The future of basketball in Los Angeles surely looks bright, and online betting fans can see a glimpse of that future on Monday’s fixture that will feature the Lakers and Clippers taking on the Spurs and Hornets respectively at the Staples Center.
Betting odds on a Lakers win won’t be that high as compared to that of the Clips, but the California faithful will still be optimistic of witnessing a live betting spectacle capped with a Hollywood-esque victory party.
San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Lakers (February 27, 04:30 GMT+8)
Kawhi Leonard and his San Antonio crew took down the Clippers yesterday, and all odds point that they will do the same to the latter’s fellow LA team. Also, Pau Gasol’s return isn’t a good thing for the Lakers as they will have another player to keep an eye on the Spurs’ offence.
However, it’s not at all hopeless for Luke Walton’s men as they will be playing on their home court where they can expect a sold-out Staples crowd. Not to mention that they only lost by nine points when they first host San Antonio last November. With that said, the Lakers +10.50 for 2.05 sounds like a steal.
Phoenix Suns @ Milwaukee Bucks (February 27, 04:30 GMT+8)
Phoenix’ loss to Chicago showed their lack of depth needed to make a decent run, and they are likely to face the same problem in this game and the future. Although Milwaukee are also struggling as they remain two places below the eighth-placed Pistons, they still have reliable scoring options in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Beasley who could spark their offence and carry the team.
I predict this one to end like their previous battle, so go for the Bucks -6.50 for 1.95.
Memphis Grizzlies @ Denver Nuggets (February 27, 06:00 GMT+8)
Defence is still the issue for the Grizzlies, as proven in their 92-102 defeat to the ever-inconsistent Pacers. Nevertheless, they can’t afford to repeat their mistakes in Indiana if they want to get back to winning ways, especially now that they’ll be facing a top-ten offence in Denver. Though, it should be a silver lining for them that they have defeated the Nuggets in both of their two meetings this season – the latest a 20-point drubbing in Denver’s stomping ground.
This match has all the signs of a gritty affair, but Memphis +2.00 for 1.85 appears to be the best option.
Utah Jazz @ Washington Wizards (February 27, 06:00 GMT+8)
Rodney Hood’s return to Utah didn’t go well, so Coach Quin Synder might consider starting Joe Ingles again to keep their defensive unit intact. Nonetheless, amid that concern, the Jazz will be a tough nut to crack for the Wizards as they continue to be one of the league’s best road teams. Furthermore, it shouldn’t help on Washington’s form and confidence that they lost to Philadelphia the last time out.
If you’re interested in this game, Utah +2.00 for 1.98 is a good choice.
Portland Trail Blazers @ Toronto Raptors (February 27, 07:00 GMT+8)
Following DeMar DeRozan’s 43-point explosion against the Celtics, Kyle Lowry – who is out indefinitely – doesn’t need to rush things. The addition of Serge Ibaka certainly gave Toronto a boost and provided the banged up Jonas Valanciunas some help in the frontcourt. Hence, with the Raps going all in and showing that they are determined to win, they might just be too much for a Portland team that isn’t playing well on the road. Choose Toronto -5.00 for 1.99.
Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons (February 27, 07:00 GMT+8)
The Celtics are probably regretting their decision to stay silent during the trade deadline after the Raptors came from 17-point down to defeat them; though that shouldn’t worry them when they visit The Palace as they stay in control of the No. 2 seed in the East while boasting one of the league’s best scoring units.
Detroit’s defence anchored by Andre Drummond will make life a little harder for the Beantown, but that won’t be enough to stop them.
New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder (February 27, 08:00 GMT+8)
Getting Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Bulls undoubtedly adds depth to Oklahoma’s bench unit. And with Russell Westbrook producing like usual, the Thunder are primed to make a deep run to increase their standings in the Western Conference.
New Orleans are still adjusting to life with DeMarcus Cousins, so this is the perfect opportunity for the Thunder to sweep the series against the Pelicans.
I think Oklahoma can win this comfortably; thus, a bet on the hosts -6.50 for 2.00 is not a bad deal.
Charlotte Hornets @ LA Clippers (February 27, 10:30 GMT+8)
Fifth in the West after losing two in a row against the top teams in the NBA, Blake Griffin and the Clips will be firm in their goal of returning to the winners’ column. Their fellow strugglers in Charlotte will be difficult opponents considering their last encounter ended with a narrow victory, but the fact that the Hornets have only won once on the road this 2017 should be quite comforting.
Add it to the fact that Charlotte continue to struggle in finding their rhythm on both ends of the floor.
If you are willing to take a little risk, the Clips -9.50 for 1.95 is a punt worth considering.
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