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Lakers vs Celtics NBA Finals Game 6 Betting Trends |
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Written by Steve Hastings
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008
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 After taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s Betting Trends on the Lakers vs Celtics NBA Finals Game 6 it appears if the ‘betting public’ believes the Celtics will continue their covering ways in Game 6 as 79% of the bettors are backing Boston (-4.5).
Those that have consistently backed the men in green this series have made some easy money as the Celtics covered each of the first five games. Including the two regular season games, the Lakers are now 0-7 ATS against their storied rival this season.
Looking a bit deeper into Sportsbook.com’s Team Statistics section, the sharper bettor could have seen Boston covering with ease this series as they did most of the year against poor defensive squads. Against teams that on average allow 99+ PPG, the Celtics are a money-making 34-18 ATS this season. Since the Lakers gave up 100.8 PPG this season, it’s no wonder Celtic bettors are cashing in. Additionally, the Lakers have been porous to their bettors this season (2-9 ATS) when they played top notch defensive teams that allowed fewer than 91 PPG like the Celtics.
Considering their Game 4 implosion in addition to almost choking away Game 5, it is quite obvious that the Celtics are tougher team which isn’t surprising considering their defensive numbers.
Don’t miss out on one of your last opportunities to wager on the NBA this season. With a wide variety of props including the unique Old School v. New School props, Sportsbook.com has something for every Finals bettor. Also don’t forget about next week’s NBA Draft. Sportsbook.com will offer more props than ever and customers will be able to participate in the Mini-Mock Draft promotion where the winner could win $7000.
Sportsbook.com has posted NBA betting lines for the Lakers vs Celtics NBA Finals Game 6:
Lakers vs Celtics (-4.5)
Total: 191.5
Money Line: Lakers +170, Celtics -200
Kobe Bryant, Total Points: O/U 29.5
Pau Gasol, Total Points + Rebounds: O/U 26.5
Kevin Garnett, Total Rebounds: O/U 12.5
Paul Pierce, Total Points: O/U 21.5
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