LiontipsCharlotte vs New Orleans. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Hornets are trying to maintain their level of play, because they have an objective to get to the playoffs. Club is currently on the 8th spot of the Eastern Conference, which is not a bad result.
Charlotte is not so stable as they want to be, but they are certainly on the right way. Team had a great game against Orlando (122:112). Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball became the best players on the hosts side.
There are only five games left for the Hornets, and all of them are very important, because there is no way back for them. James Borrego's side has to keep their spot.
Pelicans are still struggling and so far they can only dream about the Top-10 of the East. If you look at the standings, Stan Van Gundy's boys still have a chance to catch up to San Antonio, but for that they need to start winning games.
In the most recent game New Orleans lost to the leader of Eastern Conference, Philadelphia (107:109). It was a closely contested game, but Sixers turned out to be more fortunate. Of course it's hard to recover after this disappointing loss, but they need to keep a level head for the ending of the season.
Pelicans will try to upstage the Hornets, but they will have to play without Brandon Ingram. Zion Williamson and Steven Adams also can miss this game.
Trends
СтавкаNew Orleans: total over 108.5
Pelicans are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаCharlotte: total over 108.5
Hornets are averaging 110 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
As we see, New Orleans is facing serious problems before this game, because even only Ingram's absence will strongly affect Pelicans' game. Of course Stan Van Gundy's team will fight to the end, but Hornets are not pushovers. We believe that Charlotte will take advantage of their opponents problems and will take a home win.
Our prediction - Charlotte Hornets to win (Including OT)
This is a crucial game for both sides, because Hornets want to keep their spot and Pelicans want to catch up to San Antonio in the standings. In our opinion, it will be an interesting battle and we will see a high-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total over 215.5 points
