LiontipsPortland vs. Utah. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Portland managed to put an end to a three-game losing streak, beating San Antonio (147:127). Damian Lillard became the best player of the match for the Blazers, scoring 37 points and 12 assists. Portland Trail Blazers are currently at the 13th position in the standings, but they are not too far from the 8th.
Portland won only four of eleven matches against opponents from their division. However, team managed to beat Utah (116:111) in the most recent head-to-head match. Team's main star, Lillard, averages 28,2 points per game, it is a 9th result in the league.
Utah suffered only two defeats in seven latest matches. They managed to beat Charlotte (120:102) in the most recent game. A fight for playoffs in the Western conference intensifies, so Utah have no margin for error.
Jazzmen secured four victories in eight matches against division rivals. Lauri Markkanen is enjoying a fantastic season. He put up a Player of the match performance in the game against Charlotte. Finnish player put up 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Tip and bets
This match is very important for both teams in a fight for a play-off spot. Visitors have some handicap, while hosts need a victory at all cost. However, visitors still should be able to put up a strong performance.
Our prediction - Handicap (+3.5) points for Utah
Both teams put up a strong offensive performance in the previous match. We are expecting a spectacular game in Portland.
Our second bet is on total over 238.5 points
