Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Free Pick: Boston Celtics -1 -110 odds
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For a number of different reasons I believe the value in Game 6 is on the home side: After dominating through the first four games of this series, the Celtics finally slowed down Lebron James as he scored just 15 points on 3 of 14 shooting; and he was held scoreless in the first half. Cleveland won Game 3 in Boston 124-95 but lost there two days later 97-87. Cleveland is a horrible 2-6 SU its last eight on the road; also just 2-11 SU its last 13 on the road vs. the C’s. On the other side of the court: The “Big 3″ combined for 64 points in the 32 point Game 5 beatdown. Kevin Garnett’s presence has been huge and he should once again dominate the Cav’s on the defensive end in this game. Not only is Boston 4-2 ATS its last six vs. Cleveland, its also 7-3 ATS its last 10 overall and 4-1 ATS its last five at TD Garden.

Bottom line: No need to overanalyze this contest; I expect Boston to continue to do what its done to Cleveland over the last two games; hit the Cavaliers with a steady, relentless dose of Rajon Rondo and get a quiet and efficient game from Boston’s Big 3; you may want to consider a second look at the CELTICS in this situation.

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