LiontipsPhoenix vs Lakers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Phoenix already played one preseason match, but failed to record a victory. Two days ago Suns were beaten by Sacramento (106:117). But team leaders missed this match. Devin Booker and Chris Paul didn't play in this match. Reserve players got a chance to prove themselves. Landry Shamet and Jalen Smith had a good game, each one of them scored 13 points.
Team from Arizona will probably play another match without their leaders. Phoenix head coach is unlikely to field Chris Paul and Devin Booker for the match against Lakers, these players need to keep their energy for the regular season.
Lakers put up a terrible performance in the first pre-season match. Their players just couldn't keep up with youngsters of Brooklyn. As a result, Frank Vogel's men lost the match (97:123).
In the previous match Malik Monk, Dwight Howard and Wayne Ellington played well for Lakers. They scored 37 points combined. Unfortunately, other players were not as good. Looks like team from Los Angeles is unable to compete against top teams without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Trends
СтавкаPhoenix: IT under 110.5
In each of five most recent matches Suns scored less than 111 points
СтавкаLakers: IT under 111,5
In each of five most recent matches Lakers scored less than 112 points
Tip and bets
Phoenix don't rely on their leaders as heavily as Lakers. Suns lost the previous match, but their young players were not looking so hopeless, while aging reserve players of Lakers disappointed with their performance. They are just unable to keep up with their younger opponents, so it is hard to expect success from them.
Our prediction - Phoenix to win
In the previous match Lakers failed to put up a high-scoring performance. They will probably play another match without their leaders. In this case, we shouldn't expect a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 222,5 points
