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The Houston Rockets are making a run up the standings, and every win has bettors believing they are a legitimate championship contender once again. The oddsmakers are taking notice as Houston’s odds to win the title have improved of late. They now have the third-best in the NBA, behind the Golden State Warriors, who continue to be the odds-on favorites, and the Milwaukee Bucks.... 

The Toronto Raptors aren’t going to do worse than the No. 2 seed in the East heading into the playoffs, but they don’t want to settle for that spot. Toronto is still within striking distance of the Bucks for the top spot and the best record in the NBA. The Raptors need to play really well down the stretch to have a shot at that lofty perch, which includes a must-win game next time out against the Los Angeles Lakers.... 

A lot of the teams in contention for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft will be in action on Tuesday night, so it’s not surprising to see a number of lopsided spreads. The New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, and Chicago Bulls are in the bottom three in their conference, and the first two teams are in full tank mode. There should be a lot of blowouts in store, but the nightcap between the Blazers and the Clippers will be a fun game.... 

The Indiana Pacers have been backsliding recently, and need to finish the season strong to have a shot at the No. 3 seed heading into the Eastern Conference playoffs. They have a winnable game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks, and choosing Indiana to break out of its slump is one of the best bets among the daily slate of games. ... 

The Houston Rockets started the season extremely slowly, but are finally rounding into form. The Rockets were projected to be the Golden State Warriors’ top competition in the Western Conference this season and it is coming to fruiting as the playoffs approach. The teams will face off this week in a heavyweight clash that could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals.... 

There are six NBA games to bet on Monday night, and while there are only NBA betting odds available on four of them right now, there are some interesting angles to consider. One of the two main contenders in the Eastern Conference is in a spot where rest might be called for against a team in full-on tank mode, and the team with the NBA’s longest current winning streak is in a tricky spot after playing a road game last night.... 

This is the stretch run of the NBA regular season. There is just one more month of games to determine which 16 teams will be playing in the postseason in mid-April, and which teams will be crossing their fingers over ping pong balls in the Zion Williamson sweepstakes on June 20. As of now, only two teams have clinched their spot in the postseason (Milwaukee and Toronto) and only three teams are officially eliminated (Cleveland, New York, and Phoenix).... 

The San Antonio Spurs are in great shape to make the postseason, but as it currently stands, they are staring down a potential first-round matchup against the Warriors. San Antonio wants to avoid that and has to move up at least one placement in the standings. They are on the road next time out but still have a winnable game as they take on the Dallas Mavericks.... 

There isn’t a huge slate of NBA regular season games set for Monday, but there are plenty of matchups that could have real ramifications down the road. Urgency at this point in the season can play a role in outcomes, and it’s imperative for bettors to know how badly teams want to win.... 

The NBA playoffs are coming up quickly, as we will soon know whether the Golden State Warriors will reign supreme again or if another team will knock them off. There is still plenty to be determined down the pike of the regular season, and the Sunday slate could help take a step in clearing things up.... 

The NBA’s regular season matchups on Saturday are less than stellar, as many of the contests feature at least one lottery team. However, that is little consequence to the savvy sports bettor, who realizes money can be made no matter the level of competition.... 

The Los Angeles Lakers might be waving the white towel. The team has struggled the past couple weeks and is pretty much out of contention. There is a report that LeBron James will have his minutes limited down the stretch, which will certainly have an effect on spreads moving forward. It will be interesting to see how the oddsmakers handicap Los Angeles’ game this week against the Boston Celtics.... 

The Golden State Warriors are widely expected to head into the playoffs as the Western Conference regular season champion, but the Denver Nuggets are still hanging around. Denver could really make things interesting by picking up a head-to-head win over Golden State next time out.... 

The battle for playoff seeding is heating up, and there are some games on Friday that could end up having a crucial impact on the standings. While those are some of the most intriguing games to watch, don’t forget about the lesser matchups as well.... 

The NBA regular season is coming down to its stretch run. The favorite is the team that everyone knew would be the team to beat when the year started, but the contenders have taken on a new look. Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors are looked upon as two of the top squads hoping to knock off the powerful Golden State Warriors. ... 

It is a light schedule on Thursday of the NBA regular season slate. Most teams are resting up at home or making some travel arrangements for their weekend matchup. While it will be a quiet day, the two matchups on the docket are quite intriguing.... 

The Milwaukee Bucks have been the best team in the regular season, but they suffered a head-scratching loss to the lowly Suns last time out. Milwaukee can’t allow that to compound next time out against the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks are the superior team and get this one at home, so they will be a comfortable favorite. ... 

The Western Conference is still tightly packed as the regular season hits its stretch run, and every game at this point can mean a lot. There are several games on Wednesday which could play a role in some movement in the standings. The Eastern Conference also has some things that must be figured out the rest of the way, and these games could either bring some more clarity or add to the fuzziness.... 

The Los Angeles Lakers are running out of time to make a run at the playoffs. If it is to happen, they are going to need to knock off superior foes consistently down the stretch. The Lakers have an opportunity to do so next time out when they host the Denver Nuggets in a critical Western Conference clash.... 

There isn’t an outsized number of NBA regular season games on Tuesday, but there are a pair of high-powered matchups featuring four hopeful contenders. While those showdowns may get the most attention, gamblers know the biggest games aren’t always the ones to bet on.... 

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors were projected to capture their respective conferences this season. While the Warriors are once again living up to expectations, it has been a much bumpier ride for Boston. The Celtics are only in fifth place in the East as the season winds down.... 

The Brooklyn Nets may not be a playoff team but that does not take away from the fact that they are highly profitable. Brooklyn will be hosting a Dallas Mavericks team that is in one of their worst stretches of the season. The San Antonio Spurs are trying to chase down the Houston Rockets for the top spot in the Southwest Division. The slumping Spurs face a Denver Nuggets team that drops a notch on the road. Few teams in any sport are as profitable as the Milwaukee Bucks. And Milwaukee could lik... 

If the Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics were to meet in the NBA Finals it would not be a shocking surprise. While the Rockets and Celtics are not top tier favorites to make it into the month of June, they are nonetheless capable. Keep in mind that both the Rockets and Celtics made it all the way to their respective Conference Finals last spring. For Houston this has been a frustrating and inconsistent season with a return to occasional bad habits on defense. For Boston the need for secondary s... 

A potential preview of the NBA Finals will be taking place on ABC Saturday night prime time television from Philadelphia. The Golden State Warriors are the prohibitive favorite to win their third consecutive NBA title and four in the last five years. The problem is that their popularity is so high that a ton of casual betting money perpetually puts them into overlay status. The Philadelphia 76ers have quickly earned their own level of respect from the gambling public and are now one of the most ... 

A matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers has a far different public perception compared to the actual reality. In the view of the casual gambler the Lakers are still the “Lake Show” and boast the King himself, LeBron James. To such players the Lakers subpar record and red ink vs. the betting odds are oblivious. Meanwhile the Bucks get little in the way of notoriety and attention yet are among the top tier teams in the NBA. Most important of all Milwaukee is making big mon...