Denver Nuggets (44-31) at Charlotte Hornets (39-36)
After a disappointing 10 pt defeat against the Suns, the Nuggets got back on track against the Thunder on Sunday with a 113-107 victory. They head to Charlotte on the back of 4 wins in their last 5 on the road so they'll be confident of sweeping this short 2 game trip. They'll also be looking for some revenge against the Hornets are an 8 pt loss at home earlier this season.
Charlotte are on a back to back after a huge win over the Nets on Monday. After falling behind by 14, LaMelo Ball led a huge comeback by the Hornets as they were victorious 119-110. They now head back onto their home court where they've won 4 of their last 5. Their defence has started to show improvement as they've allowed just 108 points per game in their last 5. So that will be the key against the Jokic led Nuggets.
The Hornets defence has improved lately and the total looks a tad high for this matchup. In the Hornets last 6 games at home, the Under is 4-2 and the trend should continue against Denver.
Stadium Record
Charlotte are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. The Nuggets hold a poor 0-5 ATS record in Charlotte.
Head to Head Record
Denver has won 6 of the last 10 meetings but the Hornets won the only matchup this season.
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Boston Celtics (47-28) at Toronto Raptors (42-32)
The Celtics improved to 47-28 on Monday with a 22 point thrashing of the Timberwolves at TD Garden. Boston are now the #1 seed in the East and they'll look to stay there as the regular season ends in a few weeks. They've won their last 6 games and more impressively, they've won 4 of their last 5 by 20 points or more. Their road form has also been impressive as they've won 9 of their last 10. The only concern for Boston coming into this one is injuries. Tatum could miss this game with soreness and Robert Williams is out with a knee injury.
Toronto will seek their 3rd straight home win when they host the Celtics on Tuesday. They come off a 40 pt thrashing of the Pacers and previously beat the Cavs by 13. As a result, they should be very confident against Boston. However, they do have a few injury concerns with VanFleet and Trent Jr. both questionable at this stage.
The overwhelming trend between these two sides has been the Under and with injuries on both teams, this should be a low scoring affair. The Under has saluted in 5 of the last 6 meetings in Canada as well.
Stadium Record
Toronto are 15-7 in their last 22 home games. The Celtics are 5-0 at this venue.
Head to Head Record
Boston are 7-3 against the Raptors and have won the last 2 by 10+ margins.
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Golden State Warriors (48-27) at Memphis Grizzlies (52-23)
The Warriors come off an 8 pt loss against the Wizards on Monday and could be missing a host of starters for this matchup. Steph Curry is already out until the playoffs and the likes of Thompson, Green and Porter Jr. are questionable for this matchup. So this will give their younger players and bench depth some game time before the playoffs.
Memphis are simply on fire at the moment after 4 straight wins. They smashed the Bucks on Sunday by 25 pts and they continue to blow teams out despite missing the talented Ja Morant. De'Anthony Melton stepped up off the bench on Sunday with 24 and Bane continued his form with 20 pts. They're also on a 7 game winning streak at home and should be confident of another big win over the reeling Warriors.
It looks like the Warriors will rest starters for this trip to Memphis so this does look like another blowout for the Grizzlies. They've won their last 4 by 12+ points and have also covered in 6 of their last 7 home games.
Stadium Record
Memphis is 5-0 in their last 5 home games. The Warriors are 2-4 at this venue in their last 6.
Head to Head Record
The Grizzlies are 6-4 in the last 10 meetings with the Warriors.
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