LiontipsIndiana - Houston: betting tip and bets for the NBA match
Command Analysis
Current form
Indiana has won the last two out of four games. In the March 3 meeting, the Pacers defeated Chicago 127:112 on their own court. The biggest contributor to the win was Aaron Nesmith, who scored 27 points, had five rebounds and one assist. The double-double was scored by Tyrese Haliburton (17 — 5 — 12 ). Miles Turner scored 16 points, and Pascal Siakam scored 20. Andrew Nambard and Jarace Walker scored 11 each. Rick Carlisle's team (34 wins and 25 losses) ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pacers will start the match with a slight loss. Due to medical reasons, only the player of the nearest substitute Benedikt Manturim will miss the match.
Interesting facts for betting
Indiana scores 111 points on average in matches with Houston (statistics for the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Taris Haliburton — Andrew Nemhard — Aaron Nesmith — Pascal Siakam — Miles Turner.
Current form
Houston has lost the last two games in a row. In the March 4 meeting, the Rockets lost to Western Conference leaders Oklahoma with a score of 128:137. Cam Whitmore was the best loser, scoring a double-double (27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists). Reed Sheppard scored 25 points. Jaylen Greene - 18, Aaron Holiday — 14, Jabari Smith — 11. Aime Udoka's team (37 wins and 24 losses) ranks fifth in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockettes went on a road trip to Indianapolis with serious losses. There are four main players in the team's infirmary: Fred Vanlit, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, and Alperen Shengyun.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston averages 113 points in matches with Indiana (statistics for the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Aaron Holiday — Jaylen Greene — Jabari Smith — Steven Adams — Cam Whitmore.
Trends
Smith's Total Reboundsrateis more than 8.5
Smith's average is 7.2 rebounds per game
1.88The Green's Total Assistrateis more than 5.5
Green's average score is 3.8 assists per match
1.87Tip and bets
Indiana approaches the game with Houston as the favorite. However, according to bookmaker analysts, the guest team will also have a good chance of success. In general, we can agree with them. Both teams are about equal in strength, but the Rockets have serious roster problems. Carlisle's players will have to achieve victory with the support of their fans over an opponent drained of blood by injuries.
Our betting tip is that Indiana will win by a handicap of (-2.5) points, taking into account overtime in 1.78
Bet on the total
Indiana and Houston are showing decent performance in face-to-face meetings. The average score for the last ten games is 224 points. Everything is going to ensure that this time both teams will be able to please the fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our betting tip is a total of more than 232.5 points, including overtime in 2.05
The bet for the first quarter
Indiana has won the first quarter in the last four out of five meetings. The Pacers, no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory after a successful duel with Chicago. The team from Indianapolis will show from the very first minutes that they are not going to upset their audience and will confidently come out ahead in the score.
Our prediction is that Indiana will win in the first quarter in 1.82
