LiontipsDenver vs Toronto. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Denver started its home series with a win. Two days ago, the Nuggets left no chance for Utah on their home court. The confrontation with the Jazzmen was won with a score of 129:103.
Nikola Jokic had another fantastic game for the Colorado team. The Serb spent 29 minutes on the court and managed to score 27 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists. He was named the best player of the game.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jamal Murray, Daron Holmes. Questionable: Aaron Gordon.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver has had no problems with attacking play in recent games. In the three previous games, Mike Malone men have not scored less than 116 points.
Lineup : Jokic - Westbrook, Brown - Gordon, Porter.
Current form
Two days ago, Toronto smashed Sacramento at home. The game was not easy for the Canadians, as they had to play overtime. Despite this, the Raptors managed to win with a score of 131:128.
Toronto best player was RJ Barrett. The Canadian scored 31 points, and also made 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Chris Boucher also scored 24 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Scottie Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown.
Interesting facts for betting
Toronto has major problems with their attacking play. For example, in 2 of the last 3 games, the Canadian representatives have conceded at least 131 points.
Probable lineup : Pöltl-Mitchell, Dick-Agbaji, Barrett.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Toronto win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the "reptiles" won the opening segment
1.75Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the first quarter
1.80Tip and bets
The Canadians have nothing to offer their opponent. They will not play with their main lineup, because the absence of Barnes and Olynyk can be considered a huge loss. Without their leaders, the "reptiles" look too unconvincing. Most likely, they will not be able to put up a fight with Denver.
Our prediction is Denver with a handicap of (-8.5) points at 1.80
Bet on total
Considering how the Canadians have played defensively in recent games, we doubt that they will be able to stop Denver attack. Most likely, the matchup will be productive.
Forecast - total over 224.5 points for 1.60
Bet on statistics
Denver shouldn't have any problems scoring 114 points. After all, the Canadians are too bad on their half of the court.
Prediction - "Denver": total over 114.5 points for 1.78
