Sacramento Kings (16-24) at Boston Celtics (20-20)
The Kings will continue their road-trip to Boston this Saturday after a 121-119 win over the improving Wizards in Washington. Fox continued his good season with 28 pts and 7 assists, he also has a nice matchup against Boston. But defensively, the Kings generally struggle as they give up 120 pts per game and they'll need to be better against the likes of Tatum and Brown from Boston.
The Celtics have hit another form slump with 3 losses in their last 4 games, which includes a very disappointing 117-110 loss to the struggling Cavaliers. However, they were missing Kemba Walker in that clash and he's expected back for this one. As mentioned, the Kings give up plenty of points to most positions so we're expecting the Celtics to get back on track here.
Games involving the Kings are usually played at a high pace, which should see the Over salute. The Over is 11-5 in their last 16 games and the Celtics also have a 5-2 Overs record at home.
Stadium Record
The Celtics are 5-1 in their last 6 at home. The Kings have lost all of their last 5 at this venue.
Head to Head Record
The Kings upset the Celtics 116-111 this season but Boston has won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
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Golden State Warriors (21-20) at Memphis Grizzlies (18-19)
After another blowout loss against the Lakers, the Warriors got back on track last time out with an easy win over the injury riddled Rockets 108-94. But they'll face a much tougher test on the road to Memphis. The Warriors could also be without Steph Curry who's doubtful with a tailbone injury. James Wiseman is already a confirmed out as well. So Draymond Green will be the key in this matchup if Curry can't suit up.
The Grizzlies will be confident on their home court after beating the Heat 89-85 in their latest outing. The victory stopped a 3 game losing streak and it was a good team effort considering noone really dominated in the low scoring affair with the Heat. Golden State's weakness is around the rim against big centres so look for Valanciunas to enjoy a favourable matchup in terms of points / rebounds.
The injury status of Steph Curry is the major factor to consider in this game. At this stage, he's doubtful to play so we have to back the home team to get the job done.
Stadium Record
The Grizzlies have a good home record recently with 5 wins in their last 6. Since 2019, the Warriors are 2-2 at this venue.
Head to Head Record
This is the first meeting of the season and the Warriors are 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.
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Dallas Mavericks (21-18) at Portland Trail Blazers (24-16)
After a 10 point defeat against the Clippers, the Mavericks crushed the Clippers in the second game of the series 105-89. Luka Doncic had one of his best games of the season as he tallied 42 pts and 9 assists. He has another good matchup against the Trail Blazers and his battle with Lillard will be the key to this game.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers won both home games against the Pelicans and Damian Lillard is red-hot at the moment. He combined for 86 pts in the back to back wins over New Orleans and he'll look to continue the trend against Dallas. CJ McCollum has returned from injury with a minute restriction and that should increase in this matchup.
We're expecting a high scoring shootout between these two teams, especially with Doncic and Lillard in great shooting form. The Over also has a 5-0 record when the two teams meet at this venue.
Stadium Record
Portland has won 5 of their last 6 home games. Dallas holds a 1-2 record in the last 3 games at this venue.
Head to Head Record
The Trail Blazers won the earlier season meeting 121-118 but since 2018, both sides have won 5 games against each other.
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