LiontipsNew York vs Atlanta. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Yorkers good form continues and they are catching up to Atlanta. It's a very close battle between multiple teams from first part of the table, so it's going to be an interesting finish of the season.
New York won seven games in a row and it is an impressive achievement. Tom Thibodeau built up a strong collective, it is a case where right people got together in a right time and you can see chemistry between coach and his players.
In their last game New York beat Charlotte (109:97). R. J. Barrett scored 24 points and was a best player on hosts' team. A matchup against table rival is approaching so everyone is up for this game and not even think of slowing down.
Hawks are tearing up their opponents this season. It's been a long time since we saw that great performance from Nate McMillan's players. Team is looking good right now and it is great that we'll see another contender in Eastern conference.
Atlanta won two consecutive games: at first they beat Indiana (129:117) and then crashed Orlando (112:96). Team is on their way to glory, it's important not to slow down now, because the final of the season is approaching.
It will be tough for Hawks to fight for top-3, but if Trey Young and co will continue to progress, everything can happen.
Trends
СтавкаAtlanta: total over 105.5
Hawks are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаJulius Randle: total over 25.5
In his last five matches Randle averaged 33 points per game
СтавкаOvertime will be played: Yes
In last five head-to-head matches teams played overtime twice
Tip and bets
It's definitely going to be an interesting game, because two table neighbours will play each other and both teams want to extend winning streak. Atlanta is a great away team, same can be said about New York at home, so this is surely a close game. We think that Knicks have slightly better chance to win because they had more luck on head-to-head games.
Our prediction is on New York Knicks to win (with OT).
Both teams are motivated as they never were, so no one will leave the court without a fight. New Yorkers are on red hot form and Hawks are unlikely to play defensively, so we can expect a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 213.5 points.
