LiontipsPhoenix vs Brooklyn. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Phoenix lost three of four latest matches. Suns suffered away defeats to Denver (97:126), Minnesota (116:121) and Memphis (106:136). On January 11, Arizona team secured an away victory over the Warriors (125:113). With 21 victories and 24 defeats, Phoenix Suns are currently at the 12th position in the West. Backup player Landry Shamet will miss the upcoming game through injury.
Brooklyn's losing streak is going on for three games. Nets suffered home defeats to Boston (98:109) and Oklahoma (102:112), and an away defeat to San Antonio (98:106). Before that, New York team secured away victories over New Orleans (108:102) and Miami (102:101). With 27 victories and 16 defeats, Brooklyn side is at the 4th position in the East.
Starting point guard Kyrie Irving is listed as Day-To-Day in game's preview. 30-year old player has already missed one game through injury.
Trends
СтавкаIrving: total under 29,5 points
Irving averages 26 points per game
СтавкаIrving: total over 4,5 rebounds
Irving averages 4,8 rebounds per game
Tip and bets
Bookmakers failed to pick a favorite for the upcoming game. We think that Brooklyn have a slight edge here. With Irving, Durant and Claxton in the line-up, Nets should be able to beat the Suns.
Our prediction - Brooklyn to win
Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually high-scoring. In two latest games teams managed to beat the total of 220 points. Phoenix average 114 points per game at home, while Brooklyn score 112 on away. We are expecting another high-scoring game here.
Our second bet is on total over 219,5 points
