LiontipsChicago vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Bulls are through to the playoffs, but in recent matches team's performance was far from perfect. Team is still in a shaky form, so head coach and his players need to find ways to improve their game, because there won't be any easy opponents in the playoffs.
As a reminder, Chicago lost two previous matches. Billy Donovan's men were defeated by Miami (109:127) and failed to provide any competition to Milwaukee (106:127). Of course opponents were not the easiest ones, but Bulls didn't stand a chance. There are only three matches left for Chicago in the regular season.
Celtics are now one of the leaders of the Eastern Conference. It is a huge surprise, considering that head coach and his players were heavily criticised since the start of the season. Ime Udoka managed to withstand and his players are fighting for a top spot in the Conference.
Boston played one game less than Miami, so competition will go on until the final match. Celtics have recorded two consecutive victories, beating Indiana (128:123) and Washington (144:102). Celtics are looking to keep their run going.
Trends
СтавкаChicago: total over 107,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in three of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
In four of five latest head-to-head matches game started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Chicago lost focus and consistency. Team is in a turbulent form now and attempts to stop that are unsuccessful so far. Bulls managed to clinch a play-off berth, but it surely won't be an easy campaign for them.
Boston are keeping their eyes on the prize - they are looking to overtake Miami, so they will be motivated for every game. Celtics are in a great form and they will do everything to maintain their level of performance. In our opinion, Celtics are a better team, so they should be able to extend their run.
Our prediction - Handicap (-4.5) points on Boston Celtics
Bulls are struggling on the offense, but after two straight defeats they will try to turn things around. Celtics are in a great form, so we are expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 218 points
