Last Updated on May 18, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Celtics vs. 76ers Free Pick
PHILADELPHIA, PA (ATS Consultants) – This is the fourth game of the Eastern Conference semifinal. The Celtics are coming off winning Game 3, 107-91 in Philadelphia. Game 4 is set for 8:05pmET from Philadelphia.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Sixers as a 2-point favorite while the total is 174. The Celtics enter the game with a 45-30 overall record and are 32-40-3 Under, while the Sixers are 40-35 overall and 34-41 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Sixers opened as a 2.5-point favorite and moved down to 2 at most books. The total opened at 172.5 and moved up to 174 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 67% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Celtics. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the UNDER 174 Sixers/Celtics. According to the latest NBA trends, this series is 1-4 Under in the last 5 meetings. Boston is 1-5 Under in last 6 games following a ATS win, 2-8 Under last 10 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5, 1-4 Under is last 5 games following a SU win of more than 10 points and 2-6-1 Under last 9 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. The 76ers are 2-6 Under in 76ers last 8 home games, 6-18 Under last 24 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5, 10-26 Under in 76ers last 36 games as a home favorite, 7-15 Under last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 21-43-1 Under last 65 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. The Celtics exploded on Wednesday night and the Sixers imploded. The Boston Celtics seek to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series with Philadelphia. They led by as many as 27 points on the road. Don’t expect that type of play in this game as the Sixers will show up at home and now allow Boston to shoot over 51% from the field again.
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