LiontipsDenver vs New York. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Denver had a four-game winning streak, which ended with a defeat to Boston (112:131). After that, Nuggets secured an away victory over Chicago (126:103). Colorado team is currently at the 2nd spot in the Western conference standings.
Nikola Jokic won't play for Denver in the upcoming match and it is a huge blow for the Nuggets. He is team's leader on points, assists and rebounds per game. Another valuable player, Aaron Gordon, also might miss the upcoming game.
New York will surely try to claim the play-off spot in the current season. Knicks are currently 7th in the Eastern conference standings. In the most recent game New York secured an unexpected away victory over Utah (118:111).
Knicks are approaching the battle against Denver with the strongest squad. Only Mitchell Robinson is currently out with a knee injury. Other players are healthy and ready to play.
Trends
СтавкаFirst quarter: total over 58,5 points
This bet played in two most recent matches of Denver
СтавкаDenver: total over 112,5 points
Denver average 117 points per game
Tip and bets
Without Jokic it will be tough for Denver to secure a victory in the upcoming match. But home advantage will surely help the Nuggets to edge out the opponent. We are not expecting a dominant victory, but favourite should be able to beat the opponent.
Our prediction - Denver to win with a handicap of (-2.5) points
Denver average 119 points per game at home, New York score 108 points per game on away. Key player of the Nuggets is injuried, so we are expecting a low-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 229.5 points
