LiontipsPortland vs New Orleans. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Blazers are struggling in the current season, but this fact can easily be explained. Club is playing without their leader, Damian Lillard, who is the crucial offensive player, a number of other key players are also injuried and it is impossible to replace them.
Portland lost four consecutive matches, all of them - at home. Team was unable to stop San Antonio (96:133), Oklahoma (131:134) and also lost twice to Houston. As we see, Chauncey Billups men are going through a long crisis, they are probably dreaming about this season to end already.
Pelicans are trying to improve, but in recent matches they are in a shaky form. Team managed to break into the play-in zone and will now try to hold on to the 9th spot in the standings.
New Orleans recorded a victory in the previous match, they recorded a victory over the Lakers (116:108). Brandon Ingram was unstoppable, just like always. He was tearing apart the opponent's defense. Willie Green's men are aware of their opponents' problems and will seek to exploit them, but Pelicans are not looking great on away matches.
Trends
СтавкаPortland: total over 104.5
Club managed to beat the total in three of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a three-pointer
In three of five latest head-to-head matches a game started with a three-point shot
Tip and bets
A change of head coach was surely a good move for New Orleans. Fans and board were not happy with the results. Now Pelicans are more stable, they rose to the 9th spot in the standings.
It seems like this season is over for Portland. Many key players are on injuried list, but hosts will still try to put up a good performance at Moda Center. In our opinion, visitors are underestimated by the bookmakers.
Our prediction - Handicap (+16.5) points for Portland Trail Blazers
Blazers are losing, but they are not afraid to play offensively. After the change of head coach Pelicans also started to score many points. In our opinion, teams will put on a show today, opponents will be able to beat the total.
Our second bet is on total over 223,5 points
