LiontipsAtlanta vs Washington. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Hawks are close to playoff qualification from the Top-6 of the Eastern Conference. Team is doing everything to achieve that and they need to hold on for just a little more.
Atlanta paid close attention to their mistakes in the game against Indiana (126:133), but was still close to losing a game to Washington (125:124). We should give credit to Trae Young and John Collins, who teared apart opponent's defense and scored 64 points combined.
Hawks will meet Wizards again at home arena, so they will need a good performance again, because in their previous meeting only fortune helped the Hawks.
Scott Brooks' team is holding on to tenth spot of the Eastern Conference, but Chicago is catching up to them. There are only three match left, but Wizards need to win all of them.
Washington is on a good form now, they fought hard to keep their place in Top-10. Team managed to beat Toronto in overtime (131:129) and then narrowly beat Indiana (133:132). Everyone thought that team led by Russell Westbrook will continue their streak, but Atlanta stopped them (124:125).
It is a crucial moment for the Wizards: they will either take everything in their hands and prove everyone that they are worth to play in the knock-out stages or they will lose their spot to Bulls.
Trends
СтавкаWashington: total over 115.5
Wizards are averaging 116.5 points per game
СтавкаAtlanta: total over 122.5
In their last four games Atlanta scored more than 122.5 points
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
It looks like we will see another breathtaking game from these teams. Atlanta is ready to prove that their last win was not accidental and Washington wants to take revenge, especially since they were so close to victory. We expect another strong performance from the guests and will bet on them with a plus handicap.
Our prediction - Washington Wizards to win with a handicap of a (+7.5) points
In our second betting tip we will recommend to place a bet on total over. Both teams were on fire in the last game and there is high possibility that we will see the same story here, especially since most of the players are available, only Bradley Beal's appearance is under question.
Our second prediction - total over 235.5 points
