{"id":11889,"date":"2019-02-01T02:50:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T02:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nba-betting-preview-2-february-2019\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:30:10","slug":"nba-betting-preview-february-2-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/nba-betting-preview-february-2-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Betting Preview – February 2 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks<\/a> (ESPN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Knicks (10-40) face the Boston Celtics (32-19) at Madison Square Garden on Saturday (all times AEST).
\nThe Celtics who are currently ranked fifth in the East (11-13 on the road) will present a big challenge for the struggling Knicks who are sitting at the bottom of the conference on an 11-game losing streak
\nKyrie Irving is expected to return from a hip injury to give the C\u2019s a major boost, who have only dropped one of their last five games in a four-point defeat to Golden State.
\nIn their most recent win against the Hornets, Jason Tatum (20 points, five rebounds), Terry Rozier (17, five rebounds, 10 assists) and Jaylen Brown (24, 10 and 2) all stood up in Irving\u2019s absence to secure a 32-point victory.
\nWith Emmanuel Mudiay (shoulder) sidelined (averaging 18.6 points 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in his last five) it is unlikely they will be able to snap their losing streak against the Celtics. The young point guard has been New York\u2019s most consistent performers this season. <\/p>\n

The Knicks dealt away Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr, Trey Burke and Courtney Lee for DeAndre Jordan, Dennis Smith Jr, Wesley Matthews and draft picks. However, none of their new guys are expected to suit up against the Celtics, making David Fizdale\u2019s team thinner and more prone to being blown out<\/p>\n

Tip: <\/strong>Boston -13.5 – $1.92<\/a>.<\/h5>\n

Houston Rockets v Denver Nuggets<\/a><\/p>\n

Denver will look to win their fifth-straight game when they host the Houston Rockets.
\nThe Nuggets sit second in the West with an impressive 22-4 home record this season and are coming off a two-win road trip against the Grizzlies and Pelicans.
\nNikola Jokic has been exceptional for the Nuggets and could consider himself unlucky to not be starting in the All-Star game after averaging 20.1 points, 10.4 rebounds and 7.7 assists this season. <\/p>\n

The Joker is in the midst of a monster January, putting up 25.1 points, 11.8 boards, and 8.2 assists per contest, including six triple-doubles.
\nRockets powerhouse James Harden has been averaging 36.3 points 6.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists for the season, but the team has lost thee of their last five on the road.
\nWith the addition Kenneth Faried, who has been very handy in his first five games with Houston (averaging 15.2 points 9.8 rebounds) and the return of Chris Paul this week, the Rockets will look to lift off. However, Houston are coming off a horror home loss to a depleted Pelicans outfit and will be keen to bounce bac.
\nThe absence of centre Clint Capella could prove detrimental as they have no obvious matchup for Jokic. <\/p>\n

Tip: Denver to Win @ $1.52<\/a>.<\/h5>\n

Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hawks travel to Utah to take on the Jazz (AEST).
\nAtlanta are coming off a road 113-135 loss to the Sacramento Kings, but have gotten good production from Trae Young in recent times.
\nThe rookie has been on a heater, averaging 21 points, 2.0 triples and 8.4 assists while shooting 52 per cent from the field in his last five games.
\nDespite the strong performances from Young the team still hold an 8-20 record on the road, winning only four of their last ten games.
\nThe Jazz held a three-game win-streak prior to getting blown out by the Blazers on Thursday 105-132.
\nDonovan Mitchell has been on a roll lately, averaging 29.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists in his last five games. <\/p>\n

Tip: Utah -11.5 @ $1.90<\/a><\/h5>\n

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