New Orleans Pelicans - Los Angeles Lakers

After last year's changes, Dallas is almost unstoppable with Gafford and Washington (excluding the Finals). This season, they have started off well with a record of 3-1, including a recent away win against Minnesota. The Rockets have a solid young team and were one of the biggest surprises last season, but this year they are struggling with a 2-2 start and losses against Hornets and Spurs. Their only impressive performance was against Memphis at home, but against Dallas it will be difficult for one of their leaders, Sengun, to score points against the front line. Overall, I am betting on Dallas with a higher odds as the reigning Western Conference Champions.

Dallas is one of the toughest matchups in the entire NBA. All the key players are healthy, Kyrie is in good form, Klay has come to terms with his role and can be helpful, Luka's shooting hasn't dropped yet, so we can expect something from the reserves as well. Houston is coming without any impressive results, and the odds for their home game are set too high, so in this situation, Luka shouldn't be playing, but there is nothing similar to that.

Dallas is one of the toughest trips in the entire NBA. All key players are healthy, Kyrie is in good shape, Klay has accepted his role and can be useful, and Luke's shots are not dropping yet, but there is still hope for the bench players. The unimpressive Houston is coming to town, with odds set too high for a home game. With such odds, Luke should not be playing, but we can't expect anything like that.