LiontipsNew York vs Atlanta. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Yorkers were looking great in the regular season, but problems started in the play-off. Tom Thibodeau's guys lost the first game (105:107), though they performed no worse than their opponents.
New York secured a positive result in the second match and tied the score in the series (101:92). Unfortunately, Derrick Rose and his partners failed to improve their success on away games, because Atlanta pressed way too hard, so now New Yorkers need to catch up.
As we saw in the recent head-to-head games, Knicks are not looking so confident against the Hawks, but now is the crucial moment and New York needs a victory at all cost.
Hawks finished on fifth seed in the Eastern conference and qualified for the playoffs without any problems. Team worked very hard and deserved to advance into the next play-off round.
Atlanta started the series with an away win over New York, which gave them a huge morale boost. After that Knicks managed to even the score, but failed to extend their success. Nate McMillan's lads left no chance to their opponent at State Farm Arena and secured two consecutive victories.
Now Hawks will have a tough game at Madison Square Garden, it is not an easy trip for any NBA team. Overall, guests will need to put their best performance to knock their opponent out of the tournament.
Trends
СтавкаNew York: total under 106.5 points
Knicks are averaging 99 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаAtlanta: total under 105.5
Hawks are averaging 104 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head games only two quarters ended in a draw
Tip and bets
This is a very important game for the hosts, because New York is not in a winable situation. Their only advantage before the fifth match is a home crowd, which is a huge morale boost. Atlanta claimed three victories in the series and is going to Madison Square Garden with a solid handicap. Despite that, we believe that Knicks won't leave without a fight, they should be able to narrow the gap from Hawks.
Our prediction - New York Knicks to win (Including OT)
All four games in the series were heavily contested and we expect the same in an upcoming match. Hawks need only one more win to go through, but hosts are unlikely to let them score many points.
Our second prediction - total under 213.5 points
