3* Houston +1 +105
Yao Ming's confidence grew a ton when he played the best basketball of his career down the stretch of last season. With Yao and McGrady being healthy and with the addition of defensive stopped Shane Battier, the Rockets should be in for a good season. Utah has some good young players, but they can't score. In the Jazz's case, defense doesn't win championships. Take the Rockets.
3* New York +5 -105
Memphis is without the heart and sole of its team, Pau Gasol. The Grizzlies offense always goes through Gasol and without him, they will have trouble putting points on the board. The mess that is the New York Knicks should look a little less messy on opening night.
3* New Jersey -6 -110
We'll lay the points on the Nets at home against an overhauled Raptors roster. I'm expecting to see a smooth sailing ship with Kidd dishing to Carter and Jefferson on the wings. If New Jersey gets out and runs, It can really punish the Raptors tonight. Lay the points as New Jersey wins this one by double digits.