LiontipsMiami vs San Antonio. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
The Heat are failing to return to their previous level, but at least now the club has established itself in the Eastern Conference, which is a decent result. Of course, the players, the head coach and the management want to go directly to the playoffs, but this requires hard work on their performance.
Miamican hardly be accused of stability: they alternate their victories and defeats. In the most recent fixture, Eric Spoelstra's men lost to Chicago (102-110), as the result of underestimating the opponent, who had been defeated the day before.
The Heat understand, that in games against such teams they must always have awareness, and we expect that they have prepared properly for the upcoming game against San Antonio.
The Spurs have been showing good performance recently, but who knows, how long they will last. Gregg Popovich's team played really well for three games in a row and they all ended in much-desired victories.
San Antonio found a way to defeat Detroit (106-91), New Orleans (110-108), and Washington (148-146). As you can see, the team had a hard time in all three of these games, but such tough battles always help to improve. DeMar DeRozan is leading his partners with his amazing performance.
The Spurs have caught up with Memphis in the standings, which is a good achievement. There is not much time left until the end of the main tournament, so in each of the remaining games, they need to give all their best.
Trends
СтавкаSan Antonio: total over 101
The Spurs gain 110 points per game on average.
Ставка2nd quarter: highest scoring
In the last five H2H games, most often the teams showed the highest scoring in the second quarter.
СтавкаTotal tied quarters under 0.5
In the last five personal games, one quarter was tied.
Tip and bets
We expect an extremely tense game because head-to-head matches of these teams often turn into a real struggle. Miami will feel quite comfortable at home but do not forget, that San Antonio haven't lost for three matches. We believe that Gregg Popovich's team will be able to play on their opponents' nerves, and so we suggest betting on a positive handicap for the guests.
Our prediction is San Antonio Spurs to win with the handicap (+7.5) points.
The intrigue of this game survives thanks to the Spurs and their unwillingness to give up until the season is finished. The Heat obviously won't want to give in at home, and it won't be difficult for opponents of this level to break through the total over.
Second wager - total over 205.5 points.
