LiontipsCleveland vs Utah. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Cavaliers are looking much better than in the previous season. Kevin Love became the leader of the team and finally healed his injuries.
Cleveland recorded four consecutive victories, this streak helped the team to improve their position in the standings. Team rose to the 6th spot in the Eastern conference after victories over Orlando (105:92), Dallas (114:96), Miami (111:85) and Washington (116:101).
It is a huge improvement for the team and fans want to see more of the same from their club. J.B. Bickerstaff's men will face Utah in the next match and it will be a serious challenge for the hosts. Unfortunately, Collin Sexton won't be able to help his team in this match, he is still recovering after a knee injury.
Jazzmen are putting up a consistent performance for a few consecutive seasons now and it is a brilliant achievement. Head coach managed to find balance between defense and offense and club's board is doing everything to keep the core of team's squad.
Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley and Joe Ingles are playing together for a number of years now, so Quin Snyder's men are working great as a team. Team managed to record a victory over New Orleans (127:105), then they easily beat Portland (129:107) and rolled past Boston (137:130). Overall, club is capable of more and everyone knows that.
Trends
СтавкаUtah: total over 107 points
Club managed to beat the total in 4 out of 5 most recent matches
СтавкаCleveland: total over 102,5 points
In each of five most recent matches club managed to beat the total
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
Cavs are looking great in recent matches and deserved a 6th spot in the conference. Cleveland players know that it will be hard to hold on to that position, plus their next opponent is a dangerous one, J.B. Bickerstaff's men failed to find a victory in seven most recent head-to-head matches.
Utah Jazz are playing well on away matches. They are one of the best away teams in the Western conference, so visitors are a clear favourite of this match. In our opinion, Jazzmen will be able to beat the opponent.
Our prediction - Handicap (-3) points on Utah Jazz
Both clubs are in a red hot form, so we are expecting an interesting game. Hosts will try to put an end to their string of defeats on head-to-head matches, so they will go all the way ahead and Jazzmen should be able to get advantage of that. Overall, we think that opponents will score many points.
Our second bet is on total over 206,5 points
