Portland have made a strong start to the season and are 5-1 after six games. The Blazers can cover a -3.5 handicap at Phoenix, who are 1-4 and lost by seven points to Denver in their last home game.

The top two in the East clash in Detroit and the Pistons can grind out a win over Philly. LeBron James has settled in well with the Sixers and they look potential championship contenders, but the Pistons won in Philadelphia earlier in the season and have a perfect 2-0 home record this season.

The Hawks won the last three meetings between these two Southeast Division rivals last season and have a perfect 3-0 record on the road against Eastern Conference rivals. Washington have two defeats in their last four and the Hawks can cover a -2.5 handicap in the spread.

The Knicks have recovered after a slow start and the champions can continue their revival with a comfortable win over Chicago. The Bulls are on a five-game losing streak and three of those defeats have been by double figures. The Knicks won by six points in Chicago last week and with home advantage they can cover a -11.5 handicap in the spread.

Portland have made a strong start to the season and are 5-1 after six games. The Blazers can cover a -3.5 handicap at Phoenix, who are 1-4 and lost by seven points to Denver in their last home game.