LiontipsLakers vs Miami. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
After a disastrous season LeBron James started to build the new team. Lakers signed a triple-double king Russell Westbrook and an experienced Carmelo Anthony. Everyone thought that Westbrook will make the difference, but so far Carmelo is doing way more than his partner.
Lakers are very close to the leaders of the Western conference, but LeBron James got injured and now everything started to fall apart. Now team is at the 8th spot, it is surely not the best result for Anthony Davis and co.
Frank Vogel's team managed to record a narrow victory over Charlotte. Teams faced each other at Staples Center, but despite that, Hornets were fighting until the end. But Los Angeles outfit still managed to edge a victory at overtime (126:123).
Team tried to strengthen the squad during the off-season and acquired Kyle Lowry from Toronto, he turned out to be a perfect player for the Heat. Florida team is doing everything to hold on to the top spot of the Eastern conference, but Washington and Chicago are not too far behind.
Miami started to fall apart recently, because Eastern conference is extremely competitive. In the previous game team played at Ball Arena, but failed to avoid a defeat (96:113). There were a brief brawl after a flagrant foul on Nikola Jokic by Markieff Morris, Serbian player answered with a punch in the back. Of course, those moments are not too beautiful to watch, but no sport can stay out of it.
Heat are getting ready for the match against the Lakers, who are a pretty comfortable opponent, but Los Angeles outfit should not be underestimated, especially at Staples Center.
Trends
СтавкаMiami: total under 110.5 points
In five most recent matches total club managed to beat the total only once
СтавкаLakers: total under 106.5 points
In five most recent matches Lakers beat the total only once
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In five most recent head-to-head matches not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Miami achieved high result, getting to the top of the Eastern conference. On the other hand, Heat are not looking too great on away matches, so they are unlikely to record an easy victory at Staples Center.
Lakers' squad is overloaded with NBA stars, so the head coach have only one objective - to find a role for everyone and to put them together. So far Frank Vogel is unable to do that, plus LeBron James got injured. But we still think that hosts should be able to avoid a defeat at home. In our opinion, Lakers will fight off the Heat.
Our prediction - Los Angeles Lakers to win (Including OT)
Frank Vogel's men need to improve their performance at any cost. We think that hosts will play aggressively and will stop the opponent's offense. In this case, we can offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 220,5 points
