46 record last season, finishing ninth place in the Western Conference. In the play-in tournament, they defeated the Spurs and Clippers to advance to the postseason field, where New Oreland’s season came to an end in six games in the opening round by the top-seeded Suns.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets prediction:
Brooklyn will be strong at home and get a win in the opening round.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets betting tip:
Brooklyn start favourites at $1.56 to New Orland $2.50
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat
19 October 2022, 7:30pm AEST
FTX Arena, Miami, FL
The Chicago Bulls will travel to take on the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
The Chicago Bulls will face a familiar rival when they take on Miami Heat in the season opener. Miami has won 11 of its last 13 meetings against Chicago, including all four games last season.
Miami has a total superiority in games against the Bulls (29 wins), and Chicago has completed meetings in its favour only 13 times.
Miami has defeated the Bulls 29 times, with Chicago only winning 13 meetings between these sides.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat prediction:
Miami will be strong at home and get an important victory on day one.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat betting tip:
Miami starts favourites at $1.44 to Chicago $2.90
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors
19 October 2022, 7:30pm AEST
Scotiabank Arena Toronto, ON:
Cleveland will travel to take on Toronto on Wednesday.
Since neither of these sides went deep into the playoffs last season, both these Eastern Conference teams are looking for a better start and run to this season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t make the playoffs in 2021. They did add multiple new players including, Donovan Mitchell, who was traded over from the Jazz and the re-signing of Darius Garland.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors prediction:
Toronto will start the season with a victory at home and look towards building their season.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors betting tip:
Toronto starts favourites at $1.62 to Cleveland $2.35
New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies:
19 October 2022, 7:30pm AEST
FedExForum Memphis, TN:
New York will travel to take on Memphis on Wednesday.
New York had a 37-45 record last season, they finished just one spot below 10th in the Eastern Conference, failing to qualify for the NBA playoffs.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished second in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record. Despite being eliminated in the conference semifinals, they can be proud that they did so against the eventual conference champions.
New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction:
Memphis will be too strong at home and get an opening day victory.
New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies betting tip:
Memphis starts favourites at $1.37 to New York $3.20
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
19 October 2022, 8pm AEST
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Oklahoma will travel to take on Minnesota on Wednesday.
It was a dreadful 2021-22 for Oklahoma, who finished with the fourth worst record in the league, winning only four of their last 20 games, the last three blow outs by 19 or beyond.
Minnesota won each of the their four clashes against Oklahoma City, while scoring an average of 125.8 points per match and registering an average winning margin of 26.3 points
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction:
Oklahoma will be too strong at home and get a week one victory in the opening game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting tip:
Minnesota starts favourites at $1.18 to Oklahoma $5.20
Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
19 October 2022, 8pm AEST
AT&T Center San Antonio, TX
The Charlotte Hornets will travel to take on San Antonio on Wednesday.
The Charlotte Hornets were one of the surprise teams last season, finishing tenth in the Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record. They were eliminated in the playoffs, though, and now, with a core of relatively young players, they will want to continue improving in order to advance further in the postseason.
It’s fair to say the Hornets were a surprise package last season, with a tenth place finish in the Eastern Conference with a final record of 43-39. Despite being eliminated in the playoffs, with a core of younger players, their desire is continued improvement and to go deeper into the playoffs this season.
San Antonio qualified for the play-in last year after a 34-48 record. But were eliminated in the first round by the New Orleans Pelicans.
Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs prediction:
Charlotte will travel to San Antonio and come away with a week one victory.
Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs betting tip:
Charlotte Hornets start favourites at $1.80 to San Antonio $2.05
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
19 October 2022, 9pm AEST
Vivint Arena Salt Lake City, UT
Denver will travel to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
The Denver Nuggets enter the season with a lot of expectation. They have an experienced roster led by the star power of Nikola Jokic. Last season ended with a quick first-round exit at the hands of the Golden State, but they can be one of the best teams in the conference.
Utah has a new coach in Will Hardy. As they embark on a rebuilding season.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz prediction:
Denver will travel to Utah and grab the victory away from home.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz betting tip:
Denver start favourites at $1.32 to Utah $3.50
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns
19 October 2022, 10pm AEST
Footprint Center Phoenix, AZ
The Dallas Mavericks will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
The Suns had the best record in the NBA last season, but they were eliminated by the Mavericks themselves in 7 games in the playoffs.
They won 64 games, but there is no question they will still call their season a disappointment after going out at the playoff stage.
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns prediction:
The Phoenix will get the win at home and start their campaign off on the right foot.
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns betting tip:
The Phoenix Suns start favourites $1.54 to Dallas $2.55
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings
October 2022, 10pm AEST
Golden 1 Center Sacramento, CA
Portland will travel to face Sacramento on Wednesday.
Mike Brown has taken over as the new Sacramento coach, as they aim to end a streak of 16 years without the playoffs.
Whilst Portland looks to start off their season on the right foot, following their playoff appearance last year and build upon it.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings prediction:
Sacramento will be strong at home and get a win under their new coach.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings betting tip:
Sacramento start favourites at $1.77 to Portland $2.10