Over the last few weeks, there have been small shakes on the top of the NBA scoreboards. The fight at the top keeps getting interesting as the leaders try to get ahead and the other teams are working overtime to close the gaps.
The Eastern Conference has had a steady takeover from the Milwaukee Bucks, who are not planning on returning control at the helm, and currently have 2 wins lead over the previous leaders, the Boston Celtics, who are also 3 wins ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The win streaks on this side are not going as strong, as most teams are coming in with a win or a loss, except for the Knicks at 4 straight victories and the Nets at 3; but we have to mention the Pistons and their 9 matches losing streak.
The Denver Nuggets are still leading the Western Conference, but only keep a 3 victories lead on the Memphis Grizzlies, and right behind them, 2 victories behind, are the Sacramento Kings.
The Suns are not as close to making the Kings worry, but they are running at 5 straight wins, which is the highest active streak at the moment.
NBA Weekly Preview 25: Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
When:
Tuesday, April 4th at 5:00 pm ET at the Capital One Arena
Moneyline odds:
Washington Wizards +580
Milwaukee Bucks -909
Where Can I Watch it?
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Bucks have managed the top place with 56 wins in 78 matches, while the Wizards are placed at the 11th spot with a 34-44 record.
In their last 10 NBA fixtures, the Bucks, who won their last game against the Philadelphia 76ers, have won seven matches, while the Wizards, who are currently on a two-game losing streak, have won three times.
Washington lost 20 of its 38 home games, while Milwaukee won 25 of its 39 road games so far this season.
This match will be fun for the fans, but we are not expecting the 11th-placed Wizards to go out with positive results this time.
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
NBA Weekly Preview 25: Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans
When:
Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00 pm ET at the Smoothie King Center
Moneyline odds:
Sacramento Kings +101
New Orleans Pelicans -123
Where Can I Watch it?
The New Orleans Pelicans aim to build on a three-game home winning stretch when hosting the Sacramento Kings.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are placed at the eighth spot with 40 wins in 78 matches, while the Kings have managed the third place with a 47-31 record.
In their last 10 NBA fixtures, the Pelicans, who are currently on a two-game winning streak, have won seven matches while the Kings, who lost their last game against San Antonio Spurs, have won six matches.
New Orleans lost 13 of its 38 home games, while Sacramento won 24 of its 38 road games so far this season.
This is going to be quite interesting but even if the Pelicans are a tough team at home, we are expecting the Kings to come out and surprise them with a victory.
Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick: Sacramento Kings
NBA Weekly Preview 25: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
When:
Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00 pm ET at the Wells Fargo Center Arena
Moneyline odds:
Philadelphia 76ers -120
Boston Celtics -101
Where Can I Watch it?
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Sixers have managed to hold the third place with 51 wins in 78 matches, while the Celtics are placed in the second spot with a 54-24 record.
In their last 10 NBA fixtures, the Sixers, who lost their last game against Milwaukee Bucks, have shared five wins and losses. Meanwhile, the Celtics, who are currently on a two-game winning streak, have won seven matches.
Philadelphia lost 11 of its 39 home games, while Boston won 25 of their 40 road games so far this season.
This is supposed to be quite an interesting match, and even though things on the numbers are supposed to be quite close, we expect the Celtics to take a comfortable win against the 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Betting Pick: Celtics
NBA Weekly Preview 25: Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunders
When:
Tuesday, April 4th at 8:00 pm ET at the Chase Center
Moneyline odds:
Golden State Warriors -332
Oklahoma City Thunders +248
Where Can I Watch it?
In the Western Conference standings, the Warriors are placed at the sixth spot with 41 wins in 79 matches, while the Thunder have managed the 10th place with a 38-41 record.
In their last 10 NBA fixtures, the Warriors, who lost their last game against Denver Nuggets, have shared five wins and losses. Meanwhile, the Thunder, who are currently on a two-game losing streak, have won four matches.
San Francisco has lost eight of its 40 home games, while Oklahoma City won 15 of its 39 road games so far this season.
With those numbers on the line, we are simply expecting the Warriors to dominate Thunder all match long in their meeting.
Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunders Betting Pick: Golden State Warriors
NBA Weekly Update 25: Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
When:
Thursday, April 6 at 9:00 pm ET at Vivint Smart Home Arena
Moneyline odds:
Utah Jazz +200
Oklahoma City Thunder -250
Where Can I Watch?
The situation is very difficult for the Utah Jazz. They need more than a miracle to get into the playoffs. Will Hardy’s quintet needs to win their remaining 3 games and hope the Thunder and Mavericks lose everything. Also, they have Clarkson, Gay, Kessler, Markkanen, and Sexton injured. That is to say, their top three scorers, their top two rebounders, their best assister and their best blocker will not be there tonight. They have only won 1 of their last 8 games.
The battle for the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference is very close to being decided. The Oklahoma City Thunder have a slight lead over the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz. With 2 games to go, they need to win both or win 1 and the Mavs lose 1 to secure their play-in spot. The team has 3 consecutive defeats, but it knows that it cannot afford to lose again and especially against a team with so many casualties. Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged over 30 points in his last 4 games but they have to help him on defense.
Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Weekly Update 25: Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
When:
Thursday, April 6 at 10:00 pm ET at Footprint Center
Moneyline odds:
Phoenix Suns -300
Denver Nuggets +240
Where Can I Watch?
The Phoenix Suns have already secured their place in the next playoffs, but they are looking to get there in the best possible way. They have 6 victories in a row and if they beat the Conference leader, they will surely be more motivated to face the finals. Without injuries and now with Kevin Durant recovered, the team will give the forward more minutes so that he reaches the next phase of the tournament in the best possible way. Also, KD is still unbeaten with his new team.
The Denver Nuggets have suffered some setbacks in the last week, with 3 losses in 4 games, including one against the Houston Rockets, the worst team of the conference, last Tuesday. They’re going to clinch first place in the Western Conference, but they don’t want to end the regular season losing. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are doubtful for this Thursday due to injury.
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Pick: Phoenix Suns
NBA Weekly Update 25: Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat
When:
Friday, April 7 at 7:00 pm ET at Capital One Arena
Moneyline odds:
Washington Wizards
Miami Heat
Where Can I Watch?
With nothing to play for, the Washington Wizards will seek to close this tournament in the most decent way. Wes Unseld’s quintet has only managed 2 wins in the last 11 games and wants to say goodbye with two home wins. Up to 6 players are in doubt due to injury and on that list we find the best weapons of the squad.
Miami Heat is still in the fight to go straight to the playoffs and not have to go through the play-ins. For that, they will have to win their remaining games and wait for some defeats by the Brooklyn Nets, who are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. They have 2 consecutive victories with very good performances from Jimmy Butler who has been well accompanied by his teammates.
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Betting Pick: Miami Heat
NBA Weekly Update 25: Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls
When:
Friday, April 7 at 8:30 pm ET at American Airlines Center
Moneyline odds:
Dallas Mavericks
Chicago Bulls
Where Can I Watch?
Dallas is on the tightrope. They are in 11th place in the Western Conference and do not depend on themselves to qualify for the next phase. They need to win his remaining two games and have the Oklahoma City Thunder lose one of them, or win just 1 and have the Thunder lose both. It will be a very tough task for the team and we also can’t imagine a final without Luka Doncic, who continues with great numbers but has not been supported by his teammates.
The Chicago Bulls have already qualified for the play-ins, but they entered as the weakest team in the Eastern Conference and they want to change that in these last two games. They lost this week to the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks, but they know that defeating the Mavs will give them a boost to face what is coming.
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