I tend to go with home teams in Game 1s. But these are appealing for other reasons too.
1.5* Boston -2.5 1H
1.3* Boston -4 (-111) The Celtics swept the Nets, who weren't the team we all thought they might be. Yet still, it was a sweep- no easy feat. And the Bucks did knock the Bulls out in 5, although I think they were a much easier opponent. Bucks missing Middleton, Bulls missing Caruso and Lavine at the end of the series. The Celtics defense can be described as annoying and persistently in your face. Without RW, Horford and Theis, it would be hard to handle Giannis. The Bulls couldn't. Celts can, although it will be more of a limiting thing. Middleton is a big loss, and the Celtics really have a pretty good rotation 1-9, at home.
1.4* Memphis +2.5 The Warriors will be playing their 4 wing lineup and Draymond Green. But they almost pass the ball too much. On the other hand, Morant will need to adjust his game so as to not dribble into double teams. If Memphis can settle down a bit from some of the chaotic ball handling, I think they can win this series. Klay Thompson is not quite the same player, Curry still coming back a little bit from his injury, but also I think there is something to be said from a team with multiple championships already- is the fire still there? Memphis at home playing the renowned Warriors, Curry et al, I gotta think they will be very "up" for this game and series. Hopefully under control "up". Really like their top 7 or 8 guys, and energy.