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Chicago vs Lakers: prediction for the NBA match
On December 20, Chicago will host Lakers in the NBA match. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Chicago Bulls
USAChicago are facing many problems now. Too many players of the team are isolated with coronavirus. In the most recent match Chicago played without DeMar DeRozan and Javonte Green and their absence surely affected the Bulls' performance. They suffered a defeat to the Heat by a 92:118 score.
We should note that Bulls are approaching the Lakers match with even more problems. Zach LaVine is also unavailable to play now. He scored 33 points in the previous match.
LA Lakers
USALakers also have a number of problems with injuries. For example, Anthony Davis won't play in the upcoming game. Lakers will also play without Malik Monk, Trevor Ariza and Austin Reaves, but club's board found a way out. Isaiah Thomas was signed on a 10-day contract. A start of Thomas' second stint with the Lakers turned out to be pretty successful. In 21 minutes on the floor in the match against Minnesota he scored 19 points. But Lakers failed to record a victory. Timberwolves won the match by a 110:92 score.
Lakers won't be able to play with their strongest squad, but LeBron James and Russell Westbrook will appear on the floor.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total over 105,5 points
In 4 out of 6 most recent away matches Lakers managed to beat that total
СтавкаNikola Vucevic: total under 18,5 points
Vucevic averages 16 points per game at home
Tip and bets
Despite all their problems with the squad, Lakers are slight favourites of the match. James, Westbrook and Thomas should be able to beat players, who are available for the Bulls. Even if DeRozan will return to the line-up, it will be too difficult for the hosts to get the win. Taking that into account, we offer to place a bet on the Lakers.
Our prediction - Lakers to win (Including OT)
Recent problems with injuries won't let teams to put up a high-scoring performance. We are not expecting many points in this game.
Our second bet is on total under 219,5 points
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