{"id":12936,"date":"2022-04-20T23:37:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T23:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nba-tips-betting-preview-thursday-21-april-2022-bluebet\/"},"modified":"2023-06-26T11:30:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T11:30:07","slug":"nba-tips-betting-preview-thursday-21-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/nba-tips-betting-preview-thursday-21-april\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Tips & Betting Preview | Thursday 21 April"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Nets will look to bounce back after a heartbreaking 1 point loss against the Celtics in Game 1. However, Kyrie Irving was the leader against his former side with 39 points and hit 6 threes. He seems to feed over the energy of the Boston crowd. Meanwhile, Durant wasn’t at his very best as he finished with 23 pts and struggled from the field, going 9 of 24. But they’ll be happy with their bench production through Claxton and Dragic.<\/span><\/p>\n Boston produced a miracle in Game 1 as Tatum nailed a lay-up as time expired to give the Celtics a crucial 1-0 series lead. Tatum was excellent for Boston, scoring 31 points and shooting 12 of 25. He was well supported by Jaylen Brown with 23 pts and Horford\/Smart both added 20 pts.<\/span><\/p>\n Generally the trend between these two sides has been the Over and it also saluted in Game 1 despite Durant not having his best game. He should improve in Game 2. The Over has a good record at this venue with the Nets involved as it’s 5-0.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The Celtics are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. The Nets have lost 11 of their last 15 in Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n In the last 10 meetings, the head to head is locked at 5-5.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Bet<\/b><\/p>\n Over 225.5 = $1.85<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The 76ers head to Toronto with a 2-0 series lead after two dominant wins on their home court. Tyrese Maxey followed up his game 1 performance with another brilliant display in Game 2 with 23 pts. Joel Embiid also finished with 31 points and bounced back from a quiet Game 1. James Harden struggled with turnovers in Game 2 with 5 so he’ll look to improve in Game 3. Thybulle is out for Game 3 as he’s not vaccinated.<\/span><\/p>\n Toronto will look to turn around their fortunes in Game 3 after a disappointing start to the series in Philadelphia. Their offence has struggled to keep up with the 76ers, mainly due to a few injury concerns with Gary Trent and Scottie Barnes. Barnes missed Game 2 and is doubtful for Game 3. Trent played in Game 2 but could only manage 10 minutes due to an illness. So unless Toronto can get healthy, this series is looking over.<\/span><\/p>\n A venue change shouldn’t change much in this series. The Raptors have too many injury concerns and their defence has struggled to stop Embiid and Maxey.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The Raptors are 7-1 in their last 8 home games. Philadelphia has covered in just 1 of their last 6 in Toronto.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\nPhiladelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors<\/b><\/h2>\n