Plenty of NBA sides are making their moves at the start of 2024, and the race for the playoffs and the NBA Championship is catching the eye with many betting apps.
This week, the Denver Nuggets travel to the Indiana Pacers, a New York derby pits the Nets against the Knicks, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz.
24th January – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana.
Denver Nuggets to win the match @ 1.85 (PlayUp).
Defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets travel to the Indiana Pacers, as they look to keep pace with the sides above them in the West.
The Pacers have been one of the surprise packages of the season with many betting sites and they will believe that they can trouble the Nuggets on their home patch here.
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are still ticking along nicely, sat in 3rd in the West and they will be confident of picking up a win here.
24th January – Barclays Center, New York.
New York Knicks to win the match @ 2.15 (GetSetBet)
A hotly contested New York derby is on the cards at the Barclays Center, as the Brooklyn Nets take on the New York Knicks.
The Nets have been underwhelming this season in the Eastern Conference but they have plenty of quality operators in the ranks and they will believe that they could force their way into playoff contention.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are flying high in the East, sat 5th in the table and with their playoff destiny firmly in their own grasp.
With that in mind, the New York Knicks are a side full of confidence and they could pick up a precious win here.
24th January – Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans to win the match @ 1.88 (BlueBet).
Two sides with high hopes in the West do battle, as the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz in a fixture that is sure to attract plenty of attention with domestic and international betting sites.
New Orleans Pelicans have really come of age this season and they look to be on the cusp of at least a playoff chase in the West this season.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz haven’t been as prolific in recent weeks, but they are a dangerous side, with plenty of scoring potential.
This should be a good one, with home advantage potentially key for the Pelicans.
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.
