LiontipsPhiladelphia vs Washington. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Sixers are on their way to the finals. During this season, team significantly improved on the offensive end and on defense, which helped them to secure the top spot in the Eastern conference, which is a huge achievement.
Philadelphia started the playoff run with the match against Washington and showed class in that game. Doc Rivers' lads played with an offensive style against the capital club. Tobias Harris scored 37 points and helped his team to record a win in the first match of the series (125:118).
Of course it is just a start and there are many difficulties up ahead, but Phila is in great form, they have no problems with the squad, so they can keep their winning form and record another win.
Wizards earned everyone's respect with their performance. Team had many difficulties on a way to the playoffs, but in the first round capital club was drawn to Philadelphia.
Washington had a decent performance in thse first match against the Sixers (118:125), but even Bradley Beal's double-double hasn't helped. Wizards' leader was lacking support from his partners and Russell Westbrook lacks stability in some matches.
Scott Brooks' men will need to change strategy to break the opponent's defense, but it will be incredibly hard to do at Wells Fargo Center. But in our opinion, we will see an intense battle.
Trends
СтавкаWashington: total over 111.5
Wizards are averaging 116 points per game
СтавкаPhiladelphia: total over 112.5
Sixers are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head games not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
It looks like Scott Brooks' team will play offensively in this game, because the situation demands it. Bradley Beal will try to cause some problems to the opponent's defense, but Philadelphia is a huge favourite in a home game. Doc Rivers' men are way better than their opponents in almost every aspect and they need to extend their lead in the series.
Our prediction - Philadelphia 76ers to win with a handicap of (-5.5) points
Previous match showed that teams are extremely motivated for this series. First game ended with a high-score, so we are expecting the same in the second match.
Second prediction - total over 224 points
