NBA Week 6 Tips and Predictions Part 1
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Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Cleveland, OH
The Atlanta Hawks will travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers today. The Cavaliers have had a hot start to the season, while the Hawks are looking to rebound after a rough patch. This game is sure to be exciting, and could go either way.
The Cavaliers come into this matchup with a record of 10-6, while the Hawks sit with the same record at 10-6. The Cavs have been on fire lately, winning their last six games. They are led by LeBron James, who is averaging 27 points per game this season. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are also playing well, averaging 20 and 16 points per game respectively. The Cavs are averaging 110 points per game this season and should be able to put up plenty of points against the Hawks defence.
The Hawks have lost their last three games but played well in most of them. They are led by Dennis Schroder and Paul Millsap, who are both averaging over 17 points per game this season. Dwight Howard has also been solid for the Hawks, averaging 15 rebounds per game. The Hawks will need to play strong defence if they want to upset the Cavs in Cleveland today.
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction:
Cleveland will be too strong at home and grab the victory.
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting tip:
Cleveland starts favourites at $1.62 to Atlanta $2.35
Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Orlando Magic will travel to take on the Indiana Pacers today.
The Orlando Magic is coming off a tough loss to Indiana, and will be hoping to rebound with a victory today. The Orlando Magic come into this game with a record of 5-12, while the Indiana Pacers sit at 9-6.
The Orlando Magic is led by Aaron Gordon, who is averaging 18 points per game this season, and Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier, who are both averaging 15 points per game. The Orlando Magic is averaging 105 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Pacers’ defence.
The Indiana Pacers have won their last four games and will be looking for a fifth consecutive victory today. They are led by Victor Oladipo, who is averaging 25 points per game this season, and Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis, who are both averaging 13 points per game. The Pacers’ defence has been strong recently, allowing an average of only 97 points per game in their last four games.
Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers prediction:
Indiana will be too strong at home and grab their fifth straight victory.
Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers betting tip:
Indiana starts favourites at $1.35 to Orlando $3.3o.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
Monday, November 21, 2o22
United Center
Chicago, IL
The Boston Celtics will travel to take on the Chicago Bulls today. The Boston Celtics has the best record in the NBA at 13-3, while the Chicago Bulls sit at 6-10.
The Boston Celtics is led by Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, who are both averaging over 20 points per game this season. The Celtics are averaging 112 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Bulls’ defence.
The Chicago Bulls is led by Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine, who are both averaging over 16 points per game this season. The Bulls are averaging only 101 points per game this season, so they will need to play strong defence if they want to upset the Celtics in Boston today.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls prediction:
Boston Celtics will get the win today in Chicago.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls betting tip:
Boston starts favourites at $1.48 to Chicago $2.70.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee, WI
Portland Trail Blazers will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks today.
The Milwaukee Bucks come into this matchup with a record of 11-4, while the Portland Trail Blazers sit at 10-6. The Bucks have won their last two games, while the Blazers have lost their last two games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging over 23 points per game this season, and Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe, who are both averaging over 17 points per game. The Bucks are averaging 108 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Blazers’ defence.
The Portland Trail Blazers are led by Damian Lillard, who is averaging over 26 points per game this season, and CJ McCollum, who is averaging over 21 points per game. The Blazers are averaging 110 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Bucks’ defence.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction:
Milwaukee Bucks will be too strong and win their game at home today.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tip:
Milwaukee starts favourites at $1.22 to Portland $4.50.
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
Miami Heat will travel to take on Minnesota Timberwolves today.
The Miami Heat come into this matchup with a record of 7-10, while the Minnesota Timberwolves sit at 8-8. The Heat lost to Cleveland yesterday, while the Timberwolves defeated Minnesota 112-109 yesterday.
The Miami Heat are led by Goran Dragic, who is averaging over 20 points per game this season, and Hassan Whiteside and Dwyane Wade, who are both averaging over 17 points per game. The Heat are averaging 106 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Timberwolves’ defence.
The Minnesota Timberwolves is led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging over 25 points per game this season, and Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins, who are both averaging over 20 points per game. The Timberwolves are averaging 111 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Heat’s defence.
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction:
Minnesota will be too strong at home today and grab the win.
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting tip:
Minnesota starts favourites at $1.28 to Miami $3.80.
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
Golden State Warriors will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans today.
Both the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans have been playing very well as of late. The Golden State Warriors come into this matchup with a record of 8-9, while the New Orleans Pelicans sit at 9-7. The Warriors have won their last two games, while the Pelicans have won three out of their last four games.
The Golden State Warriors are led by Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, who are both averaging over 25 points per game this season. Curry is coming off of a 51-point performance in Golden States’ last game, and Durant is averaging over 28 points per game this season. The Warriors are also averaging 116 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Pelicans’ defence.
The New Orleans Pelicans are led by Anthony Davis, who is averaging over 28 points per game this season, and DeMarcus Cousins, who is averaging over 26 points per game this season. Cousins is coming off of a 41-point performance in New Orleans’ last game. The Pelicans are also averaging 115 points per game this season, so they should be able to put up plenty of points against the Warriors’ defence.
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction:
New Orleans will be too strong at home and grab the win.
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tip:
New Orleans starts favourites at $1.16 to Golden State Warriors $5.50.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Paycom Center
Oklahoma City, OK
The New York Knicks will travel to take on Oklahoma City Thunder today.
The Knicks have an 8 – 9 record and sit 10th in the Eastern conference. Oklahoma City have a 7 – 9 record and sits 12th in the Western conference.
Both the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder come into this matchup off losses. The New York Knicks have lost their last two games, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have lost to the Grizzlies 121-110 on Friday.
The New York Knicks are led by Kristaps Porzingis, who is averaging over 23 points per game this season, and Tim Hardaway Jr., who is averaging over 19 points per game this season. The Knicks are also averaging 106 points per game this season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are led by Russell Westbrook, who is averaging a triple double this season with over 21 points per game, 10 rebounds per game, and 10 assists per game. The Thunder are also averaging 110 points per game this season.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction:
Oklahoma will be too strong at home and grab the victory.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting tip:
Oklahoma starts favourites at $2.05 to New York $1.80.
Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers
Monday, November 21, 2o22
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, CA
Utah Jazz will travel to take on the LA Clippers today.
Utah Jazz come into this matchup with two consecutive wins. Utah Jazz defeated the Trail Blazers and the Suns, while the LA Clippers defeated Pistons.
Utah Jazz is led by Rudy Gobert, who is averaging 15.5 points per game, 12.8 rebounds per game and 2.6 blocks per game. Donovan Mitchell is also a key player for Utah Jazz, averaging 19 points per game.
LA Clippers are led by Tobias Harris, who is averaging 20.3 points per game, and Lou Williams, who is averaging 20.2 points per game.
Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers prediction:
LA will be too strong at home and grab the victory.
Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers betting odds:
LA starts favourites at $1.77 to Utah $2.10.