NorthPort Batang Pier vs Magnolia Hotshots Prediction, Tips & Odds – Mar. 02, 2023

NorthPort Batang Pier vs Magnolia Hotshots Prediction 02.03.2023. The Magnolia Hotshots will try to fend off the NorthPort Batang Pier in late PBA Governors´ Cup drama, while NorthPort attempt to pull off a last-gasp playoff entry at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday afternoon.

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NorthPort Batang Pier vs Magnolia Hotshots Odds

NorthPort Batang Pier vs Magnolia Hotshots 1×2: 4.50/1.15

Asian Handicap (+9.5/-9.5): 1.83/1.84

Total Over/Under (210.5): 1.84/1.83

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NorthPort Batang Pier Team News

The NorthPort Batang Pier have finally kick-started their season by winning two games in a row last week for the first time in Governors´ Cup. After disposing of two basement teams, the resurgent NorthPort now need a win over one of their main rivals to keep their late-season playoff run going.

Bonnie Tan and his troops are suddenly back in the top 8 fight, but their true worth will be shown against a playoff-calibre side today. The step up by JM Calma has been the much-needed boost his team needed along with stable contributions from Kevin Murphy and the returnee Robert Bolick.

Will this be enough against a high-powered opponent like Magnolia remains to be seen, but it should produce a quality and dynamic game.

NorthPort claims its second straight win after opening the PBA Governors' Cup with six consecutive losses to boost its bid for a late playoff push. https://t.co/KwXBnR0gD8

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 25, 2023

Magnolia Hotshots Team News

With the lack of support from their domestic stalwart William Navarro and with several of their crucial pieces injured, Batang Pier had to dig deep to keep their season alive. Two teams that are below their level were no match for their high-scoring roster, but the Hotshots and Antonio Hester will be worthy opponents.

The seventh-placed Hotshots have solidified themselves in the top 8 with their recent four-game winning streak, which was ended by the Meralco Bolts in a tight 86:84 loss four days ago. With their new reinforcement, the Timplados have shown versatility by keeping the majority of their opponents below 100 points along with regularly scoring 110+.

The Bolts subdued their offense, but we doubt that NorthPort have the same capability at the moment.

Meralco deals Magnolia its first loss with Antonio Hester in a tight battle between two of the best defensive teams in the PBA Governors’ Cup. https://t.co/9KVNKnBZLn

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 26, 2023

NorthPort Batang Pier vs Magnolia Hotshots H2H

16.10.22 – Magnolia Hotshots – NorthPort Batang Pier 109:91

15.06.22 – Magnolia Hotshots – NorthPort Batang Pier 80:77

24.02.22 – NorthPort Batang Pier – Magnolia Hotshots 103:101

17.09.21 – NorthPort Batang Pier – Magnolia Hotshots 89:90

08.11.20 –  Magnolia Hotshots – NorthPort Batang Pier 83:76

NorthPort Batang Pier vs Magnolia Hotshots Prediction

Traditionally, these two teams prefer low-scoring defensive type of games when they meet. Even though NorthPort´s defense has been subpar to say the least, this game has the potential to turn into a gritty affair.

Throughout this tourney, NorthPort have been missing key players and experienced issues with tactics, preparation, import and coach changes. Lately, they have managed to stabilize themselves, so we decided to back them to cover the spread in this very tough and season-defining clash.

Tip-off Time: Thursday, 02.03.2023. 06:45 PM Local Time(GMT+8)/ 11:45 CET

Prediction: NorthPort (+9.5)

Odds: 1.83

Sportsbook: 20bet