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Philadelphia vs. Indiana: prediction for the NBA match
On January 5, Philadelphia and Indiana will face each other for a second time in the current season. Sixers have won the first game. Who will win this time? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Philadelphia 76ers
USAPhiladelphia have been unsuccessful in their recent away matches. Doc Rivers' men suffered away defeats to Washington and Phoenix, but Sixers are much better at home. Their home winning streak has already reached 10 games. Their latest home defeat came from a game against Minnesota at the end of November.
James Harden and Joel Embiid are key players of Philadelphia. This duo put up an incredible performance against New Orleans. They combined for 69 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists.
Indiana Pacers
USAIndiana played well in their recent home matches. Pacers have won all four latest games. Rick Carlisle's men managed to beat the Los Angeles Clippers (131:130) and the Toronto Raptors (122:114) in two latest fixtures.
It won't be easy for Indianapolis team to win on the road. Team lost 6 of 9 latest away matches. In the most recent game the Pacers failed to put up a fight to New Orleans (93:113).
Trends
СтавкаPhiladelphia: total under 119,5 points
In 3 of 4 latest games Rivers' men failed to score more than 119 points
СтавкаEmbiid: total under 10,5
Cameroonian player averages five rebounds per game in matches against Indiana
Tip and bets
We are not expecting a high-scoring game here. Indiana had problems with the offense in recent away matches. Pacers managed to score only 93 points in the game against New Orleans. Philadelphia is quite disciplined on defense, so we offer to place a bet on total under.
Our prediction - total under 234 points
Philadelphia side is phenomenal at home. Doc Rivers' men are beating everyone at Wells Fargo Center. They should be able to beat the Pacers as well.
Our second bet is on Philadelphia to win with a handicap of (-5.5) points
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