Tuesday night NBA game predictions (Dec. 3)

Better late than never!

Prediction tracker: 47 for 78 (shooting 60.3%)

Orlando @ Philadelphia – The Magic won the last meeting against Philadelphia at home, and the 76ers should return the favor.  Philadelphia wins 105-96.

Milwaukee @ Boston – Both teams play defense, but have a tough time scoring.  Bucks shooting guard O.J. Mayo has the most potential of all the players on the court, and two of the Bucks’ three wins have come against Boston.  Milwaukee wins 97-90.

Denver @ Brooklyn – The Nets are 1-1 since Brook Lopez‘s return.  However, the Nuggets are on a six-game winning streak, and the Nets are still dealing with injuries to key players (ie. Deron Williams).  Denver wins 102-95.

Detroit @ Miami – The Heat have the edge until LeBron James and Dwyane Wade stop playing well (which may not happen this year).  Miami wins 94-85.

Phoenix @ Memphis – Marc Gasol‘s injury is a huge loss for the Grizzlies.  Zach Randolph is questionable for the Grizzlies as well.  Memphis lost when both players were out against Brooklyn on Saturday.  Phoenix wins 101-99.

Charlotte @ Dallas – The Mavs are on a two-game losing streak that should end, but Charlotte is a great defensive team so expect a close one.  Dallas wins 93-88.

Oklahoma City @ Sacramento – The Kings are underachieving, so a win against a strong opponent would help boost their confidence.  DeMarcus Cousins is as talented as they come, but so is Kevin Durant.  In addition, Durant has more poise in the big moments.  OKC wins 115-105.

Toronto @ Golden State – The Raptors have the eighth ranked defense in the league, and will need to be on their game against the sharpshooting Warriors.  Even if Andre Iguodala remains out, the Warriors still have the edge with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson nailing threes.  Golden State wins 103-100.

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