LiontipsPortland vs Denver. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Blazers did everything to avoid wasting time in a play-in and deserved a straight ticket to the playoffs. Team had a great start in the series against the Nuggets and made the opponent crumble.
Portland recorded a sensational victory in the first match, leaving no chance to Denver (123:109). Damian Lillard recorded a double-double and became the one of the best players in the guests squad. The second match went by a different scenario and this time Denver took the lead of the game (109:128).
Despite the loss in the recent game, Blazers are still in a comfortable position, because there are two home fixtures up ahead and they should try to put up their best performance.
Nuggets are keeping head above water and are getting ready for a tough competition, because they are aiming for the title. Team has a high potential, but they let themselves to relax in the first playoff game.
Denver had a weak performance in the first match of the series, their offense was not good enough, so Portland claimed a victory (109:128). Of course, Michael Malone wasn't happy after that loss and his players took a different approach for the second fixture. Nikola Jokic was unstoppable and helped his team to record a victory.
Nuggets will try to claim the second victory, but the next game will be held at Moda Center, which can decrease their chances. Overall, it will be a fun game to watch.
Trends
СтавкаPortland: total over 113.5
Blazers are averaging 116 points per game
СтавкаDenver: total over 110.5
Nuggets are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head games only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Portland got an advantage out of their opponent's lack of consistency and claimed a victory. Denver wasn't ready for this and will surely try to make Blazers pay at Moda Center. Denver is no worse than the opponents, so Michael Malone's lads will put up a fight.
Our prediction - Denver Nuggets to win with a handicap of (+6.5) points
The score is even in the series right now, so it's just getting started. Nuggets won't give the game away so easily, so hosts should expect a tough challenge. In our opinion, teams will break the total without any problems.
Our second prediction - total over 222.5 points
