LiontipsMemphis vs. New Orleans. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Memphis continues to play without Ja Morant, but this does not affect the team performance much. Other players are currently performing well in the Bears' lineup. For example, Marcus Smart, who scored 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in the last game. Thanks to his play, the Tennessee team defeated Detroit (131:111).
Memphis is now on a four-game winning streak. The Bears last lost 10 days ago, when they lost at home to Denver.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Ja Morant, Zach Edey, GG Jackson
Interesting facts for betting
Memphis has lost its last two home games against New Orleans. However, before that, the Bears had defeated the Pelicans three times at home.
Probable lineup: Clarke - Pippen, Bane - Jackson, Wells.
Current form
The Pelicans are missing a whole bunch of players, including Brandon Ingram, Troy Murphy and Zion Williamson. Their absence has weakened the team significantly. It is no surprise that the team from Louisiana has lost its last six games.
Before the meeting with Memphis, New Orleans managed to lose to Toronto (93:113). C.J. McCollum was the best player in the Pelicans, who managed to score 19 points, three rebounds and four assists.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Brandon Ingram, Troy Murphy, Zion Williamson.
Interesting facts for betting
New Orleans is struggling offensively, with the Pelicans failing to score more than 100 points in three of their last five games.
Estimated lineup: Missy-Murray, McCollum-Green, Boston.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Memphis win
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, the Bears won the opening segment
1.45Bet 1st quarter: total under 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.80Tip and bets
It is not clear how the Pelicans are going to stop Memphis. In the previous match, they lost to Toronto by 26 points. Something similar can be expected in the next meeting, because the Bears are on the move now. It is unlikely that the team from Louisiana will hold out in Tennessee.
Our prediction is Memphis with a handicap of (-9.5) points at 1.70
Bet on total
New Orleans has big problems with the attack. The Pelicans are acting too boringly, so it is unlikely that the duel will be a high-flying one.
Forecast - total under 230.5 points for 1.65
Bet on statistics
Only in the last match Aldama did not score ten points. Before that he regularly pleased with good results. We expect Santi to score at least ten points.
Prediction - Santi Aldama: total over 9.5 points for 1.78
