{"id":12613,"date":"2021-04-14T23:03:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T23:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nba-tips-betting-preview-thursday-15-april-2021-bluebet\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T08:55:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T08:55:39","slug":"nba-tips-betting-preview-thursday-15-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/nba-tips-betting-preview-thursday-15-april\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Tips & Betting Preview | Thursday 15 April"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Durant show continued on Wednesday morning as the Nets crushed the Timberwolves 127-97. Durant top scored with 31 pts and took control of the offence without Harden\/Irving. James Harden has already been ruled out for this one with a hamstring but Irving is questionable due to personal matters. So once again, Durant will be tasked with beating the 76ers here.<\/span><\/p>\n The 76ers have won their last 2 road games and will be keen to get back on their home court after losing 116-100 against the Grizzlies in their last home game. Defensively, the 76ers have been excellent lately after allowing under 100 pts in their 3 of their last 4 home games. So their defence will be looking to lock down on Durant.<\/span><\/p>\n With the Nets missing Harden and potentially Irving, the 76ers will be looking to make a statement against an undermanned Nets team. Philadelphia also have a great record at home and thrashed the Nets at this venue this season 124-108.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The 76ers have been tough at home as they’ve won 20 of their last 25 home games. Brooklyn has lost all of their last 5 games in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n The 76ers won the last meeting at this venue 124-108 and have won 8 of their last 10 meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Bet<\/b><\/p>\n 76ers -5.5 $1.80<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Mavericks have lost back to back games, including a disappointing 113-95 loss to the 76ers last time out. However, Doncic comes off 32 points and Porzingis should return to the court after resting against the 76ers.<\/span><\/p>\n Memphis turned around their poor defensive efforts with an improved showing against the Bulls, winning 101-90. Valanciunas continued his excellent form at the moment with 26 points and Ja Morant got his team-mates involved with 10 assists. After Dallas struggled with Embiid, Valanciunas should be the key again for the Grizzlies offence.<\/span><\/p>\n Valanciunas has cleared 20+ points in his last 2 games and we’re expecting him to continue his form against a Dallas defence that allowed 36 pts to another centre last time out.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The Grizzlies have won 4 of their last 6 home games. Dallas also holds a 4-2 record at this venue.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\nDallas Mavericks (29-24) at Memphis Grizzlies (26-23)<\/b><\/h3>\n