Phoenix Suns (39-35) at Utah Jazz (35-39)
The Suns are coming off a huge 20 pt win over the 76ers, which snapped a 3-game losing streak. It also keeps their hopes of getting the 4th seed in the West alive. Booker continued his impressive shooting form with 32 pts in the victory and he's now hit the 30+ pt mark in 4 straight games. They could also get Ayton back from injury as he's questionable for Tuesday's matchup after missing the last few games.
The Jazz have lost 3 on the trot and their play-in chances are looking slim at the moment. They're coming off an 8 pt loss in Sacramento and previously lost their last 2 at home by 10+ margins. Injuries haven't helped as Markkanen, Clarkson and Sexton are out. However, Markkanen could return on Tuesday as he's questionable at this stage.
Phoenix are fighting for the #4 seed in the West and the Jazz look a bit undermanned with injuries at the moment. Suns to cover behind a 30+ pt outing by Booker.
Stadium Record
Utah are 4-6 in their last 10 at home. Phoenix holds a 4-1 record in their last 5.
Head to Head Record
The Suns have dominated the Jazz since 2020 with an 8-2 record.
Best Bet
Philadelphia 76ers (49-25) at Denver Nuggets (50-24)
The 76ers road trip continues to Denver and they'll look to bounce back after 2 straight defeats. They were smashed by the Suns on Sunday 125-105 and also lost against the Warriors by 8. Harden is struggling with an injury at the moment but the positive has been Maxey. He scored 37 pts against the Suns and should enjoy more of the same if Harden can't suit up. Embiid is also questionable but he's been playing through injury at the moment and should be keen to face Jokic.
The Nuggets started this 3-game home-stand with a statement win over the Bucks on Sunday. Jokic scored 31 pts as the Nuggets thrashed the Bucks 129-106. Jamal Murray was also excellent with 26 pts. They've been dominant at home recently with 8 wins in their last 10 so they'll be confident on Tuesday as well.
This should be a tight game between two of the best teams in the NBA. Especially with the MVP matchup between Jokic and Embiid. Ultimately, the 76ers are playing well on the road and should be able to keep it close. They're 5-2 ATS on the road in their last 7 and also 11-2 ATS at this venue.
Stadium Record
Denver are 8-2 in their last 10 at home. Philadelphia are 11-2 ATS in Denver.
Head to Head Record
Since 2018, the head-to-head is tied at 5-5. The only meeting of the season went the way of the 76ers 126-119.
Best Bet
Philadelphia 76ers +5.5 = $1.85
Minnesota Timberwolves (38-37) at Sacramento Kings (45-29)
The Timberwolves are heating up at the right end of the season after 3 straight wins. They come off a huge upset over the Warriors in San Francisco as they beat them 99-96 on Monday. Naz Reid led their offence with 23 pts and defensively, they'll be happy about conceding just 96 pts in a road matchup. Their starting lineup should remain the same on Tuesday but they could opt to rest Anthony Edwards on a back-to-back with his ankle issues.
The Kings are looking locked into the #3 seed in the West at the moment and they're coming off back to back 8 pt wins. They beat the Suns on Saturday 135-127 and followed that performance up with a 121-113 victory over the Jazz. They were without Fox on Sunday but Kevin Huerter has been on fire. He's scored 27+ pts in 2 straight games. They're also a tough team to beat on their home court with 7 wins in their last 10 games.
After a 138-134 victory over the Kings at this venue in early March, I like the Timberwolves to cover in this one. They're coming off a nice win over the Warriors and have covered in 5 of their last 7 road games.
Stadium Record
Sacramento are 7-3 in their last 10 at home. Minnesota are 3-2 in their last 5 at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the season series, the T-Wolves are 2-1.
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