NBA Week 16 Tips and Predictions Part 3
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. LA has a 23 – 28 record and sits 13th in the Western Conference. Indiana has a 24 – 28 record and sits 11th in the Eastern Conference.
The Lakers come into this game off a loss against the Brooklyn Nets, before their clash today with the New York Nicks. While Indiana lost to the Memphis. Both teams will be looking to gain ground in their respective conferences with a victory on Thursday night.
The Lakers have been in good form of late and will be looking to capitalise on the Pacers’ recent slump. LeBron James is having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 25.7 points per game while shooting almost 54 percent from the field. Anthony Davis has also been a key player for Los Angeles, providing them with a reliable second option on offence.
Indiana has had a tough season, though they have some key players that could help them get the victory. Such as Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. Hield has been a huge addition to the team, averaging over 16.1 points per game. While Turner is providing rim protection and averaging 12 rebounds per night.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers prediction:
Looking ahead to this matchup, we predict that the Lakers will come out on top in this matchup. With their reliable scoring options and better current form, they should be able to take the victory. It should be an exciting matchup to watch!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Memphis currently has a 32 – 18 record and sits second in the Western Conference. Cleveland has a 31 – 21 record and sits fifth in the Eastern Conference.
The Grizzlies come into this game off a win against the Indiana. While Cleveland defeated the LA Clippers in their last outing, before today’s clash with Miami. Both teams are looking to build on their current form and gain ground in their respective conferences.
Memphis have lost a bit of form, having won only one their last five games. Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant have been the keys to their success this season, both averaging over 20 points per game. Jonas Valaciunas is also providing a solid inside presence, averaging 12 rebounds per night.
The Cavaliers have been in good form this season, Kevin Love is providing a reliable option inside, averaging 10 rebounds per night.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The Miami Heat will take on the New York Knicks on Thursday. The Heat have a 28 – 23 record and sits sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have a 27 – 24 record and sits seventh in the Eastern Conference.
Miami come into this game off a victory over the Cavaliers. While New York were defeated by the LA Lakers in their last outing, before tomorrow’s clash with Phoenix. Both teams are looking to build on their current form and gain ground in their respective conferences.
The Heat have been on a roll of late winning four of their last five games and will be looking to keep their momentum going against the Knicks. Tyler Herro has been a key player for Miami, averaging 17.5 points per game while shooting an impressive 44 percent from three-point range. Bam Adebayo is also providing a reliable option inside, averaging 8 rebounds per night.
New York have had a difficult season, though they have some players that could help them get the victory. Derrick Rose is currently leading their team in scoring with 15 points per game while shooting almost 40 percent from beyond the arc. Julius Randle has also been a key player for New York, averaging just under 24 points per game and 10 rebounds per night.
Looking ahead to this matchup, we predict that the Miami Heat will come out on top in this matchup. With their reliable scoring options and better current form, they should be able to take the victory. It should be an exciting matchup to watch!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. The Hornets have a 15 – 37 record and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls have a 23 – 27 record and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Charlotte come into this game off a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. While Chicago were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers in their last outing. Both teams are looking to build on their current form and gain ground in their respective conferences.
The Hornets have found it difficult to get victories this season, but they do have some players that could help them get the victory. Terry Rozier is currently leading their team in scoring with 17 points per game while shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc. PJ Washington has also been a key player for Charlotte, averaging just under 15 points per game and 7 rebounds per night.
Chicago have had a difficult season, though they have some players that could help them get the victory. Zach LaVine is leading their team in scoring with 27 points per game while shooting just under 40 percent from three-point range. Wendell Carter Jr has also been a key player for Chicago, averaging just over 13 points per game and 9 rebounds per night.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The Pelicans have a 26 – 25 record and sit eighth in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have a 27 – 25 record and sit sixth in the Western Conference.
New Orleans come into this game off a loss to Milwaukee. While Dallas defeated the Detroit Pistons in their last outing. Both teams are looking to build on their current form and gain ground in their respective conferences.
The Pelicans have been playing some poor basketball of late, loosing their last seven games. Brandon Ingram has been a key player for New Orleans, averaging 24 points per game while shooting almost 50 percent from the field. Zion Williamson is also providing a reliable option inside, averaging 22 points per night and 8 rebounds.
Dallas have had a good season thus far, they have some players that could help them get the victory. Luka Doncic is currently leading their team in scoring with 29 points per game while shooting almost 40 percent from beyond the arc. Kristaps Porzingis has also been a key player for Dallas, averaging just over 20 points per game and 8 rebounds per night.
The Golden State Warriors will take on the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. The Warriors have a 26 – 24 record and sits fifth in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are flying high with a 34 – 16 record and sit first in the Western Conference.
The Warriors come into this game following a victory over Oklahoma. Denver come in following a defeat to Philadelphia. Both teams are looking to build on their current form and compete for a top-spot in the Western Conference.
The Warriors have been playing some good basketball of late, winning six of their last 10 games. Steph Curry has been a key player for Golden State, averaging 29 points per game while shooting almost 50 percent from the field. Andrew Wiggins is also providing a reliable option inside, averaging 18 points per night and 6 rebounds.
Denver have had an excellent season so far, they have some players that could help them get the victory. Nikola Jokic is currently leading their team in scoring with 27 points per game while shooting just under 40 percent from three-point range. Jamal Murray has also been a key player for Denver. He is averaging just over 20 points per game and 5 assists per night.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets prediction:
Looking ahead to this matchup, we predict that the Denver Nuggets will come out on top in this matchup. With their reliable scoring options and better current form they should be able to take the victory. It should be an exciting matchup to watch!
The LA Clippers will take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Clippers have a 29 – 25 record and sit fourth in the Western Conference. Milwaukee has a 34 – 17 record and sits second in the Eastern Conference.
The Clippers come into this game following a victory over Miami Heat. Milwaukee come in following a victory over Chicago. Both teams are looking to build on their current form and compete for a top-spot in the respective conferences.
The Clippers have been playing some good basketball of late, winning seven of their last 10 games. Paul George has been a key player for LA, averaging 23 points per game while shooting almost 45 percent from the field. Kawhi Leonard is also providing a reliable option inside, averaging 25 points per night and 7 rebounds.
Milwaukee have had an outstanding season so far, they have some players that could help them get the victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently leading their team in scoring with 28 points per game while shooting just under 55 percent from the field. Khris Middleton has also been a key player for Milwaukee. He is averaging just over 20 points per game and 6 assists per night.
Looking ahead to this matchup, we predict that the Milwaukee Bucks will come out on top in this matchup. With their reliable scoring options and better current form they should be able to take the victory. It should be an exciting matchup to watch! Don’t miss out on the action! Make sure you tune into this one!