Last Updated on May 10, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Hawks vs. Celtics Game 6
BOSTON, MA (ATS Consultants) – The Celtics will try to close out the series tonight as they have a 3-2 lead going into Thursday against the Hawks. The Hawks won the last matchup 87-86 on Tuesday. Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal is set for 8:05pmET from Boston.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Celtics as a 6.5-point favorite, while the total is 174.5. The Hawks enter the game with a 42-29 overall record and are 35-35-1 Over/Under, while the Celtics are 42-29 overall and 30-38-1 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Celtics opened as a 6-point favorite and moved to 6.5 at most books. The total opened at 175 and moved down to 174.5 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 72% 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 PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: Take the OVER 174.5 Boston/Atlanta. According to the latest NBA trends, the series is 4-1 Over last 5 meetings in Boston. Atlanta is 4-0 Over last 4 road games, 6-1 Over last 7 games following a ATS loss, 17-5 Over last 22 overall, 10-3 Over last 13 games following a S.U. win, 13-4 Over last 17 vs. Eastern Conference and 16-5 Over last 21 games playing on 1 days. Boston is 10-3 Over last 13 playoff games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5 and 9-3-1 Over is 9-3-1 last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The last two games in Boston went over, including the 101-79 win. The Celts laid an offensive egg in the last game, scoring just 86 points. Rajon Rondo should have a repeat performance of Game 4 when he scored 20 points and dished out 16 assists.
2012 NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: HAWKS/CELTICS OVER 174.5
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