LiontipsIndiana vs. New Orleans. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Indiana has won two of its last three games. On December 14, the Pacers defeated Philadelphia 121-107 on the road. Tyrese Haliburton made the biggest contribution to the victory, recording a double-double (32 points, three rebounds and 11 assists). Pascal Siakam scored 23 points. Obi Toppin scored 20 points, and Benedict Maturin 13. Rick Carlisle team (11 wins and 15 losses) is in eighth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Indiana has several players in the team infirmary who are expected to be replaced soon.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pacers average 109 points against the Pelicans (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Tyrese Haliburton - Andrew Nembhard - Benedikt Maturin - Myles Turner.
Current form
New Orleans has lost its last three games in a row. In the game on December 13, the Pelicans lost to Sacramento on their home court with a score of 109:111. The best player on the losing team was C.J. McCollum, who scored 36 points, made three rebounds and three assists. Trey Murphy recorded 21 points, Dejounte Murray - 20. Willie Green team (five wins and 21 losses) occupies 15th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Thunder headed to Indianapolis with a weakened roster. The team still has two starters in Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, as well as an impressive number of bench players.
Interesting facts for betting
New Orleans averages 110 points against Indiana (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Dejounte Murray - CJ McCollum - Trey Murphy - Herbert Jones - Eve Missy.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Missy under 10.5
Missy averages 8.9 rebounds per game.
1.87Murray Total Assists Under 7.5
Murray averages 6.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Indiana approaches the game with New Orleans as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will have very little chance of success. And that true. The team from Indianapolis beat the Pelicans in their last face-to-face meeting on their court at the end of November, who didn't have such big problems with their roster at that time. Carlisle team will have to win with the noisy support of their fans.
Our prediction is a victory for Indiana with a handicap of (-5.5) points, including overtime, at 1.76
Bet on total
"Indiana" and "New Orleans" have shown decent performance in their personal meetings this season. The average indicator for the last ten games is 220 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 230.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
The Pacers will undoubtedly do everything possible to build on their success in Philadelphia after a successful trip to Philadelphia. Carlisle team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Indiana to win the first quarter at 1.68
