LiontipsBrooklyn vs Memphis. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
The return of Kevin Durant didn't bring any positive effect. With their leader in the squad, Nets lost two matches to Philadelphia (102:110) and to the Clippers (116:120). We can't say that Durant performed badly. In the most recent match he scored 28 points, but it was not enough for the victory.
After these defeats Nash's men dropped to the 2nd spot in the Eastern Conference. The Nets let Chicago to get over themselves. Now Brooklyn is one game behind.
Memphis is simply unstoppable now. After the return of Ja Morant the Grizzlies won four most recent matches. Jenkins' men beat Sacramento (127:102), Phoenix (114:113), Lakers (104:99) and San Antonio (118:105).
Successful matches improved Grizzlies' position in the standings. They are still at the 4th spot in the West, but now they are five games ahead of the 5th placed Denver. But Nuggets have three games in hand.
Trends
In 3 out of 4 most recent matches Grizzlies managed to beat that total
Harden averages 22,7 points per game at home
Tip and bets
Grizzlies are too good now, so we don't think that they will give the victory to Brooklyn too easy. We are not expecting a confident victory from the Nets today. In most recent matches Nash's men were not looking great. We are expecting a resistance from the Grizzlies.
Our prediction - Handicap (+9) points for Memphis Grizzlies
In each of most recent matches Brooklyn scored almost 120 points. Memphis also scored many points in recent away matches, so we are expecting a high-scoring match. Teams should be able to beat the total of 221,5 points.
Our second bet is on total over 221,5 points
