LiontipsBoston vs Brooklyn. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
At the start of the season Celtics changed the head coach and under the management of Ime Udoka team got off to a slow start, but team managed to gain speed later on.
Boston earned a 2nd spot in the Eastern Conference standings and advanced into the playoffs, where they are facing the Brooklyn Nets in the first round. Series started a little rocky for the Celtics, but they eventually won the first match against the Nets (115:114). Jayson Tatum and co were trailing, but eventually hosts came back on track.
Nets were considered one of the main title contenders at the start of the season. Steve Nash had a brilliant line-up, but leaders were unable to find communication. James Harden had to leave the club, Kevin Durant got injured, Kyrie Irving was not available for home matches until recently.
Brooklyn fought until the end, but finished only 7th in the Eastern Conference standings. Team had to beat Cleveland (115:108) to get into the playoffs. Nets were drawn to Boston and were extremely close to a victory in the first match of the series (114:115). Despite a defeat, Nets gained some confidence.
Trends
СтавкаBrooklyn: total over 115,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in four latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Three of five latest head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Brooklyn needed only one more shot to win the first match of the series. Team fought really hard, but failed to edge the opponent out at the end and lost the match. Now Nets will have a second attempt, but it will probably be even harder.
Boston surely learned their lesson after the previous match. Ime Udoka's men know that they were lucky in the previous game and they need to improve their performance to avoid any problems later on. In our opinion, Celtics will put up a better performance in the second match of the series.
Our prediction - Boston to win the match (Including OT)
In the previous match it was proven that teams won't show mercy towards each other. Celtics are looking to extend their lead, while Nets will try to level the score in the series, so we are expecting a high-scoring match.
Our second bet is on total over 221,5 points
