LiontipsPhoenix vs. Lakers. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Phoenix is playing quite well in preseason matches. The team from Arizona won 3 out of 4 battles. The only failure the "sunny" suffered was in the confrontation with Detroit (91:109).
After the failure with the Pistons, Phoenix managed to defeat Denver (118:114). Ryan Dunn showed himself in the Lakers, scoring 20 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie and Bradley Beal will not play.
Interesting facts for betting
In 2 of 4 preseason games, Phoenix scored 118 points. However, in the remaining games, the Suns were much worse on offense.
Probable lineup : Plumlee - Maurice, Dunn - Ball, O'Neill.
Current form
The Lakers performed successfully only in the confrontation with Milwaukee. They won that match with a score of 107:102. In the other battles, the team from Los Angeles did not look its best. For example, in the last match, it lost to Golden State (97:111). Perhaps the team leaders are saving themselves for the regular championship.
Disqualifications and injuries
Questionable: Armed Traore, Jared Vanderbilt, Christian Wood.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers have not impressed with their scoring performance yet. For example, in 3 of their last 4 games they have not scored more than 107 points.
Probable lineup : Davis - Russell, Reeves - James, Hachimura.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Phoenix win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the Suns have won the opening segment
1.80Bet 1st quarter: total over 50.5 points
The last three head-to-head meetings have seen more than 50 points scored in the opening quarter.
1.82Tip and bets
The Lakers players are not trying to rush forward. They are very pragmatic and are saving their strength for the regular championship. It is unlikely that the basketball players will change their tactics in the confrontation with Phoenix. Most likely, the Lakers will continue to stick to their guns, and the meeting will be a low-scoring one.
Our prediction is total under 220.5 points at 1.85
Bet on the outcome
The Lakers don't really need preseason games. They don't try hard and easily give away wins to opponents. Most likely, the game against Phoenix will be no exception.
Forecast - Phoenix with a handicap of (-3.5) points for 1.77
Bet on statistics
It unlikely that the Lakers will play a high-scoring game. It not their style, because they are too slow right now.
Prediction - "Lakers": total under 109.5 points at 1.78
