{"id":11886,"date":"2019-01-30T02:23:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T02:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nba-betting-preview-31-january-2019\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:30:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:30:19","slug":"nba-betting-preview-31-january-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/nba-betting-preview-31-january-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Betting Preview – 31 January 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards (ESPN)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Indiana Pacers (32-17) visit Washington (21-28) in an Eastern Conference battle. <\/p>\n

The Pacers are currently on a two-game losing streak after defeats to Golden State and the Grizzlies and look notably weaker without Victor Oladipo (knee) who has been ruled out for the season.<\/p>\n

Centre Myles Turner led the way for the Pacers against the Warriors with 16 points, six rebounds and an assist, but he could do little to prevent the Golden State onslaught. <\/p>\n

Indiana have conceded 341 points in their last three games and will need to work on their defence if they are to beat the Wizards. <\/p>\n

Washington return home after road trip that included trips to Orlando, San Antonio and Cleveland in the past week and will be keen to once again grace their home court. <\/p>\n

Bradley Beal has been the Wizards star performer in January, averaging 27.6 points per game and 6.1 assists.<\/p>\n

In their last meeting on December 23, Indiana claimed a 105-89 victory. <\/p>\n

Tip: <\/strong>Indiana to win – $1.92<\/a>
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Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> (ESPN)<\/p>\n

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Portland will look to win their third game in a row when they host the Jazz in a division rival matchup. <\/p>\n

The Trail Blazers recorded impressive victories over the Suns and the Hawks to move their record to 31-20 for the season. <\/p>\n

Damian Lillard missed the game against the Hawks due to knee soreness but will return for this one.<\/p>\n

The star guard continues to put up stellar numbers, averaging 29.3 points, 6.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds in his last six games. <\/p>\n

Utah are coming off three consecutive victories, including a 125-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. <\/p>\n

Donovan Mitchell had 29 points, four rebounds and five assists against the Timberwolves, while Joe Ingles posted 15 points, two rebounds and six assists.<\/p>\n

Only two wins separate the pair in the Western Conference standings, but with Lillard averaging 21.7 points against the Jazz, the Trail Blazers could be on course for a win. <\/p>\n

Tip: <\/strong>Portland to win – $1.87<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics<\/a><\/p>\n

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Charlotte will look to improve their record to .500 when they travel to Boston. <\/p>\n

With scores level at three-quarter-time, the Hornets scored 30 points in the final term to beat the New York Knicks 101-92 on Tuesday (AEST).<\/p>\n

Guards Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb combined for 29 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists and will again be key to the Hornets quest for a win against the Celtics. <\/p>\n

The Hornets away form 7-17 has been poor this season, while their record at Boston is also disappointing, losing their past five games at TD Garden. <\/p>\n

Boston head into the match off the back of a 112-104 victory over Brooklyn in a game where they were missing Kyrie Irving (hip). The star guard remains doubtful to face the Hornets.<\/p>\n

Marcus Smart (21 points, two rebounds, seven assists) and Jaylen Brown (21 points, six rebounds, two assists) performed well against the Nets in Irving\u2019s absence, while Aron Baynes put up 16 points, six rebounds and one assist off the bench. <\/p>\n

The home sides have won the two corresponding fixtures this season, with both games ending in a one-point margin. <\/p>\n

Expect another close encounter.<\/p>\n

Tip: <\/strong>Boston to win @ $1.39<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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