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LeBron James features in top player bets for 76ers opening night
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LeBron James features in top player bets for 76ers opening night

LeBron James, the new star of the Philadelphia 76ers, is among the top player prop picks for the NBA opening night. These selections come from the SportsLine Projection Model ahead of Tuesday's NBA games.

The 76ers, based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, are preparing for their new season in the National Basketball Association, which features 30 teams across North America. The team has yet to play a game this season and currently sits second in the NBA standings with no points recorded.

Philadelphia's last game was a 120-125 loss to the Boston Celtics on 16 October. They have a recent form of one win and three losses, including a victory against the New York Knicks and defeats to the Celtics and Brooklyn Nets.

The NBA season continues with multiple games on Tuesday, where the 76ers and other teams will look to start their campaigns strongly following the preseason results. LeBron James's performance will be closely watched as the team aims to improve on last season's outcomes.

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