The Scout: NBA Opening Night Tips Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 | Posted by The Scout Golden State Warriors @ Brooklyn Nets Two new-look rosters sees the debut of the Kevin Durant / Kyrie Irving Nets, and the Warriors with Stephen Curry back in the lineup; adding Kelly Oubre and James Wiseman, but still no Klay Thompson. First year head coach Steve Nash has the task of making Irving and Durant work in Brooklyn. Durant’s return from an achilles injury adds an extra element, as does the general nature of Kyrie. Wiggins, Oubre and Wiseman give the Warriors three freakish athletes in their starting five. While the first two are capable to scoring in bunches, the offensive load this season, and the success of the Warriors sits solely with Steph Curry. With no Durant and no Klay running alongside him, Curry will be free to shoot as much as he wants… and from wherever he wants! In his most recent preseason game against the Kings, he went for 29 points in 29 minutes, including five made three pointers from 13 attempts. There are so many uncertainties in this opening matchup but one thing we know is that Curry will be getting shots up… and I for one want to be on the side of him making them. Suggested Bet: Stephen Curry to Score 30+ Points @ $2.30* LA Lakers @ LA Clippers Sixth Man of the Year and former Clipper, Montrezl Harrell, is now a Laker adding just another layer to this matchup. The Lakers will also unveil Dennis Schroder, Marc Gasol and Wes Matthews while Serge Ibaka should come straight into the starting lineup for the Clippers These two sides played four times last season, going two wins apiece, with each of these contests decided by less than 10 points. Neither team will give an inch in the season opener an I’m expecting it be close again. The Lakers definitely improved over the offseason, and while their star duo will be managed, LeBron is the perfect leader to bring all the pieces together on short notice. LeBron led the league in assists last season (10.2 per game) and I think he’ll be looking to bring his new teammates into the game from the outset here. Suggested Bet: LA Lakers 1-10 (Margin) @ $2.75* Suggested Bet: LeBron James 12+ Assists @ $3.40* *Odds correct as at 6am, 22nd December 2020. Market Market
Harry Buchanan’s Wednesday Greyhound Best Bets April 24, 2024 CANNINGTON Race 1 No. 7 Yingluck Good record track and trip and only has to cross here to be a major force. Has good speed… Read More
Scott Embry’s Wednesday Pinjarra Preview April 23, 2024 RACE 1 KINGS HONOUR was run down first-up by Jaz Session who was backed off the boards in a 3 year old 0MWLY down the… Read More
Matt Young’s Tuesday Gloucester Park Selections April 23, 2024 Race 1 BEALAWYER (2) LETS ROCK TONIGHT (3) ELLIEGOZOOM (1) IMA AUSSIE ARTIST (12) Race 2 FRANKLIN DELANO (1) THE MASKED CRUSADER (9) BANK NOTICE… Read More
Harry Buchanan’s Tuesday Greyhound Best Bets April 23, 2024 MANDURAH Race 3 No. 2 Sunset Lightning Doesn’t win out of turn but will be a price and gets a good map here to hit… Read More
Warren Huntly’s Wednesday Geelong Preview April 23, 2024 Race 1 SIOUX SPIRIT has jumped out impressively and looks hard to beat on debut. OUR MOONEY MOONEY has also been jumping out well and… Read More
Harry Buchanan’s Monday Greyhound Best Bets April 22, 2024 CANNINGTON Race 2 No. 6 Greek Odyssey Gets her chance to lead here and in this field that should be enough to go all the… Read More
Matt Young’s Monday Pinjarra Selections April 22, 2024 Race 1 UPTOWN LAD (3) BONNIE RAE (2) THAT’S NOT MY GAIT (9) LINE THE STARZZZ (10) Race 2 SOHO SHAKEDOWN (3) LADIESHAVTIME (7) INTO… Read More
Harry Buchanan’s Sunday Greyhound Best Bets April 21, 2024 MANDURAH Race 3 No. 6 Morningstar Fun and No. 3 Royal Fun A couple of smokies to go well here. The 6 is underrated and… Read More
Harry Buchanan’s Saturday Greyhound Best Bets April 20, 2024 CANNINGTON Race 2 No. 3 Zinc and No. 6 Coco Shimmer The 3 is boxed to go close here. Good effort last week and just needs… Read More
Scott Embry’s Sunday Pinjarra Preview April 19, 2024 RACE 1 MANZOR MAGIC was backed into favourite on Good Friday (how?) in a 54+ against the older horses. He got within 4L late of… Read More
Weekend Tipsters April 19, 2024 Mornington Saturday Warren Huntly Quaddie 3 14 – 4 5 8 2 – 5 10 3 2 – 4 8 2 10 Best Bet 7-3… Read More
Warren Huntly’s Saturday Mornington Preview April 19, 2024 Race 1 Good race to kick off and expecting a more positive ride aboard PERSPIRATION, who went back and was left with too much to… Read More