Category: Betting Tips

The top two teams from the Eastern Conference last year will face up tonight. Cleveland have had a strong start to the season (3-1) as they look to get top seed in consecutive seasons. This has been led by Donovan Mitchell who went for 35pts in just 18 field goal attempts against the Pistons. Evan Mobley & Jarrett Allen have continued to impress on both ends of the floor.

Boston have had a contrasting start to the season. Without their star man Jayson Tatum (Achilles injury), Jaylen Brown has had to carry the burden of scoring for the team. This role doesn’t really suit him, he is more of a facilitator who can take offensive opportunities when isolation opportunities come around. Dominating the game and being the ball carrier isn’t a major strength of Brown’s, and we might see Pritchard start to carry some of that burden tonight.

We have had a rough start to predictions so far, feel free to fade us. But we always get it right over the long run. Backing the Celtics to cover the spread tonight, they have a deeper roster than people give them credit for.

1u: Boston Celtics +4.5 (-120)

Both teams have been lethal on the offensive end so far. The Sixers have averaged 132.7pts in their opening three wins of the season. Whilst the Wizards have also looked strong at scoring, averaging 116.7pts and going 1-2.

Although Tre Johnson and VJ Edgecombe are in different situations, both have found a way to leave historical marks early on.

Johnson had the best scoring debut for a Wizards rookie in over 30 years. Since then, he has only continued his momentum, with the second best scoring average for the Wizards.

Edgecombe has easily been the most productive rookie thus far. Through three games, he is averaging 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, including a 34 point, 7 rebounds in his debut.

1u: Total points under 237.5pts (+110)

I’m going with the stats on this one, these types of matchups typically yield low scoring games for both sides. Despite two really exciting rookies facing up, I expect a scrappy game.

Atlanta Hawks will be searching for momentum after getting battered by reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday evening. Trae Young had an off night, shooting less than 50% FG’s and producing 5 turnovers.

The Bulls will be pleased with their start to the season. Expectations are pretty low for the team, but they have managed to pick up a couple of good results to kick the season off.

1u: Total Points under 240.5 (-110)

It’s been a stagnant offensive start for the Hawks and the stats would suggest these teams typically result in under 240pts in this matchup.

Both sides have made a strong start to the season with a 2-1 record, and look likely contenders to make the top 6 in the Eastern Conference this year.

Tonight’s game will be played at Little Caesar’s Arena. Despite beating the Boston Celtics in their home opener, the Pistons have an awful record against the best sides in the NBA at home.

1u: Total points over 229.5 (-110)

We believe that with the Cavaliers usually producing high scoring games away from home, this will be no different tonight.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks come into this game unbeaten in their first two games. Victories against the Raptors (122-116) and the Wizards (133-120) securing their 2-0 start.

Meanwhile Cleveland come into this 1-1. A defeat at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks (111-119), was countered by a victory over Brooklyn on Friday (131-124).

1u: Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5pts (-137)

The stats suggest Milwaukee don’t travel well against the best teams in the NBA. I expect Cleveland to lock Milwaukee down and this will most likely see the total points falling below 231.5.

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