LiontipsPortland vs Sacramento. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Blazers are going through a difficult period of the season, team is currently at the lower half of the standings due to injuries to their key players. Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. are currently on injuried list, so the Blazers have to change their starting line-up.
In three consecutive home matches Portland recorded only one victory, beating Atlanta (136:131). Club suffered defeats in matches against Miami (109:115) and Cleveland (101:114). We can't say that after the arrival of Chauncey Billups as a new head coach team started to perform better, things got even worse actually.
Blazers will fight for the spot in Top-10. In the next match Oregon team will face the bitter rivals from Sacramento at Moda Center.
Kings are still unable to secure their place in the play-in zone, now they are closer to the lower half of the standings. So far team is unable to remain consistent.
Not too long ago Sacramento changed a head coach, but Alvin Gentry needs more time to improve team's performance. His players were beaten in three consecutive matches to Lakers (114:122), Atlanta (102:108) and Denver (111:121). Defense of the visitors was just unable to close Nikola Jokic down.
Kings are looking to get back to the 10th spot, now San Antonio is holding that position. Team will play the next match at Moda Center, so it won't be easy to get the victory.
Trends
СтавкаSacramento: total under 114,5 points
Only in one out of five most recent matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаPortland: total under 113 points
Only in two out of five most recent matches team managed to beat the total
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
Sacramento lacks consistency so far, their performance in the current season is like a rollercoaster. Alvin Gentry's men are looking to end the three-game losing streak, but a match against Portland will probably be an intense one.
Portland Trail Blazers are also in a shaky form, because Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum are still recovering after injuries. Chauncey Billups' men know that they need to push all the way forward if they want to end their losing streak, especially since they will play against even opponent. In our opinion, hosts will secure a positive result.
Our prediction - Portland Trail Blazers to win (Including OT)
We think that teams' offense is overrated by the bookmakers. Blazers will play against their key offensive players, while Kings slowed down in recent matches. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 230,5 points
