Great basketball action will be coming your way tonight as the NBA has served up two blockbuster playoff games that will definitely tickle your hoops fancy. Opening festivities tonight is the Game 2 showdown between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Following shortly thereafter is the much-anticipated Game 2 clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two pivotal games and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of Charlotte vs. Miami.
NBA News & Predictions
- 2017 NBA Draft Expert Picks and Predictions
- 2017 NBA Draft Sleepers
- 2017-18 NBA Championship Odds Update
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8:00 AM ET)
Line: Detroit Pistons (+10) at Cleveland Cavaliers (-10); total: 201.0 – view all NBA lines
Game 2 is set later tonight with Detroit looking to knot the series up at one apiece. For the Pistons to accomplish that feat, they will need to get more production from big man Andre Drummond. He recorded just 13 points and 11 rebounds in the series opener. He averaged 16.2 points and 14.8 rebounds for Detroit this season.
The Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games against the Cavs.
Click here for an in-depth breakdown of this game.
Writer’s Prediction
Cleveland wins, 105-94, to build a commanding 2-0 series lead.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Portland Trail Blazers (+8.5) at Los Angeles Clippers (-8.5); total: 209.0 – view all NBA lines
The Los Angeles Clippers drew first blood in their much-anticipated best-of-seven series with the Portland Trail Blazers, posting an emphatic 115-95 victory in Game 1 Sunday night. Six players scored in double-figures for the Clippers who improved to 30-12 at home this season.
With the loss, Portland dropped to 1-9 against the Clippers at Staples Center over the last five seasons. For the Blazers to reverse that trend and grab the all-important equalizer in Game 2, they will need C.J. McCollum to step up his play tonight. McCollum struggled mightily in Game 1, scoring just nine points on 3-of-11 shooting from the field. That’s a far cry from his 20.8 PPG scoring average this season.
The Blazers are 4-2 ATS in their last six road games against the Clippers.
Click here for a complete preview of this game.
Writer’s Prediction
The Clippers win, 108-97, to build a 2-0 series edge.
Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
