Last Updated on May 14, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Lakers-Thunder Game 1 Free Pick
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of the Western Conference quarterfinal. The Lakers are coming off beating Denver on Saturday by 9, while #2 Oklahoma City hasn’t played since May 5, when they beat Dallas on the road for the four-game sweep. Game 1 is set for 9:35pmET from Oklahoma City.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the as a 7.5 point favorite while the total is 191.5. The Lakers enter the game with a 45-28 overall record and are 40-32-1 Over, while the Thunder are 51-19 overall and 34-36 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Thunder opened as a 6.5-point favorite and moved to 7.5 at most books. The total opened at 193 and moved down to 191.5 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 57% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Thunder. 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 UNDER. According to the latest NBA trends, the Lakers 2-5 Under last 7 in series, are 2-6 Under last 8 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 and 2-6 Under last 8 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. Oklahoma City is 0-4 Under last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The Lakers don’t want to run against the younger, more athletic Thunder. They’ll want to use their height in the low post to take advantage of Kendrick Perkins (hip), who is a game-time decision. The Thunder’s defense is underrated led by Serge Ibaka, who is a very good low post defender. The Lakers will be worn out from their 7-game series with just one days rest. That will show in their jump shots.
2012 NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: LAKERS/THUNDER UNDER 191.5
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