Golden State Warriors (32-32) at New Orleans Pelicans (29-35)
After back to back heavy defeats against the Mavericks (133-103) and Timberwolves (126-114), the Warriors let off some steam in an easy win over the Rockets by 26 points. Steph Curry recorded another 30 point game and Wiggings also played well with 20 points. New Orleans have struggled against point guards lately so look for Curry to hit the 30+ mark again when he meets the Pelicans on Tuesday.
New Orleans head back home on Tuesday after a good stretch of form on the road. They beat the Timberwolves and Thunder while also just falling short of the Nuggets in Denver. They'll also be coming off good form at home as they beat the Clippers 120-103. Their offence should have plenty of success against the Warriors, especially as they've allowed plenty of points to guards. So look for Lonzo Ball to continue his impressive run of form.
The total looks pretty high for this game despite a good trend towards the Under in this matchup. The Under has saluted in 4 of the last 5 games at this venue between the two teams. The Warriors also have a good trend against the Under on the road as they're 15-6.
Stadium Record
The Pelicans are 2-3 in their last 5 home games. Golden State has a strong 17-3 record at this venue.
Head to Head Record
Golden State has won 7 of the last 10 meetings but the Pelicans did win the last meeting, 115-101.
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Portland Trail Blazers (36-28) at Atlanta Hawks (35-30)
Portland have been on fire during this road-trip after 4 straight wins and they'll look to continue the momentum in Atlanta. They'll be coming off a back to back as they beat the Celtics at TD Garden. Damian Lillard has found form on this trip which has been a major factor and he'll get another good matchup against the Hawks.
Meanwhile, the Hawks were outmuscled by the 76ers in back to back losses but got some revenge on the Bulls in their recent 108-97 win. Trae Young has been in stellar shooting form over his last 2 games, beating the 30+ point mark. He'll be looking to make it 3 straight in an intriguing matchup with Lillard.
Portland are simply too hot to back against at the moment and they also have a good record against Atlanta. They've won 5 of the last 6 meetings and have covered in 5 of 6 as well.
Stadium Record
Atlanta has won all of their last 5 home games. The Trail Blazers are 2-4 at this venue.
Head to Head Record
Portland won the earlier season meeting on their home court 112-106 and have won 6 of the last 10 meetings.
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Denver Nuggets (43-21) at Los Angeles Lakers (36-28)
Denver are flying at the moment despite injuries as they've won 5 on the trot and now sit in 3rd position in the West. With Murray and Barton on the sidelines at the moment, the likes of Porter Jr. have stepped up in their absence. Porter Jr. has another good matchup against the Lakers struggling defence as well.
The Lakers season is turning from bad to worse after another injury scare for LeBron James against the Raptors. He's currently questionable for this game after leaving Monday's game with an ankle complaint. After 3 straight defeats, the Lakers have fallen to 6th in the West and are now in danger of falling outside the top 6 and into the play-in tournament.
Simply can't back the Lakers at the moment with their injuries and poor form. So we just can't see them competing with the in-form Nuggets.
Stadium Record
The Lakers have struggled at home recently with a 1-5 record. Denver is 0-5 at this venue against the Lakers.
Head to Head Record
The Lakers won the first meeting of the season 114-93 and the Nuggets responded with a 122-105 result on their home court.
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