With the probability of playing without LeBron James being high, the Heat will try to weather the visiting Pacers. In another game, the Spurs are looking to slow down the scorching Suns when the two teams meet tonight.
Sports Betting Preview for December 18
NBA –Lillard Scores Another Game Winner, Leads Blazers Past Cavs
- Guard Damian Lillard made a three-pointer with a second left as the Blazers escaped with a win over Cleveland, 119-116.
NBA –Lakers Defeat Grizzlies
- Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol produced 21 points apiece to help the Lakers pull out a 96-92 win against Memphis.
NBA – Thunder Munch Nuggets to Extend Hot Streak
- The Thunder would not be denied their seventh-straight win as they trampled the Nuggets on the road, 105-93.
Top Bet Games to Bet On
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat (7:00 PM ET)
The Pacers dealt Miami a loss just a week ago, but just in case the message wasn’t clear, they will attempt to hammer the defending champions again and let all of South Beach know that Indiana is a legitimate threat. [sc:Other250banner ]
In their first meeting this season with Miami, Roy Hibbert finished with 24 points and Paul George scored all but two of his 17 points in the second half to propel Indiana to a 90-84 victory. The Pacers are fresh off their first home loss of the season against the Pistons (101-96), but are 3-0 SU and ATS following a defeat.
Odds: Pacers (+3) vs. Heat (-3), O/U: 189.5
LeBron James is averaging 25.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, and 6.5 APG, but it appears he will not be on the floor tonight to provide those numbers. The reigning MVP is declared questionable against Indiana in order to rest his sprained ankle. James’ absence is obviously a big loss for his team, but the Heat is not entirely dependent on the superstar. Miami is third in the NBA in sharing the leather, dishing out 23.9 assists per game. The team is 8-2 SU in its last 10 home games.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns (9:00 PM ET)
The Spurs rarely lose in consecutive fashion. In fact, they haven’t yet this season and they plan to stay that way when they do battle against a team that is performing surprisingly well. But they will need other players to step up to prevent a second straight defeat in as many games.
Starting point guard Tony Parker will miss at least two games starting tonight due to a bruised shin, which means a bigger load for San Antonio stalwarts like Tim Duncan, who has recorded a double-double in four straight games. The Spurs are 3-0 SU and ATS in their last three trips to Phoenix.
Odds: Spurs (TBA) vs. Suns (TBA), O/U: TBA
With Spurs spitfire Tony Parker absent tonight, the Suns are looking to dominate the backcourt battle to score Phoenix’s sixth straight win – a feat the franchise hasn’t accomplished since the days of Steve Nash. The duo of Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragic is arguably the heart and soul of the resurgent Suns. Bledsoe and Dragic are combining for 38.6 PPG and 12.5 APG. The Suns are 5-0 SU and ATS in their last five games.
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