We have six games Tuesday night in the conference, and all games but one should be competitive. That even goes for a Suns-Magic matchup that would likely be a laughing stock if Phoenix weren’t short on three key players. The Bucks-Hornets, Cavaliers-Pacers, Pelicans-Grizzlies and Warriors-Clippers matchups could also be wire-to-wire battles, given that seven of the eight teams are in the playoff picture in one form or another.
NBA odds for Tuesday, March 8
Here are the NBA odds for Tuesday, March 8 with point spreads, moneylines and totals.
Things to watch today
The nets seem to start coming out of the extended funk: The Nets have Kevin Durant back in the fold and are playing well, and Kyrie Irving seems to thrive whenever he gets a chance to speak. Nonetheless, Brooklyn remains mired in one of the NBA’s ugliest meltdowns of the season, with Steve Nash’s team going an alarming 3-17 since Jan. 23. Meanwhile, the Hornets had been down 11 of 13 at full speed recently until the notch won. the Cavaliers and Spurs their last two times on the floor. Charlotte hosts a Nets team that will have both KD and Irving available on Tuesday, a circumstance that makes Brooklyn the three-point road favorites despite its recent struggles.
Cavs start life without Allen vs Pacers: Jarrett Allen has been one of the centerpieces of a surprising Cavaliers team this season, with the young big posting a career-high 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. That’s what makes the broken left middle finger Allen suffered against the Raptors on Sunday all the more damaging, with the injury currently leaving the precious center with no return schedule. The Cavs are trying to solidify playoff positioning while already dealing with other key absences, but they’re lucky to have talented veteran Kevin Love to slip into the starting lineup from of Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.
The Suns are trying to exploit a favorable matchup to get out of the funk: Speaking of key injuries, the Suns are getting to know them better and better, much to their chagrin. Chris Paul is yet to be out for several weeks with his thumb injury, but on Tuesday Phoenix will also be without Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols) and will see key reserve Cameron Johnson (quads) miss the interconference clash against the Magic while well . The Suns almost got over the absence of their starting backcourt on Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee before dropping a 132-122 decision to the Bucks, but Tuesday clearly brings a welcome drop in the caliber of competition.
Pels shoots for a quick rebound effort against Grizz: The Pelicans have already warned the rest of the Western Conference with their play since the All-Star break, as New Orleans won four straight before dropping a tough 138-130 overtime decision against the Nuggets. Sunday. Willie Green’s crew go from the proverbial frying pan to the fire on Tuesday, as they visit a likely nasty Grizzlies team who just lost to the Rockets but sport a dominating 22-10 mark on their FedEx floor Forum.
The Warriors pick up Rest Stars when visiting the Clippers: Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opted to give his top three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins Monday night against Denver with Tuesday’s road clash against the Clippers set to take place. profile, and Golden State’s talented reserves almost got a win anyway before succumbing, 131-124. The loss was the Dubs’ fifth in a row and ninth in their last 11 games overall, a spiral that has led to a drop of the No. 3 seed so far. The Warriors will be hoping they can finally get back into the win column against a Clippers team that toppled them by 15 last meeting and won seven of eight before suffering an upset loss at the hands of the Knicks on Sunday night.
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