Monday, May 4, 2015

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Game 1

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The Chicago Bulls take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Cleveland opened up as 5.5 point favorites and the over/under is set at 194.

The Bulls are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. Chicago is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win. The under is 4-0-1 in the Bulls last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest and is 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cleveland is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The under is 4-1 in the Cavaliers last 5 games following an ATS win and is 20-8 in their last 28 Conference Semifinals games.

In head to head matchups, the under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland. The Bulls are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Cleveland and are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Chicago Bulls Betting Trends

Chicago Bulls are 43-45-0 Against the Spread

Chicago Bulls are 43-43-0 against the Over/Under

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends

Cleveland Cavaliers are 42-44-0 Against the Spread

Cleveland Cavaliers are 35-50-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Bulls

No injuries to report

Cleveland Cavaliers

12/24/14 C Anderson Varejao Achilles out for season
04/27/15 G J.R. Smith Suspension expected to miss 2 games vs. Chicago
04/27/15 F Kevin Love Shoulder out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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