LiontipsNew Orleans vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Orleans have recorded victories in three latest matches. They managed to beat Houston (124:110), Memphis (113:102) and Chicago (124:110) at home. Before that, Pelicans suffered a home defeat to Portland (95:106). Louisiana team is currently at the 5th spot in the Western conference standings.
Power forward Zion Williamson is currently on team's injuried list. First pick of the 2019 NBA Draft has already missed two matches. However, 22-year old player might be able to recover in time for the match against Boston.
Boston's unbeaten run is currently at eight matches. Celtics are at the top of the Eastern conference, they have 12 victories and three defeats in the current season. Team suffered the most recent defeat on November 3, losing to Cleveland by just one point (113:114 OT).
A member of starting five, Marcus Smart, might miss the upcoming match, he is team's leader on assists per game.
Trends
СтавкаNew Orleans: total over 110.5 points
Pelicans average 114 points per game in home matches
СтавкаBoston: total over 112.5 points
Celtics average 117 points per game on away matches
Tip and bets
Boston Celtics are considered favorites for the match against New Orleans. Celtics might be able to secure a victory in New Orleans, but we are not expecting a blowout.
Our prediction - Boston to win the match
It will be the first head-to-head match between the teams in a current season. Out of four head-to-heads in the previous season teams managed to beat the total of 224 points only once. We are expecting a low-scoring game here.
Our second bet is on total under 229.5 points
