Posted on
1/9/2008 4:24:31 PM
NBA Betting Action – Charlotte Bobcats at Boston Celtics
By Eric Williams
With the Boston Celtics, (29-3 SU, 21-10-1 ATS, 14-17-1 O/U) coming into this game looking for their 10th consecutive win – and the Charlotte Bobcats, (11-21 SU, 11-21 ATS, 15-17 O/U) having lost 11 straight road games, the outcome of tonight’s matchup is already in the books.
The Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 92-85 last Saturday to cover the spread as two-point underdogs while the Bobcats beat a listless New Jersey Nets team 115-99 last night at home to snap a three-game losing streak and cover the spread as two-point underdogs.
With starting shooting guard Ray Allen ailing a bit from a pinched nerve and not playing his usual game, the Celtics have been lifted by the play of their reserves recently, getting 20 points from rookie Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis and another solid performance from backup guard Tony Allen.
The Celtics have not allowed 100 points in 15 straight games and own the league’s top-ranked defense, allowing a measly 83.4 points per game.
Boston hasn’t won 10 consecutive games since Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish led the franchise to 14 straight wins in 1986, just months before Boston's last NBA title.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Free Picks.
Key Bobcats Trends
The Bobcats are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games playing on zero days rest.
The Bobcats are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference.
The Bobcats are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine vs. NBA Atlantic.
Key Celtics Trends
The Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last eight vs. Eastern Conference.
The Celtics are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Celtics are 21-10-1 ATS in their last 32 games overall.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 4-0 in Bobcats last four games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
The Over is 9-3 in Bobcats last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.
The Over is 4-0 in Celtics last four home games.
The Over is 5-1 in Celtics last six overall.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Bobcats are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Boston.
The Bobcats are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
The Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings.
Analysis: While the Celtics will definitely pick up another win against the Bobcats tonight – and have routinely been routing opponents at home I am taking the Bobcats to cover the high, 14-point spread tonight.
NBA Free Picks: Celtics 95 Bobcats 83
07:35 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Charlotte Bobcats +14 -110
Boston Celtics -14 -110
Over 189½ -110
Under 189½ -110
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