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Game 1: Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors  7:35pm EST

My Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +12  Five Units

Cleveland Cavaliers Moneyline One Unit +837

There are high expectations in Toronto this season, while Cleveland is expected to see a huge drop off and struggle without Lebron James.

Toronto is definitely the better team here, but with a new coach, new superstar and new season I think the 12 point line is high. Expect the Cavaliers to play with some pride in game one and play with something to prove.

I am also making a small Moneyline play on the Cavaliers due to the possible huge return.

 Game 2: Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs  8:35pm EST

My Pick: Spurs -2  Five Units

                Spurs Moneyline  -135 One Unit

The Spurs are 13-1 straight up in their last 14 games against Minnesota.

There are serious chemistry questions in Minnesota right now involving Jimmy Butler.

For the first day of the season, I have to back the Spurs at home here.