NBA Week 20 Tips and Predictions Part 2
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Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Spectrum Center Charlotte, NC
The Phoenix Suns enter Wednesday night’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets in a strong position, winning their last five games. Despite this, they still have a 20 – 43 record and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Phoenix have a 33 – 29 record and sit fourth in the Western Conference.
The Suns have been led on offence by guard Devin Booker and forward Mikal Bridges. Booker has averaged 25 points per game over his last three outings, while Bridges is averaging 10 rebounds a night during that same stretch. These two players will need to continue producing for Phoenix if they want to come away with a win against the Hornets.
For Charlotte, centre Cody Zeller has been playing well recently, putting up 18 points and 8 rebounds per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Hornets want to take down the Suns.
Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favor the Phoenix Suns, who are given a 59% chance of winning this game. However, with both teams in strong form, it’s sure to be a close matchup. We predict a win for the Suns as they end Charlottes winning streak! All we can do is wait and see what happens on Wednesday night.
Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets betting tip:
The Suns start favourites at $1.20 to Charlotte $4.50
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI
The Chicago Bulls will be looking to stretch their current two-game winning streak on Wednesday night when they visit the Detroit Pistons. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Chicago have a 23 – 33 record and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference, while Detroit have a 15-47 record and sit at 15th in the conference.
The Bulls have been led on offence by guard Zach LaVine and forward DeMar DeRozan. LaVine has averaged 27 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for Chicago if they want to come away with a win against the Pistons.
For Detroit, centre Blake Griffin has been playing well recently, putting up 19 points and 8 rebounds per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Pistons want to take down the Bulls.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Chicago Bulls, who are given a 66% chance of winning this game. Considering their current form, it’s hard to see them not coming away with a victory here. We predict a win for the Bulls as they extend their winning streak! All we can do is wait and see what happens on Wednesday night.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons betting tip:
The Bulls start favourites at $1.20 to Detroit’s $4.50.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
TD Garden Boston, MA
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to make it two wins in a row on Wednesday night when they visit the Boston Celtics. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Cleveland have a 39 – 25 record and sit fourth in the Eastern Conference, while Boston has a 44-18 record and sits at second in the conference.
The Cavs have been led on offence by guard Collin Sexton and forward Evan Mobley. Sexton has averaged 24 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for Cleveland if they want to come away with a win against the Celtics.
For Boston, centre Al Horford has been playing well recently, putting up 18 points and 8 rebounds per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Celtics want to take down the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Boston, who are given a 55% chance of winning this game. With two strong teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be a close contest. We predict a win for the Boston as they keep up top two form!
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics betting tip:
The Boston start favourites at $1.40 to Clevelands $3.00. Good luck!
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Miami-Dade Arena Miami, FL
The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to rebound from two losses in a row on Wednesday night when they visit the Miami Heat. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Philadelphia have a 39-21 record and sit third in the Eastern Conference, while Miami have a 33-29 record and sit at seventh in the conference.
The 76ers have been led on offence by guard Seth Curry and forward Tobias Harris. Curry has averaged 19 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for Philadelphia if they want to come away with a win against the Heat.
For Miami, guard Jimmy Butler has been playing well recently, putting up 22 points and 3 assists per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Heat want to take down the 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Philadelphia, who are given a 65% chance of winning this game. With two strong teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be an exciting contest. We predict a win for the 76ers as they stay hot!
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat betting tip:
The Sixers start favourites at $1.85 to Miamis $2.00. Good luck!
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Madison Square Garden New York, NY
The Brooklyn Nets will be looking to extend their winning streak on Wednesday night when they visit the New York Knicks. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Brooklyn have a 34-27 record and sit sixth in the Eastern Conference, while New York has a 36-27 record and sits at fifth in the conference.
The Nets have been led on offence by guard Royce O’Neale and forward Cameron Johnson. These two players will need to continue producing for Brooklyn if they want to come away with a win against the Knicks.
For New York, centre Mitchell Robinson has been playing well recently, putting up 12 points and 8 rebounds per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Knicks want to take down the Nets.
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Brooklyn, who are given a 68% chance of winning this game. With two strong teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be an exciting contest. We predict a win for the Nets as they keep up top two form!
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks betting tip:
The Knicks start favourites at $1.60 to Brooklyn $2.30. Good luck!
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Toyota Center Houston, TX
The Memphis Grizzlies will be looking to continue winning form, following their win over Los Angeles Lakers, when they visit the Houston Rockets. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Memphis have a 37-23 record and sit ninth in the Western Conference, while Houston has a 13-48 record and sits at 15th in the conference.
The Grizzlies have been led on offence by guard Ja Morant and forward Jonas Valanciunas. Morant has averaged 21 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for Memphis if they want to come away with a win against the Rockets.
For Houston, centre Alperen Şengün has been playing well recently. He’ll need to continue this a level of play if the Rockets want to take down the Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Memphis, who are given a 53% chance of winning this game. With two evenly matched teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be an exciting contest. We predict a win for the Grizzlies as they continue their playoff push!
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets betting tip:
The Grizzlies start favourites at $1.22 to Houston $4.30. Good luck!
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WI
The Orlando Magic will be looking to keep winning ways on Wednesday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Orlando have a 26 – 36 and sit 13th in the Eastern Conference, while Milwaukee has a 44-17 record and sits first in the conference.
The Magic have been led on offence by guard Markelle Fultz and forward Jonathan Issac. Fultz has averaged 20 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for Orlando if they want to come away with a win against the Bucks.
For Milwaukee, centre Brook Lopez has been playing well recently, putting up 16 points and 8 rebounds per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Bucks want to take down the Magic.
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Milwaukee, who are given a 82% chance of winning this game. With two strong teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be an exciting contest. We predict a win for the Bucks as they look to strengthen their hold on second place!
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tip:
The Bucks start favourites at $1.20 to Orlandos $4.30. Good luck!
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Thunder Paycom Center Oklahoma City, OK
The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to rebound from their defeat to Memphis, on Wednesday night when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. Los Angeles has a 29-23 record and sits 12th in the Western Conference, while Oklahoma City has a 28-23 record and sits at 13th in the conference.
The Lakers have been led on offence by forward LeBron James and guard Dennis Schroder. James has averaged 30 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for Los Angeles if they want to come away with a win against the Thunder.
For Oklahoma City, centre Olivier has been playing well recently, putting up 20 points and 8 rebounds per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Thunder want to take down the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Los Angeles, who are given a 71% chance of winning this game. With two strong teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be an exciting contest. We predict a win for the Lakers as they look to maintain their fifth-place standing!
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting tip:
The Oklahoma start favourites at $1.90 to LA $1.94. Good luck!
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
Moda Center Portland, OR
The New Orleans Pelicans will be bounce back from their defeat to Orlando, on Wednesday night when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers. Current form and record are sure to be key factors in determining the outcome of this game. New Orleans have a 32-30 record and sits 10th in the Western Conference, while Portland has a 29-31 record and sits 11th in the conference.
The Pelicans have been led on offence by forward Zion Williamson and guard Brandon Ingram. Williamson has averaged 27 points per game over his last three outings. These two players will need to continue producing for New Orleans if they want to come away with a win against the Blazers.
For Portland, guard Damian Lillard has been playing well recently, putting up 24 points and 8 assists per game over his past five games. He’ll need to continue this high level of play if the Blazers want to take down the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction:
Predictions and betting odds favour Portland, who are given a 57% chance of winning this game. With two strong teams in good form meeting for this one, it’s sure to be an exciting contest. We predict a win for the Blazers as they look to move up the standings!
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers betting tip:
The Blazers start favourites at $1.73 to New Orleans’ $2.15. Good luck!