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New Orleans vs Philadelphia: prediction for the NBA match
New Orleans won four games in a row. Will the Pelicans secure a 5th consecutive victory in a game against Philadelphia on December 31? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans
USAZion Williamson returned to action for New Orleans. Pelicans are much stronger with him in the line-up. In the most recent match Louisiana team prevailed over Minnesota (119:118). Williamson scored 43 points, collected three rebounds and gave five assists.
Overall, Willie Green's men are in a superb form. Aside from the Timberwolves, they also managed to beat Indiana (113:93), Oklahoma (128:125) and San Antonio (126:117).
Philadelphia 76ers
USAThree days ago, Philadelphia suffered an away defeat to Washington (111:116). That loss marked an end of team's eight-game winning streak. But despite that defeat, Pennsylvania team is still at the 5th spot in the Eastern conference standings.
Doc Rivers' men are not so successful on the road. They lost 8 of 14 away matches in the current season.
Trends
СтавкаNew Orleans: total over 113,5 points
In 3 of 4 latest matches the Pelicans managed to score more than 113 points
СтавкаValanciunas: total under 13,5 points
Lithuanian player averages 12,7 points per game at home
Tip and bets
Recent matches of New Orleans were quite high-scoring. In 4 of 5 latest matches the Pelicans scored no less than 119 points. Philadelphia 76ers also score more than 110 points per game on away. We are expecting a high-scoring game here.
Our prediction - total over 226 points
Pelicans are strong on the offense, but their defensive game is far from perfect. Philadelphia have more success on a defensive end, so 76ers might win this game.
Our second bet is on Philadelphia to win (Including OT)
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