Looking for some intense basketball action? Well tonight’s your lucky night as we’ve got two high-quality ballgames that will definitely be worth all your attention. Kicking things off tonight is the Eastern Conference showdown between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics.
Then, the Houston Rockets square off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in a critical Western Conference clash. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two important matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between Cleveland and Detroit.
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Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (7:30 PM ET)
Line: Orlando Magic (+8) at Boston Celtics (-8); total: 204.0 – view all NBA lines
The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to four games with a thrilling 111-103 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Avery Bradley scored a season-high 27 points for the Celtics who climbed into fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 26-21 slate. Key to Boston’s resurgence has been their improved offensive play. They’re averaging 112.3 points over their last four games.
They will look to stretch their unbeaten run even further when they lock horns with the Orlando Magic tonight. The Magic have been struggling for form of late, losing their last seven games by an average of 7.4 points. The Magic are coming off a 107-100 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. That was Orlando’s 11th loss in its last 12 outings.
The Celtics are 10-0 SU and 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games against the Magic.
Writer’s Prediction
Boston wins, 113-102.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Houston Rockets (+7.5) at Oklahoma City Thunder (-7.5); total: 222.0 – view all NBA lines
The Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their unbeaten run to two games with a nerve-wracking 126-123 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 51 points for the Thunder who moved to within four games of San Antonio for second place in the Western Conference standings.
They will look to keep the momentum going when they host the Houston Rockets later tonight. The Thunder will have their work cut out for them, however, against the Rockets as they have lost their last two games against Houston at Chesapeake Energy Arena. In fact, the Rockets have dominated this matchup of late, winning all of their last five meetings with the Thunder.
The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games with the Thunder.
Writer’s Prediction
Oklahoma City wins, 107-94. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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