LiontipsUtah vs Dallas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Jazz underferformed in the regular season and club's board is not exactly happy with the result, but club clinched a play-off berth and that's what really matters. There are rumours about misunderstanding between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, that's probably the main reason of club's poor form.
Utahstarted the round of 16 with an away victory over Dallas (99:93). It was an intense battle, but visitors took advantage of Luka Doncic's absence. In the second game Quin Snyder's men were unable to extend their success, this time opponent celebrated a victory (104:110). Now the score is even in the series.
Mavericks surprised some people with their desire to push themselves to another level. Team finished the regular season at the 4th spot in the Western Conference, which brought them a home advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Jason Kidd's men failed to record a victory in the first match, because Utah was in a better physical shape (93:99). Team struggled without Luka Doncic, who is close to return, but was unable to help Dallas in the second match of the series as well. Despite his absence, Mavericks managed to beat the Jazzmen (110:104). Now team is going to Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Trends
СтавкаDallas: total over 102,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in four of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Four of five latest head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Despite a shaky form,Utah recorded an away victory. Jazzmen are capable of much better, but conflicts between the players are affecting club's performance. Quin Snyder's men will be favourites of the upcoming match, but it surely won't be an easy walk.
Luka Doncic will probably be ready for the third match of the series and it will be a serious boost. Dallasproved that their class in the previous match. Visitors should be able to withstand.
Our prediction - Handicap (+7.5) points for Dallas Mavericks
Teams put up a cautious performance in previous matches, but now is the time to take the risk. Jazz will try to record an important home victory, but the Mavericks are not ready to surrender. We are expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 205,5 points
