NBA and sports betting fans must get over the results of the MLK day showdown now as the Warriors return this Thursday with a battle against the Thunder that promises to be another live betting spectacle for the ages.
Also, with the contenders expected to make huge waves, this nine-game showdown is the perfect event to make your punt!
Memphis Grizzlies @ Washington Wizards (January 19, 08:00 GMT+8)
Memphis’ 8-10 record against East teams isn’t encouraging, especially after their collapse against the Bulls the last time out. However, if their defence can hold down Bradley Beal just like their first encounter this season, bagging the W could become much easier for them.
This game could be close, so Memphis +3.00 for 2.01 should be a good bet.
Portland Trail Blazers @ Charlotte Hornets (January 19, 08:00 GMT+8)
Playing at the Spectrum Center – in front of their home crowd – will certainly give the Hornets some extra sting in this matchup. Add it to the fact that they will be facing a team with a terrible record on the road; the game might just be for them to take. That said, Charlotte -5.00 for 2.03 should be a worthy consideration.
Toronto Raptors @ Philadelphia 76ers (January 19, 08:00 GMT+8)
After winning four of their last five, Philadelphia had the right idea of what type of basketball they should be playing. Nonetheless, with their inexperience and lack of depth, momentum could only take them so far, especially now that they are up against the Raptors who are currently boasting the best offence in the league.
New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics (January 19, 08:30 GMT+8)
The big question for the Knicks in this game is how they will stop Isaiah Thomas and his late-game exploits. The King in the Fourth scored 17 points in the final quarter of their match with the Hornets, and New York will probably have the same problem come game time.
Not to mention that Boston also have Al Horford and Avery Bradley creating more threat.
Orlando Magic @ New Orleans Pelicans (January 19, 09:00 GMT+8)
Fighting a top-10 defence in New Orleans is surely a nightmare matchup for an awful offensive team like Orlando. The Magic need to improve their scoring after the first half, but they could take advantage of the likely absence of the injured Anthony Davis who suffered a frightening fall in their recent match.
Atlanta Hawks @ Detroit Pistons (January 19, 09:00 GMT+8)
The Hawks might have suffered from some defensive lapses in their narrow victory against the Knicks, but that shouldn’t pose much of a problem against the Pistons that scored only 77 points five days ago. Detroit are also struggling to find a starting unit that will work out for them, so they won’t really have their hopes up in this game.
Milwaukee Bucks @ Houston Rockets (January 19, 09:00 GMT+8)
This is a bad time for Milwaukee to face James Harden and Houston. The Bucks have been allowing a lot of threes in their last 15 games, with the Sixers making 14 of their 37 attempts from deep. Hence, the three-heavy Rockets—who have been taking almost half of their shots from beyond the arc—could exploit such glaring issue.
Indiana Pacers @ Sacramento Kings (January 19, 11:30 GMT+8)
Indiana are on a roll right now, and they should be able to continue their run with their much-improved scoring over the last couple of weeks. It should also come as good news for them that they’ll be battling the Kings who have nothing to boast on the defensive end. With that in mind, pick the Pacers +1.00 for 1.91.
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Golden State Warriors (January 19, 11:30 GMT+8)
A lot of OKC and GSW fans might be looking forward to the rematch of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; however, after their first meeting last November, this game should also end up with the same result.
The Warriors are fresh from their 35-point demolition of the Cavaliers, and the offence they showed during that game are expected to carry over when they host an Oklahoma team that was just blown out by the Griffin-less Clippers.
If you’re punting, Golden State -13.00 for 1.98 is the best choice.
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