LiontipsNew Orleans vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Orleans have some selection problems, but team is still getting victories. In the most recent game Pelicans left no chance to Indiana (113:93), after successive victories over San Antonio (126:117) and Oklahoma (128:125). Louisiana team is currently at the 2nd position in the Western conference standings.
In the most recent match Pelicans had to face the Pacers without some key players. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram had to miss that game. They also won't help the team in a game against Minnesota. Willie Green will now count on Naji Marshall, Jonas Valanciunas and C.J. McCollum.
Unfortunately, Minnesota slided down from the Top-10 of the Western conference. Timberwolves are currently at the 11th position in the standings, they won only 16 matches in the current season.
It's tough for the Minneapolis team to perform against the top teams of the league. With Karl-Anthony Towns injuried, Timberwolves hit a new low. Recently acquired Rudy Gobert is unable to fully replace KAT, team allows way too many points. In recent matches team suffered defeats to Dallas (99:104), Boston (109:121) and Miami (110:113).
Trends
СтавкаRussell: total under 17,5 points
D'Angelo averages 16,5 points per game on away
СтавкаNew Orleans: total under 119,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches Green's men scored less than 120 points
Tip and bets
Despite their defeats, Minnesota played well in recent matches. Chris Finch's men managed to put up a fight to Dallas and Miami. They lost to the Mavericks by just five points and by three points to the Heat. New Orleans will play without their leading players, so we might see a closely-contested game.
Our prediction - Handicap (+7,5) points for Minnesota
In recent matches Minnesota team was not so strong on the offense. Wolves have lost a big part of their offense, so we offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 236,5 points
