LiontipsNew Orleans vs. Denver. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Who would have thought that New Orleans would be the worst team in the Western Conference. So far, the team from Louisiana has won only three games and is in last place in the Western Conference standings.
The last time the Pelicans won was in early November, when they beat Indiana on their home court (125:118). Now New Orleans looks bad in attack and lost to Oklahoma without much resistance (88:106).
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Herbert Jones, C.J. McCollum.
Interesting facts for betting
In 2 of the last 3 games, New Orleans has not scored more than 88 points. Problems with the roster do not allow the team to show a more productive game.
Probable lineup: Missy - Ingram, Boston - Murphy, Green.
Current form
Denver is in the opposite situation. Mike Malone men continue to crush their opponents and have already won five games in a row. In their last matches, the Colorado team beat Miami (135:122) and Dallas (122:120).
Denver recent success has moved them up to fourth in the Western Conference standings, with seven wins under their belt.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Aaron Gordon.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver hasn't scored less than 120 points in its last five games. The Colorado team is looking too good on offense right now.
Probable lineup: Jokic - Brown, Murray - Watson, Porter.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. New Orleans win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Pelicans have won the opening segment
1.82Bet 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
1.87Tip and bets
The Pelicans continue to play with a semi-reserve lineup. They really miss Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum. Without these players, it will be very difficult to stop Denver. Most likely, New Orleans will fail and the visitors will win confidently.
Our prediction is Denver with a handicap of (-5.5) points at 1.82
Bet on total
The Pelicans' problems will not allow this team to show a bright game in attack. Accordingly, the meeting with Denver should not be a high-flying one.
Forecast - total under 222.5 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
Jokic has over 30 points in his last two games. The Serb is again showing his best game, so he shouldn't do any worse.
Prediction - Nikola Jokic: total over 27.5 points for 1.82
