The Duke's Sports
Boston Under (192) for 3 Units
Good value with the "under" in a series that has gone 1-4 O/U in its last 5 at the Staples Center. Both of these teams are well coached and have a clear understanding of their role defensively; consequently, we should not see too many open looks, and limited transition baskets. The Lakers are 6-14 O/U in their last 20 home games vs a team with a winning road record, and they're 1-4 O/U in their last 5 NBA Championship games. Boston, on the other hand, is 4-10 O/U as a playoff dog in this spread range. "under" the call.
Boston Under (192) for 3 Units
Good value with the "under" in a series that has gone 1-4 O/U in its last 5 at the Staples Center. Both of these teams are well coached and have a clear understanding of their role defensively; consequently, we should not see too many open looks, and limited transition baskets. The Lakers are 6-14 O/U in their last 20 home games vs a team with a winning road record, and they're 1-4 O/U in their last 5 NBA Championship games. Boston, on the other hand, is 4-10 O/U as a playoff dog in this spread range. "under" the call.
NELLY
Celtics / Lakers Under 192
While the Lakers have been dominant in the playoffs they have generally been willing to allow the opponents to dictate the pace. The Phoenix and Utah series were both incredibly high scoring as both the Suns and the Jazz did a lot of positive things on offense, the Lakers were just better. In round 1 Oklahoma City slowed things down a bit but Lakers still came out on top. Boston had made it to the finals dues its defense and the ‘under’ has been on a roll in games involving the Celtics. Game 1 of the finals is also historically a great ‘under’ play as both teams feel the extra pressure and intensity and coaching staffs tend to throw a few new wrinkles out given the extra preparation time. Nine of the last twelve NBA Finals game 1 match-ups have played ‘under’ and of the three that went ‘over’ one went to overtime and the other two cleared the total by very slim margins in the closing seconds. Last year Los Angeles had a dominant defensive performance in game 1 holding the Magic to just 75 points. Los Angeles leaned to the ‘under’ for the season and at home this year and this opener should start slowly.
Celtics / Lakers Under 192
While the Lakers have been dominant in the playoffs they have generally been willing to allow the opponents to dictate the pace. The Phoenix and Utah series were both incredibly high scoring as both the Suns and the Jazz did a lot of positive things on offense, the Lakers were just better. In round 1 Oklahoma City slowed things down a bit but Lakers still came out on top. Boston had made it to the finals dues its defense and the ‘under’ has been on a roll in games involving the Celtics. Game 1 of the finals is also historically a great ‘under’ play as both teams feel the extra pressure and intensity and coaching staffs tend to throw a few new wrinkles out given the extra preparation time. Nine of the last twelve NBA Finals game 1 match-ups have played ‘under’ and of the three that went ‘over’ one went to overtime and the other two cleared the total by very slim margins in the closing seconds. Last year Los Angeles had a dominant defensive performance in game 1 holding the Magic to just 75 points. Los Angeles leaned to the ‘under’ for the season and at home this year and this opener should start slowly.
STAN SHARP
NBA Total Thu, 06/03/10 - 9:05 PM
double-dime bet 701 BOS / 702 LAL Over 191.0 BetUS
Analysis: Stan is Betting LAKERS/CELTICS OVER today. Stan notes that the Lakers will want to come out and run and force the Celtics to play their game. The Celtics are better in a half court game so the Lakers need to force the tempo and get Boston out of their comfort zone. TAKE LAKERS/CELTICS OVER as STAN'S NBA GAME 1 WISE GUY‚ GAME .
NBA Total Thu, 06/03/10 - 9:05 PM
double-dime bet 701 BOS / 702 LAL Over 191.0 BetUS
Analysis: Stan is Betting LAKERS/CELTICS OVER today. Stan notes that the Lakers will want to come out and run and force the Celtics to play their game. The Celtics are better in a half court game so the Lakers need to force the tempo and get Boston out of their comfort zone. TAKE LAKERS/CELTICS OVER as STAN'S NBA GAME 1 WISE GUY‚ GAME .
Info Plays
3* on Braves/Dodgers OVER 8
Reasons this game goes OVER:
1.) The Braves are 13-3 to the OVER in road games after allowing 4 runs or less 5 straight games over the last 3 seasons. The Dodgers are 23-12 to the OVER in home games after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight games over the last 2 seasons.
2.) There is serious value on the OVER in this game due to the recent pitching efforts from both the Braves and Dodgers. But Kris Medlen and Hiroki Kuroda are being treated like two of the best starters in the league with this Total Set, and that couldn't be further from the truth. Bet the OVER 8 runs.
3* on Braves/Dodgers OVER 8
Reasons this game goes OVER:
1.) The Braves are 13-3 to the OVER in road games after allowing 4 runs or less 5 straight games over the last 3 seasons. The Dodgers are 23-12 to the OVER in home games after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight games over the last 2 seasons.
2.) There is serious value on the OVER in this game due to the recent pitching efforts from both the Braves and Dodgers. But Kris Medlen and Hiroki Kuroda are being treated like two of the best starters in the league with this Total Set, and that couldn't be further from the truth. Bet the OVER 8 runs.
