LiontipsToronto vs Charlotte. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Raptors are trying are edge everything out of themselves in the current season. Team lost the best player, Kyle Lowry, to Miami and got Goran Dragic, who failed to make an impact, so he will probably be traded soon.
Toronto are trying to fight for the play-off spot, but so far team is only at the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Nick Nurse's men failed to secure a positive result in the previous home match against Portland (105:114). Hosts were looking good in this match, but eventually fell short.
Hornets are trying to get closer to the leaders of the Eastern Conference, team is looking great since the start of the season. James Borrego's men are now chasing Philadelphia, but for that they need to improve their performance.
Previous match was unsuccessful for them, Charlotte suffered a home defeat to Atlanta (91:113). Hosts' defense couldn't handle Trae Young, who was simply unstoppable that night. Now Hornets will just try to forget that performance, because a match in Canada surely won't be easy. Visitors will need to put up their best performance.
Trends
СтавкаCharlotte: total over 108,5 points
Club managed to beat that total in three out of five most recent matches
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
Charlotte were looking great before the match against the Hawks. Of course it is hard to stay consistent for a long time, but Hornets put up a completely disastrous defensive performance and it won't be easy in Toronto.
Toronto are motivated as never, because they can not only to get over Boston in the standings, but also to get closer to the Hornets. The upcoming match is extremely important for Nick Nurse's men. In our opinion, hosts will get the victory.
Our prediction - Toronto Raptors to win (Including OT)
Raptors are trying to improve their position in the standings, while the Hornets will try to redeem themselves for a defeat in the previous match, so it surely will be an interesting match. We think that opponents will play offensively, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 215,5 points
