Sunday, April 19, 2015

Eastern Conference Playoffs - Game 1

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The Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs.

Celtics are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win. The under is 7-1 in the Celtics last 8 Conference Quarterfinals games and 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. They are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Conference Quarterfinals games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The under is 23-6 in the Cavaliers last 29 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and 66-25-2 in their last 93 Sunday games.

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland and 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland.

Boston Celtics Betting Trends

Boston Celtics are 48-33-1 Against the Spread

Boston Celtics are 42-40-0 against the Over/Under

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends

Cleveland Cavaliers are 39-43-0 Against the Spread

Cleveland Cavaliers are 34-47-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Boston Celtics

04/17/15 C Kelly Olynyk Head is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers

12/24/14 C Anderson Varejao Achilles out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Cleveland

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