The Warriors went 2-0 ATS last season without Green in the lineup. Golden State had the best home ATS record in the NBA last season (30-16-1) and although Draymond Green won't be playing Tuesday night, the Warriors have adequate depth to handle Green's absence with Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins. Playing against the Warriors at Chase Center is not for the faint of heart. Beal is reportedly unlikely to play because of lower back tightness and Booker is questionable with a toe injury. Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will need time to learn how to work together, but for now I am concerned about Phoenix's lack of a legitimate point guard. LeBron James should operate as more of a facilitator and rebounder this year, leaning on the offensive talent around him and allowing Davis to become a focal point for the Lakers' offense. Expect him to be motivated on opening night. Davis averaged 17.8 field goal attempts and 26.8 points per game while shooting 49.3% from the floor against the Nuggets in the Western Conference finals. While the Lakers might not win outright, I expect them to make a strong statement and keep it close.Īnthony Davis over 23.5 points.

Defending NBA champions have gone 4-8 against the spread in their season opener over the past 12 seasons. While the Nuggets have one of the toughest home-court advantages in the NBA, the team's ring ceremony could distract them. The Lakers have an opportunity for redemption after the result of last season's Western Conference finals. Now let's talk about my best bets for Tuesday's slate.

Durant returns to the Bay Area to play against the Warriors for the first time with fans in attendance.

The second game of the night features the new-look Phoenix Suns with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal facing Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The first features the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the defending champion Denver Nuggets, led by Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. The NBA season is finally here, and opening night brings two exciting Western Conference matchups. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserįour bets to make on the opening night of the NBA

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