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Indiana vs Portland: prediction for the NBA match
On January 7, two seventh teams from each conference will face each other. Who is better prepared for the game, Indiana or Portland? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
USATwo days ago, Indiana put an end to their four-game winning streak. Pacers suffered an away defeat to Philadelphia (126:129). Rick Carlisle's men put up a strong performance, but they were too unlucky. 24 points from Buddy Hield and 19 points from Bennedict Mathurin didn't help the Pacers.
Pacers are quite successful at home. Pacers have won 13 of 20 home matches. In latest matches team managed to beat Clippers (131:130) and Toronto (122:114).
Portland Trail Blazers
USAPortland side is unsuccessful on away matches in the current season. Chauncey Billups' men suffered five defeats in a row, but it was not always like that. Trail Blazers have won 10 away fixtures, so there is a hope for a better result.
Oregon team is going into the game against Indiana after an away defeat to Minnesota. Portland put up a weak offensive performance and eventually lost the game by a 103:113 score.
Trends
СтавкаNurkic: total over 2,5 assists
Jusuf averages 2,9 assists per game on away matches
СтавкаIndiana: total over 116,5 points
In 4 of 5 latest matches Pacers managed to score more than 116 points
Tip and bets
Indiana were quite successful in recent home matches against Portland. Pacers have won 3 of 4 latest home matches against the Trail Blazers. Rick Carlisle's men should be able to beat the opponent once again. Blazers are in a poor form, so they are unlikely to put up a fight.
Our prediction - Indiana to win (Including OT)
Indiana usually score many points at home. In each of recent home matches Pacers managed to score at least 122 points. We are not expecting this to change in the game against Portland, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 228,5 points
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