LiontipsNew Orleans vs Oklahoma. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
In the most recent match of the regular season New Orleans suffered an away defeat to Memphis (111:132). But before that, team secured two consecutive victories. They beat Golden State (128:83) at home and San Antonio (129:110) on away. The Pelicans find themselves at the 4th spot in the Western conference standings.
Team's leader on assists per game, C.J. McCollum won't play in the upcoming match. 31-year old point guard was tested positive for coronavirus and he already missed two games. Small forward Brandon Ingram also might miss the game.
Things are not going great for Oklahoma in the current season. Thunder currently have eight victories and 12 defeats, these results took the team to a 12th place. Mike Daignault's men suffered four defeats in five latest matches. Thunder earned the only victory in a game against the Chicago Bulls (123:119 OT).
Oklahoma have no injuries in the squad. All leaders are healthy and ready to play, including team's best scorer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Trends
СтавкаNew Orleans: total over 115 points
Pelicans average 116 points per game in home matches
СтавкаOklahoma: total over 112 points
Thunder average 114 points per game on away matches
Tip and bets
New Orleans Pelicans are stronger than their opponent. Willie Green's team should be able to beat Oklahoma at home, even without C.J. McCollum. We are not expecting a blowout here, but hosts should be able to win by a narrow margin.
Our prediction - Handicap (-2.5) points on New Orleans
Pelicans average 116 points per game, while Thunder score 114 per game. Oklahoma have Gilgeous-Alexander and the Pelicans have Zion Williamson, so teams should be able to deliver a high-scoring performance.
Our second bet is on total over 226.5 points
