Back to my specialty, I am an absoulte basketball junkie. Here are my anaylsis on three of my favorite plays. Goodluck to all this season

Boston at Cleveland. Cavs simply had the best home record last season, and with such a low line, I'll take my chances with Cleveland. It will be interesting to see how King James improves and what he adds to his arsenal for this upcoming season. With the new additions, this Cavs team is much deeper. Boston is a team on the decline, the only Celtic that is on the rise is refusing to sign a contract extension with the team, and that is Rondo. The Big 3 are pass their prime, their best basketball have passed.

CLEVELAND -4.5

Washington at Dallas. Dallas will be very explosive this year, with Marion running the wing, Kidd will rack up the assist with Marion running the court, and Dirk and Jet spotting up for 3. Washington is getting Arenas back, but is losing their rock-solid vetern, in Jamison. Arenas will take a couple games to get back to game speed, it is almost impossible to simulate real game speed in preseason and practices. Dallas will be without Howard, but that mean the Jet will get more mins and he shoots lights out at home.

DALLAS -8

Houston at Portland. There is no team more focused and vengeful tonight than the Portland Trailblazers. They cannot wait to welcome the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season in blowout fashion. Oden will be an absolute monster on the defensive end tonight, and with the addition of Miller, the Rockets will have a tough time keeping the game close. Portland's height and depth will be a big problem for Houston to deal with. The only person I see having a big game tonight for the Rockets is Aaron Brooks.

Portland -9.5