LiontipsPortland vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Blazers are still holding on to the play-in zone, but in recent matches they were not looking good. Damian Lillard got an injury and everything started to fall apart, now club is losing to everyone.
Portland lost the match to San Antonio (83:114), then Blazers were crushed by Boston (117:145). Then team suffered defeats to Clippers (90:102) and Golden State (94:104). As we see, team is in a difficult situation right now, especially after a hip injury to C.J. McCollum. Chauncey Billups' men can now only hope that their leaders will return to action soon.
Wolves are in a same situation as the Blazers. Team lost five matches in a row, so it is very important to end the losing streak, Finch's men have dropped to the 9th spot in the standings.
In the most recent match Minnesota suffered a defeat to Cleveland (106:123). Hosts started to fall apart in the first quarter, so visitors easily got advantage. Karl-Anthony Towns tried to change the situation, but Cavs were too good that night. Now Minnesota will face Portland, who are also in a poor form.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota: total over 108,5 points
In each of four most recent head-to-head matches team managed to beat the total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Each of four most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Bookmakers didn't pick a favourite for this match. Portland are looking weak without their leaders on the floor, while Minnesota lost momentum and just can't get back on track.
It is not so easy to beat Portland at Moda Center, moreover, Wolves are unable to beat the Blazers here for eight consecutive matches. In our opinion, this streak will live on, because Wolves are terrible on away matches.
Our prediction - Portland Trail Blazers to win the match (Including OT)
Opponents usually played offensively in head-to-head matches and we don't think that teams will change the strategy this time. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 214.5 points
