LiontipsPhiladelphia vs New York. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Sixers are in a wonderful form, they managed to keepthemselves at a high level of performance. Doc Rivers' men are currently at the top of the Eastern conference and they are unbeaten for six consecutive matches, it is a great result.
Philadelphia performed well in the previous match, beating Chicago (114:105). Joel Embiid put up a double-double and was probably the best player on the floor. Unfortunately, team is playing without Tobias Harris now due to his injury, Ben Simmons is also not playing, because he wants to leave Pennsylvania, but even without them team is looking great.
Knicks got off to a great start of the season, they found themselves among the leaders of the Eastern conference, but now opponents are starting to step up and club's results went downhill. Tom Thibodeau's men are currently only at the 7th spot, but Toronto is catching up.
New York made a huge sensation beating the current champion, Milwaukee (113:98), but this success was short-lived, because in the next match team suffered an unexpected home defeat to Cleveland (109:126). New Yorkers know that it won't be an easy game at Wells Fargo Center, but all of their key players are ready to play, so they will surely fight for a victory.
Trends
СтавкаPhiladelphia: total over 104.5 points
Club managed to beat the total in four out of five most recent matches
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - over 0.5
In five most recent head-to-head matches two quarters ended in a draw
СтавкаKnicks: total over 100.5 points
Club managed to beat the total in four out of five most recent matches
Tip and bets
Since the start of a new season Philadelphia lost only one home match, so club is a clear favourite of the match against Knicks. Team is counting on Joel Embiid now, but star forward can't carry the team forever.
New York were not looking well in recent matches, but they have a good squad, so they will overcome their difficulties eventually. Tom Thibodeau's men are playing great on away games, so they should be able to put up a fight. Overall, we offer to place a bet on a plus handicap for the visitors.
Our prediction - Handicap (+7) points for the New York Knicks
Hosts are in a great form, so they should be able to keep their leading position in the conference. Visitors are not as impressive, but club is playing well on the road, so we think that opponents will score many points.
Our second bet is on total over 204,5 points
