Last Updated on May 21, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Sixers vs. Celtics Game 5 Free Pick
BOSTON, MA (ATS Consultants) – This is the fifth game of the Eastern Conference semifinal. The Sixers are coming off beating the Celtics on Friday, 92-83 to tied the series at 2-2. Game 5 is set for 7pmET from Boston.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Celtics as a 5.5-point favorite while the total is 173.5. The Sixers enter the game with a 41-35 overall record and are 35-41 Under, while the Celtics are 45-31 overall and 33-40-3 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Celtics opened as a 5.5-point favorite and remained there at most books. The total opened at 174 and moved down to 173.5 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 68% of NBA public bettors currently favor the X. 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. According to latest NBA trends, the 76ers are 5-1 Over last 6 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, 4-1 Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5, 11-4 Over last 15 road games, 8-3 Over last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 7-3 Over last 10 games as an underdog. Boston is 5-1 Over last 6 Conference Semifinals games, 5-1 Over last 6 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record and is 11-4 Over last 15 playoff games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. This series has gone over the last two games. Boston is really beat up right now with Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Avery Bradley struggling with injuries. Veteran Andre Iguodala had 16 points in Game 4 and hit the go-ahead basket with 1:22 remaining in the 92-83 victor for the Sixers. Iguodala is averaging 14.5 points in the series. Sixers need more from Elton Brand and Spencer Hawes but they also need to get into a running game. Celts’ injuries have hurt their perimeter defense.
2012 NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: CELTICS/76ERS OVER 173.5
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