2024 NBA Opening Games Picks & Odds to Win with MyBookie

2024 NBA Opening Games Picks & Odds to Win with MyBookie

After what seems like an eternity, NBA basketball will be back on Tuesday night for another new season.

Tuesday is the opening night, with a pair of games on the schedule, but we have a full slate of action on Wednesday.

 

My NBA Betting Analysis in the Opening Games

We are going to take a quick look at all the games that are coming our way over the next couple of days, and while we don’t have predictions just yet, we will list the NBA Opening Games Picks.

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New York Knicks +186 at Boston Celtics -222

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 7:30 PM, TNT

As always, we open the season with the defending champions raising the banner in their own building. Boston is a 5 ½ point favorite, with the total set at 223 ½.

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Minnesota Timberwolves -120 at LA Lakers +103

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:00 PM, TNT

This one is sure to draw a lot of attention given that LeBron and his son, Bronny, might well be on the same court together for the first time in a regular season game. LA is a 1 ½ point home dog, with the total set at 219.

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Indiana Pacers -204 at Detroit Pistons +163

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7:00 PM

The Pistons ended last season with just 14 wins and will be hoping for betting this time around, but it might be a tough start against the Pacers, who are favored by 5. The total is set at 234.

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Brooklyn Nets +255 at Atlanta Hawks -333

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7:30 PM

The Nets missed out on the playoffs last season, while the Hawks went in via the play-in, so both will be looking for a more positive start. Atlanta is favored by 7 ½, with the total set at 221 ½.

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Orlando Magic +108 at Miami Heat -132

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7:30 PM

The Magic had a decent season last year, finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference, while the Heat went to the play-in. The bookies have this as a tight one, with the Heat favored by 2, with the total sitting at 208 ½.

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Milwaukee Bucks +114 at Philadelphia 76ers -141

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7:30 PM, ESPN

This is easily one of the best games on the opening schedule. The Bucks have been among the best in the league for a few years, while the 76ers were inconsistent last season. The total is 224 ½, with the 76ers favored by 2 ½.

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Cleveland Cavaliers -217 at Toronto Raptors +175

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7:30 PM, ESPN

The Cavaliers finished 4th in the Eastern Conference last season, well ahead of the Raptors, who missed out on the postseason. The Cavs are favored by 5 ½, with the total set at 221.

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Charlotte Hornets +223 at Houston Rockets -286

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 PM

These two teams will be looking to get out to a winning start after missing out on the playoffs last season. Houston is a 7-point favorite, with the total set at 231 ½.

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Chicago Bulls +243 at New Orleans Pelicans -313

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 PM

Both of these teams finished in the play-in in their respective conferences and will be looking for better this season. The Pelicans are favored by 7 ½, with the total set at 224 ½.

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Memphis Grizzlies -175 at Utah Jazz +142

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 9:00 PM

It was a rough time of it for both of these teams, as they both missed the cut in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are favored by 4, with the total set at 227 ½.

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Phoenix Suns -192 at LA Clippers +155

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 PM, ESPN

Another great matchup here, with both of these teams finishing in the top 6 in the West last season. The Suns are favored by 4 ½, with the total set at 223 ½.

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Golden State Warriors -233 at Portland Trail Blazers +185

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 PM

Wednesday night comes to a close with a Western Conference battle between a pair of teams looking to improve on last season. The Warriors are favored by 6, with the total set at 223 ½.

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