LiontipsNew Orleans vs Lakers. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Orleans' losing streak has reached ten games. Among others, Pelicans suffered two defeats to Western conference leaders, Denver (98:99, 113:122). Louisiana team had a successful start of the season, but now things are getting out of hand. New Orleans dropped to 11th position in the conference standings.
Backup player Dyson Daniels will miss the upcoming game. 19-year old small forward is yet to heal from an ankle injury. But team's leaders on points and assists per game, C.J. McCollum, is healthy and ready to play.
Lakers suffered two defeats in five latest matches, losing to Boston (121:125) and Brooklyn (104:121). But team managed to beat San Antonio (113:104) at home and New York (129:123) with Indiana (112:111) on away. With 25 victories and 28 defeats, Lakers are currently at the 12th position in the Western conference.
Team's leader on points and rebounds per game, LeBron James, and another useful player, Anthony Davis, will probably miss the upcoming game. Backup player Austin Reaves is also unavailable.
Trends
Ставка McCollum: total over 21,5 points
McCollum averages 32 points per game
Ставка James: total over 25.5 points
James averages 30 points per game
Tip and bets
Bookmakers didn't pick a favorite for the upcoming game. It's hard to argue with that. Lakers and New Orleans are close to each other in the standings. Darwin Ham's men managed to beat New Orleans in overtime on November. Now's the time to return the favor and to put an end to a losing streak. Louisiana team also has a better record in matches against another Western conference teams.
Our prediction - New Orleans to win the match
Head-to-head matches between the teams are high-scoring. In two latest matches opponents managed to beat the total of 220 points. New Orleans average 114 points per game, while the Lakers score 116 points on away. We are expecting another high-scoring encounter at Smoothie King Center.
Our second bet is on total over 230.5 points
