LiontipsPortland vs. Minnesota. NBA Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
In the previous game, Jeremy Grant showed himself excellently in the Portland team. He spent 38.5 minutes on the court and during this time managed to score 21 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists.
Thus, the Trail Blazers won their fourth victory of the season. However, this has not brought many dividends to the team yet, because in the Western Conference standings it occupies the 13th place. With such results, it will be difficult to count on getting into the playoffs.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Deandre Ayton, Matisse Thybulle.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland has been unsuccessful on its home court so far. The Oregon team has lost 4 of its previous 6 games at home.
Probable line-up: Clingan - Simons, Sharp - Grant, Kamara.
Current form
Minnesota has been performing quite successfully this season. At the moment, the team from Minneapolis has six wins and is in eighth place in the West.
True, the Timberwolves have been acting unconvincingly lately. First they lost to Miami, and then they suffered a defeat to Portland. It seems that the Wolves are in a small crisis. They urgently need to change the situation.
Disqualifications and injuries
Minnesota has no personnel losses.
Interesting facts for betting
Minnesota hasn't scored more than 108 points in its last two games. The Timberwolves' scoring has dropped significantly.
Projected lineup : Gobert-Edwards, Conley-Randle, McDaniels.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Minnesota win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the "wolves" won the opening segment
1.60Bet 1st quarter: total under 54.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, no more than 54 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.78Tip and bets
Despite the latest setback, we suggest giving preference to Minnesota. It is simply a higher class and has a better selection of players. Portland previous victory can be considered a trivial coincidence, because the Pathfinders are not impressive with their actions now. Most likely, they will not be able to repeat their success.
Our prediction is Minnesota with a handicap of (-8.5) points at 1.79
Bet on total
Portland has big swings and the team does not always demonstrate a productive game. We believe that this time everything will be different and the meeting with Minnesota will not be a high-flying one.
Forecast - total under 222.5 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
Edwards has scored 22 points in only one of his last four games. He has been much better in the other games. We expect Anthony to please us with his scoring performance again.
Prediction - Anthony Edwards: Total over 26.5 points at 1.78
