NBA Week 16 Tips and Predictions Part 2
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The Miami Heat will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference Ladder, with a record of 28-23, the Heat are hoping to stay in the Ladder’s top six spots. Cleveland hold onto fifth place in the Eastern Conference Ladder with a 31-21 record.
The Cavaliers have had a decent season so far and will be looking for some wins to climb the Ladder. Key players for Cleveland include Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Kevin Love. All have been impressively performing this season and will be looking to take control on the court against Miami.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction:
The Heat look strong heading into Tuesday’s game. It won’t be easy, as the Cavaliers will fight hard to stay in the Ladder’s top six spots. However, Miami are 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 Cleveland winning this matchup. All eyes will be on Collin Sexton to see if he can lead his team to victory.
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Sitting 13th in the Western Conference Ladder, with a record of 23-27, the Lakers are hoping to stay in the improve their spot on the ladder. The Knicks hold onto seventh place in the Eastern Conference Ladder with a 27-24 record.
The Lakers have had an decent this season so far and will be looking for some wins to climb the Ladder. Key players for Los Angeles include LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma. All have been impressively performing this season and will be looking to take control on the court against New York. As for the Knicks, key players include Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and Elfrid Payton.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Prediction:
The Knicks should come away with the win. It won’t be easy, as the LA will fight hard. However, New York are 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 New York loosing this matchup.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks betting tip:
New York starts favourites at $1.73 to LA $2.15
The LA Clippers will travel to take on the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference Ladder, with a record of 28-25, the Clippers are hoping to stay in the Ladder’s top four spots. The Bulls hold onto 10th place in the Eastern Conference Ladder with a 23-26 record.
The Bulls have had an inconsistent season so far and will be looking for some wins to stay in Ladder’s top 10 spots. Key players for Chicago include Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. All have had some decent performances this season and will be looking to take control on the court against Los Angeles. As for the Clippers, key players include Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Lou Williams.
LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls prediction:
The Clippers look strong heading into Tuesday’s game. It won’t be easy, as the Bulls will fight hard to stay in Ladder’s top 10 spots. However, LA are 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 Chicago winning this matchup. All eyes will be on the superstar duo of Leonard and George to see if they can lead their team to victory.
LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls betting tip:
LA Clippers start favourites at $1.35 to Chicago $2.30
The Charlotte Hornets will travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Hornets currently has a 15 – 36 record and sits 14th in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks are having a stellar season, with a current 33 – 17 record and sits second in the Eastern Conference.
The Bucks boast a powerful lineup that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Eric Bled. All three have been key for the Bucks this season and will be looking to take control against the Hornets. As for Charlotte, key players include Devonte’ Graham, PJ Washington, and Terry Rozier.
The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. The Pelicans currently have a 26 – 25 record and sit eighth in the Western Conference. Denver are flying high with a 34 – 16 record and sit first in the Western Conference.
Denver boast a powerful lineup that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. All three have been key for the Nuggets this season and will be looking to take control against the Pelicans. As for New Orleans, key players include Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram.