LiontipsPhoenix vs New Orleans. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Absence of Devin Booker seriously affected the Suns' performance. Phoenix managed to win the first match without their leader. Chris Paul and DeAndre Ayton inspired team's 114:101 victory over New Orleans. Unfortunately, Suns' success was short-lived. In the next match Arizona team fell to a 103:118 defeat.
As we expected, Paul-Ayton duo underperformed in the previous match. DeAndre performed well, he tallied 23 points, eight rebounds and one assist, while Chris Paul had a forgettable performance. In 35 minutes on the floor he scored only four points, collected three rebounds and gave 11 assists.
New Orleans managed to exploit Phoenix's problems. Pelicans levelled the score in the series with a victory in the previous match. Brandon Ingram put up another fantastic performance. In 36 minutes on the floor he scored 30 points, collected four rebounds and gave five assists. Valanciunas also added 15 rebounds, 26 points and four assists.
Louisiana team has a great chance to advance into the next round, because Devin Booker is still unavailable. Everything is possible for the Pelicans.
Trends
СтавкаNew Orleans: total over 104,5 points
Pelicans managed to beat that total in three previous matches
СтавкаValanciunas: total over 16,5 points
Lithuanian player averages 20,8 points per game in matches against the Suns
Tip and bets
The Phoenix Suns are having a hard time without Booker. Chris Paul and DeAndre Ayton are unable to remain consistent so far. You never know what to expect from these two. Taking that into account, we are not expecting an easy victory from the Suns. New Orleans gained wonderful form, so Pelicans should be able to put up a good fight.
Our prediction - Handicap (+8) points for New Orleans
In each of three latest head-to-head matches a total of 212,5 points was beaten. We are expecting another high-scoring game today.
Our second bet is on total over 212,5 points
