LiontipsPhoenix vs Cleveland. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
A runner-up of the previous season got off to a slow start. Seems like some of Suns' players can't recover after the previous season, for example, DeAndre Ayton. At the start of the season he was heavily criticized, but in the most recent match he played much better. In a game against Sacramento DeAndre scored 21 points and collected the same number of rebounds.
Suns are in a shaky form now. Williams' men lost three matches out of four. They suffered the most recent defeat to Sacramento (107:110).
Just like in the beginning of the previous season, Cavaliers are playing defensively. So far this strategy is successful for Cleveland team. Thanks to their great defensive performance Cavaliers beat Atlanta (101:95), Denver (99:87) and Clippers (92:79). But in the most recent match their strategy didn't help them. Bickerstaff's men suffered a defeat to Los Angeles Lakers (102:113).
Evan Mobley is improving rapidly. In the most recent match 20-year old player scored 23 points and made six rebounds. Seems like he will became one of the main stars of Cleveland team.
Trends
СтавкаDeAndre Ayton: total under 15,5 points
DeAndre averages 13 points per game in the current season
СтавкаCleveland: total under 103,5 points
In three most recent matches Cavs failed to beat that total
Ставка1st quarter: Cleveland to win
In three most recent matches Cleveland won the first quarter
Tip and bets
Cavaliers are unlikely to change their tactics. Phoenix are dangerous opponent, so Bickerstaff's men will probably play cautiously once again.
Suns are also looking good on defense, so there are not too many chances for a high-scoring game.
Our prediction - total under 218,5 points
Phoenix are not looking like a powerhouse right now. We offer to place a bet on a plus handicap for the visitors. A cautious performance around their own rim may bring a success to Cleveland.
Our second bet is on Cleveland to win with a handicap of (+11,5) points
