LiontipsPortland vs Phoenix. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Now Blazers have to play without their main offensive players, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Team's results declined, Trail Blazers suffered five defeats in a row and dropped to the 10th position in the standings. As we see, situation is really dreadful.
In the most recent match team suffered a home defeat to Minnesota (111:116). It was an extremely contested match at Moda Center, but opponent had a better squad, so it was a fair result. Now Portland will play against one of the leaders of the Western Conference, so it is not the end of their struggles.
Suns were at the top of the Western Conference, but after a defeat in the previous game they lost the top spot to Golden State. Now team has to play without Devin Booker, because he is recovering after an injury. Dario Saric, Abder Nader and Frank Kaminsky are also on injuried list.
Phoenix tried to beat the Clippers in the previous game, but opponent turned out to be stronger (95:111). Monty Williams' men know that it is a crucial moment of the season, so they can't let Warriors to break away from them. A match against the Blazers surely won't be the easiest one, but visitors are in a better situation than their opponent.
Trends
СтавкаPhoenix: total over 107,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in three out of five most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a three-pointer
Two out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a three-point shot
Tip and bets
Portland are looking terrible in head-to-head matches against the Suns, plus leaders of the Blazers are injuried now, so the hosts are not in a great situation right now. The Trail Blazers have lost five games in a row, so they will be a clear underdog of the home match.
Phoenix are holding on near the top due to a great performance from an experienced Chris Paul. Team's results would be better with Devin Booker in the line-up, but even now Suns are looking not so bad as their opponent.
Our prediction - Phoenix Suns to win (Including OT)
We are expecting an offensive performance from both teams in this match. Blazers have nothing to lose now, so they will go all the way ahead and Suns are always playing offensively. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 212 points
