Few sports provide the betting markets that basketball and specifically the NBA does, and there is another huge weekend of action for punters and Aussie bookmakers to get stuck into.
High-flying Boston Celtics travel to the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic clash with Miami Heat in what looks to be an Eastern epic, whilst the Phoenix Suns will be eager to come out on top, as they host the Indiana Pacers.
22nd January 2024, 13.00 – Toyota Centre, Houston
In the race for the NBA Championship, very few sides are being backed as heartily with most NBA betting sites than the Boston Celtics. Sat pretty at the top of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics have been in fine fettle all season and they will be looking to maintain their strong run, as they travel to the Houston Rockets.
For the Rockets, inconsistency has blighted their season in the Western Conference but they remain a side with plenty of scoring potential and they will look to take the game to the Celtics from the outset.
However, the Celtics are a winning machine currently and that shouldn’t change in this one.
Best Bet: Boston Celtics to win the match @ $1.80 (PlayUp).
22nd January 2024, 13.30 – Kia Centre, Orlando
A Florida derby promises to catch the attention of all NBA punters and betting apps,
as Orlando Magic host local rivals Miami Heat. The Magic haven’t been able to string results together this season but they remain one of the sides very much in the playoff shakeup in the Eastern Conference and a couple of good results would change the narrative surrounding their season.
Meanwhile, Miami Heat sit 6th in the Eastern Conference and they know that a win here could potentially be a big result in terms of their aspirations this season. This should be a really good game, with no love lost between the two sides and there should be plenty of points put on the board here.
Best Bet: Over 223.5 points in the match @ $2.05 (GetSetBet).
22nd January 2024, 14.00 – Footprint Centre, Phoenix
Two sides chasing the playoffs in their respective divisions meet in Phoenix, as the Suns of the West play host to the Indiana Pacers of the East.
So much was expected of the Phoenix Suns coming into the 2024 NBA season and whilst they have endured an indifferent start to the campaign, wins in their last 4 games have propelled them up to 8th place and they are certainly a team on the rise.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers sit 7th in the East and they have shocked a fair few teams this season, with their ability to change the game at both ends of the court.
Writing off the Indiana Pacers completely looks a little risky but the Phoenix Suns are in good form and they should pick up another important win here.
Best Bet: Phoenix Suns to win the match @ $1.90 (BlueBet).
| Legs | Odds |
| Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets Boston Celtics to win the match | $1.80 |
| Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic Over 223.5 points in the match | $2.05 |
| Indiana Pacers @ Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns to win the match | $1.90 |
| Total Odds: 6.01 Bet $100 for a $701.10 Payout with PlayUp | |
With the Boston Celtics having already progressed, 3 more teams will be joining them in the NBA Conference finals and it should be a fascinating fight to the end for both punters and NBA multi betting sites.
There is no margin for error in the NBA playoffs.
Both the East and the West playoffs are hotting up and the stakes could not be higher.
The final 4 in each conference are battling it out in the NBA playoffs and with so many big name teams and players putting it all on the line, it Is a busy time for both punters and NBA multi betting sites.
Sport has always been an integral part of Sam’s life, with his youth spent pursuing a playing career in both cricket and tennis, where he was fortunate enough to represent his native Wales at junior levels. Upon graduating from the University of Worcester, UK in 2011, Sam combined his two greatest passions – sport and travel, forging a freelance career as a tennis coach and a freelance journalist, visiting all 7 continents in the process. Having lived in Australia for over 2 years, Sam has a burning passion for AFL and follows every game he possibly can.
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