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Lakers vs New Orleans: prediction for the NBA match
What to expect from the Los Angeles team? You'll find the answer in our prediction.
Command Analysis
LA Lakers
USALakers are in a disastrous form now. Frank Vogel's men lost four latest matches and dropped to the 11th spot in the Western Conference standings. This position won't let them to get into the play-in. But the Lakers are tied on victories with 10th-placed San Antonio, losing out to the Spurs on tiebreakers.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James missed the previous match, but they are expected to return for the New Orleans clash. Without a doubt, Lakers are much stronger with these players on the line-up.
New Orleans Pelicans
USANew Orleans looked great in recent matches. Louisiana team recorded two major victories, over the Lakers (116:108) and Portland (111:107). After these victories the team rose to the 9th spot in the Western Conference standings.
C.J. McCollum is a crucial part of team's success. A former Trail Blazer became a leader of the Pelicans. Signing of McCollum is surely a great move by the Pelicans.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 115,5 points
In three latest matches Lakers failed to beat that total
Ставка1st quarter: New Orleans to win
In three latest matches Lakers failed to win the first quarter
Tip and bets
A match against New Orleans is probably the last opportunity for the Lakers to hop in to the leaving train. If Vogel's men will lose once again, their chances for a play-in spot will be sufficiently decreased. LeBron and Davis should help the Lakers to get the victory.
Our prediction - Lakers to win the match (Including OT)
In latest matches New Orleans managed to score 116 points per game. Visitors are unlikely to slow down here. Lakers need a victory, so they will do their best to outscore the Pelicans.
Our second bet is on total over 227,5 points
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