LiontipsCharlotte vs Lakers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Charlotte put up another wonderful performance. Two days ago Hornets put on a show at Indianapolis. In the match against the Pacers James Borrego's men scored 158 points. Offensive performance helped them to record a victory (158:126).
We should note that Hornets earned their fourth consecutive victory in just 12 days. They managed to beat New York (97:87), Boston (111:102) and Oklahoma (121:98). It helped the team to secure a 7th spot in the Eastern Conference.
Lakers played the most recent match without LeBron James. He is down with a knee injury. Without their leader Lakers failed to put up a fight to Philadelphia. Anthony Davis tried to do something, but it was not enough for Los Angeles team to record a victory. Lakers suffered a 87:105 defeat.
LeBron James will probably miss the upcoming match as well. He is considered the best player of the team, so his absence will probably affect team's performance.
Trends
Ставка1st quarter: Charlotte to win
In 3 out of 4 most recent matches Lakers failed to win the first quarter
СтавкаLakers: total under 110,5 points
Lakers failed to beat that total in each of three most recent matches
Tip and bets
Lakers will probably play without LeBron James, but they still have Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. It should be enough to put up a fight to Charlotte. Hornets suffered a defeat to the Lakers by only three points. We don't think that something will change this time.
Our prediction - Handicap (+8) points to Lakers
Hornets are playing very offensively. In the previous match they scored 158 points. We don't think that Borrego's men will slow down this time. We are expecting another high-scoring match.
Our second bet is on total over 224,5 points
