LiontipsIndiana vs. Philadelphia. NBA match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Indiana has already played two games this season. In the first of them, the Pacers won, beating Detroit (115:109). However, in the second game, the Pacers were in for a bitter disappointment. They were routed away from home by New York (98:123).
Then only Benedict Maturin performed at his level. The Canadian scored 20 points and 2 rebounds. The rest of the Indiana players did not impress with their actions.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: James Wiseman
Interesting facts for betting
So far, Indiana leaves mixed impressions. The "pacers" concede quite a lot, so the meeting with Philadelphia could be productive.
Projected lineup : Turner - Haliburton, Nembard - Siakam, Naismith
Current form
Philadelphia played its opening games without Paul George and Joey Embiid. These players are injured, so the team cannot count on them for now. Without them, the Sixers managed to lose to Milwaukee (109:124) and Toronto (107:115).
Callie Oubre is trying to do something for the Pennsylvania team. He even scored 28 points in the last game, but one man is no match for another.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Joel Embiid, Paul George.
Interesting facts for betting
Philadelphia is not looking its best in attack yet. In the opening games, the team has not scored more than 109 points.
Probable lineup : Drummond - Maxey, Lowry - Oubre, Martin.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Indiana win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the “pacers” won the opening segment
1.57Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.80Tip and bets
Philadelphia has nowhere to retreat. The Sixers have a great selection of players, but they lack something. In Indianapolis, they can shoot and show a completely different game. At the very least, the guests from Pennsylvania are obliged to put up a fight to their opponent.
<Our prediction is Philadelphia with a handicap of (+8.5) points at 1.80
Bet on total
Indiana is doing well in attack. Philadelphia also has potential. It is possible that the teams will be able to have a productive game.
Forecast - total over 227.5 points for 1.78
Bet on statistics
The Sixers haven't played their best defense in their previous games, and they're unlikely to be able to stop the Pacers' offense.
Forecast - "Indiana": total over 114.5 points for 1.78
