LiontipsMilwaukee vs Utah. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Milwaukee team is enjoying a steady season. With 20 victories and eight defeats, the Bucks are at the 2nd spot in the Eastern conference standings. Mike Budenholzer's team suffered two defeats in three matches. Hosts were unexpectedly beaten by the worst team of the West, Houston (92:97), and suffered a massive defeat to Memphis (101:142). On December 14, Milwaukee earned a victory over Golden State (128:111).
Valuable players Joe Ingles and Khris Middleton will miss the game through injuries. Team's leader on assists per game, Jrue Holiday, also might miss the upcoming match. 32-year old point guard already missed two games.
Utah earned victories in two latest matches. Team managed to beat New Orleans at home (121:100, 132:129). But before that, Jazz suffered defeats to Minnesota (108:118) and Denver (110:115). With 17 victories and 14 defeats, Salt Lake City team is at the 7th spot in the Western conference standings.
Collin Sexton and Simone Fontecchio will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаClarkson: total over 18.5 points
Clarkson averages 20 points per game
СтавкаMarkkanen: total over 6,5 rebounds
Markkanen averages 8,5 rebounds per game
Tip and bets
Milwaukee Bucks are considered clear favorites among the bookmakers. It's hard to argue with them. Bucks might be able to achieve a victory by a comfortable margin. Home fans should help the Bucks to defeat the opponent.
Our prediction - Bucks to win with a handicap of (-5.5) points
Milwaukee Bucks average 118 points per game at home, while Utah score 114 per game on away. In the previous season only in one of two head-to-head matches opponents beat the total of 225 points. We are expecting another high-scoring game, both teams have their leaders available for the match.
Our second bet is on total over 227.5 points
