LiontipsLakers vs Indiana. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
It seemed like the Lakers won't let go of their play-off spot, but now situation has changed. Team is currently only at the 8th spot in the Western Conference. Team is in a terrible form now, so they need to do something about it.
Lakers finally recorded a victory in the most recent match after three consecutive defeats. Frank Vogel's men managed to beat Utah (101:95). It was not the most interesting match ever, but teams surely satisfied the fans. Now team will fight against the Pacers, but it is uncertain, whether LeBron James will play.
Pacers failed to find their game in the current season. Team tried their best, but even a change of head coach didn't change the situation. Rick Carlisle's men are currently among the bottom three teams in the Eastern Conference.
Indiana are unbeaten for four matches in a row. Injuries are not helping the team to get on the new level, but even without them club has many problems. Pacers are looking terrible in Los Angeles, so visitors deserved an underdog status. Club surely won't surrender without a fight, but they won't have many chances for a victory.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 114,5 points
Team was unable to beat the total in two most recent matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Four out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Everyone expected a better result from the Lakers, but LeBron James is not getting any younger, but even in the age of 37 years a star forward is scoring many points. Lakers barely get any victories, so they will have to prepare for the match against the Pacers properly.
Indiana has nothing to lose now, because club is currently among the bottom three teams. Many key players of the team are absent, but it is a chance for younger players to prove themselves. We think that Rick Carlisle's men will avoid the blowout.
Our prediction - Handicap (+7.5) points for Los Angeles Lakers
Both teams are out of form now, so we are not expecting a high-scoring game. Lakers are playing defensively, just like the Pacers. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 229,5 points
