For opening night, Snellings favors the Los Angeles Lakers (-155) over the Golden State Warriors, citing the Lakers' improved health, Luka Doncic's peak condition, and their offseason improvements.

Snellings favors the Cleveland Cavaliers (+3.5) over the New York Knicks, pointing to the Cavs' dominance in last season's matchups and questioning the line given their proven performance.

Moody predicts the Houston Rockets to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder with a +200 money line, emphasizing the Rockets' roster reloading, star power including Kevin Durant, and the vulnerability of defending champions in season openers.

As the NBA season approaches, early betting odds for opening night on October 21 and Christmas Day games are already generating buzz, with expert predictions from analysts like Andre Snellings and Eric Moody.

Looking ahead to Christmas Day, Moody expects the San Antonio Spurs to cover a +9.5 spread against the Thunder, highlighting Wembanyama's impact, the team's depth, and their young talent.