Then, the Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster showdown at Staples Center. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our previews of Golden State vs. Washington and Cleveland vs. Charlotte.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs (8:30 PM ET)
Line: New Orleans Pelicans (+13) at San Antonio Spurs (-13); total: 207.0 – view all NBA lines
The San Antonio Spurs returned to winning ways Monday with a resounding 107-92 victory over the Orlando Magic. Aldridge scored a season-high 28 points for the Spurs who become the second Western Conference team in NBA history to win 26 straight games at home.
They will look to preserve their perfect home record this season when they face the New Orleans Pelicans later tonight. For the Spurs to accomplish that feat, they will need to continue their excellent play on the defensive end. The five-time NBA champions are allowing just 91.2 points per game this season, the fewest in the NBA this campaign.
The Spurs are 8-2 SU and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 home games against the Pelicans.
Writer’s Prediction
San Antonio wins, 109-92.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Minnesota Timberwolves (+11.5) at Los Angeles Clippers (-11.5); total: 208.5 – view all NBA lines
The Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with an emphatic 120-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Six players scored in double-figures for the Clippers who moved to within 12 games of the league-leading Golden State Warriors. Key to the Clips’ resurgence has been their improved offensive play. They’re averaging 100.3 points over their last four games.
They will look to continue their excellent form when they lock horns with the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. The Clippers will fancy their chances of doing just that as they have fared extremely well against the Wolves of late. The Clippers are unbeaten in their last 14 meetings with the Wolves.
The Clippers are 8-2 SU and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 home games against the Wolves.
Writer’s Prediction
Los Angeles wins, 115-102. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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