LiontipsGolden State vs Portland. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA Pre-Season
Command Analysis
Golden State got off to a successful start of a pre-season. In first two matches, which were held in Japan, the Warriors managed to beat the Washington Wizards. However, at the home country Steve Kerr's men suffered a defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers (121:124).
Golden State team is considered one of the strongest defensive sides in the league. Warriors put up a great defensive performance in matches against Washington. But something went wrong in a match against the Lakers.
Portland put up a weak performance in previous pre-season matches. Chauncey Billups' men earned only one victory - they beat Maccabi Ra'anana (138:85).
All other matches were lost by the Blazers. Oregon team suffered defeats to the Clippers (97:102), Utah (101:118) and Sacramento (94:126).
Trends
СтавкаGolden State: total under 113,5 points
In 2 of 3 latest matches Kerr's men scored no more than 113 points
Ставка1st quarter: total under 55 points
This bet was not played in 2 of 3 latest matches of the Warriors
Tip and bets
Portland put up a weak performance in previous matches. Billups' men had problems with an offensive performance. The Blazers are unlikely to perform better in a game against Golden State. Visitors are unlikely to break through the Warriors' defense.
Our prediction - total under 221,5 points
Portland lost 3 of 4 latest matches by a big margin. We are not expecting a change here. Warriors should be able to win this one comfortably.
Our second bet - Golden State to win with a handicap of (-4.5) points
