LiontipsLakers vs Sacramento. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Los Angeles team managed to step up their performance, team improved the position in the standings. Now club is close to the play-off zone, but fans are expecting more from LeBron James and co.
Lakers recorded two consecutive victories and get over the Timberwolves in the standings. Frank Vogel's men left no chance to Portland (139:106) and then showed class to Minnesota (108:103). Only Anthony Davis and Kendrick Nunn are on injuried list now, so head coach will be able to field a competent squad.
After the change of head coach situation improved, but there is still much job to do. Team rose to the 10th spot in the standings of the Western Conference, but it is more due to San Antonio's slip up, Spurs completely failed recent matches and dropped lower in the standings.
Sacramento put up a great performance in the previous match, beating Miami (115:113) at home. Buddy Hield and De'Aaron Fox put up a great offensive performance and did everything to beat the Heat. Now Kings will travel to Los Angeles, where they will face the Lakers. Alvin Gentry's men have already recorded two victories over that opponent.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 120,5 points
Only in two out of five most recent matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Five most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Sacramento is not planning to give up, a fight for the play-in zone goes on. Team recorded victories the Lakers before, so players won't be afraid of the favourite, but they will have to play on the road, so it will be much more difficult.
Lakers are playing much better now and rose higher in the standings. Team should be able to keep the current level of form, because the injuried list is almost empty. Frank Vogel's men will be favourites of the home match, but Kings already proved that they are no pushovers. In our opinion, visitors will be able to hold on to a plus handicap.
Our prediction - Handicap (+10) points for Sacramento Kings
We don't think that opponents will be able to put up a good offensive performance. Hosts are only starting to get back on track, while visitors are not so good on the offense recently, so we offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 232,5 points
