LiontipsBrooklyn vs Boston. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Nets are still on a red hot form, they are currently on a six-game winning streak. Team is aiming for the championship title, so they have to keep that level of performance.
Brooklyn is facing Boston in the play-offs, Celtics tried to put up a fight in the first match of the series, but eventually they fell short. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were unstoppable in the offense, James Harden also had a good game, he scored 21 points. Steve Nash's lads outclassed Celtics (104:93) and now they are getting ready for the second game.
Nets know that they can't slow down against the Celtics, because they would be ready to take advantage.
Celtics had a difficult ending of the season and club had to advance through play-in to get a spot in the play-offs. Team managed to step up and beat Washington in an intense game (118:110).
Brad Stevens' players were drawn to Brooklyn, which is a tough team to play against. In the first match of the series Boston had a hard time competing against the star Nets' trio, so Celtics took a defeat (93:104), despite the best effort from Jayson Tatum, who scored 22 points.
Celtics need to search for the opponent's weaknesses, but it's hard to see how Celtics can fight off the title contender, especially at New York.
Trends
СтавкаBrooklyn: total under 120.5
Nets are averaging 118 points per game
СтавкаJayson Tatum's total under 30.5
Jayson Tatum averages 26.5 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head matches not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
It is clear that Boston is having a hard time against the offensive-minded teams, especially Brooklyn, their squad is overloaded with NBA stars. In the first match both teams failed to put up a top-notch performance, but Nets are looking way better right now and they have more chances to secure the victory.
Our prediction - Brooklyn Nets to win with a handicap of (-6) points
In the first game both teams played with some cautiousness. Celtics turned the attention to defense, so Steve Nash's side couldn't score many points. We expect the same scenario from this game.
Our second prediction - total under 239 points
