LiontipsPhoenix vs Lakers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Suns had a great start in the first match of the series. Williams' guys took the lead since the first minutes, but Phoenix was playing very carefully. They played extremely well under their own rim, so Lakers failed to find a loophole in their defensive strategy. They managed to get only 76 shots throughout the whole game. Eventually, Arizona outfit recorded a win (99:90).
Phoenix players confirmed their high class. Throughout the whole season Chris Paul and his partners demonstrated a great level of play. Suns ain't even thinking about slowing down in the play-offs.
The return of LeBron James didn't gain much firepower to the Lakers. In the previous match against the Suns The King scored only 18 points. Another leader of the team, Anthony Davis, contributed only 13 points.
We should note that entire Lakers team failed the match. Sometimes it was looking like Vogel's players just don't know how to overcome the opponent's defense. They started to shooting from behind the 3-point line, but they were unlucky.
Trends
СтавкаLakers' total over 101.5
Lakers are averaging 107,6 points per game on away
СтавкаDevin Booker's total under 28,5
Devin averages 25,6 points per game
СтавкаDeandre Ayton's rebounds total under 11,5
Ayton averages 10,5 rebounds per game
Tip and bets
It's hard to say how Lakers can win this series. Phoenix is demonstrating a great team play, where every player knows his role and knows what to do on the court. Lakers' game is still depending on Anthony Davis and LeBron James. First one is still not 100% ready and the second one's effort is just not enough for the victory. It looks like Suns are going to win a second game in a row.
Our prediction - Phoenix to win (Including OT)
Phoenix is unlikely to change their strategy for this game. Suns played great during the previous match, so Williams' lads will probably play defensively again. We think that teams won't be able to break the total.
Our second prediction - total under 210,5 points
