NBA Opening Night is HERE, people, and it’s kicking off with an absolute bang tonight for the 2026-27 season! We’ve got the defending NBA champs, the New York Knicks, diving straight into their title defense against a jaw-droppingly new-look 76ers squad. Philly’s rolling out none other than LeBron James and Jaylen Brown making their debut for the 76ers! Can you even imagine that lineup? Tipoff for this blockbuster is at 7 p.m. ET, and you know everyone’s watching how these new pieces fit together right out of the gate.
Knicks Get a Reality Check on Opening Night
So, while the Knicks are gearing up for all their championship celebrations, they’re getting a huge test immediately. They’re bringing back basically their entire core, with their top nine scorers from that postseason run ready to go, so chemistry won’t be an issue for those defending champs. But man, the 76ers look completely different with LeBron and Jaylen Brown in the mix. The SportsLine Projection Model is backing the Knicks to open their championship defense with a win and even cover as 4.5-point favorites. This model knows its stuff, having crushed it with nearly $19,000 in profit on top-rated NBA picks since 2018. They expect a highly motivated performance from Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the crew, especially playing at home where they went 30-10 last season. The Over/Under for this epic matchup is set at 232.5 points, so get ready for some serious scoring fireworks!
More Hoops and Gridiron Action to Keep Your Eyes On
But wait, there’s more hoops action heating up the court tonight! We’ve also got the Thunder vs. Spurs battling it out. SportsLine expert Matt Severance has already locked in a pick on that one, so you know it’s gonna be good. And if you’re like me, your mind’s already drifting to the gridiron because Week 7 of the NFL is coming in hot this Sunday! SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White is already dropping some serious picks, including the Vikings (-6) going up against the Colts. It’s never too early to start eyeing those matchups! Whether you’re all-in on the NBA or ready for some NFL Week 7 action, you can use the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to snag up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first qualifying wager loses.
This is just the start of what’s going to be an absolutely wild NBA season, and Week 7 of the NFL is shaping up to be epic. Get ready for some incredible action, folks. Tonight’s NBA tips off the year, and Sunday brings more football intensity. You don’t wanna miss it!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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