Does the Nets’ surge continue?
Four NBA games will be contested in the coming night. This will also feature the respective first-place teams from the East and West.
Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies – March 16, 00:00
The Pacers and Grizzlies have not faced each other yet this season. The role of the favorite again clearly take the guests. Memphis has emerged as a real contender this season and is in third place in the West.
For the hosts, on the other hand, the season is already over. Third last in the East, they won’t even make the play-in tournament. One bright spot in terms of play, however, is Tyrese Haliburton. The former Kings player scored another double-double in points and assists in the last game.
In addition, his 25 points together with Buddy Hield represented the best yield on the side of the hosts. Currently, he is also particularly challenged, as the Pacers have to do without numerous injured players.
For the game between the Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies, however, bets on an away win with at least an eight-point difference are worth considering.
Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets – March 16, 00:00
The home side from Florida will not qualify for the playoffs and this is mainly due to their harmless offensive game. Only Oklahoma scores less points on 100 possessions than Magic.
The Nets, for their part, have recently been able to call on Kevin Durant again, giving them one of the NBA’s best scorers at their disposal. KD recently dismantled the Knicks with a whopping 53 points and contributed the decisive clutch throw in the derby win over the city rivals.
His comeback has definitely reinvigorated the visitors, as can be easily seen in their recent three wins. Moreover, the franchise from the East Coast can rely on its away strength: The New Yorkers win more often away from home than at home.
A strange statistic at first glance, but one that can be quickly explained by the fact that Kyrie Irving can start in the away games, while the top player is suspended in the home games due to his unresolved vaccination status.
For the duel between Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets, betting tips on an away win with at least a ten-point lead are offered.
Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons – March 16, 00:30
The points leader in the East gets a visit from Detroit. For their part, the Pistons are just second to last in the Eastern Conference and have won just 26.5 percent of their 68 league games so far. A chance of participating in the postseason has thus been eliminated in view of the fact that the regular season is already far advanced.
However, rookie Cade Cunningham still had a successful season. The first pick of the last draft has absolutely fulfilled the high expectations placed on him with consistently strong performances.
For the duel Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons can be located in the odds on more than 32.5 points, rebounds and assists by the currently particularly strong newbie value. A limit that the 20-year-old has failed to surpass in only two of the seven games so far in March!
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns – March 16, 01:00 PM
The Pels and Suns face each other for the fourth time this season. After two victories of the basketball players from the Valley, NOLA prevailed in the last duel for the time being. With 32 points on the side of the home side, CJ McCollum shined the most.
The former Trail Blazers player scored the most points of any player on the court of the Footprint Arena in Arizona. The strong showing may also be considered synonymous with his debut in the Big Easy. So the guard has acclimatized very quickly with his new employer.
Currently, however, he has to pass due to the safety protocol of the NBA and with Brandon Ingram on top the best scorer of the home side is out. The guests, for their part, are also traveling with personnel worries, as the best assister in the league in the person of Chris Paul will not be able to start due to an injury.
For the clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns, predictions of more six assists by Devin Booker seem promising. Since “CP3” is out, the guard acts more as a playmaker and exceeded the selected number of successful assists for teammates in five of the last six games!