LiontipsBoston vs Brooklyn. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
After a sudden defeat to Indiana (107:128) Boston started to get victories once again. In two latest matches Ime Udoka's men beat Atlanta (107:98) and Memphis (120:107). Approaching the end of regular season, Celtics finally started to play better.
Celtics are currently at the 5th position in the Eastern Conference standings. Now they are unlikely to lose a play-off spot, because a 7th-placed Toronto is four games away.
Kevin Durant's return didn't help Brooklyn in any way. In the latest match Nets were defeated by Miami (107:113). Durant has scored 31 points, made four assists and collected four rebounds. But it is too difficult for him to carry the team all by himself. He will have a little bit of a break tonight, because Kyrie Irving will play.
In last two and a half weeks, Nets have won only one match. They recorded an away victory over Milwaukee (126:123). After recent defeats, Brooklyn have slipped to the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Steve Nash's men need to raise their level of performance in order to get into the play-off zone.
Trends
СтавкаBoston: total over 110,5 points
Celtics managed to beat that total in 3 of 5 latest matches
СтавкаKyrie Irving: total over 4,5 rebounds
Irving averages 5,3 rebounds per game on away
Tip and bets
Boston managed to raise the level of their performance recently. Ime Udoka's men are looking incredible right now. We don't think that Brooklyn will get the victory at TD Garden. We offer to place a bet on the hosts.
Our prediction - Boston to win the match (Including OT)
Durant's main objective is to score points. He is unlikely to take major part on team's defensive game. In matches against Boston he averages only four points per game and we are not expecting an improvement tonight.
Our second bet is on total under 6,5 rebounds for Kevin Durant
