LiontipsLakers vs Phoenix. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
During the off-season Lakers made a number of changes in the squad, but so far it didn't help them. Fans are expecting victories from the Lakers, but so far they are going without wins. Frank Vogel's men lost all preseason matches. Their winless streak continued in the regular season. In the first match Lakers suffered a defeat to Golden State (114:121).
We should note that Russell Westbrook is performing below expectations so far. In the previous game he scored only 8 points. When he came to Washington, he was also not so good at the start, but put up a fantastic performance towards the end of regular season.
Phoenix looked good during the off-season. Team even recorded 3 victories in 4 pre-season matches. But everything changed in the regular season. Williams' men put up a weak performance in the match against Denver. They have lost a home game to the Nuggets (98:110).
Devin Booker was not looking like himself in this match. Looks like Suns' leader is not fully ready for the new season. He scored only 12 points in the match against Nuggets. Other players also failed to impress. Head coach needs to change something in team's game.
Trends
СтавкаLeBron James' rebounds total over 7.5
In the regular season LeBron James averages 11 rebounds per game
СтавкаPhoenix: IT over 110,5
In 3 out of 4 most recent matches Suns failed to score more than 110 points
Ставка1st quarter: Lakers to win
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Lakers won the first quarter
Tip and bets
Lakers are unsuccessful in head-to-head matches against Phoenix. In the previous season Lakers were eliminated from the playoff tournament by the Suns. Team from Arizona put up a great defensive performance in that series.
Monty Williams is unlikely to change the strategy for this match. Phoenix will have more chances for a victory with a defensive approach. We think that teams won't score many points.
Our prediction - total under 224,5 points
Lakers lost 4 out of 6 most recent home matches to Phoenix. Seems like Lakers are still in the crisis, so we offer to place a bet on the visitors this time.
Our second bet is on Phoenix to win (Including OT)
