There will be times that you don’t know who to bet online for, especially when the NBA has 10 games that will be playing in rapid succession.
Don’t worry, because I’ll be dishing out some great betting tips to help you make the right bet. If you want a sure win, however, look at the games where the strong teams will be playing. Many of them will be playing reasonably easy opposition.
Washington Wizards @ Charlotte Hornets (January 18, 8:00 GMT+8)
Charlotte are already five games behind in the playoff race, so they need to spark a win streak to bounce back in the competition. The Wizards lost to the Bucks in their last game, but John Wall and Bradley Beal played great basketball.
I expect the Wizards to pull through with a W, so Washington +1.50 @ 2.02 is a good bet to make.
New Orleans Pelicans @ Atlanta Hawks (January 18, 8:30 GMT+8)
The Pelicans are on an impressive win streak, with their last win being a thrilling away win at Boston. While the Hawks are still struggling to string together a series of wins, but an extra day of rest does wonders for any team. I don’t think New Orleans could play well after travelling more than a thousand miles for a back-to-back.
San Antonio Spurs @ Brooklyn Nets (January 18, 8:30 GMT+8)
The Spurs are only unable to win due to many of their rotation players being injured. However, I still see San Antonio winning against a Brooklyn side that finds a home win as a difficult feat to achieve.
Detroit Pistons @ Toronto Raptors (January 18, 8:30 GMT+8)
The Pistons’ road trip to Toronto is a poorly timed one: they are currently on a bit of a skid and cannot snag any wins on the road. Meanwhile, the Air Canada Centre has become a fortress for the North. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry will definitely step it up for the home fans, so it’s not a bad idea to bet on the Raptors with a handicap of -9.00 for 2.04.
Golden State Warriors @ Chicago Bulls (January 18, 9:00 GMT+8)
The Warriors dominate wherever they go. In fact, they’re a better team whenever they’re away from the Bay Area. I doubt the Bulls, despite their nice win streak, can do anything at home against this super team.
New York Knicks @ Memphis Grizzlies (January 18, 9:00 GMT +8)
The Knicks are the slight favourites ahead of this inter-conference contest. The Grind House has lost its lustre as the Grizzlies struggle to win on their home floor. With Tim Hardaway Jr.’s return a likely possibility, the Knicks should be able to squeeze out a W at the FedExForum. Go for New York +2.00 @ 1.95.
Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks (January 18, 9:00 GMT+8)
Goran Dragic has been a solid rock for the Heat this month, especially during their previous meeting in the weekend. Giannis Antetokounmpo shouldn’t have forgotten about the blowout and will look to return the favour. I back the Bucks to win this one, so Milwaukee -5.00 @ 2.07 is a great pick to make.
Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder (January 18, 9:00 GMT+8)
The Thunder have finally snapped their losing streak with wins against Sacramento and Charlotte, but I’m not sure they’re completely out of the rut yet. If they can overcome the young energy of the Lakers and just play superb basketball, that’s when I’ll become a believer.
Utah Jazz @ Sacramento Kings (January 18, 11:00 GMT+8)
Choosing between these two strugglers is a difficult choice to make. While the Kings are struggling to string together wins, the Jazz have their star big sitting on the sidelines. I don’t think Donovan Mitchell’s amazing feats can save the Jazz from another defeat, so a bet on a +4.00 handicap for the Kings will award punters with 1.97 odds.
Denver Nuggets @ LA Clippers (January 18, 11:30 GMT+8)
It hasn’t been that long since the Clippers’ rough reunion with Chris Paul, so we can expect Blake Griffin and friends to play with extra motivation. Sweet Lou will probably outscore Gary Harris when the Nuggets visit the Staples Center. Griffin and DeAndre Jordan will also pound Nikola Jokic into thick Serbian paste by the end of regulation.
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