Really been impressed with how this Nets team has played lately. This hasn't necessarily equated to wins for them, but at least they look like a respectable basketball team. Meanwhile, I just don't know what to make of Boston. They have talent and a lineup full of dudes who could contribute to just about any team in this league. But they don't scare me, and they don't deserve to be giving 9 points to anyone.
MIN +2.5 vs DET
The matchup of young NBA big men!! Towns has gotten to the top much quicker than anyone expected, and he's just barely scratching the surface of what he could be in the NBA. Drummond looks like the best center and is averaging close to 20 and 20 a night!! Should be a fun one to watch, but it's all going to come down to how the Wolves are able to defend the vicious pick and roll between Jackson and Drummond. I like the athleticism of the Wolves to do enough to get the cover here.
NYK +6 vs OKC
Welcone to the Zings and Melo show!! Okay, so that sounds like a local radio show in Australia, but I promise this duo is much more entertaining. Melo is doing his usual Melo stuff, but the Zinger has New Yorks attention like a rookie hasn't done in decades!! Over in Oklahoma, Kevin Durant is injured again. Uh oh. Take the points.
CHI +8 vs GS
Big daddy Catz with his big daddy upset pick of the century!! Sure it would be more impressive if the first time I predicted the Warriors to lose it would have happened, but better late than never right?? Bulls are a very solid team led by the tandem of Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol, but they also have a former DPOY coming off the bench!! Who does that?? A team that is going to end the defending champs winning streak to start the season, that's who. Bulls not only cover, they flat out win this game!! Lock it in!!!
