LiontipsDenver vs New York. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Nuggets already clinched a play-off berth, but they won't quit fighting, because they still can finish a regular season in a Western Conference Top-3. Team was catching up to Clippers, but slipped up in the last game.
Denver was up against Lakers, who are still without LeBron James, but Nuggets failed to secure a positive result. Lakers played good on defense and Michael Malone's team had a terrible game, so Los Angeles' outfit recorded a victory (89:93).
Nuggets will try to redeem themselves in a game against New York, but they should keep in mind that their opponent is on a good form and will come to Denver for a win.
New Yorkers are the main sensation of the current season, because they became one of the best outfits in the Eastern Conference in a very short time. Tom Thibodeau's team is currently on the 4th spot, which they could only dream about in the beginning of the season.
New York won three games in a row - they beat Chicago (113:94), then left no chance to Houston (122:97) and finally defeated Memphis (118:104). Players are understanding their head coach and that gave them a great result.
Knicks are playing great on away games, so they will be ready for a game against Denver. We can expect an interesting game, probably the most interesting during that game day.
Trends
СтавкаDenver: total over 106.5
Nuggets are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаNew York: total over 103.5
Knicks are averaging 107 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Nuggets will be a favourite of this game, but their recent matches showed that they are not perfect. Their team has some problems, plus their players are a little relaxed now, since they already qualified for the playoffs. New York is chasing wins, which helps them to keep their progress going. We believe that guests will put up a fight in this game.
Our prediction - New YorkKnicks to win with a handicap of (+6.5) points
Denver had a weak game against the Lakers, but everyone knows that Nuggets are an offensive-minded team. Knicks also won't sit out on defense, so we believe that opponents will break the total.
Second prediction - total over 209.5 points
