LiontipsAtlanta vs Philadelphia. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Hawks became the main sensation of the current play-off tournament. Team is highly motivated, which also affected their performance and so far they have a great chance to advance into the next round.
Atlanta easily beat New York in the first play-off round and they needed only five matches to do that. Nate McMillan's players did a great job, they were playing aggressively and got a positive result, but threir next opponent is much stronger.
Hawks are playing against Philadelphia in the second round, but they are looking great in the series against the favourite. Club managed to beat Sixers in three games now, two of them were on the road. In the current moment Trae Young and his partners are leading the series and they are only one step away from the Conference Finals.
Phila was looking great during the regular season, but we can't say the same about their play-off run. Players are trying their best, but Atlanta completely surprised them.
We should remind that Philadelphia easily beat Washington in the first play-off round. Opponent was not so strong, so club wasn't playing on full strength. But Sixers' next opponent turned out to be way stronger than the Wizards.
76ers started the second round with an unexpected loss to the Hawks (124:128), which should be a serious alarm bell for the head coach. Doc Rivers' lads managed to step up and take the lead in the series, but then their opponent got back into the game, Hawks once again proved that they are a tough team to beat and are now leading once again.
Trends
СтавкаAtlanta: total over 108.5
Hawks are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаPhiladelphia: total over 110.5
Sixers are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаFirst points in the game - a two-pointer
Three out of last five games started with a two-point score
Tip and bets
We should give credit to Atlanta in this series, because team managed to take advantage out of their opponent's mistakes and take the lead, though no one expected to see a performance of that level from the Hawks. Doc Rivers' guys need to secure a victory in the sixth match, otherwise it will be the end of their play-off run, Philadelphia knows how to get motivated for the crucial moment and now is the great time to prove it.
Our prediction - Philadelphia 76ers to win (Including OT)
Sixers have no choice but to go all the way ahead to take the victory, but Hawks are no pushovers, so at home they will try to lead the game. We think that we will see a high-scoring game and opponents will beat the total.
Our second prediction - total over 215.5 points
