posted April 8, 2008 at 17:36 EST in NBA Betting Trends
NBA Basketball Betting Action – Celtics at Bucks
by Eric Williams
The Boston Celtics, (61-15 SU, 48-26-2 ATS, 33-42-1 O/U), literally crushed the Charlotte Bobcats in their last contest, winning 101-78 at home on Saturday to make sports betting history and record the biggest single-season turnaround in NBA history and wrap up the Eastern Conference in the process.
By the way, the Celtics rested their three future Hall of Famers, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, against the Bobcats as the way to give the three veterans a bit of rest prior to the playoffs.
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The Milwaukee Bucks, (26-50 SU, 33-42 ATS, 43-32 O/U), have lost two consecutive games and six of eight coming into tonight’s showdown, including a 105-97 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in which they let Pacers reserve point guard Travis Diener score 15 fourth quarter points to lead his team to the comeback victory.
The Celtics will likely rest the ‘Big Three’ in this contest against the Bucks, a wise decision by Celtics head coach Glen ‘Doc’ Rivers.
The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last ten while Boston is an impressive 8-2 both, straight up and against the spread.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my NBA Betting Picks.
The Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last five vs. NBA Central.
The Celtics are 6-0 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Bucks are 25-11-1 ATS in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600.
The Bucks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Under is 5-0 in Celtics last five games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Over is 8-1 in Bucks last nine when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
The Celtics are 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Analysis: Not only are the red-hot Celtics going to win this contest, but they’ll win it in a rout. Take the resurgent Celtics to finish the Bucks off early despite likely sitting the ‘Big Three’.
NBA Free Picks: Celtics -6½ Points/Over 195 Total Points
08:05 PM EST NBA Odds
Boston Celtics -6½ -110
Milwaukee Bucks +6½ -110
Over 195 -110
Under 195 -110
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