LiontipsClippers vs Utah. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
The team from Los Angeles is trying as hard as possible, but they struggle to score victories. The first playoff series became a real test for the Clippers, as they had to play seven games in order to advance further.
The star duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard showed great basketball, but Luka Doncic outshone the Clippers' leaders with his performance. However, that was the end of Dallas' campaign this year.
The Clippers have shown that they have fighting character, but in the next round they were matched against Utah, which was not promising anything good for the team from LA. In the first game, the club attempted to impose a struggle but couldn't beat the opponent (109-112), and in the previous game, the story repeated (111-117).
The Jazzmen got down to business: the first place in the Western Conference was just the beginning of their march. The team's goal is to win the title, and they are confidently working towards it.
Utaheasily defeated Memphis at the start of the playoffs. Quin Snyder's men let the opponent get a taste of victory one time, but that was the end of it. For Grizzlies, reaching the next round was an impossible task.
The Jazz set a high bar and crushed the Clippers in the second round. Donovan Mitchell and his teammates with some effort managed to upset the opponent twice, but now they will be performing away at the Staples Center arena, which should be more challenging.
Trends
СтавкаClippers: Total Under 114.5
The Clippers average 111 points per game in the playoffs.
СтавкаFirst points scored - three-pointer
Three of the last five head-to-head games started with a three-point shot.
СтавкаTotal quarters tied - under 0.5
There were two draws in the quarters in the last five head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Bookies prefer the Clippers this time because the hosts have no choice but to win. On the other hand, Utah show very decent away performance, which can become a problem for the Clippers. Tyronn Lue's lads need to get all of their strength together, otherwise, in the event of a third defeat, they can be knocked out of the competiotion. We are expecting the victory of Los Angeles.
Our prediction - Los Angeles Clippers to win (including OT)
We can't say that the last two fights were particularly high-scoring. The opponents were very cautious and did not push forward, and we think that the third game will follow the same scenario. It is unlikely that the defense of the Jazz will allow the hosts' attack to create a lot of dangerous chances.
Second prediction - total under 228.5 points
