The NBA season tips off in lower than every week and we can break down every team's odds and win totals in our division betting previews. Covers Expert Steve Merril keeps things rolling with the Atlantic Division where the Boston Celtics could be seeking to live as much as the preseason hype.

Boston Celtics (2015-16: 48-34 SU, 42-39-1 ATS)

Odds To Win Division: -110

Season Win Total: 52.5

Why Bet The Celtics:  They continue to enhance their win total each year, going from 25 to 40 to 48 wins all of the past three seasons. Boston has among the finest young coaches within the league with Brad Stevens and made an enormous free agent addition this summer by acquiring Al Horford. He's an all-around talent and have become the primary player to ever have no less than 60 steals, 80 three-pointers, 120 blocks and 200 assists in a single season.

Why To not Bet The Celtics:  Boston is robust on defense, but they've been inconsistent on offense. The addition of Horford will help, however the Celtics are still a guard heavy team that lacks depth down low, especially if Horford misses any games this season.

Season Win Total Pick:  Under 52.5 Wins

Brooklyn Nets (2015-16: 21-61 SU, 38-43-1 ATS)

Odds To Win Division: +20000

Season Win Total: 21

Why Bet The Nets:  A fresh start with new general manager Sean Marks and new head coach Kenny Atkinson. Brooklyn is finally beginning to build for the longer term rather than counting on aging veterans who're past their prime. The Nets could possibly win more games than expected within the weak Eastern Conference.

Why To not Bet The Nets:  Brooklyn was declining in all the past three seasons going from 44 to 38 to 21 wins. The team has completely changed the coaching staff and far of the roster, so team chemistry and cohesiveness could be missing this season.

Season Win Total Pick:  Over 21 Wins

The big apple Knicks (2015-16: 32-50 SU, 44-38 ATS)

Odds To Win Division:  +900

Season Win Total: 40.5

Why Bet The Knicks:  New York made some big offseason moves by acquiring Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Brandon Jennings and Courtney Lee. The Knicks still have Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis and still have an overall lineup that may compete within the mediocre Eastern Conference.

Why To not Bet The Knicks:  Big apple was a terrible defensive team lately. The addition of Noah should help, but overall it's still a weak defensive roster. Injuries can be an enormous concern, especially since recent additions Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings have missed extensive time within the past.

Season Win Total Pick:  Over 40.5 Wins

Philadelphia 76ers (2015-16: 10-72 SU, 37-44-1 ATS)

Odds To Win Division: +10000 

Season Win Total: 24.5

Why Bet The 76ers:  They've some young talent, especially within the frontcourt with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Dario Saric, Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor. This depth within the frontcourt may enable the team to trade and obtain some backcourt talent this season.

Why To not Bet The 76ers:  Philadelphia has won less games in all of the past three seasons, going from 19 to 18 to ten wins. They're still very weak within the backcourt and absence experience at both shooting guard and point guard. They were essentially the most inefficient offense within the league last season.

Season Win Total Pick:  Under 24.5 Wins

Toronto Raptors (2015-16: 56-26 SU, 45-37 ATS)

Odds To Win Division: +105

Season Win Total: 50.5

Why Bet The Raptors:  They've won the division all the past three seasons while setting franchise records for wins with 48, 49 and 56 victories. They return the similar consistent lineup this year. Toronto has a couple of legitimate star offensive players with Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. Also a robust defender in DeMarre Carroll.

Why To not Bet The Raptors:  While this team has won three division titles in a row, they've been unable to take it to the following level within the playoffs and surpass the elite teams within the Eastern Conference. Toronto didn't make any major acquisitions this offseason, so depth continues to be a topic if any injuries occur.

Season Win Total Pick:  Over 50.5 Wins

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