LiontipsLakers vs Portland. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers were close to a victory in the most recent match. They had the lead in the game against Indiana. But Darwin Ham's men completely failed the final quarter. Los Angeles eventually suffered a 116:115 defeat.
Davis, Westbrook and James put up a great performance. Each one of them scored at least 20 points. But it was not enough for a victory.
Recent results of Portland were not so great. Drop of form may be explained by Damian Lillard's injury. He is extremely important player for the Trail Blazers. Team is not so strong without the leader.
Portland got defeated in two latest matches. Chauncey Billups' men were unable to put up a fight to Brooklyn (97:111) and Clippers (112:118). After these defeats, team dropped to the 7th spot in the Western conference standings.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 115,5 points
In 3 of 4 latest matches the Lakers have scored less than 115 points
Ставка1st quarter: total under 59,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches of the Lakers this total was not beaten
Tip and bets
Portland Trail Blazers were low-scoring in recent matches. The Blazers failed to score 100 points in matches against Brooklyn and Cleveland. Billups' men are unlikely to score many points in the game against the Lakers.
Our prediction - total under 226 points
The Blazers are not so hopeless. In a recent match against the Clippers they lost only by six points. Oregon team should be able to put up a fight to the Lakers.
Our second bet is on Handicap (+8,5) points for the Portland
