LiontipsGolden State vs Portland. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Few days ago Warriors were beaten by San Antonio (107:112) at home. Looks like Steve Kerr's men relaxed a little bit. There is no other explanation to that performance from San Francisco team.
But Warriors already managed to redeem themselves for that defeat. In the next match Golden State left no chance to Orlando. Florida team was beaten by a 126:95 score. Stephen Curry put up a great performance in this match, he tallied 31 points, three rebounds and eight assists.
Portland have serious problems with injuries. Anfernee Simons, Nassir Little and Damian Lillard won't be able to help their team in the next match. Without them Chauncey Billups' men are losing game after game.
Trail Blazers recorded the most recent victory on December 1, beating Detroit (110:92). After that Portland lost to San Antonio (83:114), Boston (117:145) and Clippers (90:102).
Trends
In two most recent head-to-head matches Blazers failed to beat that total
Andrew averages 19,3 points per game at home
Tip and bets
Golden State are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Warriors allowed only 100 points per game at home. It will be hard to break the defense of Kerr's team. Portland will also have to play without Simons and Lillard. In 2 out of 3 most recent matches Blazers failed to score even 100 points. We don't think that they will be able to do it now.
Our prediction - total under 220,5 points
Not too long ago Golden State beat Portland two times. Warriors recorded confident victories. Trail Blazers lost the first game by 22 points and a second one by 15 points. We don't think that now Blazers will be able to perform better.
Our second bet is on Handicap (-11,5) points to Golden State
