LiontipsNew York vs Indiana. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Tom Thibodeau managed to build a great team. Despite the lack of stars in the roster, Knicks clinched a play-off berth. Moreover, Julius Randle became a star player at New York. He was called up for the All-Star game.
After the summer Knicks have almost the same squad as in the previous season. The only significant signing is Kemba Walker. Ex-Hornet failed to establish himself at Boston. Celtics eventually traded him to Oklahoma. But Walker didn't want to play for Thunder, so he bought out his contract and joined the Knicks.
Indiana will start the new season with Rick Carlisle as head coach. He did a great job at Dallas. Looks like Pacers' board is unsatisfied with team's result. They switched way too many head coaches recently.
Pacers will play against Knicks with a weakened squad. They will miss Caris LeVert. T. J. Warren and Edmond Sumner are also on injuried list. On the other side, Rick Carlisle can check out his reserve players in action.
Tip and bets
New Yorkers are clear favourites in this match. Indiana has way too many injuried players, while all of Knicks players are available. Tom Thibodeau's men just can't lose this match. We will place a bet on the hosts.
Our prediction - New York to win
Due to injuries to key players, we think that Indiana won't put up a high-scoring performance. Head-to-head matches between New York and Indiana rarely were high-scoring and we don't think that this match will be an exception.
Our second prediction - total under 220,5 points
