The long and grueling NBA season continues this week after a spectacular All-Star weekend in Texas. Now that we have passed the halfway point of the year it is time to look ahead and assess the chances of the teams most likely to win the title
Nick Shiamboruos is a worried man – he’s backed the Celtics for the NBA title but they are lost without Kevin Garnett and should be opposed in the NBA betting at present “Kevin Garnett is slowly playing his way back in to the rotation but questions about his fitness remain.
Impressed by the play of Kevin Durant, Nick Shiambouros puts together a betting plan for Oklahoma for the rest of the month “Kevin Durant worked very hard on his defensive skills during the summer and he is reaping the rewards now. The Thunder are giving up around nine points less per game than they were last year and all the credit must go to Durant. This player was born with huge amount of natural talent and now he is making the most of it.” The Oklahoma City Thunder crept in to eighth place in the Western Conference after beating the Atlanta Hawks 94-91 on Monday night.
The Gilbert Arenas scandal has rocked a side which Nick Shiambouros had high hopes for at the beginning of the season. Now they could be heading for a major slump. “Arenas’ behaviour is inexcusable but it would be a great shame if this incident ended his career.” Before the start of the season I thought the Washington Wizards had an outside chance of making the play-offs
As Rasheed and the Celtics tear it up in the East, the Mavericks are gaining on the Lakers in the West. But what betting opportunities do the weekend’s NBA fixtures offer? Nick Shiambouros picks the best.
“The Pistons have been playing very well at home and I think their half-court game could pose problems for [...]
When the Celtics visit the Bulls on Saturday, Nick Shiambouros can only see one outcome. But what is it? And where does our man see the best betting opportunities in this weekend’s NBA action?
“Denver v Phoenix is certainly one game worth staying up for. I favour Denver as they will be tough to beat [...]
Neil Monnery looks at the chances of the Saints or the Colts going unbeaten during the regular season and does their perfect record so far impact his Superbowl pick? The Saints will nevertheless be favoured by a touchdown or more in every single one of their remaining games
Nick Shiambouros picks the best bets from Thanksgiving weekend’s NBA match-ups ” On Saturday evening the Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the in-form Dallas Mavericks who have won eight out their last ten games.
With star players starting to feel the heat, Denver are desperate for a win. But with the Giants blowing hot and cold in recent weeks, this is a must win for both sides. Andy Richmond selects the best bets… “After four defeats in a row, Denver are starting to feel the heat.
Nick Shiambouros tells us what’s being goon on the world of hoops on the other side of the pond and looks ahead to the weekend’s action including why Atlanta are worth siding with on the handicap. “Dallas superstar Dirk Nowitzki put on a show on his home floor scoring 41 points in thieir overtime victory.
