0-3 Season
I actually had Portland at -8.5, and did end up playing the Clippers, which I was leaning on in my post. Tonight we will win with 3 very strong plays.
New York at Miami. The Knicks always play Miami tough, the Heat haven't really improved their roster much this off-season. They are expecting Beasley to improve, but he had such a troubling off-season, it's tough to expect him to be that much better. The Knicks on the other hand are a very solid team. I would not be surpise if they win outright. Lee will be tough to contain, and Harrington always starts the season off well.
NEW YORK +6
Detroit Pistons at Memphis. The Pistons are no longer a superior defensive team. They do have a lot of firepower off the bench in Gordon and Will Bynum, and should light it up tonight. Memphis has a pretty solid big 3 in Gay, Mayo and Zach Randolph. They have never really been defensive players, I expect this game to go over the total pretty easily with it set so low.
OVER 191
Houston at Golden State. Warriors still play fast and very little defense. With Curry in the starting lineup, expect Houston to explode on offense after being shut down last night by a great defensive team in Portland. Houston will employ thier new uptempo offense with more success tonight. However, you can't fight fire with fire, or you'll get burned. Houston will have a hard time keeping up with a team that specializes in running up and down the court, they will play right into the hands of the Warriors. I like the Warriors here a lot also, but I'll take the safe bet and go with the Over.
OVER 216