The Milwaukee Bucks are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the NBA. Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most electrifying athletes to watch in the league as no one in the league has a direct answer to the incredible skill set the Greek Freak has in offer.
They have a potentially exciting battle in hand with the top-heavy Philadelphia 76ers which could help them cement their position in the East with the win. However, an injury to one of their key players could see their lofty position at the top crumble.
Whether they maintain their hot run of form despite the injury bug will be one of the more compelling NBA 2019 news stories, but their battles aren’t the only things worth watching. There are a total of eight games on offer tomorrow that offer equally exciting odds.
Los Angeles Lakers @ New York Knicks (March 18, 00:00 GMT+8)
It still feels weird to say that a Los Angeles Lakers team that has LeBron James as its centre is mathematically out of the NBA playoffs.
With two of their young core also deemed out for the season, there’s no pressure for the Purple and Gold to succeed in their remaining thirteen games. It can be said that they will be underdogs for the rest of the season, but their next opponents will be the laughable New York Knicks.
If James is cleared to play this game and doesn’t manage to pull off a win, the Lakers are in a truly sorry state.
Betting Tip: LA Lakers -4.50 @ 2.02
Charlotte Hornets @ Miami Heat (March 18, 01:00 GMT+8)
The Charlotte Hornets are still in the playoff hunt despite a pitiful 31-37 record, and beating the Miami Heat could see them rise to eighth for a brief moment.
The Hornets should be able to start with Kemba Walker commanding the team from the point. I think his 25.2 PPG and 5.8 APG should be more than enough to see off Miami if they don’t decide to play Justise Winslow and Dwyane Wade.
However, both of these men are fighters and will be ready to play come tip-off. It should be a narrow win for the Heat.
Betting Tip: Miami GHeat -4.00 @ 2.01
Philadelphia 76ers @ Milwaukee Bucks (March 18, 03:30 GMT+8)
The Bucks will be running without Malcolm Brogdon this game, and his absence will be a huge loss to the rotations Mike Budenholzer has established in the ball club. Giannis and the Bucks would have to work harder to make up for his absence.
The Sixers will be a tough opponent for the Bucks as they have one of the most top-heavy teams in the league. The starting line-up of Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler, JJ Redick, and Ben Simmons will be tough opponents to guard.
This will be a high-scoring affair, and this game could be decided on the last possession.
Betting Tip: Philadelphia 76ers +6.50 @ 1.99
Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons (March 18, 04:00 GMT+8)
The Raptors are the other heavy favourites to emerge of the Eastern Conference, and the way they dismantled Miami a week ago should give them some confidence going in against the Pistons in the Motor City despite a horrible loss against the Cavaliers.
The Pistons can churn out some impressive wins as Blake Griffin is still one of the best power forwards in today’s game. However, the Pistons are way too inconsistent to be even considered a threat against the North.
Betting Tip: Toronto Raptors -2.50 @ 1.95
Atlanta Hawks @ Orlando Magic (March 18, 06:00 GMT+8)
Both of these teams are inconsistent ball clubs with differing situations. The Magic are just outside the playoff picture while the Hawks are a couple of losses away from mathematical elimination from the playoffs.
However, both of them are in the same run of form, winning a similar number of games over the same 10-match span. With Atlanta being the more exciting team of the two, this should be an interesting watch for SBOBET fans interested in Trae Young.
Betting Tip: Atlanta Hawks +7.50 @ 2.02
Chicago Bulls @ Sacramento Kings (March 18, 06:00 GMT+8)
The Chicago Bulls are pretty much keeping their eye on the draft lottery as they prepare to face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. There’s no point in them winning games anymore, and no one’s interested in watching an uninspired team that is handmade by a confused GarPax.
Meanwhile, the Kings are looking to end their 12-year playoff drought by winning the last thirteen games of the season and catching up to the LA Clippers and the Utah Jazz. They cannot afford to drop any games now, and De’Aaron Fox must lead his team back to the big dance.
Betting Tip: Sacramento Kings -6.50 @ 2.02
Houston Rockets @ Minnesota Timberwolves (March 18, 09:00 GMT+8)
The Rockets are favoured by NBA 2019 odds to win this match-up against the Kings with good reason.
The Timberwolves are far from playoff contention, and their chances don’t look as inspired as the Kings’. James Harden is still an unstoppable force in the league with his 36.1 PPG, 6.05 RPG, and 7.6 RPG. Ric Gordon, Clint Capela, and Chris Paul also have decent shooting clips.
There’s no way the Rockets trip here, do they?
Betting Tip: Houston Rockets -6.50 @ 1.93
LA Clippers @ Brooklyn Nets (March 18, 09:00 GMT+8)
The Clippers continue to defy expectations as they are on pace to finish eighth in the West despite the absence of a proper star in their roster. Props should be given to Doc Rivers and the incredible players who made this situation a reality for Clippers fans.
The Nets are another team that is overachieving as they are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference. Thanks to D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie, the team is set to end their three-year playoff absence with a young, exciting core.
I think this will be an exciting basketball game that will be decided by a last-second shot, and the Barclays Center will be entertained regardless of the result.
Betting Tip: Brooklyn Nets +6.00 @ 1.94
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