LiontipsChicago vs Cleveland. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Chicago managed to finally put an end to their string of defeats. In the previous match Bulls recorded a victory over Detroit. 36 points from DeMar DeRozan and 25 points from Zach Lavine gave the Bulls a 114:108 victory.
But the next match won't be so easy for Chicago. Zach Lavine is now injuried, so he will miss the game. Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso are also unavailable. It is also uncertain, whether Nikola Vucevic will play or not.
Cleveland still have a chance to receive a straight ticket to the playoffs. Cavaliers are two games ahead of Toronto with a few matches left until the end of the regular season. If Cavs' results will continue to dwindle, Raptors still can overtake them.
Bickerstaff's men were beaten in their last match. This time they lost to Miami (105:117). But before that team earned two victories. They managed to beat Toronto (104:96) and Indiana (127:124).
Trends
СтавкаChicago: total over 111,5 points
Bulls managed to beat that total in 3 of 5 latest matches
Ставка1st quarter: Cleveland to win
In three latest matches Bulls failed to win the first quarter
Tip and bets
Chicago will probably play without their key players. In this case, we are not expecting a high-scoring performance from the Bulls. Cleveland is a great defensive team. Both opponents will probably play cautiously this time.
Our prediction - total under 223,5 points
All of Cleveland's key players are ready to play. Bickerstaff's men are in a desperate need of victory and even if they will fall short, they will surely fight until the end.
Our second bet is on Cleveland to win with a handicap of (+5) points
