NBA Predictions

Philadelphia 76ers – Boston Celtics: the ultimatum at the Wells Fargo Center The sixth clash has all the makings of a thriller. The Pennsylvania franchise survived elimination on enemy turf. The home side now takes on the Boston Celtics in a bid to force one more game. The technical edge tilts naturally toward the visitors.…

Atlanta Hawks – New York Knicks: Georgia’s last stand at State Farm Arena Game 6 is one step from the end. The home crowd in Georgia is staring at the brink while the momentum has swung hard the visitors’ way. The New York Knicks are now setting the pace, and they are doing it brutally.…

Los Angeles Lakers – Houston Rockets : tactical squeeze in California Game 5 could hand down the final verdict. The California side leads this series 3-1. The Houston Rockets have shown surprising physical resistance. The pace of possessions should slow right down. Defensive suffocation looks set to become the only rule. Los Angeles Lakers :…

Cleveland Cavaliers – Toronto Raptors: the numbers finally crack in Ohio Game 5 breaks the deadlock. Ohio is set for a major psychological swing. The home side has wasted its early edge. The Toronto Raptors have backed up a stunning turnaround on home floor. The offensive mess from the last meeting needs fixing, and fast.…

Detroit Pistons – Orlando Magic: must-win time at Little Caesars Arena Elimination is hanging over Michigan. The East’s top seed is suddenly on the ropes. The Orlando Magic are closing in on something historic, a 3-1 lead over the No. 1 seed. Florida’s athletic edge is smothering everything the home side wants to do. Bickerstaff…

After a brutal Spurs display that saw them claw back from 16 down to win 114-93 in Portland, Victor Wembanyama’s return gave Mitch Johnson’s men exactly the lift they needed as they tore through the second half. They can close out the series at home tonight. Breakdown, player to watch and the mathodds pick. What…

New York Knicks – Atlanta Hawks : the Knicks are looking to blow the roof off Madison Square Garden! Who will grab the edge in one of the tightest matchups of the first round? In Game 5 of this playoff series, the New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks. The home side levelled the tie…

Boston Celtics – Philadelphia 76ers: put them away at TD Garden! Can the hosts finish this off and buy themselves a few extra days off? The Boston Celtics return home to face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series. The clear favourites have already handled the last two games on the…

Game 3 of the series once again showed a Pistons side that was completely overrun by the Magic. Detroit were handed a heavy defeat, leaving Bickerstaff’s men on the brink if they don’t want to head back home down 3-1. Breakdown, player to watch and mathodds prediction. What we learned from Game 3 This is…