Last Updated on May 28, 2012 9:30 pm by atswins
Celtics vs. Heat Game 1 Free Pick
MIAMI, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Celtics finished up their series with the Sixers on Saturday night at home to win in seven, while the Heat defeated Indiana on Thursday to win in five. Game 1 is set for 8:30pmET from Miami, Fla.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Heat as an 8-point favorite while the total is 180.5. Boston enters the game with a 47-32 overall record and is 34-42-3 Under, while Miami is 54-23 overall and 30-45-2 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Heat opened as an 8.5-point favorite and moved down to 8 at most books. The total opened at 177.5 and moved up to 180.5 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 52% 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 over. According to latest NBA trends, the series is 16-5 Over last 21 in Miami. Heat are 5-0 OVER last 5 on Monday. Celtics are 4-0 Over last 4 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. Boston comes into this series after a tough seven-game series against Philadelphia. But the Heat were nearly pushed to the brink in six games by Indiana. Boston has actually won the last three games of this series in the regular season. Boston is a smart, well-coached team that will do what they do best and that’s take advantage of matchups. But Boston will have problems defending Miami with guard Avery Bradley out with a shoulder injury. Now, they’ll need Ray Allen to defend Dwyane Wade and Paul Pierce to defend LeBron James. The Heat will take advantage of the Celtics’ tired legs and put up 100+.
2012 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS FREE PICK: CELTICS/HEAT OVER 180.5
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