3 games on the card tonight, one that stands out is the game between the Celtics and Cavs, 2 teams expected to go deep this season in the post season.

Cavs +7 over Celtics (5)

Cavs ML over Celtics - (+235) (2)

Tough to provide any great insights this early in the season with many teams retooling their rosters over the off season and preseason offering very little assistance in terms of capping the regular season. The obvious angle that I am playing here is the distraction of the the banner raising and presentation of the championship rings to the Celtics players. Over the past 2 seasons the NBA champions have failed to cover the spread in the opening night. We all remember how the Bulls smashed the Heat in '06 and then the Trailblazers were very competitive throughout the whole game and covered as a DD dog last season against the Spurs.

o179.5 Celtics v Cavs (3)

Same total that was listed during the playoffs between these teams last season however the atmosphere I don't believe will be anything like a playoff intensity tonight given the 10 minute presentation that will take place pregame. I'd expect the Celtics to come out a little loose on D to start the game and add to the fact the Cavs pushing the ball more this season with the introduction of Mo Williams into the starting lineup this should fly over.

I may add a play in the late game, passing on the Bucks/Bulls because honestly I have no idea what to expect with this Bulls team early in the season and struggling with injuries.