LiontipsOrlando vs San Antonio. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
On December 22, Orlando secured an away victory over the fellow underdog, Houston (116:111). But in the previous game team suffered a narrow defeat to Atlanta (125:126). Before a trip to Georgia, Jamahl Mosley's team secured six victories in a row. Two of these wins were recorded over the Eastern conference leaders, Boston (117:109, 95:92).
Some valuable players, including Chuma Okeke, Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris and Wendell Carter, are currently on team's injuried list.
In four latest matches San Antonio suffered three defeats, losing to Portland (112:128), Miami (101:111) and New Orleans (117:126). But the Spurs managed to beat the Rockets in Houston (124:105). With 10 victories and 21 defeats, Texas team is currently at the 14th place in the Western conference standings.
Team's best scorer, Keldon Johnson, will miss the upcoming game through injury.
Trends
СтавкаOrlando: total under 114,5 points
Magic average 110 points per game
СтавкаSan Antonio: total over 108,5 points
Spurs average 111 points per game
Tip and bets
Orlando and San Antonio are not among league's top teams, putting it mildly. Both teams are unlikely to reach the playoffs. Bookmakers are giving a slight edge to Orlando. Magic should be able to secure a home victory.
Our prediction - Handicap (-5.5) points on Orlando
Both head-to-head matches of the previous season were low-scoring. Orlando average 113 points per game at home, while San Antonio score 111 per game on away. We are not expecting a spectacular performance from the teams here.
Our second bet is on total under 229,5 points
