LiontipsBoston vs Cleveland. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Celtics are still unable to straighten their performance. Club is alternating wins and losses and a 9th spot in the Eastern Conference is fully deserved by team's performance.
After a victory over New York (114:107) Ime Udoka tried to extend a success, but even a home advantage didn't help the team in a match against Philadelphia (103:108). Jaylen Brown put up a great offensive performance and scored 30 points, but it was not enough to get the victory. Al Horford's absence is a huge blow for Boston, he is a crucial part of team's defense.
Celtics will play at TD Garden once again, this time they will host Cleveland. In the previous season Cavs were not a worthy opponent, but now it is a completely different team, so it won't be easy for the hosts.
Young Cavaliers players are tearing up the league now. Team is already at the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference, they got ahead of Milwaukee, Miami and Philadelphia.
Cleveland are unbeaten for six consecutive matches now, despite injuries of some key players, including Collin Sexton and Denzel Valentine, who would make the team even stronger. In the most recent match J.B. Bickerstaff's men recorded an away victory over Bucks (119:90). Visitors were unstoppable, Cedi Osman and Darius Garland scored 45 points combined.
Cavaliers are in a good form, so they can catch up to Chicago pretty quickly. In the next match team will have a tough challenge, they are going to Massachusetts for a match against Boston.
Trends
СтавкаCleveland: total over 100,5 points
In each of five most recent matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
In three out of five most recent head-to-head matches game started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Boston is an extremely unpredictable team, but now they desperately need a victory. Ime Udoka's men are trying to gain consistency, but they are unable to do that even in a strongest squad. Celtics will fight until the end.
Cleveland is in a perfect form, their matches are fun to watch, so visitors have a chance to get another victory. J.B. Bickerstaff's men will try to get advantage out of Horford's absence, plus Cavaliers are looking good in head-to-head matches.
Our prediction - Handicap (+8,5) points for Cleveland Cavaliers
We think that it will be the most exciting match of the game day. Teams are motivated to get the victory, plus Cavs are in a brilliant form, so we are expecting an excellent performance.
Our second bet is on total over 206 points
