LiontipsNew Orleans vs Golden State. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Pelicans are keeping their eyes on the prize - they need to climb up to the play-off zone. Now team is out of the Western Top-10, but there is still chance to get around San-Antonio or Golden State.
New Orleans recorded two consecutive wins, at the first game they had a confident victory over Oklahoma (109:95) and in the most recent match they needed overtime to narrowly beat Minnesota (140:136). Team is starting to play better, but their form is still far from what their fans want to see.
Match against Warriors will be crucial, because teams are not far from each other in the standings. Stan Van Gundy's team needs to win at all cost.
Warriors have no margin for error, because the ending of a regular season is approaching and the situation in the Western Conference standings is tight now, so they will need to fight for the positive result until the last day. Steve Kerr's team is currently on the 9th spot, so they can't slow down now.
Golden State lost two games in a row, but they had a top-tier opponents. After that, in the most recent game, Steph Curry and his partners defeated Houston, though, that result is not a surprise (113:87), but start of the game was pretty nervous for the guests.
Warriors will come to New Orleans for a win, but they will be up against their main competitor for the play-off spot, so this game will be very interesting, especially since the Pelicans are on good form now.
Trends
СтавкаNew Orleans: total under 120
Pelicans are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаGolden State: total under 118
Warriors are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаBrandon Ingram: total over 23.5
Brandon Ingram averages 24 points per game
Tip and bets
Both teams are currently have the same objective and are trying to hold on to play-off zone. Golden State is pushing it to the limit, especially since Stephen Curry is their only attacking option. New Orleans' squad is a little better, but their results are not impressive as well. We believe that home advantage will help Pelicans to extend their winning streak to three games.
Our prediction - New Orleans Pelicans to win (Including OT)
Everyone knows that both teams are trying to play in offensive style, but neither Warriors nor Pelicans are putting up many points recently, so we expect a low-scoring game.
Second prediction - total under 240.5 points.
