LiontipsNew Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets. Predictions & Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Pelicans are fighting for a place in the Top-10. we can't honestly say that they are doing well, but there is still time for a last-minute comeback, they just have to try a bit harder to improve their position.
No need to remind you that New Orleans have lost three games in a row, but the team have really fought for it. First, Stan Van Gundy's men lost at home to New York (106-116), then they lost in overtime to Washington (115-117), and then again - a defeat from the Knicks (112-122).
That is of course not what the players and the head coach were expecting, but it is way too early to give up, especially because their next opponent is one of the leaders of the Eastern Conference.
The Nets can't catch up with Philadelphia and get to the top place in the standings. Every time something seems to go wrong, and the only thing they can do is keep fighting, bounce back and never give up since there is not much left until the end of the main tournament.
Brooklyn did not play so well in the previous game, although it would be more correct to say that the club was simply unlucky because right at the end Miami was a bit more precise (107-109). Landry Shamet, together with Kyrie Irving, scored 50 points together, but they still fell a little short. Steve Nash's men will come to the next game with a sub-optimal lineup, as Kevin Durant is out, and so are James Harden, Reggie Perry, and Nicolas Claxton. A difficult test lies ahead.
Trends
СтавкаTotal under 0.5 tied quarters
Only one quarter was tied in the last five H2H games.
Ставка1st quarter: most resultative
In the last five H2H games, the opponents showed the best performance in the first quarter.
СтавкаSteals: total over 14.5
In the 4 of the last 5 games, this bet has played.
Tip and bets
Brooklyn are clear favorites and look stronger compared to their counterpart. On the other hand, the Nets' key players are injured, and since their whole game is built around them, New Orleans will have a chance. The Pelicans will try to win after losing three in a row, and they might get inspired by the home crowd. Stan Van Gundy's men understand that such an opportunity doesn't come up often. In our opinion, the hosts will be more motivated than ever and will accept nothing but a victory.
Our prediction is New Orleans to win (potentially in OT).
It is unlikely that Steve Nash's team will immediately rush into the attack with such problems. Most likely, the guests will play carefully and sit back, especially since they will play at Pelicans' home arena. In such circumstances, betting on total under looks like a good option.
The second prediction - total under 238.5 points.
