LiontipsGolden State vs Denver. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Steve Kerr's men looked great throughout the regular season, despite some injury problems. Team secured a 3rd spot in the Western Conference and advanced into the playoffs.
Golden State managed to gain form before the round of 16, so Denver had not too many chances. Stephen Curry and co won three first matches comfortably, but in the fourth one opponent finally managed to strike back (121:126). Now is the time for the fifth match of the series and the Warriors are ready to book their place in the next play-off round.
The Nuggets failed to find consistency during the regular season. Team had its ups and downs, so club approached the knock-out phase of the season in the rusty form.
Denver failed to put up a good fight in any of three first games in the series. Michael Malone's men were crushed hard, so now they have a mountain to climb. In the previous match the Nuggets showed their class, though it might be too late for that (126:121). Nikola Jokic is trying his best out there, but he can't carry the team on his shoulders forever.
Trends
СтавкаDenver: total over 106,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in three of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Four of five latest head-to-head matches started with two-point shots
Tip and bets
Golden State don't want to stretch this series even more, they have a great opportunity to advance into the next round now. Team has no selection worries going into this game, so hosts have every chance for a comfortable home victory.
Denver are motivated to stay in the game, but it will be incredibly difficult for them. Michael Malone's men will try to narrow the deficit, now team has no margin for error. In our opinion, visitors will bring their best performance to the table today.
Our prediction - Handicap (+10.5) points for Denver Nuggets
We believe that Warriors will put up an offensive performance once again. The Nuggets have no other choice but to go all the way ahead, so we are anticipating a high-scoring battle.
Our second bet is on total over 219,5 points
