LiontipsLakers vs Charlotte. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers are still playing with a weakened squad. They have many aging veterans in the squad, so someone is always out. In the most recent matches LeBron James was unavailable. Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker are also out with the injuries. It is not the only problem of the team. Russell Westbrook's debut was not so impressive, Carmelo Anthony is still inconsistent, so it is hard to expect a success.
In two most recent matches Lakers were beaten by Oklahoma (104:107) and Portland (90:105).
It is also not the best season for Charlotte. James Borrego's men got off to a flying start of the season, but they were not so fortunate recently. Hornets can't find a victory since the start of November. In recent matches Hornets suffered defeats to Cleveland (110:113), Golden State (92:114), Sacramento (110:140) and Clippers (106:120).
Miles Bridges is still playing well for Charlotte, but his performance is not enough to get the team out of the slump, James Borrego needs to change something, because Hornets are going down at full speed.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 114,5 points
Lakers failed to beat that total in 3 out of 4 most recent matches
Ставка1st quarter: Lakers to win
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Hornets lost the first quarter
Tip and bets
Lakers have way more problems than Charlotte right now. At least, all of Hornets' key players are available for the game. Stars of Los Angeles team are not playing well even when they are perfectly healthy. Plus LeBron James is still unavailable. Taking that into account, we think that Borrego's men have a great chance to break their string of defeats.
Our prediction - Charlotte to win (Including OT)
Both opponents are extremely inconsistent recently. In the most recent matches Lakers and Charlotte failed to score many points, so we are expecting a low-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 227,5 points
