LiontipsNew York - Portland: NBA match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Knicks became the fourth team in the league to qualify for the playoffs. Tom Thibodeau's team has demonstrated well-coordinated and stable basketball throughout the season, so this result was quite expected.
New York is in third place in the standings and is working to strengthen its position. In the last meeting, the team dealt with Milwaukee (116:107). Oh Gee Anunobi became the main problem for the Bucks' defense, scoring 31 points and constantly being in the spotlight. It's very important for New Yorkers not to slow down or relax right now, as Indiana is breathing down their backs. There is a home match against Portland ahead and another opportunity to confirm the status of the favorite.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jalon Brunson, Ariel Hookport, Miles McBride and Cameron Payne.
Interesting facts for betting
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Knicks celebrated the victory.
Approximate composition: Hart-Anunobi, Towns-Wright, Bridges.
Current form
The Pathfinders have only a theoretical chance of making the playoffs. The competition is serious, but if possible, why not give it a try, especially since direct competitors Phoenix and Sacramento have also been pouring in lately.
Portland lost three games in a row, thus complicating the situation. The team performed unsuccessfully against Boston (129:116), Cleveland (122:111) and Sacramento (107:128). Denia Avdia is trying to pull the team on herself, but she needs support from her partners. Chauncey Billups' players are well aware that another such failure will dramatically reduce the chances of getting into the top ten. In the next meeting, the Blazers will play against New York, and even on the road.
Disqualifications and injuries
Deandre Ayton, Bryce McGowans and Robert Williams will not play on the floor due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland cannot win on the road for four matches.
Approximate line-up: Avdiya - Kamara, Klingan - Simons, Sharp.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. New York's victory
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Knicks have won in the first quarter.
1.561st quarterbet: total less than 54.5 points
In 2 of the last 5 face-to-face matches in the first quarter, more than 55 points were scored.
1.94Tip and bets
New York deserves credit, because the team has had to show character more than once during the season, and now it is already in the playoffs. Tom Thibodeau has built a good team with reliable defense and a dangerous attack. Oh Gee Anunobi, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges are in the lineup, which means the Knicks will dominate the upcoming meeting on home turf.
Portland approaches the confrontation in a disassembled state. The team lost three matches in a row and clearly made life difficult for themselves. Chauncey Billups' guys will try to fight the clear favorite, although it will be extremely difficult to do so in New York. In our opinion, the hosts will simply crush the opponent.
Our betting tip is for New York to win, taking into account the handicap (-6.5) points in 1.71
Bet on the total
New York is unlikely to slow down after qualifying for the playoffs. The team clearly wants to stay in the top three in the East, so they will go ahead. Portland has no choice but to play all-in, especially after three consecutive losses. We assume that the rivals will not feel sorry for each other and will break through the total.
Betting Tip - total more than 219.5 points for 1.71
Betting on statistics
We can say that the Knicks will take to the floor in combat strength. The key leaders of the attack are in formation, so most likely we will see the dominance of the hosts on the court. In this case, there is a high probability that New York will break through the individual total.
Prediction – New York's individual total is over 114.5 points in 1.90
