Thursday Night NBA Betting Action Awaits
There may only be two NBA games to bet on this Thursday, but they are two massive games that could have a huge impact on the race to the Play-offs. If you want to see the best players and the teams in great form, make sure you check out the two games on offer.
Of course, you may be feeling a bit worn out after the multitude of Wednesday night games that were on offer. The Wednesday card was massive and we’ve a lot of games to recap before we can focus on Thursday. The Magic were narrowly defeated at home by the Heat, with the Miami side winning 90-93. The Hawks were home winners, downing the Mavericks with ease, winning by a score of 104-97. The Pelicans held on to defeat the Nets, overcoming the Brooklyn side by a score of 102-96.
The Timberwolves were comfortable against the Wizards, who are on a horrendous run of form. The Minnesota side triumphed by a score of 97-77 while the Nuggets were downed at home by the Suns, losing by a score of 96-110. The Kings defeated the Grizzlies, notching a 102-90 win in Sacramento.
The Celtics were on easy street against the Knicks, winning 115-94 against Boston while the Bulls were defeated at home, losing 86-98 to the Hornets. The Bucks were comfortable home winners versus the 76ers, defeating the Philadelphia side by 104-88. The Rockets defeated the Clippers, the Los Angeles side losing out 110-105 in Houston and the Jazz slipped to a home defeat to the Lakers, losing by 97-100. The Trail Blazers ensured that the Spurs horrid run of form continues, the Portland side winning 111-95.
Golden State Warriors @ Cleveland Cavaliers
The league leaders will know that they are in for a massive match against the Cavaliers but there is nothing for the Warriors to fear. When the two teams clashed last month, the Warriors were in complete control, but then again, that was a Cleveland side without LeBron James. As we all know, the Cavaliers are a completely different side when LeBron is playing, and on form, so you can expect this to be a very tight affair. Both teams are at near enough full strength and many are predicting this game to be a preview of the NBA Finals.
Both teams have an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, so there is strong consistency. The Warriors come into this game on the back of a win while the Cavaliers have three wins at the back of them heading into this one.
The Warriors hold a 44-10 record over the course of the campaign and this includes a formidable 20-8 record on the road. The Cavaliers will welcome them with a 36-22 record, which contains a 21-9 record in Cleveland. The Warriors have an edge for average points scored, 110.4 to 102.6 and the Cavaliers have the edge for average points allowed, 98.7 to 99.8.
The Warriors are closely monitoring the fitness of Stephen Curry while Shawn Marion is likely to be missing for the Cavaliers. In their most recent game on Tuesday, the Warriors had a big away win in Washington, dealing with the Wizards by a score of 107-114. The Cavs were also winners on the road on Tuesday night, dealing with the Pistons in Detroit by a score of 102-93.
When you have the chance to take the NBA’s leading side with a positive handicap, you have to be interested. Seeing the Warriors on offer at +3.5, at odds of 1.90, is likely to be a bet that most people are going to want a piece of! Bet Now!
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Phoenix Suns
The Thunder have big doubts over the health and fitness of Kevin Durant again but with Russell Westbrook in such great form, he hasn’t really been that missed. If Westbrook can deliver his best form once again on Thursday night, the Thunder should achieve their 8th win in a row, and their 9th in 10.
Westbrook managed to serve up 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on Tuesday night in the 105-92 over the Pacers. This was his third triple double since he first played in the NBA in 2008-09 and it was his third of the campaign, which sees him level with Rajon Rondo and Michael Carter-Williams.
The Thunder will have a 32-25 record by the time they get to Phoenix and this includes a 13-17 record on the road. With seven wins in a row and a 9-1 record in 10, the Thunder should be confident about this game. They face a team with a similar record over the course of the season, but a terrible run of current form. The Suns have a 30-28 record for this campaign, and this includes a 16-12 record at home. While they won their most recent game, a 96-110 win in Denver last night, the Suns hold a 2-8 record in their last 10 games, which is definitely a big negative for their fans and maverick owner.
For average points scored, the Suns are ahead, 106.1 to 101.3 but the Thunder are tighter in defence, with an average points allowed tally of 98.5 to 105.0.
The Thunder will be without Kevin Durant and Steve Novak for this one while the Suns are boasting of a clean bill of health.
This is a game that is set up for the Thunder and even if you find them with large negative odds, you should find that they are a great bet for this Thursday night game. Bet Now!
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