10/16/18 NBA Picks

2018 Season Opener

The 2018 season finally kicks off with two amazing games.

The Sixers take on the Celtics, which could very well be the Eastern Conference Finals. 

The champions Warriors take on the Thunder, which is always an exciting game to watch.

Now on to the picks!

Sixers (+4.5) vs Celtics

I expect Kyrie Irving and Hayward to come along slowly after their injuries. They also have a great bench to support them as well. However, the Sixers look so good this year offensively and defensively. Embiid and Simmons should keep rolling, and Markelle looks like he's finally back in form. This game is a coin flip, and should be a tight game. Take the Sixers and the 5 points.

Celtics 105-103

Thunder vs Warriors (-11.5)

The Champs return with an exciting matchup against the Thunder. The problem is Westbrook might not be able to play. Without him I don't see Paul George doing enough to keep them in pace with the Warriors. The Warriors were always going to win this game, but with Westbrook sidelined I would take the Warriors even with that 11.5 point spread. 

Thunder 115-97

More picks will be published the morning of, or the night before games start.

Daily Fantasy

If you love basketball, and interested in playing daily fantasy give Fanduel a try. Set your lineups by choosing players, but stay on budget.

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Special DFS budget picks:

Marcus Smart

Dennis Schroder

Markelle Fultz