{"id":12585,"date":"2021-03-19T22:44:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T22:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nba-tips-betting-preview-saturday-20-march-2020-bluebet\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T08:56:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T08:56:01","slug":"nba-tips-betting-preview-saturday-20-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/nba-tips-betting-preview-saturday-20-march\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Tips &#038; Betting Preview | Saturday 20 March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><h3>Sacramento Kings (16-24) at Boston Celtics (20-20)<\/h3>\n<p>The Kings will continue their road-trip to Boston this Saturday after a 121-119 win over the improving Wizards in Washington. Fox continued his good season with 28 pts and 7 assists, he also has a nice matchup against Boston. But defensively, the Kings generally struggle as they give up 120 pts per game and they&#8217;ll need to be better against the likes of Tatum and Brown from Boston.<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics have hit another form slump with 3 losses in their last 4 games, which includes a very disappointing 117-110 loss to the struggling Cavaliers. However, they were missing Kemba Walker in that clash and he&#8217;s expected back for this one. As mentioned, the Kings give up plenty of points to most positions so we&#8217;re expecting the Celtics to get back on track here.<\/p>\n<p>Games involving the Kings are usually played at a high pace, which should see the Over salute. The Over is 11-5 in their last 16 games and the Celtics also have a 5-2 Overs record at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Celtics are 5-1 in their last 6 at home. The Kings have lost all of their last 5 at this venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kings upset the Celtics 116-111 this season but Boston has won 7 of the last 10 meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebet.com.au\/sports\/Basketball\/107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Over 234.5 pts $1.87<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Golden State Warriors (21-20) at Memphis Grizzlies (18-19)<\/h3>\n<p>After another blowout loss against the Lakers, the Warriors got back on track last time out with an easy win over the injury riddled Rockets 108-94. But they&#8217;ll face a much tougher test on the road to Memphis. The Warriors could also be without Steph Curry who&#8217;s doubtful with a tailbone injury. James Wiseman is already a confirmed out as well. So Draymond Green will be the key in this matchup if Curry can&#8217;t suit up.<\/p>\n<p>The Grizzlies will be confident on their home court after beating the Heat 89-85 in their latest outing. The victory stopped a 3 game losing streak and it was a good team effort considering noone really dominated in the low scoring affair with the Heat. Golden State&#8217;s weakness is around the rim against big centres so look for Valanciunas to enjoy a favourable matchup in terms of points \/ rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>The injury status of Steph Curry is the major factor to consider in this game. At this stage, he&#8217;s doubtful to play so we have to back the home team to get the job done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Grizzlies have a good home record recently with 5 wins in their last 6. Since 2019, the Warriors are 2-2 at this venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the first meeting of the season and the Warriors are 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebet.com.au\/sports\/Basketball\/107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grizzlies -9 $1.92<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Dallas Mavericks (21-18) at Portland Trail Blazers (24-16)<\/h3>\n<p>After a 10 point defeat against the Clippers, the Mavericks crushed the Clippers in the second game of the series 105-89. Luka Doncic had one of his best games of the season as he tallied 42 pts and 9 assists. He has another good matchup against the Trail Blazers and his battle with Lillard will be the key to this game.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers won both home games against the Pelicans and Damian Lillard is red-hot at the moment. He combined for 86 pts in the back to back wins over New Orleans and he&#8217;ll look to continue the trend against Dallas. CJ McCollum has returned from injury with a minute restriction and that should increase in this matchup.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re expecting a high scoring shootout between these two teams, especially with Doncic and Lillard in great shooting form. The Over also has a 5-0 record when the two teams meet at this venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Portland has won 5 of their last 6 home games. Dallas holds a 1-2 record in the last 3 games at this venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Trail Blazers won the earlier season meeting 121-118 but since 2018, both sides have won 5 games against each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebet.com.au\/sports\/Basketball\/107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Over 234 pts $1.91<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sacramento Kings (16-24) at Boston Celtics (20-20) The Kings will continue their road-trip to Boston this Saturday after a 121-119 win over the improving Wizards in Washington. Fox continued his good season with 28 pts and 7 assists, he also has a nice matchup against Boston. 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