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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics – 7:00 p.m. ET
Boston coasted to a 104-86 victory in Game 2, easily covering the spread. The Celtics improved to 6-4 against the spread in their past 10 games, although they’ve gone an underwhelming 2-2 in their last four outings. The series now shifts to Boston, which should give NBA betting fans an edge. Although the Celtics are just 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 games at TD Garden, they’ve covered three straight home games on NBA odds.
Cleveland’s struggles on NBA odds continued with Monday’s loss to Boston. Despite going 5-2 in their last seven games, the Cavaliers are just 3-4 in that span against NBA betting lines. Sports betting fans shouldn’t expect a sudden reversal of fortunes when Cleveland hits the road, either—the team is 4-6 ATS in its last 10 road games.
The Celtics look like a re-energized team in the postseason, and they’re going to give Cleveland a brutal dogfight. The crowd should carry them in this one.
Pick: Boston
Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs – 9:30 p.m. ET
With each passing game, Phoenix looks like a better bet to make it to the NBA Finals. Phoenix topped the Spurs 110-102 in Game 2 of this series. The Suns are enjoying a fantastic tear, going 8-2 both straight up and against the spread in their past 10 games, including four straight wins at the sportsbook. Having the series move to San Antonio shouldn’t be too much of a concern, either, as Phoenix is 3-1 against the spread in its last four road games.
The Spurs are reeling after falling into a 2-0 hole in this NBA Playoffs series. The defeat continued some struggles on NBA betting lines, as San Antonio is just 4-5-1 in its last 10 games against the spread. Home-court will be a sight for sore eyes for these weary Spurs—they’re 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games in San Antonio.
The Suns have been a good road team all year, and they look especially sharp in the playoffs. The winning will continue Friday.
Pick: Phoenix