LiontipsPortland vs Houston. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Blazers are holding on to sixth spot in the West, but they are close to Dallas. The end of the season is approaching, so they need to secure their position.
Portland are on good form now, they won three games in a row. They showed class to Cleveland (141:105), then beat Lakers (106:101) and finally defeated Spurs (124:102). Terry Stotts' team going in right direction, which is a joy for their fans.
Blazers will be a huge favourite in the game against Houston and it's not a surprise. Rockets are on a bad form and they are the bottom team of the conference.
Rockets lost any motivation, because this season is over for them. Team traded James Harden to Brooklyn and failed to replace him. Board signed John Wall for that purpose and he is trying his best, but he hasn't succeeded so far.
Houston lost again in the last match, they couldn't stop Utah Jazz (116:124). It is their fifth consecutive defeat, but players are hardly touched by that. They just want this season to end.
Rockets are approaching another tough match, this time against Portland, so it's hard to expect a victory.
Trends
СтавкаPortland: total under 125.5
Blazers are averaging 116 points per game
СтавкаHouston: total under 113
Rockets are averaging 108 points per game
СтавкаDamian Lillard: total over 28.5
Damian Lillard averages 28.5 points per game
Tip and bets
Houston is far from peak form and is not fighting for anything now and just waiting for this season to end. Rockets can't put up a good performance even at home arena and it's hard to wait for a good game from them at Moda Center. Terry Stotts' men are on their way to glory. Damian Lillard is on a great form, so it looks like the hosts gonna win.
Our prediction - Portland Trail Blazers to win with a handicap of (-9.5) points
Portland is tearing it up now and is looking great on offense, though they are unlikely to put a maximum effort against Rockets, because opponent lost any motivation. We expect an interesting game, but it will unlikely finish with a high score.
Second prediction - total under 241.5 points
