NBA Week 16 Tips and Predictions Part 1
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MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2023
The Orlando Magic will travel to take on Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Sitting 13th in the Eastern Conference Ladder and with a record of 13-31, the Magic are in need of some wins. On the other side of the court, Philadelphia hold onto second place position in the Ladder with a record 32-16.
The 76ers have had an impressive run so far this season and will be looking to extend their lead in the Ladder. Key players for Philadelphia include Seth Curry, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid. All have been consistently performing at a high level so far this season and will be looking to take control of the court against Orlando.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to take on Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Sitting 13th in the Western Conference with a 23 – 27 record. Brooklyn, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 30-19 record.
The Nets have been steadily climbing Ladder and will be itching to keep their top three spot. Key players for Brooklyn include Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden. All have been impressively performing this season and will be looking to take control on the court against the Lakers.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2023
The Timberwolves have been struggling this season and will be looking to climb up Ladder. Key players for Minnesota include Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley. All have been consistently performing at a high level so far this season and will be looking to take control of the court against Sacramento.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2023
Golden State Warriors will travel to take on Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Sitting seventh in the Western Conference, with a record of 25-24, the Warriors are hoping to keep the form rolling. Oklahoma City hold onto 11th place in the Western Conference Ladder with a 24-25 record.
The Thunder have had an average season so far and will be looking for some wins to climb the Ladder. Key players for Oklahoma City include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley and Aleksej Pokusevski. All have been impressively performing this season and will be looking to take control on the court against Golden State.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2023
The Washington Wizards will travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference Ladder, with a record of 23-26, the Wizards are hoping to keep their good season form so far. San Antonio hold onto 14th place in the Western Conference Ladder with a 14-36 record.
The Spurs have had an average season so far and will be looking for some wins to climb the Ladder. Key players for San Antonio include DeMar DeRozan, Keldon Johnson and Lonnie Walker IV. All have been impressively performing this season and will be looking to take control on the court against Washington.
The Wizards should come away with the win. It won’t be easy, as the Spurs will fight hard to stay in the Ladder’s top six spots. However, Washington is likely to prove too strong and will take the game out in the end. With such a powerful lineup of players at their disposal, it’s hard to see San Antonio winning this matchup. All eyes will be on DeMar DeRozan to see if he can lead his team to victory.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA
The Orlando Magic will travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers today. Sitting 13th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 19-31, the Magic are hoping to improve their form so far. Philadelphia hold onto second place in the Eastern Conference Ladder with a 32-16 record.
The 76ers have had an excellent season so far and will be looking for some wins to stay in the top two. Key players for Philadelphia include Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons. All have been impressively performing this season and will be looking to take control on the court against Orlando.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction:
The 76ers should come away with the win. It won’t be easy, as the Magic will fight hard. With such a powerful lineup of players at their disposal, it’s hard to see Philadelphia loosing this matchup. All eyes will be on Joel Embiid to see if he can lead his team to victory.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers betting tip:
Philadelphia starts favourites at $1.22 to Orlando $4.50.