Celtics vs. L.A. Lakers NBA Finals Betting Line & Pick

[Shame About Ray]

Is it me, or was anyone else absolutely bewildered by the way the Lakers closed the massive basketball wagering deficit the Celtics had built in the third? I literally said to myself, “This game is in the bag,” went to the bathroom, sent a text message to my friend in California, went back to the TV and there I was, staring at a 4-point sports betting game.



Boston Celtics (66-16) vs. LA Lakers (57-25)
Tuesday, June 10th--- STAPLES Center, LA --- 9:00pm EST
Series: Bos 2-0
NBA Betting Line: Lakers -9 (195.5)

How did that happen so fast? Pretty simple. Boston missed a couple of baskets, got lazy and the Lakers proved that they are – indeed – the best in the West. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 30 points, and returns home with a two-game deficit in hand. Nobody thinks he can do it.

To those people I say, “Wake up!”

Boston let Detroit, Cleveland and Atlanta demolish them on the road. Atlanta! The Atlanta Freaking Hawks! If the Celtics have trouble icing the eight seed in the East on the road, how in the hell do you think they’re going to handle the number one seed in the West? C’mon, man. Think!

The Celtics are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road in LA, and are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games. Do you really feel comfortable putting your betting dollars in the hands of a team that has been a proven disaster on the road? I wouldn’t. Not by a long shot.

The Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home, and are cruising with a 5-game winning streak. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games with Boston, but that shouldn’t concern you. The Lakers role players step up huge at home, so bet on big things to happen under the roof of the STAPLES Center for the guys in gold.

NBA Furious Free Picks: Lakers -9 (OVER)

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