LiontipsLakers vs Oklahoma. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers got off to a slow start of the season, but now club is finally starting to show dominance. LeBron James and his partners are now playing more aggressively on offense, Russell Westbrook found communication with his partners and now team is playing well.
Lakers recorded three consecutive victories, beating Cleveland (113:101) and then defeating Houston twice. Of course those opponents were not so strong, but Frank Vogel's men gained self-confidence. In the next match team from Los Angeles will host one of the main underdogs of the Eastern conference, so hosts will have a great chance for another victory.
Thunder can't do anything, they just keep losing to everyone. Team was not so active on the transfer market during the off-season, so now they can only count on young players.
In the previous match Oklahoma suffered another defeat, losing an away game to Clippers (94:99). Visitors got off to a great start and had the lead at half-time, but completely failed the last quarter and suffered the sixth defeat in the season.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 116.5 points
In three out of five most recent matches team failed to beat the total
СтавкаOklahoma: total under 103 points
In three out of five most recent matches club failed to beat the total
СтавкаOvertime: Yes
In five most recent head-to-head matches two overtimes were played
Tip and bets
Lakers recorded three consecutive victories, but in the previous match team faced some problems. But hosts will be an overwhelming favourite of the match against the Thunder.
Oklahoma are not performing well, though their young players are trying to do everything they can. They are unlikely to beat the LeBron James' team, but Thunder are not pushovers, so they should be able to hold on to a plus handicap.
Our first bet - Handicap (+15.5) points for Oklahoma City Thunder
We are expecting a tight clash. Frank Vogel's men are looking great in recent matches, but Thunder can put up a good performance as well. Overall, we are not expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 221.5 points
