LiontipsDenver vs Golden State. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Denver have a great chance to clinch a 6th spot in the Western Conference. Mike Malone's men were marvelous in recent matches. They put up a string of eight matches. The Nuggets have suffered their most recent defeat almost one month ago, they were beaten at Boston (102:108).
Now Denver has 38 victories. They are two points ahead of Minnesota. Nuggets are currently the 6th team in the Western Conference. If they will stay there, they will secure a play-off spot.
Golden State lost four latest matches. But it can be explained - too many of Warriors' players are injured. Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton and Andre Iguodala are currently unavailable. Their absence seriously affects the Warriors' performance.
Steve Kerr's men have earned the most recent victory almost two weeks ago, trashing Portland (132:95). After that they were beaten by Minnesota, Lakers and twice by Dallas.
Trends
СтавкаGolden State: total over 106,5 points
Warriors managed to beat that total in three latest matches
Ставка1st quarter: Denver to win
In three latest matches the Warriors failed to win the first quarter
Tip and bets
Warriors are weakened by injuries, but they were not completely hopeless in their previous matches. Steve Kerr's men always fought until the end. They lost eight points to the Lakers and nine points to Dallas. We believe that Californian club will put up a fight to the Nuggets.
Our prediction - Handicap (+10) points for Golden State
Despite some problems with the squad, Golden State is a high-scoring team. In each of three last matches they managed to score at least 113 points. Taking that into account, we are expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 220,5 points
