BASKETBALL

The first week of the new NBA season is in the books and we have already seen a couple of surprises. Toronto, Detroit, Denver and New Orleans are a few of the teams that have started off strong, while the Lakers, Thunder and Cavaliers have yet to notch a victory. There are plenty of interesting games on tap for the …

It will be a battle between Pacific Division opponents when the Golden State Warriors (2-1) welcome the Phoenix Suns (1-1) to ORACLE Arena. The game can be seen on NBC Sports – Bay Area at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, October 22, 2018. Golden State opened as a 12.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set …

The Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) take on the Washington Wizards (0-2) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, October 22, 2018. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 226 points with Portland set as a 4.5-point favorite. Washington Wizards at Portland Trail Blazers Betting Prediction The Wizards are hoping …

When was the last time LeBron James, James Harden, Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Mike D’Antoni and Luke Walton all went to the same arena sporting losing records? There are quant analysts who can probably figure that one out, but let’s just say this: It is a rarity. So when the Lakers make their home debut at the Staples Center tonight …

Nobody gives the Utah Jazz a whole lot of respect. OK, maybe that is an overly broad statement. But you sure don’t hear the Jazz mentioned among the teams most often mentioned as legitimate championship contenders. Right now, they are 60-1 to bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy. But that would be in the distant future. Tonight is the near …

The NBA made us watch inferior entertainment as we all had to wait three days into the regular season to see the debut of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, and we shall see tonight whether it was worth the wait. Odds are: Yes. Because this is where what would be one of the most improbable journeys to the …

Episode 22 of the Sports Betting Tips podcast, featuring veteran NBA journalist Chris Sheridan, is now available. In this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Steve Aschburner, the longtime Minnesota Timberwolves beat writer who has written for NBA.com since 2009. Listen to the full conversation here: This episode is sponsored by BetDSI Sportsbook, which is now open to the U.S. market. …

Will he play? Or will be be traded before tipoff? And if Jimmy Butler does play for the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in San Antonio, what will it mean for his team and for the rest of the NBA? The guy everyone has been watching during the Preseason of Butler is scheduled to be wearing a Minnesota uniform tonight for the …

Russell Westbrook is being called “out” for tonight’s season-opener against the Golden State Warriors, which is a blessing in disguise for those on the East Coast who need their sleep. For those in the wagering world, it has kicked the focus to the early game: Boston-Philadelphia. Last spring, the Celtics caused matchup nightmares for the Sixers in the second round …

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