At this stage of the NBA season, online betting pros have made their pick on who will make it to the big dance and hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy. However, the season can still offer thrills and spills that can satisfy any live betting fan.
Teams such as the Wizards, the Rockets, the Hawks and the Trail Blazers need all the wins they can get to safeguard their spot in the playoffs. Betting odds will surely favour these teams on the quest for W’s, but I don’t think their opponents will make things easier for them.
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Indiana Pacers (March 29, 07:00 GMT+8)
The young Wolves have revealed themselves as a team of ability that can pounce on any unprepared team. However, they are struggling to win a single game at the moment. Paul George will be more than able to take over and pound his young opponents to the ground. Betting on Indiana -5.50 @ 2.04 is not a bad idea.
Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets (March 29, 07:00 GMT+8)
The Bucks are currently sixth in the East, meaning that they will face the Wizards should the season end right then and there. They can try to make a push for the home-court advantage by beating the Hornets. Kemba Walker and co will offer fierce resistance, but Giannis Antetokounmpo should be able to impose his will. Betting on Milwaukee +3.00 @ 1.98 is worth considering.
Philadelphia 76ers @ Brooklyn Nets (March 29, 07:30 GMT+8)
Both of these squads aren’t playing to get into the playoffs at this point, so all they want to win for bragging rights. Brook Lopez’s presence makes the Nets a heavy favourite, but the young guns of Philadelphia may surprise the hodgepodge Brooklyn roster. This will likely end in a Philly victory, so +3.00 @ 1.92 for the Sixers is a punt I’d make.
Miami Heat @ Detroit Pistons (March 29, 07:30 GMT+8)
The Pistons are enduring horrible losses from various opponents while the Heat have somehow competed in their last three games. The clincher for this game is the presence of reliable star players: Miami have Dragic and Whiteside while it’s hard to tell who the reliable go-to guy is among the Pistons. Go for Miami -2.50 @ 1.96.
Phoenix Suns @ Atlanta Hawks (March 29, 07:30 GMT+8)
There is a bright future ahead for the Phoenix Suns, and its name is Devin Booker.
His 70 points against the Boston Celtics is surely one that everyone in Phoenix and their mother will be talking about for months. The squad will be coming into this Hawks game unsure but positive. Meanwhile, the Hawks haven’t won in a while and will need to whip themselves back to shape if they want to avoid facing John Wall in the playoffs.
The Hawks have the better chances of winning between the two teams, so punting for Atlanta -7.50 @ 1.90 is a logical decision.
Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets (March 29, 08:00 GMT+8)
Things are wonderful for the Durant-less Warriors as they have seemingly found themselves again in KD’s absence. The Warriors’ All Stars (and Andre Iguodala) are doing God’s work for the Bay Area faithful. They are still the favourites to win over the Rockets, but I won’t dismiss James Harden that easily.
Both teams are red-hot and this game will be a tight contest, but the Toyota Center might spell the difference. I think the Rockets will win by a small margin, so a punt for Houston 1.50 @ 1.98 is not a bad idea at all.
Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers (March 29, 10:00 GMT+8)
This is arguably the most important game for both teams. Their records are tied at 35-38 but Portland hold the series advantage. Count on both teams to pull all the stops to further their security on the eighth seed in the playoffs. It will be a fascinating battle as the Portland backcourt duo (Lillard and McCollum) squares off against the Denver bigs (Gallinari and Jokic).
Portland are the likeliest to win the ballgame, so a -2.50 @ 2.03 punt for them is a safe one.
Washington Wizards @ Los Angeles Lakers (March 29, 10:30 GMT+8)
The Wizards are on a roll, beating Eastern Conference rivals Cleveland, Brooklyn and Atlanta; meanwhile, the Lakers haven’t won a single game (bar their victory over the Timberwolves). It would be cute to place your faith on the Lakers, but Washington will surely come out of the gates swinging.
Play big and bet on Washington -9.00 @ 1.95.
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