Wednesday night viewing has never been this good as we’ve lined up a pair of mouth-watering NBA games that will definitely whet your basketball appetite. Kicking things off this evening is the much-anticipated clash between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat.
Then, the Utah Jazz square off with the San Antonio Spurs in a blockbuster Western Conference showdown. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our previews of Memphis vs. Oklahoma City and LA Clippers vs. Portland.
[sc:NBAArticles ]New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat (7:00 PM ET)
Line: New York Knicks at Miami Heat – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA250 ]The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to three games with a thrilling 103-100 win over the Indiana Pacers Monday night. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade combined for 58 points for the Heat who rallied from an 18-point third-quarter deficit. Key to Miami’s resurgence has been their improved offensive play. They’re averaging 102 points over their last three games.
They will look to continue their excellent form when they lock horns with the New York Knicks tonight. They have met already twice this season with the Heat winning both of their meetings. Key to Miami’s victories was its relentless defense. The Heat held the Knicks to just 78 points in those two games.
The Heat are 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four home games against the Knicks.
Writer’s Prediction
Miami wins, 94-83.
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs (8:30 PM ET)
Line: Utah Jazz (+16) at San Antonio Spurs (-16); total: 186.0 – view all NBA lines
The San Antonio Spurs stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a comprehensive 123-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night. Seven players scored in double-figures for the Spurs who joined defending champion Golden State as the only teams to reach 30 wins already this season.
They will look to preserve their perfect home record this season when they face the Utah Jazz later tonight. For the Spurs to accomplish that feat, they will need to continue their excellent play on the defensive end. The Spurs are allowing just 89.2 points per game this season, the fewest in the NBA this campaign.
The Spurs crushed the Jazz in their first meeting this season, 118-81. San Antonio led by as many as 46 points and never trailed in that contest. That’s a source of concern for the Jazz whose last three road losses have been by an average of 23.0 points.
The Spurs are 10-0 SU and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games against the Jazz.
Writer’s Prediction
San Antonio pummels Utah, 105-84. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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