Atlanta Hawks (14-13) at Memphis Grizzlies (17-9)
The Hawks ended a 3-game losing streak with a thrilling 1-point win over the Bulls in OT on Monday. Bogdan Bogdanovic top scored with 28 pts and continues to warm into the season after an injury-interrupted start. They now head on the road for a 3-game trip and that starts with a tough back-to-back in Memphis. They'll also be without the injury DeJounte Murray and John Collins. So their bench rotation will continue to get more minutes.
The Grizzlies are looking for a 6th straight win when they host the Hawks this Tuesday. They've won all 3 games on this homestand and come off easy wins over the Pistons/Thunder. In their last 5 games, they're averaging just 103 points per game and it'll be interesting to see if that continues against the likes of Trae Young. In injury news, Morant is questionable with an injury but he has played the last 2 games so he should be fine. Desmond Bane is still out injured and Steven Adams is also questionable but played the last game.
This should be a tougher challenge for the Grizzlies but with the Hawks missing a few starters and playing on a road back-to-back, you have to like the home side. They're 4-0-1 ATS on their home court and Atlanta has lost 5 of their last 6 road games.
Stadium Record
Memphis have won 5 straight games on their home court. Atlanta are 5-2 ATS at this venue.
Head to Head Record
Since 2017, the head-to-head is locked at 5-5. The Hawks won the last meeting in March at home, 120-105.
Best Bet
Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 = $1.89
Minnesota Timberwolves (13-13) at Portland Trail Blazers (14-12)
The Timberwolves don't have to wait long for revenge after losing to the Trail Blazers by 6 pts on Sunday. They did hold a 10 pt lead at one stage so should bring confidence into this matchup. Anthony Edwards was impressive for the T-Wolves as he finished with 26 pts and D'Angelo Russell also added 24. They are without Towns at the moment so the offence shouldn't change much in this matchup as well. Gobert has stepped up his points production in Towns' absence with 20+ pts in 2 straight games.
The Trail Blazers will be looking for a 2-game sweep of the Timberwolves after the 124-118 result on Sunday. They've now won 2 of 3 games on this homestand and after this game, they'll be on the road for a while. Damian Lillard continued his hot streak with 36 pts on Sunday and that followed 40 pts against the Nuggets previously. Anfernee Simons also played well with 31 pts as he rebounded from a shocker against Denver (3-18).
Both sides totalled 242 pts last game so we like the chances of the Over in this one as well. Portland are 4-1 against the Over at home and the T-Wolves are averaging 118 pts in their last 5 outings.
Stadium Record
Portland hold a 2-3 record in their last 5 home games. Minnesota has a terrible 3-17 record in Portland.
Head to Head Record
The Timberwolves are 6-4 in the last 10 but the Trail Blazers beat them a few days ago 124-118.
Best Bet
Boston Celtics (21-6) at LA Clippers (15-13)
The Celtics were simply outplayed by the Warriors in San Fran on Sunday as they went down, 123-107. However, Jaylen Brown was impressive with 31 pts. Tatum had a quiet game for his standards so he'll be looking to respond against the Clippers. They'll play both LA teams before heading home so the Celtics will look to end this road trip with a 4-1 record. In team news, Williams and Horford are out with injuries. So the likes of Griffin and Williams are getting more playing time in the frontcourt.
The Clippers bounced back from 2 straight defeats to beat the Wizards by 7 pts on Sunday. They've finished their 4-game road trip with a 2-2 record and will now play their next 5 games at home. They've won 6 of their last 10 on their home court but will be underdogs against Boston. They should be confident considering Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both injury free. George scored 36 pts against the Wiz but Leonard's scoring is capped with a minutes limit at the moment due to his knee.
Los Angeles have a good record against the Celtics on their home court and Boston could be down on confidence after their loss to the Warriors. LA are 8-2 at home against them and they look decent value as a home underdog.
Stadium Record
Los Angeles are 6-4 in their last 10 at home. Boston has lost 8 of their last 10 against the Clippers at this venue.
Head to Head Record
The Clippers are 6-4 in the last 10 since 2018.
Best Bet
