Tag: "Eastern Conference"

NBA Betting: Talented Toronto can go deep in the playoffs

The Raptors boast a top quality performer in Chris Bosh but there’s more than just him to this under-rated outfit, says Nick Shiambouros “Many people think the NBA finals will be contested by Los Angeles and Cleveland. According to the current prices on offer most punters agree with that assessment but I think this year has been one of the most competitive seasons in a long time and no single team has managed to truly dominate in either Conference.” The Toronto Raptors are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and have a great chance of making the playoffs. Team leader Chris Bosh has just returned to the team after missing seven games through injury. Bosh remains one of the elite players in basketball averaging over 24 points per game and 11 rebounds. He is a free agent at the end of the year and a good playoff run will increase his bargaining power enormously

NBA Betting: Mavericks have weapons to sting Hornets

With Dallas mounting a serious challenge in the West, Nick Shiambouros believes Los Angeles could come unstuck against free-scoring Denver this weekend. “The bad news for New Orleans is that the Mavericks are playing at a very high level and should have too many weapons for them.” The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a spirited comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 108-88 on Thursday evening.

NBA Betting: Knicks exodus means pursuit of LeBron is on

It’s been another shocking year for the New York Knicks but at least their fans can look forward to their team’s hot pursuit of the Cav’s star man, says Nick Shiambouros. “For their next four games, the Knicks play Boston, Washington, Memphis and Cleveland.

NBA Preview: The East/West half-way update

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

NBA luminaries come to life as the All-Star show hits Dallas

The All-Stars are in town, meaning an entertaining weekend awaits all NBA fans. Nick Shiambouros is on hand to take you through the teams and players to put your money on… The 2010 All-Star weekend celebrations get underway on Friday in the beautiful city of Dallas

NBA Betting: Orlando head to Cleveland for Eastern showdown

Orlando Magic go to Ohio for a mouth-watering top of the conference clash while Denver fans look forward to a high-scoring affair. Nick Shiambouros selects the best bets. “This is a huge game for Orlando as victory would give them a psychological advantage if they meet Cleveland in the play-offs later on this year.” The injury hit Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 with a gritty effort on Monday night at the Staples Center.

NBA Betting Preview: A must win game for Boston?

In the East, Cleveland have finally got going, while in the West, the Lakers march on.

NBA Betting: Spurs hit the road

The San Antonio Spurs leave Texas behind this week to embark on their annual Rodeo Road Trip which starts in Sacramento on Wednesday. Nick Shiambouros assesses their chances of emerging victorious. “Over the years the Spurs have used this trip to refocus their energy and assess where they are at the halfway point of the season.” The Spurs will play eight road games in a long trip, covering over six thousand miles.

NBA Weekend Betting: Vital Sunday for two playoff contenders

Nick Shiambouros has a pair of bets in this weekend’s NBA match-ups “Denver travel to San Antonio on Sunday in a nationally televised game. This is definitely one of the biggest match-ups of the week in the West

Boston Celtics: A team in trouble without Garnett

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.

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