Can’t get enough basketball? Well you’re in luck as the NBA has served up a pair of exciting matchups that will thrill hoops fans all over. First off, the Washington Wizards travel to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bulls. Then over at the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers face the streaking Portland Trail Blazers.
Read on below for our analysis of these two high-quality ballgames and while you’re at it, you can check out the experts’ predictions for the 2014-2015 NFL Conference Championship games here.
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Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Washington Wizards (+5.5) at Chicago Bulls (-5.5); total: 194.0 – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]Washington continued their torrid streak at home, beating the San Antonio Spurs, 101-93, to record their fourth straight win at the Verizon Center. What made the victory much sweeter for the Wizards was that it was Washington’s first win over San Antonio in almost a decade.
The Wizards had dropped 17 straight games to the Spurs prior to their win Wednesday night. Leading the way for Washington was John Wall who scored a game-high 25 points in addition to his eight assists. He will look to continue his excellent form when the Wizards pay a visit to Chicago to face Derrick Rose and the rest of the Bulls.
The Bulls are struggling for form at the present time, losing three of their last four assignments. They are coming off a tough 121-114 defeat to the Orlando Magic.
The Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings with the Bulls at United Center.
Writer’s Prediction
The Bulls edge past the Wizards, 84-81.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Clippers (+3.5) at Portland Trail Blazers (-3.5); total: 205.5 – view all NBA lines
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they square off with the Los Angeles Clippers in a battle between two of the Western Conference’s top teams. The Blazers are coming off a commanding 106-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers that improved their record to 30-8.
The Blazers will be put to the test, though, later tonight against the Clippers who are second in the Pacific division with a solid 25-13 record. The Clippers are desperate for a pick-me-up win after their disappointing 104-90 loss to the Blazers Sunday where they blew a huge 13-point lead in the first quarter.
The Blazers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings with the Clippers at home.
