LiontipsUtah vs. New York. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Jazzmen continue to suffer setbacks. They seem to have improved their offensive performance a little, but their terrible defensive play is negating all the team efforts. Because of this, Utah lost to San Antonio (118:126) and the Lakers (118:128) in their last matches.
The team from Salt Lake City continues to be one of the outsiders of the Western Conference. The Jazzmen have won only three victories, so they are in the last place in the standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Kyle Filipowski.
Interesting facts for betting
The Jazzmen have improved their attack significantly. In recent games, they have not scored less than 118 points. We expect them to please us with similar actions again.
Probable lineup : Collins – Sexton, George – Filipovski, Markkanen.
Current form
The Knicks are approaching the matchup with Utah in excellent playing form. They have won their last four games and left no chance for their opponent. In their previous matches, New York broke the resistance of Phoenix (138:122) and Washington (134:106).
The latest results allowed Tom Thibodeau team to retain third place in the East. New York has nine wins.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Precious Achiuwa, Mitchell Robinson.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks have had a tough time in Salt Lake City, losing four of their last five games there.
Preliminary line-up: Towns - Bridges, Brown - Anunoby, Hart.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. New York win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the "sailors" won the opening segment
1.87Bet 1st quarter: total under 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
Despite the losses, it cannot be said that the "jazzmen" acted hopelessly. They put up some resistance to "San Antonio" and "Lakers", losing to these opponents with a difference of six points. On their home court, "Utah" has every chance to make life as difficult as possible for their opponents.
Our prediction is Utah with a handicap of (+9.5) points at 1.80
Bet on total
"Utah" continues to be in crisis. The "jazzmen" act too inconsistently, so it is unlikely that the meeting with "New York" will be a high-flying one.
Forecast - total under 233.5 points for 1.65
Bet on statistics
Markkanen is the leader of Utah. In 3 of the last 4 games he has not scored less than 25 points. We expect that the representative of Finland will be remembered for such actions.
Prediction - Lauri Markkanen: total over 24.5 points for 1.78
