Basketball Predictions

Orlando Magic – Washington Wizards: a yawning gap in Florida This Friday night the Kia Center in Orlando serves up a straight-up mismatch. The Magic host the Wizards in a game the bookmakers have already written the script for (1.05 for the home side vs 9.00 for the visitors). One team is cruising toward the…

Miami Heat – Milwaukee Bucks: Kaseya Center ready to roar Tonight, Florida hosts a boiling matchup between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. On paper it’s two Eastern heavyweights, but everything else points the other way. The home side are flying — fresh off a historic night — while the visitors are in freefall,…

Sacramento Kings – Charlotte Hornets: Hornets look to sting California Tonight the Golden 1 Center hands us a matchup between two teams going in opposite directions. On one side, the Kings who look like they’ve already booked their holidays and are playing for pride (or to save spots on a roster still being rebuilt). On…

New Orleans Pelicans – Toronto Raptors: clash of styles in Louisiana Tonight at the Smoothie King Center we’ve got two teams headed in opposite directions. One side: the Pelicans, checked out and already eyeing the draft. The other: the Raptors, overruling expectations and fighting to cling to a Top 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.…

San Antonio Spurs – Boston Celtics: tactics, tension and a heavyweight clash This is the big one everyone’s been waiting for on Wednesday. The Spurs host the Celtics in a match that already smells like playoff basketball. Expect top-level tactical moves, especially as teams try to beat zone defenses that keep popping up. Bookmakers give…

Sacramento Kings – Indiana Pacers: cellar showdown or brief pride boost? Tonight the Golden 1 Center hosts two teams that look like they forgot how to win. The Kings welcome the Pacers in a match that feels less like a playoff scrap and more like damage control. Both clubs are drowning in bad results and…

Milwaukee Bucks – Phoenix Suns: offensive wake-up expected in Wisconsin Tonight the Fiserv Forum hosts a tasty matchup as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Phoenix Suns. Both teams are groggy from injuries, which will mess with the usual game plans. The visitors — normally solid on defense — may have to give ground. The…

Atlanta Hawks – Dallas Mavericks: Atlanta flying high This Tuesday night State Farm Arena hosts a game with opposite stakes. The Atlanta Hawks are red-hot; the Mavericks have clearly checked out of this season and look like they’ve already got one eye on vacation. On paper it’s a mismatch. Still, Dallas has a few young…

Miami Heat – Washington Wizards: Heat eye sixth straight This Tuesday night it’s a clash of extremes in the Southeast Division. The Kaseya Center welcomes a Washington Wizards side in freefall. On one end you’ve got a Miami team humming along, desperate to lock down a Top 6 spot in the Eastern Conference. On the…