Friday, April 11, 7:30 PM on SPSO, CSNE

TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

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The Celtics are in good position to get some 'tank wins', aka losses, down the stretch as they play 3 of their final 5 games against playoff teams. Unfortunately Philadelphia also looms but Charlotte would love to do their part in giving Boston a bump in the loss column as the Bobcats look to move up into the 6 seed and avoid a first round meeting with the Pacers.

The Bobcats have turned it around by winning four straight over Washington, Philadelphia, Orlando, and Cleveland. Prior to that they had struggled losing 4 of 6. Although a postseason berth was never in trouble, it's best to compile wins towards the end of the year to establish momentum.

When it comes to momentum, Boston is on a steep hill with the gas floored and the brake pedal not even a thought. The C's went on a 7-game losing streak with Atlanta and Charlotte on the horizon. Boston currently has the fourth worst record in the league but can let Orlando jump them by a game with losses down the stretch and end up with the third best lottery probability.

Game three between the teams represents the rubber match as each squad has a win this season. November 13th saw an 89-83 Charlotte win as +5.5 road underdogs while Boston visited the Time Warner Cable Arena 12 days later and won 96-86 while getting 3.5 points. If matchup three was strictly about who wanted it more the Bobcats would be the play but it very rarely works that way.

ATS Trends

Charlotte is 22-15-1 ATS on the road this season

Charlotte is 22-15-1 against the over/under on the road this season

Boston is 16-23-0 ATS at home this season

Boston is 18-21-0 against the over/under at home this season

Injuries to Watch

Charlotte

12/21/13 G Jeffery Taylor Achilles out for season
10/25/13 C Brendan Haywood Foot out indefinitely
04/07/14 F Josh McRoberts Ankle questionable

Boston

04/07/14 G Avery Bradley Achilles questionable
04/07/14 F Jared Sullinger Quad probable
04/07/14 F Kris Humphries Knee probable
02/28/14 F Gerald Wallace Knee out for season
02/20/14 C Vitor Faverani Knee out indefinitely
01/14/14 G Keith Bogans Personal out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Charlotte

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