The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in what promises to be a fiery NBA Cup Quarterfinal encounter.
The Knicks and the Hawks have developed a spicy rivalry in recent years, largely built on the Knicks fans’ animosity towards pantomime villain, Trae Young.
The Hawks have won their last two games against the Knicks, as both home and away underdogs.
Atlanta have been giant killers this season, putting away the Celts, and the Cavs (twice!).
I’m backing the underdogs to make a real fist of it here, covering the line in front of a hostile crowd at the Garden.
The Rockets host the Warriors in the last NBA Cup Quarterfinal match-up.
The Dubs hold the wood over the Rockets, winning 15 straight games over their once Western Conference rivals.
When it comes to big games, there are not many players in the league that have more experience than Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
There is real spite and animosity between these two outfits, and I doubt either side will be taking a step back in this contest.
I’m backing the experience of the Dubs over, the youth and hunger of the Rockets.
Warriors to cover as underdogs.