LiontipsCleveland vs. Phoenix. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Cleveland played its last home game against Indiana. Unfortunately, it was not possible to win the match. The Cavaliers lost with a score of 93:108.
However, immediately after that, the team took revenge. In an away game with the Pacers, they won with a score of 127:117. Immediately after that, there was a defeat to Oklahoma (114:134) and a triumph in the confrontation with Minnesota (124:117). Indiana continues to hold the first place in the East and is ahead of Boston by six victories.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Emoni Bates, Luke Travers
Questionable: Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro.
Interesting facts for betting
At home, Cleveland suffered only two defeats. In the remaining 20 matches, the Cavalrymen achieved the result they needed. This is the best result in the East.
Projected lineup : Allen-Mitchell, Garland-LeVert, Wade.
Current form
Phoenix road trip to the East began with two wins. In the first of them, it wasn't that hard to do, because the Suns faced one of the outsiders - Washington. This opponent was beaten with a score of 130:123. In the second match, it wasn't so easy. Here, the team from Arizona dealt with Detroit (125:121).
Phoenix has Kevin Durant and Devin Booker playing great. They combined for 71 points in their last game. They are the Suns fans' best hope.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic.
Interesting facts for betting
Phoenix has been doing well in Cleveland, winning three of their last four games against the Cavaliers.
Projected lineup: Plumlee - Booker, Jones - Dunn, Durant.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Cleveland win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Cavalry won the opening segment
1.68Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.77Tip and bets
Bookmakers consider Cleveland to be the favorite and we completely agree with them. At home, the Cavalrymen almost never make mistakes and have only lost to Indiana and Atlanta.
As for Phoenix, this team has been unstable away from home. The team from Arizona makes mistakes too often. And the last away victories of the Sunny team were hard won. Most likely, the home team will not have any problems.
Our prediction is Phoenix with a handicap of (-6.5) points for 1.75
Bet on total
Everything points to the fact that the face-to-face meeting will be very productive. Both teams are excellent in attack and are unlikely to change anything.
Betting Tip - total over 233.5 points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
Mitchell is not such a consistent player. He has scored more than 30 points in only 2 of his last 5 games. In this regard, we suggest betting that he will not please with his scoring performance.
Prediction - Donovan Mitchell: Under 30.5 points at 1.85
