LiontipsClippers vs Brooklyn. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Clippers can't get a play-off spot since 2016. But Los Angeles team got off to a strong start of a new season. Tyronn Lue's men have recorded seven victories in 12 matches. In two latest games team managed to beat Cleveland (119:117) and the Los Angeles Lakers (114:101). Before that, the Clippers suffered a home defeat to the Western conference leader, Utah (102:110).
Kawhi Leonard won't help his team, he is still injuried. 31-year old small forward is out with a knee injury since October. All other players are healthy and ready to play.
Brooklyn Nets are in a turbulent form since the start of the season. New York team currently has five victories and seven defeats. The Nets are 10th in the Eastern conference standings. In the most recent game Brooklyn secured a victory over the Knicks (112:85) in a New York derby. Before that, team suffered a defeat to Dallas (94:96).
Starting point guard Kyrie Irving is on team's injuried list. 30-year old player got injuried in the match against the Bulls (99:108) on November 2. Small forwards Yuta Watanabe and T.J. Warren will also miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаDurant to score 28 or more points
Durant averages 30,8 points per game
СтавкаFirst quarter: total under 54.5 points
This bet played in three of five latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Clippers are not looking so great in home matches this season. But the Clippers still have a chance to achieve success. Without Kyrie Irving, it will be hard for Kevin Durant to bring a victory to the Nets.
Our prediction - Clippers to win the match
We are not expecting a high-scoring game in Los Angeles. The Clippers average just 104 points per game, Brooklyn score 110 per game.
Our second bet is on total under 214,5 points (Including OT)
