New Orleans at Toronto

Kawhi Leonard has moved on, but the defending champs still have a formidable trio in Marc Gasol, Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka. Toronto also signed free agents Stanley Johnson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to shore up the frontcourt defensively. Meanwhile, New Orleans' prized rookie, Zion Williamson, is out six to eight weeks with a knee injury. The Pelicans brought in Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram in the Anthony Davis trade and they acquired Derrick Favors and JJ Redick through free agency. However, that is a lot of moving parts for coach Alvin Gentry to put together and it will take time to develop some team chemistry. The Pelicans finished the season at 4-12 ATS their last 16 games and 0-6 ATS versus Eastern Conference teams, including 1-5 ATS against the Atlantic Division. Lay the points with the Raptors.