NBA 2013 23-23 (50%) +$930 NBA 2014 31-22 (58.5%) +$803 NBA 2015 YTD 2-2 (50%) +$137 Game #514 OKC -8 -105 (pinnacle) risking $105 to win $100 The Raptors have looked good so far this season and are 4-0 SU and ATS because of their strong play, but they haven’t played a really tough schedule as of yet.  This will be the first true test to their season as they step up in class to face an explosive and healthy OKC team.  Unfortunately for the Raptors, they are playing the tail end of a B2B and 3rd game in 4 nights.   Another travel stat against Toronto is they will be playing their 5th straight game where they’ve played in a different city, so alot of packing and unpacking for this team.  OKC is one of the elite offensive teams in the league and if they can keep their turnovers to a minimum (rank 29 in TO-rate), they have a chance to put out Toronto in this spot which I think they will here tonight.  The key match-ups in this game favor OKC:  I think Lowry and Carroll will have a tough time against Westbrook and Durant and Ibaka should control Scoula.  Toronto will have a tough time trying to keep up with scoring points and playing defense here tonight in a fatigue spot that favors OKC.  OKC bounces back from a loss tonight with a dominating performance.

NBA 2013 23-23 (50%) +$930 NBA 2014 31-22 (58.5%) +$803 NBA 2015 YTD 0-2 (0%) -$213 Game #717 T-Wolves +4 -110 (SB) risking $220 to win $200 Game#717 T-Wolves ml +150 (SB) risking $100 to win $150 The Nuggets coming off a bigger upset last game against a Rockets team without Dwight Howard and Montijunas so the Rockets front court was fairly depleted.  Karl-Anthony Towns, Garnett, and Dieng form a formidable front court, capable of protecting the rim and controlling the boards against this undersized Denver squad.  Wolves are a better squad and hold a number of key match-up advantages in their favor.  T-Wolves look to improve on their awful 7-34 SU record on the road last season and that means it's going to take some time for the public to trust this team on the road, but I believe this team is coming together quickly and will look to build off an impressive road victory against the Lakers. T-Wolves win outright tonight

NBA 2013 23-23 (50%) +$930 NBA 2014 31-22 (58.5%) +$803 NBA 2015 YTD 0-1 (0%) -$106 Game #724 Suns -5 -107 (pinnacle) risking $107 to win $100 Ex-Mav Tyson Chandler will be very motivated for this one after what went on this past summer.  This is an old and banged up Dallas team and I see HC Hornacek having his guys pushing the tempo all game long which will not be good for Williams and Matthews to keep up in the end against Bledsoe and Knight.  Really seeing a mis-match in this game with the speed and athleticism of the Suns and them pullling away in the fourth. GL to all tonight Derek

NBA 2013 23-23 (50%) +$930 NBA 2014 31-22 (58.5%) +$803 NBA 2015 YTD 0-0 (0%) $0 Game #505 Pelicans +10 -106 (pinnacle) risking $106 to win $100 Yes the Pelicans are banged up and missing guys, but oddsmakers have the line adjusted accordingly.  The Warriors are raising the Championship banner tonight and getting their Championship rings and this is a yearly fade of the Championship winner for me.   Pelicans got swept by the Warriors in the playoffs last season, Davis will have to be a monster tonight and take over this Pelicans team as he will be missing:  Tyreke Evans (out until about Christmas).  Jrue Holiday is available but is on a 15 minute limit to start out the season.   Support players Omer Asik, Quincy Pondexter,  and Norris Cole are out and Alexis Ajinca and Luke Babbit will be very limited (if play at all).  An advantage I see is the coach for the Pelicans is Alvin Gentry, who was the assistant coach under Steve Kerr for the Warriors last season.  Might have a way to stop the splash brothers tonight.  Warriors coach Steve Kerr will be on the sidelines tonight after back surgery as Luke Walton takes over head coaching duties tonight.  This play is all about revenge from the playoff swept from last season and fading the Championship winning team. GL to all tonight and enjoy another NBA season!! Derek