We went 3 from 3 in last week’s betting preview. The Jazz beat the 76ers 106-104 meaning Philadelphia covered with the 2.5 point spread while the two Los Angeles teams recorded wins over Portland and Miami.

Around the league, our dark horse pick for the playoffs, the Phoenix Suns, have continued their strong start to the season and sit sixth in the Western Conference after losing to No. 1 seed Lakers on Tuesday night. Last year’s runners-up, the Golden State Warriors, are bottom of the West with a 2-9 record.

In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, have the best record in the league. Brad Stevens’ side are 8-1 after three weeks of basketball. They’re followed by four teams with an identical .700 record. Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have all impressed in the opening weeks.

We’ve taken a look ahead to this week’s games to give you three tips to add to your betslip.

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Our top tip last week was the Phoenix Suns (+5) against Golden State. That came up with the Suns winning 121-110, signifying a changing of the guard in the Western Conference.

That was the beginning of their current three game win streak and Monty Williams’ side are sitting pretty at 3rd in the West. Their opponents last week, the Warriors, are on a downward trajectory. Key player Steph Curry broke his hand after a collision with Aaron Baynes in that game and the are languishing in 13th place in the Western Conference. Draymond Green is also struggling with injury meaning Steve Kerr is without six key players from his title-winning teams. Kevin Durant (Traded), Stephen Curry (Injured), Klay Thompson (Injured), Draymond Green (Injured), Shaun Livingston (Retired) and Andre Iguodala (Traded) are off the court for the Warriors.

There is some great games on the schedule and as per usual we have tips for three of this week’s games to mark your card.

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We’re through one week of the NBA season and there has already been plenty of surprises. Only three undefeated franchises remain in the form of the Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. This decade’s powerhouses – the Golden State Warriors – are 1-2 after opening with two heavy defeats and traditional underachievers Phoenix Suns have surprised many with their 2-2 start.

There’s another big week of NBA action in store and we mark your card with our predictions for three of this week’s games below.

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The NBA returns tonight with two primetime games. Last season’s champions the Toronto Raptors face the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Clippers face their Staples Center stablemates Los Angeles Lakers.

It looks set to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory with multiple teams competing for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. With that in mind we have previewed some of the main betting markets for all the NBA action this season.

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