Wednesday night viewing has never been this good as we’ve lined up a pair of exciting NBA games that will definitely your sporting appetite. Kicking things off tonight is the much-anticipated showdown between the streaking Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets.
Then, the Atlanta Hawks square off with the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster Eastern Conference clash. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between the New York Knicks and the still-winless Philadelphia 76ers.
[sc:NBAArticles ]Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets (7:00 PM ET)
Line: Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]The Golden State Warriors preserved their unbeaten record this season with a thrilling 106-103 win over the Utah Jazz Monday night. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 46 points for the Warriors, who improved to 9-0 on the road this year. Key to the Warriors’ hot start has been their stellar offensive play. They lead the league in scoring this season, averaging a whopping 115.3 points per game.
They will look to continue their excellent road form when they lock horns with the Charlotte Hornets tonight. The Hornets are coming off a tough 87-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. They pulled off the win even without prized big man Al Jefferson, who suffered a calf injury late in the first quarter. With Jefferson out, the onus is on Charlotte’s bench to step up big time against Golden State. The Hornets’ reserves outscored Milwaukee’s bench, 34-15, in their showdown last Sunday.
The Hornets are 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five home games against the Warriors.
Writer’s Prediction
Golden State wins, 102-90.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors – view all NBA lines
The Atlanta Hawks returned to winning ways Monday with a gutsy 106-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jeff Teague scored 25 points for the Hawks, who ended the Thunder’s four-game unbeaten run. It was a huge bounce-back performance for the Hawks, who had four of their starters finish in double-figures.
They will look to make it back-to-back wins when they face the Toronto Raptors later tonight. The Raptors had their own four-game winning streak snapped on Monday, losing 107-102 to the Phoenix Suns. Toronto simply had no answer for Phoenix’s Eric Bledsoe, who erupted for 20 points and 11 assists. They will look to turn things around at Air Canada Centre, where they carry a 4-2 home record this season.
The Raptors are 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four home games against the Hawks.
Writer’s Prediction
Toronto wins, 92-87. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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