LiontipsBoston vs Brooklyn. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Celtics had a tough time during the regular season, but team is still in the game and fight goes on. In the playoff Brad Stevens' team was drawn to a tough opponent, Brooklyn Nets.
First two matches at New York were won by the Nets without any chance for Boston. But then Celtics returned to home arena and won the first game there. Club outplayed the favourite and proved that they won't give up so easily (125:119).
Jayson Tatum was tearing apart Nets' defense and scored 50 points. Celtics are still able to surprise.
Nets are sticking to their plan and it is working so far. Team had a chance to claim the first spot at the end of the season, but they eventually fell a little short.
Playoff started great for Brooklyn, they defeated Boston twice at home. Everyone thought that Steve Nash's side will take a third victory, but team slipped at TD Garden.
Nets were not ready for a desperate resistance from the Celtics, plus they picked a wrong tactic for the game. Guests were counting on the offense, but they needed to turn more attention to defense, though Kevin Durant and his partners rarely think about that,
Trends
СтавкаBoston: total over 108.5
Celtics are averaging 112 points per game
СтавкаBrooklyn: total over 115.5
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
Players of Brooklyn now got the taste of TD Garden arena and what angry Jayson Tatum is capable of. Steve Nash's players will now play another game on the road, so they will need a great performance to keep their lead. Without a doubt, Boston will do anything to defeat the opponent. In our opinion, the fans' support and a home advantage will help Celtics to put up an at least average performance.
Our prediction - Boston Celtics to win with a handicap of (+9.5) points
In the most recent game opponents went on a tear. Celtics were desperate for a win, so they played very aggressively. Nets' star trio will do anything to stop their opponent, so we expect a very interesting battle.
Our second prediction - total over 224.5 points
