LiontipsClippers vs Utah. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Los Angeles outfit is still in contention and that's what really matters. Of course there are many difficult matches ahead of them, but Tyronn Lue's players have mental toughness, so it will be interesting to see what comes next.
Clippers had seven matches against Dallas in the first play-off round. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George did everything for their team to advance into the second round in the last match (126:111).
In the second round they got Utah as their opponent, who started the series very aggressively and secured two consecutive victories. But in the first game on home arena Clippers performed better and outscored Utah (132:106). Now they need to level the score.
Jazzmen secured the top spot in the Western conference and proved that they will fight for the golden rings this season. Team underestimated the Grizzlies at first, but then situation changed.
After a loss in the first game (109:112) Utah improved significantly and left no chance to the opponent. Donovan Mitchell was outstanding on the offense, as always, showing that he is the leader of this team.
Jazz were waiting for the name of their opponent for a long time and they got Clippers. Quin Snyder's side easily dealt with Clippers at home, but problems started on the road, so they were defeated (106:132). Though, club is still leading in the series.
Trends
СтавкаClippers: total over 112.5
Clippers are averaging 114 points per game
СтавкаUtah: total over 108.5
Jazzmen are averaging 116 points per game
СтавкаFirst points in the game - a three-pointer
Three out of last five H2H games started with a three-point score
Tip and bets
Right now everything is going by Utah's plan, team performed great on home games and is now leading in the series. On the other hand, Clippers' players got back into the game again. They simply destroyed their opponent in the last match. We believe that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will do everything to even the score.
Our prediction - Los Angeles Clippers to win (Including OT)
All three matches of this series were extremely high-scoring. Tyronn Lue's lads just have nowhere to retreat now, so hosts will push on their opponent very hard. Jazzmen also can play offensively, so we should place a bet on total over.
Our second prediction - total over 216.5 points
