LiontipsLakers vs Houston. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers are finally starting to show flashes of brilliance, but fans are expecting more from them. Frank Vogel's man put up a more aggressive performance in recent matches, their teamwork is starting to get better, so now team rose to the 9th spot in the standings of the Western conference.
Lakers hosted Cleveland in the previous match and recorded an easy victory over the opponent (113:101). LeBron James put up an outstanding performance against his former team. King James scored 26 points and gave eight assists. He was simply unstoppable.
It is hard to assess Rockets' chances, their game is just nonexistent. Of course no one expected a successful start of the season from them, but in five matches Stephen Silas' men recorded only one victory, beating Oklahoma (124:91).
After that Houston suffered three consecutive defeats. Team lost to Boston (97:107), Dallas (106:116) and in the most recent match went down to Utah (91:122). Team is rebuilding, but a result like that is still unacceptable. Rockets were looking better with John Wall in the line-up, but now board will look for a new club for the star point guard.
Trends
СтавкаHouston: total under 106,5 points
Only in one out of five most recent matches team managed to beat the total
СтавкаLakers: total under 118,5 points
Only in two out of five most recent matches club managed to beat that total
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In five most recent head-to-head matches only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Seems like Houston will have a very difficult season. Team is far from perfect form and they are just unable to compete right now. They are approaching the match against one of title contenders, so there are not so many chances for a victory.
Lakersare starting to improve, they are lucky to have an easy schedule now. LeBron James and his partners are ready to teach a lesson or two to the Rockets at home. In our opinion, hosts will record an easy victory.
Our prediction - Handicap (-10.5) points on Lakers
Rockets are not looking well on the offense, so it will be hard to beat the opponent. Lakers are still not in their top form, so we offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 227,5 points
