LiontipsNew Orleans vs Atlanta. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New Orleans are currently at the 8th position in the Western conference with a record 28-27. Pelicans managed to beat Lakers (131:126) and Sacramento (136:104) in two latest matches, putting an end to a ten-game losing streak. Teams are facing each other for a second time in the current season. In the previous head-to-head match, which was held on November, Atlanta pulled out a narrow overtime victory (124:121).
With 27 victories and 27 defeats, Atlanta Hawks are currently at the 8th position in the Eastern conference. Hawks won two of three latest matches, but their away record is negative: only fourteen victories in thirteen matches.
Team's leader, Trae Young, averages 27 points per game with a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.9.
Trends
Ставка New Orleans: total over 116,5 points
Pelicans average 115,5 points per game
Ставка Atlanta: total over 117.5
Hawks average 116,3 points per game
Tip and bets
Opponents are occupying last play-off spots in their respective conferences, so it will probably be a tough encounter. Home advantage might be a big factor tonight, because New Orleans secured 19 victories in 28 home matches of the current season. But Pelicans have serious injury problems. Five players are currently sidelined: Ingram, Liddell, Valanciunas, Williamson and Daniels are on injuried list. But Louisiana team still should be able to extend the winning streak.
Our prediction - Handicap (-1.5) points on New Orleans
Out of ten latest matches New Orleans won only two last ones. In that period, Pelicans score 110.5 points per game, allowing 114.4 points per game to opponents. Atlanta Hawks are in a slightly better form - five victories in ten games. Team also has better offensive stats - visitors score 121.7 points per game, allowing 119.6 points per game to the opponents. We are expecting another high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 233.5 points
