LiontipsLakers vs Indiana. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
LeBron James finally returned to action. He became the best player for the Lakers in the most recent match. The King scored 39 points, leading the Lakers to a 143:138 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. It was team's second victory over the Spurs. In the previous match Los Angeles team managed to beat San Antonio by a 105:94 score.
In two last weeks Darwin Ham's men have recorded five victories. Seems like Lakers managed to get out of the crisis. Latest victories lifted the Lakers to a 13th place in the Western conference.
Indiana managed to reach the 4th spot in the Eastern conference standings. In the previous season they were one of the worst teams in the league. Seems like team's rebuilding is paying off. Rick Carlisle's men are looking great and have a chance to advance into the playoffs.
Prior to the match against the Lakers, Indiana had a game against Los Angeles Clippers. Carlisle's men were beaten by a 100:114 score.
Trends
СтавкаTurner: total under 8,5 rebounds
Myles averages 7,2 rebounds per game on away matches
СтавкаLakers: total over 118,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches the Lakers managed to score more than 118 points
Tip and bets
Anthony Davis might miss the upcoming match. Lakers' main star didn't play in the previous game, but team managed to beat San Antonio without him. But Indiana is a more dangerous opponent. Pacers should be able to put up a fight to the Lakers.
Our prediction - Handicap (+5,5) points for Indiana
Lakers scored 143 points in the previous match. Indiana Pacers are also quite successful on the offensive end. We are expecting a high-scoring game here.
Our second bet is on total over 230,5 points
