LiontipsBoston vs Portland. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Celtics had some problems lately, but managed to get back on track and returned to the Eastern Conference Top-6. Team put up a spirited performance and secured two consecutive wins.
Boston won in a close game against Charlotte (120:111) and in the last matchup narrowly beat San-Antonio (143:140). It was a real contest, no one wanted to lose there, but hosts performed better in overtime and were fortunate to get a win.
Jayson Tatum scored 60 points and beat Celtics' record, scoring 60+ points for the second time in the season. Brad Stevens is lucky to have him in the roster.
Blazers also started to improve recently and are on their way back to the Top-6 of the Western Conference. Team had five defeats in a row, but now got back on track and perform pretty well.
Portland got three wonderful away wins in a row, everything started at Indiana (133:112), then they beat Memphis (130:109) and in the most recent matchup Damian Lillard and his partners dealt with Eastern Conference leaders, Brooklyn (128:109). Club put up a crazy amount of points in all these games.
Terry Stots' team will continue their road tour with a game against Boston, who is a very tough team to play at TD Garden.
Trends
СтавкаBoston: total under 118
Celtics are averaging 112 points per game
СтавкаPortland: total under 117.5
Blazers are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаC. J. McCollum: total over 21.5
C. J. McCollum averages 23 points per game
Tip and bets
Boston is always a favourite at home, plus Celtics are ahead on head-to-head games. Portland is on a great run now, so this will be an interesting game to watch. We expect a really close game, but considering Celtics great defense and fantastic form of Jayson Tatum, we will place a bet on the hosts.
Our prediction - Boston Celtics to win (Including OT).
Celtics rarely play in offensive style, only when they are in total control or when situation demands it. At home arena Boston is playing more rational, so Blazers will have a hard time breaking their defense. In this case, we suggest to put a bet on total under.
Second prediction - total under 234.5 points.
