With the NBA in-season tournament at the forefront of the minds for most NBA fans, there are plenty of betting opportunities with the most notable basketball online betting sites.
The Eastern Conference has some blockbuster fixtures, with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Heat doing battle, the Indiana Pacers hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks facing off in an epic.
23rd November – State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks to win the match @ 1.90 (PlayUp)
Reaching the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs will be firmly on the agenda for both the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets, two teams that are highly thought of with most NBA betting sites.
The Hawks have started the season well, winning 6 of their opening 12, but recent defeats have stalled their progress somewhat and they have slipped to 9th in the Eastern Conference standings.
For the Brooklyn Nets meanwhile, this game is a chance to stop their rot of sorts and off the back of two defeats for them too, they need some inspiration.
Both sides need a win here, but the home advantage could prove decisive for the Atlanta Hawks.
23rd November – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana
Indiana Pacers to win the match @ 1.91 (GetSetBet)
Breaking the Eastern Conference playoffs would be the ultimate objective for both the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors too, with neither side having been able to develop any sort of consistency so far this season.
For the Indiana Pacers, keeping speed with the teams above them and 7th in the table is a decent return for a side of their nature. Question marks are inevitably going to be asked as to whether they can keep up the pace, but they will be eager to showcase their worth here.
They take on a Toronto Raptors side that are struggling down in 11th place but a resounding win over the Detroit Pistons last time out, could prove to be the catalyst for improvement.
This should be a good watch, with the Indiana Pacers most likely to come out on top.
3rd November – TD Garden, Boston
Over 223.5 points in the match @ 1.85 (BlueBet)
The two sides most fancied for glory from the Eastern Conference with both domestic and international betting sites do battle, as the Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Celtics are in the midst of a 6 game winning streak and sit top of the Eastern Conference table, justifying their pre-season status as one of the sides to catch in the NBA Championship race.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are also flying high in the Eastern Conference, sat 3rd and having won their last 4 games themselves, they look like they are just starting to click into gear.
This should be an absolute classic and whilst calling a winner is tough, points look to be guaranteed at TD Garden.
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.
