LiontipsBoston vs Brooklyn. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Celtics are looking weak this season, they even had to fight for the playoff spot in a play-in match. Team managed to knock Washington (118:100) out of competition, but their problems were not over after this.
Boston was drawn to Brooklyn and is so far unable to compete against the trio of star players. Brad Stevens' players failed to put up a fight in the first two matches, so now they will try to change situation at their home ground. Team is missing Jaylen Brown, shooting guard won't be able to help the team in this season.
Celtics will rely on home advantage and on support from their fans, because they will have to play offensively now. Bookmakers are not counting on the hosts, but we shouldn't underestimate Jayson Tatum and his partners.
Nets are going in right direction and in every single match they are confirming their status as one of the major championship contenders. Team is looking good in the series against Celtics and is going to Boston with a solid handicap.
Brooklyn is on a seven-game unbeaten run since the last few matches of the regular season. In the playoff Steve Nash's lads defeated Boston twice. A star trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving is tearing up the opponent's defense and they are not even thinking of slowing down.
Nets are going to TD Garden as favourites, but Celtics won't give up so easily, so guests will have to put their best performance to extend the winning streak.
Trends
СтавкаBoston: total over 109.5
Celtics are averaging 112 points per game
СтавкаBrooklyn: total over 114.5
Nets are averaging 118 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
Brooklyn recorded two easy wins already, so bookmakers decided that Steve Nash's team will claim a positive result at TD Garden as well. We believe that Boston is yet to show what team is capable of, so they can put up a better performance at home, in front of their fans. Celtics know how to get motivation for big matches and that one is a perfect definition of a big match, so we believe that hosts will put up a fight.
Our prediction - Boston Celtics to win with a handicap of (+10) points
Without a doubt, Celtics will play as offensive as they can now. Though, Nets are unlikely to sit on defense, so we should expect a real shootout. In this case, we can offer to bet on total over.
Our second prediction - total over 222.5 points
