posted December 3, 2008 at 13:45 in NBA Articles
NBA Lines - Red-Hot Celtics Look to Extend Streak against Surprising Pacers
by Eric Williams

The Indiana Pacers (7-10 SU, 9-7-1 ATS, 9-7-1 O/U) snapped their modest two-game losing streak in the BetUS Sportsbook on Tuesday, covering the spread for BetUS NBA Sportsbook bettors in the process.
The Boston Celtics (17-2 SU, 9-9 ATS, 8-10 O/U) won their ninth straight game on Tuesday, covering the spread for BetUS NBA sports betting fanatics in their 107-88 rout of the Toronto Raptors.
Tonight, both teams will look to extend their winning ways when they meet at Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden.
Troy Murphy's tip-in at the buzzer lifted the Pacers over the Lakers 118-117 on Tuesday night as Indiana cashed in as 8-point home underdogs. Murphy also grabbed 17 rebounds, while team leader Danny Granger scored a game-high 32 points.
The Celtics spanked the Raptors and covered as 8-point home favorites as Paul Pierce scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Ray Allen chipped in 21 points. Blossoming point guard Rajon Rondo added 16 points and 12 assists.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NBA Odds
Pacers +13½ -110
Celtics -13½ -110
Over 198 -110
Under 198 -110
Analysis: While I like the Celtics to win this contest at home and extend their winning streak to ten games, something tells me the Pacers are going to come out with another solid effort after their huge win over the Lakers while covering the spread in the process.
Take the Pacers and the Under to double up on your winnings BetUS NBA Sportsbook bettors.
NBA Free Picks: Pacers +13½ Points/Under 198 Total Points


