LiontipsPortland vs. Memphis. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Portland continues to suffer setbacks. In the last two games, the Oregon team lost to San Antonio (105:118) and Minnesota (102:127). The Pathfinders have not won for a week, when they managed to beat New Orleans (118:100).
With such results, it will be difficult for them to get into the playoffs. Portland currently occupies the 13th place in the Western Conference standings. They have only three wins.
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Matisse Thybulle.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland offense is in a real mess. The Pathfinders haven't scored more than 105 points in their last two games.
Probable lineup: Ayton - Kamara, Simons - Avdija, Grant.
Current form
Memphis has started the new season quite confidently. The team from Tennessee has already managed to win six games, which is why it is in sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
The Grizzlies had no problems in the last two games. First, the Bears left no chance for the Lakers (131:114), and then dealt with Washington (128:104).
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, Vance Williams.
Interesting facts for betting
The "Bears" are really into it and are showing some very interesting play in attack. For example, in the last two matches they scored almost 130 points.
Probable lineup : Jackson-Pipen, Wells-Clark, Aldama.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Portland win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Pathfinders won the opening segment
1.85Bet 1st quarter: total under 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.80Tip and bets
Memphis continues to crush its rivals and goes to Oregon for another victory. Everything should work out for the Bears, because they will be facing a crisis Portland. The Pathfinders have not yet managed to find their game, so they are unlikely to be able to stop the guests from the East.
Our prediction is a Memphis win with overtime at 1.82
Bet on total
Memphis continues to show a productive game and scores almost 130 points. Given this, we assume that the match against Portland will be high-scoring.
Forecast - total over 223.5 points for 1.80
Bet on statistics
Simons is one of Portland leaders. He has scored more than 18 points in three of his last four games. He is likely to do so again.
Prediction - Anfernee Simons: Total over 18.5 points for 1.78
