LiontipsPortland vs Clippers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Blazers are trying to hold on to their spot in the upper half of the conference standings. Team is far from their best form, but managed to get to the sixth spot of the Western conference, which is a good result for them.
Club's board chose to sack Terry Stotts, he was a manager of the team for a long time, but now Chauncey Billups will have a chance to prove himself. In the most recent match Portland showcased their best qualities, leaving no chance to Memphis (116:96). C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard were tearing apart the opponent's defense, this duo scored 45 points combined.
Los Angeles team is in a terrible form now, since the start of the season team recorded only one victory. Tyronn Lue's men need more time to find their game. Team is missing Kawhi Leonard, he will be sidelined at least until March, so it is hard for Paul George to do all by himself.
Clippers put up a disastrous performance in the previous match, they scored only 79 points in the game against Cleveland (79:92). Clippers are disappointing so far, but we think that they will get back on winning terms eventually. Team already played against the Blazers in the current season and recorded a victory over opponent (116:96).
Trends
СтавкаPortland: total under 115.5 points
Only in one out of five most recent head-to-head matches team managed to beat the total
СтавкаClippers: total under 113.5 points
Club beat the total in 2 out of 5 most recent matches
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In five most recent head-to-head matches only two quarters ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Clippers are having difficulties at the start of the season and of course it is a disappointing result. Of course Tyronn Lue's team will try to get on a new level, but so far Clippers are unable to perform without Kawhi Leonard.
Blazers will be motivated to get revenge for a recent defeat in the head-to-head game at Los Angeles. In our opinion, Damian Lillard and his partners will do everything to record a victory at home.
Our prediction - Portland to win (Including OT)
As we saw in recent matches Clippers are not looking well on the offense, so it is hard to expect a high-scoring performance from Tyronn Lue's players, especially on an away game. Hosts will try their best to record a victory, but we are not expecting a blowout.
Our second bet is on total under 229,5 points
