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June 5 - Sportsbooks are predicting record turnover for wagering on this year's NBA Finals as the public get stuck into Lakers Celtics betting markets. The L.A. Lakers led by Kobe Bryant take on Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and the rest of the Boston Celtics in a dream final for fans of basketball betting.
Game 1 will be played in Boston as the Celtics attempt to replicate the success of the Patriots in the NFL and the Red Sox in baseball. The line for the game opened with Boston favored by 3 to 3.5 points but money has come for the road team and the spread has now been cut to -2.5 points. Home teams have fared incredibly well during these playoffs, but perhaps that streak will end with a Lakers win tonight.
The total points market opened at 195 points but is now trading at 191.5 points at most online sportsbooks.
We've managed to get a free NBA Finals pick courtesy of the sports handicapping experts at Mycapper.com. This is a play on the total points 'Over/Under' market for tonight's first game of the best-of-seven series.
The pick is by MasterBets, who has traditionally dominated the bookies during the NBA Finals and has been on a tear in the playoffs in '08. For Game 1 there is an unprecedented offer at Mycapper.com whereby the MasterBets' pick is backed by a 200% credit refund guarantee. That means if the pick fails to cash in they will refund double the cost back to your account ($60 refunded as the pick itself costs $30).
NBA FINALS GAME 1 TOTAL POINTS PLAY: Bet on the UNDER for total points
"The total for this game opened high at 195 points and the wiseguys have piled in taking the Under in a big way. The current number is only 191.5 points, but there is still some value taking the Under even now. Our database suggests that the right number should be 190 combined points for this game, at the maximum. Look for a sportsbook offering 192 if possible, but expect a defensive struggle on the Celtics home court where their defense is exceptional."
If you want some action on the Lakers @ Celtics, which tips off a little after 9:00 PM EST, then be sure to try out one of our recommended US sports books for basketball betting.
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