Can’t get enough basketball action? Well you’re in luck as the NBA has served up two blockbuster ballgames that will definitely satisfy your hoops craving. Opening festivities tonight is the much-anticipated clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Then, the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder square off in a pivotal Western Conference showdown. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two high-profile matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls.
[sc:NBAArticles ]Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Golden State Warriors (+3.5) at Cleveland Cavaliers (-3.5); total: 215.5 – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to three games with a 102-93 win Tuesday over the Detroit Pistons. LeBron James starred for the Cavaliers, putting up 19 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists. It was a historic night for James as well as he moved past Scottie Pippen for first place on the career assists list for forwards with 6,142 dimes.
The Cavs will look to stretch their unbeaten run against the Warriors who are fresh off a 114-107 conquest of the Washington Wizards. Stephen Curry returned from a one-game absence to lead all scorers with 32 points. Curry has been a vital cog to the Warriors’ success this season, averaging 23.8 points and 7.9 assists per game.
The Warriors are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five meetings with the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.
You can check out a complete preview of the game here.
Writer’s Prediction
Golden State wins, 113-106.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Oklahoma City Thunder (-5) at Phoenix Suns (+5); total: 216.5 – view all NBA lines
The Oklahoma City Thunder are starting to make some noise in the crowded Western Conference race as they stormed to their seventh consecutive win Tuesday with a 105-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers. They are now just 2 ½ games back of the San Antonio Spurs for the seventh spot in the West.
Russell Westbrook was in excellent form, putting up 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season. Since being voted the All-Star Game MVP, Westbrook has just been lights out, averaging 27.0 points, 11.8 assists and 7.8 rebounds in his last four outings.
Westbrook will be licking his chops at the prospect of facing a Phoenix side that is third-worst in the NBA in scoring defense this season, allowing a whopping 105.0 points per game.
The Thunder are 6-2 SU and ATS in their last eight meetings with the Suns at US Airways Center.
You can read a complete preview of the game here.
Writer’s Prediction
Oklahoma City wins, 107-95. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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