LiontipsGolden State vs Memphis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Golden State suffered defeats in two latest matches, losing to New York (94:132) and Brooklyn (113:143). Warriors managed to win only one of six latest away matches. On December 19, the Warriors secured a victory over Toronto (126:110). With 15 victories and 18 defeats, Golden State team is currently at the 11th position in the Western conference.
Stephen Curry, team's leader on points and assists per game, will have to miss the upcoming game through injury. Another starting five player, Andrew Wiggins, is also on team's injuried list.
Memphis team is enjoying a successful season. With 20 victories and 11 defeats, the Grizzlies are at the 2nd position in the Western conference. Taylor Jenkins' team secured a victory over the fellow play-off contender, Phoenix Suns (125:110), in the Christmas Eve.
Memphis team approaches the match with a strongest squad. Ja Morant, team's leader on points and assists per game, is healthy and ready to play.
Trends
СтавкаMorant: total over 25,5 points
Morant averages 27 points per game
СтавкаPoole: total over 23,5 points
Poole averages 19,5 points per game
Tip and bets
Memphis team is considered clear favorite of the upcoming game. It's hard to argue with that. Without their leaders, Golden State Warriors are unlikely to get a victory. Grizzlies should be able to secure a comfortable away victory.
Our prediction - Handicap (-5.5) on Memphis Grizzlies
Golden State Warriors are in a disastrous form now. Their defensive game is terrible. We are not expecting an improvement from the Warriors in the upcoming game. Team allows 117 points per game in the current season.
Our second bet - Memphis: total over 117.5 points
