Last Updated on October 1, 2022 8:39 pm by Erwin Noguera
Good news for all NBA lovers, and is that the 2022 preseason is already underway, and in week two; the 30 teams plus the two guests, will try to show their best level of play for the start of the new season, which we are only 2 weeks to happen.
It has been many years since the NBA ceased to be a simple sports league to become a global concept, a brand to sell, both inside and outside the United States.
It all began at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics when the world saw for the first time all the stars of American basketball playing together on that Dream Team.
And, thanks to this, fans of the best basketball in the world will have the chance to see their teams in countries outside North America.
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The current NBA champions, Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards were in charge of kicking off this stage, where the Warriors took a win without much shine, but they also showed that their main goal is to become champions again.
For the Warriors, the duel served to see the return of James Wiseman, who missed the entire last season due to a knee injury. Also, he finished this game with 20 points and 9 rebounds in 24 minutes played.
Now, in the second week of the 2022 preseason, we will have many interesting games, with the teams’ called favorites with matches that will allow them to know with what level their players arrive, as well as, to test different strategies for the start of the 2022-23 season.
Next, we will have a preview of the best games that we will be able to watch in this second week of NBA preseason 2022 with their respective betting odds and free picks.
NBA Preseason 2022 – Week 2 – Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers – Info
When: Monday, October 03 at 07:30 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Nets -120 / 76ers +140
Draw Offs: –
The Brooklyn Nets kick-off their 2022 preseason this Monday, October 03, 2022, at the Barclays Center hosting one of the NBA’s great teams in recent years, the Philadelphia 76ers, at 07:30 pm ET.
The Nets were able to advance to the playoffs last season after finishing with a 44-38 regular season record. But then they lost to the Boston Celtics with a terrible series that ended 4-0.
After a dead season filled with much anticipation surrounding Kevin Durant’s continuation with the team after asking for a trade if a new coach was not hired; the Nets will try to put together a solid foundation for the start of the season, which will have many games for the Nets away from the Barclays Center.
Just like last season, the Nets start as favorites to contend for the championship trophy, and, hopefully, the ghost of injuries will stay away from Brooklyn.
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On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers, after falling short of expectations in a very complicated year, have a crucial Regular Season for their future. Although the real moment of truth will occur in the Playoffs.
The particular downgrade of a player last season was that of James Harden, who was not comfortable with the Nets and made a trade request to go to the 76ers. After an explosive start, the Beard offered a very poor version of his offense and this year is expected to be the opposite.
For several seasons now, the Sixers have been threatening to win the championship ring, but their performance in the final part of the season has declined to such an extent that they have not even managed to reach the Conference Finals.
That said, and seeing how both teams are coming into this preseason, we believe that it will be a very close game, but the Brooklyn Nets will be able to take the victory.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick: Brooklyn Nets.
NBA Preseason 2022 – Week 2 – Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns – Info
When: Wednesday, October 05 at 10:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Lakers -120 / Suns -105
Draw Offs: –
LeBron James’ Lakers start this 2022 preseason with everything and, in their second game, they will face one of the best NBA teams in recent years, the Phoenix Suns. This game will be next Wednesday, October 05, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena, home of the Lakers.
The Lakers are in the obligation to show their fans and the rest of the teams that this season is not only about names, but that they will play every game as if it were a final to reach, once again, the NBA Finals.
With James and Davis at the helm, the Lakers need to regain the identity that Kobe left them in his prime, and we are sure they can do it this season. Many might say that LeBron could be at the end of his career, but NBA fans know what KingLeBron is capable of in his desire to become a league champion again.
The Lakers are coming off a disappointing season where they finished with a 33-49 record and didn’t even come close to making the playoffs.
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On the other hand, we have the Phoenix Suns, a team that, led by Devin Booker, has been one of the great tormentors of the league in recent years. So much so that, last season, the Suns finished the regular season with a spectacular record of 64 wins and only 18 losses.
Everything seemed to indicate that the Suns would be in the Conference Finals, but they were stunned by the Dallas Mavericks in the semifinals in a series that ended 3-4.
This season should be one of vindication for each of the teams, as, they have made multi-million dollar moves to be competitive teams fighting for the championship ring.
With that said, our winner’s chip in this tight game goes to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Preseason 2022 – Week 2 – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat – Info
When: Friday, October 07 at 10:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Grizzlies -105 / Heat +110
Draw Offs: –
Two of the great teams of the 2021-22 NBA season will meet in an electrifying preseason matchup, Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat, which will be one of the best games we can enjoy this preseason and will be next Friday, October 07, 2022, at 10:00 pm ET at FedExForum, home of the Grizzlies.
The Miami Heat, after several seasons where they had problems with their lineup after the departure of LeBron James, managed to acquire great balance with the addition a few years ago of Jimmy Butler to their ranks and, thanks to that, they have been able to be fighting to be one of the best teams in the league in recent seasons.
Last season, the Heat were one game away from the NBA Finals but lost to the Boston Celtics, who defeated them in the conference semifinals with a 3-4 series score.
Now they are recharged to be one of the important teams this season to fight for the championship ring.
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On the other hand, we have the Memphis Grizzlies, another team that played a spectacular season, but, they were very close to fighting for a pass to the NBA Finals since they were eliminated by the current league champions, the Golden State Warriors, in the semifinals, with a score of 2-4 in the series.
The Grizzlies know they can have a good season in this 2022-23, and that is why all their bets are on the great roster they have assembled.
For this game, our winner’s chip is on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat Betting Pick: Memphis Grizzlies
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