The Raptors head to Portland after their back to back in L.A. They split those 2 games against 2 very tough teams. They had a little 3 game winning streak going and managed to beat the Lakers without Lowry or Ibaka. Siakam has been great averaging 26.3 points a game and will have to be at his best until his teammates get back on the court. The Blazers have been decent but haven't played as well as I expected them to this year, particularly at home where they're just 1-3. They'll also be on the second game of a back to back after a loss in Sacramento last night. I think Toronto has a shot at another upset here but I'm grabbing the points. Portland's only won by more than 3 points twice this year and I expect another close hard-fought battle here. Let's take the points with the Raptors on the road.

This line opened way too high but has dropped significantly with news that Davis won't play. I think the Lakers have a better shot at covering this new line without him than the opening line with him. The Warriors are one of the worst teams in the league and the Lakers should be able to handle these Warriors and cover the spread. Let's lay the points with the Lakers on the road.

Oklahoma State heads to Charleston where both teams are off to 2-0 starts on the young season. Both teams have very good offenses but Oklahoma State's the better team and their biggest advantage will be on defense. Charleston will have home-field advantage which may help them keep it close but we're not laying that many points and I think Oklahoma State can cover that number. Let's lay the points with Oklahoma State on the road.

The Timberwolves will host the Spurs on Wednesday night. The Matchup to watch here will be Wiggins vs DeRozan but I like the pieces around Wiggins better, especially Towns. Aldridge's rebounding numbers are way down this year and I think Towns will have a big advantage down low. San Antonio hasn't been playing well this year and struggled even more on the road where they're just 1-2. They've also lost 2 in a row coming into this game. Let's lay the points with the Timberwolves at home.

The Capitals will look to bounce back when they head to Philadelphia after a tough shootout loss to the Coyotes. They were on a 6-game winning streak before taking that loss and I don't expect them to just start racking up losses anytime soon. The Flyers have been hot too going on a 4-game winning streak and must be feeling great about themselves with 2 of those coming against the Maple Leafs and Bruins, 2 of the top 5 teams in the league, in their last 2. However, both those wins came in shootouts and the win before that was in overtime. They could've just as easily lost those 3 games and will be facing a 3rd top 5 team in a row. Let's go with the Capitals on the road.

The Clippers hear to Houston for what should be the most entertaining game of the night. This should be a treat to watch with Harden and Westbrook on 1 side and Kawhi on the other. The biggest edge I see here is the Clippers' defense. Beverley should be able to slow Westbrook down and I'd like to see Kawhi guard Harden. if they play those matchups right, they should be able to pull the win off here. Let's take the points with the Clippers on the road.

The Sixers head to Orlando after a 98-97 win against the Cavs. They definitely didn't play their best ball despite Simmons being back in the lineup. Horford was missed but he'll be back on Wednesday and should help lead his team to a victory and a cover. The Magic haven't looked too good at all this year going just 3-7 and just lost to a very bad Pacers team. The line is currently at -1 so I'm taking the moneyline but don't be afraid to a few points here if the moneyline goes over -120. Let's go with the Sixers on the road.

The Jazz will host the Nets after a big win against the Bucks. The Nets may have the best player on the court in Kyrie but Utah's the much better team and should be able to take care of business at home where they're a perfect 5-0. Brooklyn is just 1-3 on the road and got blown out in Pheonix in their last game. This isn't a good bounceback spot for them as Utah's a tough place for any team to travel to and play at their best. Let's lay the points with the Jazz at home.

The Lakers head to Pheonix to take on the red-hot Suns. These have been 2 of the more exciting teams to watch this year. The Lakers for all their star power and the Suns with how they've been playing way better than everyone expected. as well as they've played, and despite being at home, I just think Lebron, AD, and the Lake Show will be too hot for the Suns to handle. Let's lay the points with the Lakers on the road.

This should be one of the better battles of the day when Memphis takes on Oregon. Both teams have looked great so far going 2-0 but we're getting 4 points, most of them just for being on the road. Hardaway looked more excited on the sideline than he did in the NBA and he has his team pumped up and playing great basketball. Oregon's a great team too but I think Memphis is a live dog and definitely like them to keep it close. Let's take the points with Memphis.