LiontipsChicago vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
It will be tough for Chicago to reach the playoffs with these results. The Bulls have lost four latest matches. Illinois team suffered home defeats to New Orleans (111:115), Denver (103:126), Orlando (107:108) and an away defeat to New Orleans (110:124). Chicago sits 12th in the Eastern conference standings.
The Bulls are approaching the match against the Celtics with no selection problems. All players, including DeMar DeRozan, are healthy and ready to play.
Boston's winning streak has reached nine games. Celtics are at the top of the Eastern conference standings. In two latest away matches Massachusets team secured victories over New Orleans (117:109) and Atlanta (126:117). Before that, team also earned a win over Oklahoma (126:122). Boston Celtics have 13 victories and three defeats in the current regular season. Celtics have no selection problems ahead of the upcoming game. All players are healthy and ready to play.
Trends
СтавкаDeMar DeRozan to score 24 or more points
DeRozan averages 25.2 points per game
Ставка1st quarter: total over 58.5 points
This bet played in two of three latest matches
Tip and bets
Boston Celtics are considered clear favourites by the bookmakers. Teams already had two head-to-head encounters in the current season. Chicago won the first one by a 120:102, but the second game went to the Celtics (123:119). Celtics' key players are healthy, so they should be able to beat the Bulls.
Our prediction - Boston to win with a handicap of (-3.5) points
Matches between Boston and Chicago are usually intense. The Bulls are in a rusty form, but they should be able to put up a fight to the opponent. DeMar DeRozan will try to put on a show for the local fans.
Our second bet is on Chicago: total over 109.5 points
