LiontipsToronto vs Washington. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Raptors completely failed the previous season, though it was quite predictable after their sensational championship. Of course the crucial factor of that failure is their brief relocation away from Toronto.
But in the current season this problem is gone, so Nick Nurse's players will play the first match at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto made a number of changes in their squad during the off-season, Kyle Lowry was traded to Miami for Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa. Canadian club played well during the preseason, so Toronto will be the favourite of the match against Washington.
Capital club deserved respect for their performance in the previous season. Despite a number of injuries, team managed to clinch a play-off berth. Wizards were eliminated from the tournament in the first round, they failed to put up a fight against Philadelphia.
During the off-season Washington made a number of changes. They apppointed Wes Unseld Jr. as a new head coach, Russell Westbrook was traded to Lakers for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell. Bradley Beal is still in the team, though many other clubs wanted to acquire him. Wizards put up a bad performance in the preseason matches, but regular season is a completely another story.
Trends
СтавкаToronto: IT over 107,5 points
In 4 out of 5 most recent matches team managed to beat the total
СтавкаWashington: IT over 105,5 points
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches team managed to beat the total
Tip and bets
Both teams lost key players during the summer, plus capital club changed the head coach, so Raptors and Wizards will need some time for adaptation. Washington lost five consecutive matches, so it is obvious that team is in a bad form.
Toronto will finally play at home and it will be a huge motivation boost for the team. Kyle Lowry was traded to Miami and it is a serious blow for the Raptors, because point guard was a leader of the team, but now is time to move on. In our opinion, hosts are in a better form before the start of the season, so we offer to place a bet on them.
Our prediction - Toronto Raptors to win (Including OT)
At the start of the regular season both teams are ready to perform, because players are full of energy. We don't think that someone will sit out on defense in the first game of the season. Overall, we are expecting a high-scoring match.
Our second bet is on total over 212.5 points
