Celtics at Lakers Game 1 NBA Finals Odds & Predictions 2010: So far in these 2010 NBA Finals, the underdog Boston Celtics have managed to steal home court advantage by winning a game in Los Angeles before the series heads to Boston for games 3,4 and 5.
In spite of Boston winning Game 2 at Staples Center, the Lakers are lined as -140 series favorites on the BetUS.com NBA board. The Celtics are getting +110 odds to win the NBA Championship.
For Tuesday's Game-3, the Celtics are lined at BetUS.com as -2 1/2 chalk favorites with a 192 1/2 total. Lakers backers are getting +120 moneyline odds.
The Celtics can win the NBA Championship for a record 18th time and can get a leg up on the series with the next three games back in Boston.
The Celtics pulled even in the series with their 103-94 victory in Game 2. Celtics guards Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen burned the Lakers by shutting down Kobe Bryant who was also hampered by foul trouble. Allen also struck the Lakers by sinking an NBA playoffs record eight 3-pointers. Then Rondo scored 10 points in the late minutes to help seal the victory. Rondo finished with a triple-double of 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Celtics turned things around following their 102-89 loss in their opener by toughening up their defense, limiting the Lakers to 41 percent shooting. Rondo tracked down the long rebounds of many missed shots to ignite Boston's fast break, and Allen capitalized on the open looks.
The Lakers were frustrated by the foul trouble for Bryant and top reserve Lamar Odom, who has been ineffective in both games. Bryant was more annoyed with his team's defense against Boston's guards, wasting strong efforts from Gasol and center Andrew Bynum.
The team that wins Game 3 Tuesday will be the team that can shut down the opponents back court. Kobe Bryant ruled the day in Game 1 while Allen and Rondo excelled in Game 2. We like Boston's chances at home in front of their green clad fans. BEST BET – Boston -2 1/2.
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