LiontipsNew York vs Indiana. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Yorkers have an objective to get back into the play-in zone. Head coach is trying to improve the teamwork, but so far he is not too successful.
New York suffered two defeats in a row, in the first match team was unable to beat Oklahoma (80:95) and then club was crushed by Toronto (105:120). Of course, Tom Thibodeau is unhappy with such a disastrous performance from his players, because not too long ago team was performed well on a consistent basis and was one of the leaders of the Eastern Conference. Overall, Knicks are in a desperate need of a victory.
Pacers are still unable to get out of the bottom three of the Eastern Conference. Team is in a terrible form and Rick Carlisle can't fix the situation, though the board had high hopes for the experienced manager.
Indiana is currently on a four-game winless streak. Everything started with defeats to Chicago (105:113) and Charlotte (108:116), then Chicago showed class once again (106:108) and in the most recent match team from Indianapolis suffered a defeat to Cleveland (104:108). Club is in a tricky situation, so now they need to go all the way ahead.
Trends
СтавкаIndiana: total under 107,5 points
Only in one out of five most recent matches team managed to beat the total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Three out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Teams are in a similar situation, both opponents are trying to live through another crisis. A number of Indiana's crucial players are on isolation, so Rick Carlisle won't be able to field a strongest line-up.
New York will have a fans' support at Madison Square Garden. Tom Thibodeau's men are ready to put up a fight to the opponent, if they will be victorious, they will get closer to the play-in zone. We think that hosts will have more chances for a victory.
Our prediction - New York to win the match (Including OT)
We don't think that teams will be able to put up a high-scoring performance, too many of key players are unavailable, so opponents will try to play defensively. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 215 points
