New Zealand have won their last 11 home ODI series, but they need to stage a dramatic comeback against India if they are to extend that run.
Virat Kohli's classy 74 powered India to a five-wicket win in the first ODI in Auckland and they edged a rain-affected clash in Wellington in game two.
India won by four runs on the DLS method in a match dominated by fast bowlers, who should also be suited by conditions in Tuesday's third ODI at a damp and overcast Seddon Park.
Match Prediction
India to win @ 4/6
New Zealand had won 28 of their previous 30 home ODIs before the start of this series but a lengthy injury list has hampered the hosts.
Opener Devon Conway, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra and fast bowler Matt Henry are sidelined and paceman Blair Tickner suffered concussion while batting in the second ODI.
India's batsmen have just about done enough in tough early-season conditions in New Zealand and their inexperienced bowling attack has exceeded expectations.
Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar won the player-of-the-match awards in the first two games and Auqib Nabi impressed with the new ball in Wellington.
India captain Shubman Gill will be determined to make an impact before he is rested for the final two ODIs and he can help the tourists seal the series in Hamilton.
Best Bet
Jacob Duffy to be New Zealand top bowler @ 12/5
New Zealand's fast-bowling injury crisis has heaped responsibility on Jacob Duffy, but the in-form seamer keeps producing the goods in 50-over cricket.
Duffy bowled only seven overs in the rain-reduced series opener but still managed to pick up the wickets of Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel.
He got rid of the prolific Gill for a first-ball duck in Wellington before Kohli was caught at cover, having been tempted into a loose drive.
Duffy finished with 3-35 in the second ODI, exactly the same figures as teammate Kyle Jamieson, and he looks a good bet to be New Zealand's top bowler in Hamilton.
He has taken 30 wickets in 15 home ODIs and also caught the eye in the recent T20Is against India, claiming 4-23 in the fourth game at Eden Park.
Player Tips
It has been a tough series for top-order batters and New Zealand number three Henry Nicholls should be backed to score under 22.5 runs at 5/6 on Tuesday.
Nicholls was out for nine in the opening game before a painful innings of 11 off 26 balls in Wellington and he has reached 30 in only one of his last 12 ODIs.
Brar is relishing the seamer-friendly conditions in New Zealand and the India quick looks a nice price at 5/6 to pick up at least two wickets.
Brar claimed 3-44 and 4-30 in the first two ODIs, using the short ball to good effect, and he has picked up 21 wickets in his first 11 appearances in 50-over internationals.
Duffy has been tipped to be New Zealand's top bowler on Tuesday and he is 1/1 to take two or more wickets – something he has managed in three of his four ODIs in Hamilton.
Another Bet Builder selection to consider is New Zealand to hit the most sixes at 7/4.
India's batters were content to play low-risk cricket on testing pitches in Auckland and Wellington, where the Kiwis struck 12 maximums to the tourists' seven.
Bet Builder
Henry Nicholls under 22.5 runs
Gurnoor Brar 2+ wickets
Jacob Duffy 2+ wickets
New Zealand to hit most sixes
Pays @ 17/1
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New Zealand's long winning streak in home ODI series is under serious threat as India have handled the unfamiliar conditions well in the first two matches.
Rain is also likely to affect the third ODI in Hamilton but India's experienced batting unit and in-form fast bowlers can fire them to another win.
Injury-hit New Zealand are struggling against the new ball and much will depend on number four Daryl Mitchell, who scored 28 and 55 in the first two matches.
India's Rohit Sharma was dismissed for nought in the first ODI and his opening partner Gill made a duck in game two, but the tourists dug deep and should seal a series victory on Tuesday.
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