Celtics vs. Lakers Game 5 Handicapper's Preview

Interest in FIFA World Cup odds is at an all-time high in the USA. Even college baseball odds are getting more interest than ever. Regardless, the big betting event in the US is Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers.

The Lakers-Celtics odds has Boston -2.5 with a total of 187. The series is tied at 2-2. Los Angeles comes in averaging 102 points per game compared to 98.6 for Boston. The home/road splits has LA getting .7 more points on the road than the Lakers at home.

However, Boston has a 1.8 better shooting percentage overall, including a prohibitive 2.3 in the home/road splits.

The Celtics allow 2.8 fewer points per game, but it’s about pace, not competence, as the Lakers permit .5 field percentage points less. In splits, Boston allows 2.9 fewer points per game, yet .5 more from the field.

Spread betting trends (all records are against the spread): The Lakers are 4-10 to the Eastern Conference. Boston is 8-2 in the NBA Finals, 7-3 as a postseason favorite. Boston is 3-12 to the Pacific Division. Boston is 11-4 series.

Over/under trends: The Lakers have gone under 21-7 on two days rest. Boston has gone under 6-1 at home and 12-3 to the Pacific. Boston though has gone over 23-11 on two days rest.

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Player prop bets

How many points will be made by Kobe Bryant in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 29½ pts	-105	-	-
		Under 29½ pts	-125	-	-
How many points and rebounds will be made by Pau Gasol in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 30½ pts+rbs	+110	-	-
		Under 30½ pts+rbs	-140	-	-
How many points and assists will be made by Derek Fisher in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 12½ pts+assts	+105	-	-
		Under 12½ pts+assts	-135	-	-
How many points and rebounds will be made by Lamar Odom in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 19½ pts+rbs	+110	-	-
		Under 19½ pts+rbs	-140	-	-
How many points and rebounds will be made by Ron Artest in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 15½ pts+rbs	-125	-	-
		Under 15½ pts+rbs	-105	-	-
How many points will be made by Paul Pierce in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 19½ pts	+100	-	-
		Under 19½ pts	-130	-	-
How many points and rebounds will be made by Kevin Garnett in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 22½ pts+rbs	+110	-	-
		Under 22½ pts+rbs	-140	-	-
How many points and assists will be made by Rajon Rondo in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 26½ pts+assts	+140	-	-
		Under 26½ pts+assts	-170	-	-
How many points and rebounds will be made by Kendrick Perkins in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 12½ pts+rbs	-135	-	-
		Under 12½ pts+rbs	+105	-	-
How many points will be made by Ray Allen in the LAK@BOS game?
		Over 16½ pts	+100	-	-
		Under 16½ pts	-130	-	-
Who will score more points in the LAK@BOS game: Bryant or Pierce?
		Kobe Bryant -8½ points	-140	-	-
		Paul Pierce +8½ points	+110	-	-
Who will score more points in the LAK@BOS game: Artest or Allen?
		Ron Artest +4½ points	+110	-	-
		Ray Allen -4½ points	-140	-	-
Who will score more points and rebounds in the LAK@BOS game: Gasol or Garnett?
		Pau Gasol -7½ pts+rebounds	-110	-	-
		Kevin Garnett +7½ pts+rebounds	-120	-	-
Who will score more assists and rebounds in the LAK@BOS game: Bryant or Pierce?
		Kobe Bryant -1½ assists+rebounds	-200	-	-
		Paul Pierce +1½ assists+rebounds	+160	-	-

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