LiontipsOklahoma vs Philadelphia. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
In this season Thunder will count on their young players, especially on Shai Gilgeous Alexander, he will be the leader of the team. It is hard to tell, if this strategy will be successful, but only time will answer this question.
Oklahoma already suffered two heavy defeats. In the first match of the regular season Mark Daigneault's men were beaten by Utah (86:107). Thunder were more motivated for the second game against Houston, but it didn't help them (91:124). So far team's game may be described by one word - non-existent.
Sixers have the same objective as in the previous season - a top spot in the Eastern Conference and an NBA title. Team has almost the same squad as in the previous season, though team signed Andre Drummond and Ben Simmons is demanding a trade.
Doc Rivers will have to rely on Joel Embiid once again, he remains the main star of the team, but he can't do it all by himself. Philadelphia started the season with a victory, but then suffered a defeat. In the first match Sixers easily beat New Orleans (117:97), in the second one Sixers were beaten by Brooklyn (109:114).
Trends
СтавкаPhiladelphia: total over 112
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаOklahoma: total over 103,5 points
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Thunder beat the total
СтавкаShai Gilgeous Alexander: total of assists under 4,5
Since the start of the season Canadian player failed to beat that total
Tip and bets
So far Oklahoma's young players failed to put up an impressive performance. Of course, experts would say that new players will need time for adaptation, but there is a little hope for a success.
Philadelphia needs to decide Ben Simmons' fate and move on, their squad is looking great. In our opinion, Doc Rivers will find words to motivate his players and we will see a good performance from the Sixers. So far Thunder are unable to put up a good performance and visitors should take advantage of that.
Our prediction - Handicap (-6.5) points on Philadelphia
Young players of Oklahoma will try to prove themselves, so they are ready to show their best qualities in the upcoming matches. Hosts are unlikely to record a victory in this game, but they should be able to put up a high-scoring performance, just like their opponent, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 215.5 points
