LiontipsGolden State vs Memphis. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Warriors should understand that now they have to put up their best performance. Of course, it will be hard to do without Klay Thompson, but Stephen Curry will try to do everything by himself again.
Golden State already had one opportunity to break into the playoffs, but club lost in a closely contested game to Lakers, so they stole that spot (100:103). Warriors were very close to the win, but they still have chances for a post-season.
Steve Kerr's men will now play against Memphis, who is a tricky opponent for any team, so five-time NBA champion is approaching a tough challenge.
Grizzlies are sticking to the head coach plan and so far it is working. Team already won one match in the play-in, but they need one more successful game to break into the playoffs.
In their last game Memphis knocked San Antonio out of contention (100:96). It was a very intensive match, but great individual performances from Dillon Brooks and Jonas Valanciunas helped the Grizzlies.
Now Grizzlies will be up against a more serious opposition, Warriors, led by Steph Curry. Taylor Jenkins' men are underdogs for this game, but Warriors don't play any better than the Grizzlies.
Trends
СтавкаGolden State: total over 109.5
Warriors are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаMemphis: total over 108.5
Grizzlies are averaging 113 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
Memphis doesn't have many successful matches at Chase Center and that's the main reason why they are underdogs. On the other hand, Grizzlies can get themselves motivated for one single game and put up their best performance. Golden State has Stephen Curry in the line-up, who can decide the outcome of the game all by himself. In our opinion, home advantage will help the Warriors to defeat their opponent and advance to the playoffs.
Our prediction - Golden State Warriors to win (Including OT)
Fans returned to the stands and now players are performing with more attitude. Warriors are playing offensively, so they will try to simply outscore the Grizzlies, so we will probably see a high-scpring match.
Our second prediction - total over 215 points
